At Corning, we believe that breakthrough innovation is in our DNA. For over 170 years, our team of scientists, engineers, and manufacturers has pushed the boundaries of what's possible through materials science. We're not just making products; we're transforming industries and enhancing lives through our relentless commitment to research, development, and engineering. Our culture thrives on deep collaboration across our core technologies - glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics - allowing us to solve complex problems that others can't. From developing damage-resistant Gorilla Glass that revolutionized mobile devices to creating optical fiber that powers the internet, our people break through limitations every day, not once in a career, but continuously.
We're proud to be recognized scientific leaders, with 4 National Medal of Technology wins and 15 National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees. Our team of over 13,000 active patent holders demonstrates our culture of continuous innovation and technical excellence. We've built an environment where curiosity meets capability - where we invest deeply in R&D (generating 2,000+ patents in 2023 alone) and empower our people to pursue ambitious ideas that can take decades to bear fruit. This long-term perspective, combined with our focused portfolio across five key markets, means Corning team members work on meaningful projects that shape the future of communications, life sciences, automotive, and mobile consumer electronics.