Name: What’s Brewing in Science?
Start: 2026-02-19T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The Eagle’s Dare

$What\u2019s Brewing in Science?$

FREE EVENT! How it’s Made: Optical Fiber, the Sugar Surrogate!
Meet us at Eagle’s Dare, grab a drink, and join Tiffany Lindstrom from Corning for a demonstration and discussion of how optical fiber is manufactured. The presentation utilizes a traveling ‘mini’ manufacturing line which demonstrates the process steps required to make world class optical fiber–from the creation of the glass through creation of the fiber with edible surrogates, cotton candy and lollipops. And yes, you will get to sample the final cotton candy product!
About Our Presenter:
Tiffany Lindstrom, Senior Product Engineer at Corning Inc., brings over 16 years of expertise in Optical Fiber Communications, driving innovation in product and process development while introducing cutting-edge technologies. She holds advanced degrees in Materials Science and Engineering, including a Ph.D. from Clemson University, and has contributed to projects at NASA and Savannah River National Laboratory. With co-authored patents, awards for manufacturing excellence, and a passion for STEM education, Tiffany actively promotes engineering and science as Vice Chair of STEM SENC.