ShanghaiMay 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — “From the lab to the classroom, knowledge is no longer just what’s in textbooks…” On May 10, PhiChem Materials, in collaboration with East China University of Science and Technology, held the “Material Little Doctor” public science education event. The event took place at Jiefang Road Primary School and invited students and parents from five schools—Jianghai No.1 Primary School, Jiefang Road Primary School, Touqiao Primary School, Xidu Primary School, and the Primary School Affiliated to Shanghai Normal University—to participate together.
The event used fun experiments and interactive activities as a vehicle to transform abstract materials science knowledge into something observable and participatory. At the event, Professor Dai Sheng, a doctoral supervisor at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology and a Shanghai “New Star in Science Communication,” delivered a fascinating lecture that connected science with culture and daily life for the children, leading them into the wonderful world of materials science.
Ms. Wu Jinxian, Deputy General Manager of PhiChem Materials, stated in her address: “Science education is a long-term endeavor. As the ‘cornerstone’ of modern technological development, materials science is an indispensable part of science education and plays a crucial role in sparking scientific curiosity among young people.” She emphasized that since its founding in 2002, the company has always been mindful of its corporate social responsibility, actively exploring diverse ways to give back to society and considering how to translate its professional expertise into concrete actions for the public good. The “Material Little Doctor” public science education event is a sincere exploration by the company in the fields of corporate social responsibility and educational philanthropy. Through this event, the company hopes to contribute to the development of science education and the early scientific enlightenment of children in China.
Looking ahead, PhiChem Materials will continue to uphold its commitment to social responsibility, actively explore more practical possibilities, persistently fulfill its mission on the path to high-quality corporate development, and promote the synergy between the company’s own growth and the realization of social value.