The UW-Madison Glass Lab has a storied history as the first collegiate glass program in the nation. More than 60 years later, UW-Madison students continue to innovate with glass processes and glass-based thinking. Through conceptual inquiry, experimentation, and rigorous technical instruction, the Glass Lab fosters an approach of thinking through material to generate meaning. We look to an expansive definition of glass that speaks to a broader understanding of the material in research-based contemporary art and design practices. The UW-Madison Glass Lab prides itself on the strength of its community in supporting each individuals’ studio practice.