上海，2012年12月8日——作為有機(jī)硅、硅基技術(shù)和創(chuàng)新領(lǐng)域的全球領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者，道康寧今天在上海慶祝其標(biāo)志性的“生活中的奇妙有機(jī)硅”——2012年道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)舉辦五周年。在12月8-9日為期兩天的活動(dòng)中，大約400名中小學(xué)生將在位于上海浦東張江的道康寧中國(guó)商務(wù)技術(shù)中心自己動(dòng)手做好玩又獨(dú)特的有機(jī)硅實(shí)驗(yàn)。這些實(shí)驗(yàn)旨在展示化學(xué)和科技的無(wú)限可能并進(jìn)一步激發(fā)孩子們的想像力。

科技日上海開(kāi)幕式

　　道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)希望孩子們通過(guò)親身體驗(yàn)一系列有機(jī)硅應(yīng)用實(shí)驗(yàn)，了解硅這個(gè)地表含量第二豐富的化學(xué)元素的無(wú)窮魅力。這些實(shí)驗(yàn)的核心是有機(jī)硅創(chuàng)新如何改善人們生活，促進(jìn)環(huán)保并推動(dòng)技術(shù)進(jìn)步。五年來(lái)，該活動(dòng)受歡迎程度與日俱增，今年三站總共預(yù)計(jì)接待近1,200名學(xué)生。

　　道康寧大中華區(qū)總裁張康明(Jeremy Burks)表示：“自2008年道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)首次舉辦以來(lái)，我們通過(guò)精心設(shè)計(jì)的實(shí)驗(yàn)讓中國(guó)學(xué)生發(fā)現(xiàn)科學(xué)是有趣又富有啟發(fā)性的。值此活動(dòng)五周年慶祝之際，我們更加確信中國(guó)今后的發(fā)展需要依靠接受良好教育的年輕一代，而道康寧將繼續(xù)不遺余力地投資未來(lái)，為中國(guó)的發(fā)展作出貢獻(xiàn)。”

　　道康寧員工和上海理工大學(xué)的大學(xué)生擔(dān)任了此次活動(dòng)的志愿者，帶領(lǐng)學(xué)生完成了5個(gè)實(shí)驗(yàn)項(xiàng)目：“有機(jī)硅冰箱貼”、“奇酷保濕凝露”、“太陽(yáng)能風(fēng)車(chē)”、“硅膠印花手帕”以及“消泡劑”。這些實(shí)驗(yàn)讓青少年能夠親自體驗(yàn)有機(jī)硅和硅基技術(shù)與產(chǎn)品的神奇力量。

有機(jī)硅冰箱貼
 

結(jié)業(yè)證書(shū)和太陽(yáng)能風(fēng)車(chē)

　　張康明補(bǔ)充說(shuō)：“在道康寧，志愿者精神一直都是我們企業(yè)核心價(jià)值的一部分，對(duì)此我感到非常自豪。過(guò)去五年來(lái)，大約有620人次的員工志愿服務(wù)于道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)。因?yàn)樗麄儾恍傅呢暙I(xiàn)，我相信這個(gè)活動(dòng)將繼續(xù)深入本地社區(qū)，培養(yǎng)并鼓勵(lì)中國(guó)青少年的科學(xué)創(chuàng)新能力。”

　　“另外，我非常高興能再次親眼見(jiàn)證大學(xué)生志愿者積極投身于社區(qū)服務(wù)。我希望他們同時(shí)能夠通過(guò)道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)提高自身對(duì)科學(xué)的認(rèn)識(shí)。”張康明繼續(xù)說(shuō)道。

　　道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)是道康寧在中國(guó)企業(yè)社會(huì)責(zé)任項(xiàng)目的創(chuàng)新之舉，已經(jīng)成為公司每年都要舉辦的固定項(xiàng)目。過(guò)去五年來(lái)，該活動(dòng)已在上海市的松江區(qū)和浦東新區(qū)、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(guó)商務(wù)技術(shù)中心舉行是2012年道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)的第三站，此前該活動(dòng)已于10月在張家港和11月在上海松江舉辦。

　　關(guān)于道康寧

　　道康寧公司(Dowcorning.com.cn)提供增強(qiáng)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(jī)硅，硅基技術(shù)和創(chuàng)新領(lǐng)域的全球領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者，道康寧通過(guò)Dow Corning® (道康寧)與XIAMETER®品牌提供7,000多種產(chǎn)品和服務(wù)。道康寧公司是一家由陶氏化學(xué)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(xiāo)售額來(lái)自美國(guó)以外地區(qū)。道康寧的全球業(yè)務(wù)積極響應(yīng)美國(guó)化學(xué)理事會(huì)發(fā)起的“責(zé)任關(guān)懷”倡議。該倡議旨在通過(guò)一套嚴(yán)格的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，提高化學(xué)產(chǎn)品與工藝流程的安全管理水平。

　　關(guān)于“生活中的奇妙有機(jī)硅”——道康寧科技日活動(dòng)

　　首次“生活中的奇妙有機(jī)硅”—— 道康寧青少年科技日活動(dòng)于2008年在上海啟動(dòng)，是道康寧全球企業(yè)社會(huì)責(zé)任活動(dòng)的重要組成部分。這一活動(dòng)旨在啟發(fā)和教育年輕一代，讓他們了解科技的力量。今年，這項(xiàng)活動(dòng)在江蘇張家港、上海松江和張江地區(qū)分別舉行，預(yù)計(jì)將有近1,200名學(xué)生在道康寧員工志愿者的指導(dǎo)下親自動(dòng)手做實(shí)驗(yàn)感受科學(xué)的奇妙。更多內(nèi)容，請(qǐng)參見(jiàn)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.