Education, Outreach & Events Listing
- Gordon College Green Chemistry Lecture:
Green Chemistry: Chemistry for the Long Haul
Gordon College - March 1, 2012
Students, faculty, teachers and community members alike are invited to hear Professor Michael C. Cann from the University of Scranton shares his experience as a green chemistry ambassador, professor and advocate and his thoughts on chemistry of the future.
- Green Chemistry Online Course
for Educators
Registration Deadline - March 8, 2012
This course will begin with an introduction to the 12 principles of green chemistry and then concentrate on the exploration and creation of green chemistry lesson plan materials. Educational resources that are proven vehicles for bringing green chemistry concepts to high school students will be introduced. These lesson plans are designed to integrate into current curriculum and meet national education standards in science and connecting disciplines. Spring session begins March 12th!
Registration Opens Soon - Mass Biology Teachers Association
One hour workshop
Gordon College - March 10, 2012
Learn how to introduce sustainable science building blocks into your curriculum while using green chemistry and biomimicry. Utilizing the knowledge learned from nature's processes biomimicry provides inspiration for sustainable design. Green chemistry is a set of principles that provides a guide for pollution prevention at the most basic level. Combined they bring to life concepts in the classroom by integrating cutting edge research. Hear from a local chemistry teacher that is weaving this into her classroom and attend this workshop to learn about the various free curriculum resources available from Beyond Benign, a MA green chemistry education organization.
- 20th Annual Women In Science & Engineering (WISE)
Career Day One hour workshop
Salem State University - March 13, 2012
W.I.S.E. is organized through The Salem State Collaborative, which is dedicated to linking North Shore educators and industry representatives for the improvement of math, science and technology education. The purpose of W.I.S.E. is to excite and educate middle school young women about careers in science and engineering, thereby encouraging them to take and stay in high level math and science courses in high school. Outreach Fellows from Salem State and Gordon College will be participating by sharing green chemistry experiences and exposing them to the various career opportunities that exist within green chemistry.
- Partnerships in Sustainability
Salem State University - April 20-21, 2012
The Sustainable Campuses and Communities Conference brings together experts and peers from government, education, business and communities. Everyone wanting to learn more about campus or community sustainability and best practices will find this conference timely, practical and valuable. Beyond Benign and Outreach Fellows will be participating in this event discussing the important role green chemistry plays in sustainability initiatives.
in Chemical & Engineering News:
"Sustainable R&D"
by Stephen K. Ritter
October 4, 2010
The October issue of Chemical & Engineering News a publication of the
American Chemical Society, features an article on Beyond Benign and the Warner Babcock Institute in it's Science & Technology section.
"In a technology park just north of Boston, a new model for sustainable chemical research and development is unfolding..."
Read an Excerpt
Read Online
the Technology Teacher
"What is Green?"
The March issue of "the Technology Teacher," a publication of the International Technology & Engineering Education Association, focuses on bringing green to the classroom and features an article by our very own Rachel Pokrandt!
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Outreach Capacities

Beyond Benign interfaces with community groups to increase awareness of Green Chemistry and to increase science literacy. Regionally, Beyond Benign participates in the following activities:
- K - 12 classroom visits
- College & University visits and seminars
- Science Fairs
- Community-based informational events
- Benign Bylines, Beyond Benign's Green Chemistry newsletter
the 12 Principles
- Pollution Prevention
- Atom Economy
- Less Hazardous Synthesis
- Design Safer Chemicals
- Safer Solvents & Auxiliaries
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Feedstocks
- Reduce Derivatives
- Catalysis
- Design for Degradation
- Real-Time Analysis
- Accident Prevention
Anastas, Paul T. and John C. Warner. Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice. Oxford University Press: 1998.

