Acton, M.A., August 2006 - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), a global supplier of scientific laboratory and drug discovery products for more than 90 years, today announced the second half of its 2006 Scientific Seminar Series. Based on the successful completion of the first half of 2006, the live, web-based presentations will continue to provide researchers with take-away tips, best practices, and proven techniques being used by leading researchers worldwide.

"We are excited about the second half of our 2006 Scientific Seminars and are confident that we'll be able to continue to initiate thought-provoking discussion and deliver exceptional value to researchers," said Andrew Niemann, global strategic marketing manager, Corning Life Sciences. "As part of our commitment to customers and to the advancement of innovation in the life sciences field, we feel that our events are ideal forums for sharing and discussing important practices, trends, and issues that affect scientists and researchers every day."

Corning scientists will continue to present the complimentary seminars using the latest webcast technology, enabling attendees to participate from their office or lab and engage in a Q&A session at the end of each presentation. Upcoming topics include: "Cell Culture Contamination, Every Researchers Nightmare" (a 3-part series); "Day-to-Day Culture Management for Happier Cells" and "Drug Screening Using Permeable Supports".

Last year nearly 1,000 researchers participated in the Corning-led sessions. Due to this overwhelming turnout, as well as, the positive response from attendees, Corning decided to again host sessions in 2006. According to a survey completed by 2005 attendees, 98% percent rated the seminar as excellent or good. Thus far in 2006, more than 1400 researchers have attended to date and expressed similar satisfaction with the sessions.

"The turnout for our series so far this year clearly demonstrates that we were able to not only identify critical pain points for researchers but also prepare presentations that address those issues and provide take-away information that can be applied immediately in the labs for increased performance," added Niemann.

For more information about the 2006 Scientific Seminar Series, to view a schedule of all remaining events, or to register for an upcoming session, please visit www.corning.com/lifesciences/news_center/web_seminars and follow the registration link.

Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities. Corning combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties of light, with strong process and manufacturing capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize significant innovative products for the telecommunications, information display, environmental, semiconductor, and life sciences industries.

For addition information, contact:

Corning Incorporated
Life Sciences
Pamela D'Arcangelo
Tel: 978.635.2275
E-mail:DArcangePJ@corning.com