College &
University


Community Outreach

"Each day of the workshop has been productive - and I learned so much that I can use in my job. It gave me ideas on how to modify some of my existing experiments!"

Jeff Davis
Workshop Participant

Fellows
Program


Fellowship Program

"It's been quite a blessing to be a part of the innovation that comes from Beyond Benign ... its made quite an impact on my life and future."

Ben Stewart
Outreach Fellow

K-12
Field Trips


k-12 Outreach

"I think that what you are doing is wonderfully informative and relevant to todays world and we will definitely invite you back next year!"

Sylvia Klingzing
Teacher

Educator
Training


Educator Workshops

"The workshop was valuable because I can truly use this in conjunction with my every day curriculum. Thank you so much!"

Mary Lytle
Teacher

 

Beyond Benign Receives Recognition of Exemplary Work in the Incorporation of Sustainability into Chemistry Education

The American Chemical Society presented Beyond Benign's Director of K-12 Curriculum and Training, Rachel Pokrandt, with an award at the annual spring conference this year. As part of the American Chemical Society's goal to "be a global leader in enlisting the world's scientific professionals to address, through chemistry, the challenges facing our world", the Society's Committee on Environmental Improvement recognizes those individuals or groups who have made exemplary contributions to the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education.

about the award

Beyond Benign co-founder, John Warner, receives EPA Environmental Merit Award

The merit awards, recognizing valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving, are a unique way that EPA can recognize individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on environmental quality in distinct ways. Awarded by EPA since 1970, the merit awards honor individuals and groups who have shown particular ingenuity and commitment in their efforts to preserve the region's environment. This year's competition drew 56 nominations from across New England.

about the award

Read more about our programs in our informational brochure:

Supporting Sustainability in Science Education