Dow Corning helps expand the solar industry knowledge base

Get smart about solar energy – it is going to be an important part of our future so it pays to know the “how’s and why’s” of this exciting technology. Here are just a few examples of how Dow Corning is helping expand the solar energy knowledge base:

Science and Engineering Yes! Expo – Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor Group participated in this Detroit, Michigan event visited by more than 20,000 high school students.

Science Classes in Korea – Dow Corning Korea and the Korea Environment Education Association sponsored environment and science classes for 30 schools in Jincheon, North Choongcheong Province. 1,200 students conducted solar cell tests and helped build a photovoltaic-powered car.

Solar Physics – Dow Corning presented a course on Solar Physics to the Detroit (Michigan) Area Pre-College Engineering Program for underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology-related fields.

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