Dr. Gregg A. Zank, Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President, Executive Director of Science & Technology, Dow Corning Corporation; Keynote speaker at the Department of Chemical Engineering Convocation, April 6, 2011 at the Memorial Union Ballroom;
Michigan Technological University, Department of Chemical Engineering

2010-2011 Awards Convocation
April 6, 2011

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Gregg A. Zank
Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President, Executive Director of Science & Technology, Dow Corning Corporation

Gregg Zank joined Dow Corning in 1985. With more than 25 years of industrial experi-ence and a strong track record of scientific excellence, Gregg is a recognized leader in the scientific community and a pioneer in technological development. He holds 30 patents for innovations including advanced monolithic and composite ceramics, re-chargeable batteries and high-temperature thermosetting plastics. In his current position, Gregg leads Dow Corning’s innovation efforts, which include a unified approach to advancing and managing innovation for maximum future growth based on global megatrends. He also oversees the company’s resources and mecha-nisms for the development of new ideas and solutions, including a Business & Technol-ogy Incubator. In 2009, Gregg received the Earle B. Barnes Award, given by the American Chemical Society, for his accomplishments in scientific leadership, invention, staff development, and business impact. He was named to Senior Vice President in 2009.