PERKINS

Welcome to my site, where science is nurtured alongside curiosity.

I started this project to expand my knowledge and acquisition prospects through independent study and experimentation. While there have been unforeseen twists and turns, it has been a success.

One day, I aim to offer custom scientific glassblowing services.

What follows is a short description of my chemistry journey up to now.

I develop a sincere appreciation for chemistry while working in construction. With almost no resources, I experiment in my garage with acid-base chemistry and extractions.

After moving in with my grandparents, I begin drawing plans for an outbuilding with a modest lab. Construction finishes, and I start stocking chemicals and planning reactions. I fabricate a fume hood and ball mill to reduce costs.

Perkins Chemical Company is registered with the state bureau. I acquire a secondhand Mott fume hood.

Most essential lab features are complete. I successfully synthesize diethyl ether and sulfur monochloride, among other things.
In September, I'm in a serious car wreck.

My first element display case is finalized, and element collection begins in earnest. Future projects include lasers, vacuums, rockets, and magnets. I begin college.

I join an environmental chemistry lab to further develop my bench techniques. Pursuing a USDA project leaves me with little time for independent experimentation, and I begin to learn to use analytical instrumentation.

My PI suddenly dies in a tragic car accident, and I take a hiatus from academic research to reassess my professional goals. I complete my minor in mathematics.

I join a computational chemistry lab working on molecular dynamics research, and consider pursuing glassblowing. I develop a fascination for optical distortion and experiment with various inversion goggle designs.

I present my research at the National ACS San Diego conference. Having acquired a Jet 9x20 lathe, I reconfigure my workshop for metal and glass work. I make plans to pursue glass technology following my undergraduate studies.

I hope to offer custom scientific glassblowing services and pursue graduate studies in New York.