Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences.

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The technology revolution increased the need for people with knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, but the number of degrees granted in these hard majors is roughly stagnant.

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To make the machine commercial strength and add depth to his materials science knowledge, he brought in Weinberg, his onetime chemical engineering professor at the California Institute of Technology.

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