Midland, MI - April 14, 2005

Dow has unveiled a Pre-College Education web site www.doweducation.com. This site will help communicate Dow's support of educational initiatives around the world.

"As a parent of three children, I'm proud of Dow's long-standing commitment to education," said Andrew Liveris, president and CEO for Dow. "Our involvement goes beyond partnerships and affiliations. Dow employees are active volunteers in their community schools, and Dow scientists have shared their expertise to develop lesson plans and teaching materials. In a truly global economy, the internet is the most effective way to share these materials and communicate our support."

Take a minute and look at the many features included in these areas:

• Students
• Teachers
• News and Education TV
• Dow's Commitment to Education
• Science at Our Locations
• Educational Organizations.

In the Students' section by age, you will find "Dow in Your Home." Flash technology is used to showcase Dow products found in things we use everyday.

Under the Teachers' section there are environmental and chemistry lesson plans developed with Dow scientists and education partners; also listed, is information on implementing hands-on science, professional development suggestions, and science resources for the classroom.

This site provides articles and videos on the latest education news from Dow. It also provides a link to Dow manufacturing sites with education materials on their web sites.

Dow supports educational initiatives around the world. Through our partnerships with leading educational organizations and the involvement of our employees as volunteers, we are committed to improving students' understanding of math, science and technology.

Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $40 billion, Dow serves customers in 175 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress: food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its 43,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

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Sandy Dust
The Dow Chemical Company
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