上海，2012年12月8日——作為有機硅、硅基技術和創新領域的全球領導者，道康寧今天在上海慶祝其標志性的“生活中的奇妙有機硅”——2012年道康寧青少年科技日活動舉辦五周年。在12月8-9日為期兩天的活動中，大約400名中小學生將在位于上海浦東張江的道康寧中國商務技術中心自己動手做好玩又獨特的有機硅實驗。這些實驗旨在展示化學和科技的無限可能并進一步激發孩子們的想像力。

科技日上海開幕式

　　道康寧青少年科技日活動希望孩子們通過親身體驗一系列有機硅應用實驗，了解硅這個地表含量第二豐富的化學元素的無窮魅力。這些實驗的核心是有機硅創新如何改善人們生活，促進環保并推動技術進步。五年來，該活動受歡迎程度與日俱增，今年三站總共預計接待近1,200名學生。

　　道康寧大中華區總裁張康明(Jeremy Burks)表示：“自2008年道康寧青少年科技日活動首次舉辦以來，我們通過精心設計的實驗讓中國學生發現科學是有趣又富有啟發性的。值此活動五周年慶祝之際，我們更加確信中國今后的發展需要依靠接受良好教育的年輕一代，而道康寧將繼續不遺余力地投資未來，為中國的發展作出貢獻。”

　　道康寧員工和上海理工大學的大學生擔任了此次活動的志愿者，帶領學生完成了5個實驗項目：“有機硅冰箱貼”、“奇酷保濕凝露”、“太陽能風車”、“硅膠印花手帕”以及“消泡劑”。這些實驗讓青少年能夠親自體驗有機硅和硅基技術與產品的神奇力量。

有機硅冰箱貼
 

結業證書和太陽能風車

　　張康明補充說：“在道康寧，志愿者精神一直都是我們企業核心價值的一部分，對此我感到非常自豪。過去五年來，大約有620人次的員工志愿服務于道康寧青少年科技日活動。因為他們不懈的貢獻，我相信這個活動將繼續深入本地社區，培養并鼓勵中國青少年的科學創新能力。”

　　“另外，我非常高興能再次親眼見證大學生志愿者積極投身于社區服務。我希望他們同時能夠通過道康寧青少年科技日活動提高自身對科學的認識。”張康明繼續說道。

　　道康寧青少年科技日活動是道康寧在中國企業社會責任項目的創新之舉，已經成為公司每年都要舉辦的固定項目。過去五年來，該活動已在上海市的松江區和浦東新區、江蘇省的張家港市，以及北京、廣州分別舉行。至今已有4,800余名兒童受益。張江的道康寧中國商務技術中心舉行是2012年道康寧青少年科技日活動的第三站，此前該活動已于10月在張家港和11月在上海松江舉辦。

　　關于道康寧

　　道康寧公司(Dowcorning.com.cn)提供增強性能的解決方案，滿足全球25,000多家客戶的不同需求。作為有機硅，硅基技術和創新領域的全球領導者，道康寧通過Dow Corning® (道康寧)與XIAMETER®品牌提供7,000多種產品和服務。道康寧公司是一家由陶氏化學公司和康寧公司均等持股的合資公司。道康寧一半以上的銷售額來自美國以外地區。道康寧的全球業務積極響應美國化學理事會發起的“責任關懷”倡議。該倡議旨在通過一套嚴格的標準，提高化學產品與工藝流程的安全管理水平。

　　關于“生活中的奇妙有機硅”——道康寧科技日活動

　　首次“生活中的奇妙有機硅”—— 道康寧青少年科技日活動于2008年在上海啟動，是道康寧全球企業社會責任活動的重要組成部分。這一活動旨在啟發和教育年輕一代，讓他們了解科技的力量。今年，這項活動在江蘇張家港、上海松江和張江地區分別舉行，預計將有近1,200名學生在道康寧員工志愿者的指導下親自動手做實驗感受科學的奇妙。更多內容，請參見道康寧青少年科技日官方微博。


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“Fascinating Silicone in Life” - Dow Corning Science Day Program Marks Fifth Anniversary in China

Dow Corning Continues Commitment to China Youth’s Education and Invests into The Future

　　Shanghai – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation, celebrated its distinguished “Fascinating Silicone in Life” – Dow Corning Science Day program in Shanghai today, proudly marking its fifth anniversary since it was first inaugurated.

During the two-day event held on December 8 and 9 at Dow Corning’s China Business and Technology Center in Zhangjiang, about 400 primary and middle school students conducted active and unique silicone related experiments that aim to inspire and demonstrate the possibilities of chemistry and technology.

Dow Corning’s Science Day aims to play an edifying role for all students through a series of hands-on silicone-based applications that underscore the marvelous properties of the world’s second most abundant material. Central to these experiments is how silicone innovations protect our environment and improve all our lives. Nearly 1,200 Chinese students took part in this year’s series of Science Days, testament to the ever increasing popularity of this event.

“Since 2008 our Science Day program has been making science fun and inspiring for Chinese students through uniquely designed experiments,” said Jeremy Burks, Dow Corning Greater China President. “At the five year milestone for this program, we more than ever believe China’s development is dependent on a well-educated young generation and we remain committed to supporting the region by continuing to invest in its future.”

Students took part in the event this year conducted five experiments: “Silicone Refrigerator Magnet,” “Chill Cool Lotion”, “Solar Windmill,” “Silicone Printing Handkerchief,” and “Anti-foaming.” Conducted under the guidance of volunteers from Dow Corning and University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, these experiments allowed students to experience first-hand the power of silicones.

“I am proud of Dow Corning’s volunteering culture which is a core part of our company’s values. A combined participation number of 620 employees from Dow Corning have already contributed to this program in the past five years,” said Burks. “With their continued contributions, I am certain that the program will continue to reach local communities and encourage creativity among China’s youth.”

“I also applaud the university students for actively taking part in community activities and contributing to our Science Day program. Meanwhile, I hope their knowledge in science will also be improved by taking advantage of this wonderful learning opportunity,” added Burks.

As an innovative CSR program in China, Dow Corning Science Day has grown to become an annual fixture in the Dow Corning calendar and has expanded to six Chinese locations in the past five years. It has been introduced to Songjiang and Pudong District in Shanghai, Zhangjiagang in Jiangsu Province as well as Beijing and Guangzhou. Over 4,800 young people have been provided with an opportunity to participate to date. For this year, in addition to holding the program at the company’s China Business and Technology Center in Zhangjiang, the program was also held in Zhangjiagang in October and in Songjiang in November this year.
 

About Dow Corning
　　Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the
diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones,
silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products
and services via the company’s Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States. Dow Corning’s global operations adhere to the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® initiative, a stringent set of standards designed to advance the safe and secure management of chemical products and processes.

　　About “Fascinating Silicone in Life” – Dow Corning Science Day Program
　　Initially launched in 2008 in Shanghai, “Fascinating Silicone in Life” – Dow Corning Science Day Program, is an important part of Dow Corning global CSR program. This program aims to inspire and educate young generations about the power of science and technology. In 2012, the program takes place in Zhangjiagang (Jiangsu), Songjiang (Shanghai) and Zhangjiang (Shanghai), and nearly 1,200 students are expected to attend the three events under the guidance of Dow Corning employee volunteers.