Hefei, China — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today hosted the opening ceremony of six large LCD screens donated by the school at Xinghuayuan Primary School, bringing leading education technology to the primary school classroom.
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“Innovation, for Better Education” is a corporate social responsibility pilot project initiated by Corning, which is led by the world's leading semiconductor display company, BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., and a domestic education focused on smart classroom technology. Audiovisual company - Honghe Technology's support. The Hefei Municipal Education Bureau also provided great assistance to the implementation of the project.
The pilot program equips each classroom with a 75-inch LCD screen that can be used to access Internet and cloud-learning web content. These large LCD screens serve as "smart blackboards" with high-resolution visual images and touch-screen interaction that traditional blackboards or projectors cannot provide.
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Chen Zhishan, president of Corning Display Technology (China), said, “Education is the foundation for building a strong community. Introducing a large LCD screen to Hefei Xinghuayuan Primary School will bring a new classroom experience to students, improve teaching efficiency and enhance student participation. Degree. Corning is particularly concerned about the education business in Hefei. This donation is part of our ongoing commitment to Anhui Province and Hefei City."
In the past three years, Corning has made three major investments in Hefei.
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Previously, Corning launched the world's largest LCD glass substrate factory in Hefei, adjacent to the world's first 10.5th generation TFT-LCD production line in BOE. At the same time, the company also invested in the transformation of an existing plant in Hefei for its automotive glass solutions business, and set up a new environmental technology business production facility for its gasoline particle filter production line.
These three Corning factories are located in the high-tech industrial development zone of Hefei New Station in Anhui Province.
Chen Zhishan also said, “We have always attached great importance to the introduction of local investment and talent. Since the company was founded in 1851, Corning has been committed to giving back to the community to ensure the vitality and culture of the places where our employees live and work. This 'innovation, for better education' pilot project also fully reflects our continuation of the company's tradition in the 21st century."