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SUMMARY:SIGNERS ONLY! Green Chemistry Commitment Summit!
DESCRIPTION:Leaving No One Behind: Green Chemistry needs us all online\n2024 Green Chemistry Commitment Summit\nNOTE: Please check time zone conversions to find the most accurate time for your location. \nSession 1: 10 AM- 1 PM EDT \nSession 2: 7 PM- 10 PM EDT \nZoom link to be shared VIA EMAIL on June 12th \n\nDear Friends\, \nThe Beyond Benign Higher Education Program is thrilled to invite you to our annual GCC Summit! Held virtually\, at two separate times to accommodate the diversity of institutions connected through the GCC program\, this Summit will take place on Thursday\, June 13th via Zoom. Attendees are encouraged to participate throughout the day\, should your schedule allow\, as they will include different community members to engage with through the breakout sessions. Below is the tentative agenda for session 1. \nAGENDA FOR SESSION 1 \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle/Topic/Activity \n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 AM\nGCC Program Global Growth and Signer-Only Benefits\n\n\n10:30 – 10:50 AM\nCommunity Discussions on GCC Benefits & Opportunities\n\n\n10:50-11:00 AM\nWhat’s ahead for 2024-2025 for the GCC Program\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 AM\nGreen Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Platform: Overview & Growth of Community of Transformation\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30 AM\nPublication Opportunities in Green Chemistry\n\n\n11:30 – 12:15 PM\nCommunity Discussions on publishing and online resources\n\n\n12:15-12:30 PM\nBreak – Shimmy and Shake\, Finish connecting with someone in chat or grab a newly uploaded resource\n\n\n12:30-1:00 PM\nExplore & Working Session on the GCTLC platform\n\n\n\nAGENDA FOR SESSION 2 \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle/Topic \n\n\n7:00 – 7:30 PM\nGCC Program Global Growth and Signer-Only Benefits\n\n\n7:30 – 7:50 PM\nCommunity Discussions on GCC Benefits & Opportunities\n\n\n7:50 – 08:00 PM\nWhat’s ahead for 2024-2025 for the GCC Program\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30 PM\nGreen Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Platform: Overview & Growth of Community of Transformation\n\n\n8:30 – 9:15 PM\nCommunity Discussions on publishing and online resources\n\n\n9:15-9:30 PM\nBreak – Shimmy and Shake\, Finish connecting with someone in chat or grab a newly uploaded resource\n\n\n9:30-10:00 PM\nExplore & Working Session on the GCTLC platform  \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at this year’s GCC Summit! \nWarmly\, \nThe Beyond Benign Higher Education Team
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/signers-only-green-chemistry-commitment-summit/2024-06-13/1/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:SIGNERS ONLY! Green Chemistry Commitment Summit!
DESCRIPTION:Leaving No One Behind: Green Chemistry needs us all online\n2024 Green Chemistry Commitment Summit\nNOTE: Please check time zone conversions to find the most accurate time for your location. \nSession 1: 10 AM- 1 PM EDT \nSession 2: 7 PM- 10 PM EDT \nZoom link to be shared VIA EMAIL on June 12th \n\nDear Friends\, \nThe Beyond Benign Higher Education Program is thrilled to invite you to our annual GCC Summit! Held virtually\, at two separate times to accommodate the diversity of institutions connected through the GCC program\, this Summit will take place on Thursday\, June 13th via Zoom. Attendees are encouraged to participate throughout the day\, should your schedule allow\, as they will include different community members to engage with through the breakout sessions. Below is the tentative agenda for session 1. \nAGENDA FOR SESSION 1 \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle/Topic/Activity \n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 AM\nGCC Program Global Growth and Signer-Only Benefits\n\n\n10:30 – 10:50 AM\nCommunity Discussions on GCC Benefits & Opportunities\n\n\n10:50-11:00 AM\nWhat’s ahead for 2024-2025 for the GCC Program\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 AM\nGreen Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Platform: Overview & Growth of Community of Transformation\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30 AM\nPublication Opportunities in Green Chemistry\n\n\n11:30 – 12:15 PM\nCommunity Discussions on publishing and online resources\n\n\n12:15-12:30 PM\nBreak – Shimmy and Shake\, Finish connecting with someone in chat or grab a newly uploaded resource\n\n\n12:30-1:00 PM\nExplore & Working Session on the GCTLC platform\n\n\n\nAGENDA FOR SESSION 2 \n\n\n\nTime\nTitle/Topic \n\n\n7:00 – 7:30 PM\nGCC Program Global Growth and Signer-Only Benefits\n\n\n7:30 – 7:50 PM\nCommunity Discussions on GCC Benefits & Opportunities\n\n\n7:50 – 08:00 PM\nWhat’s ahead for 2024-2025 for the GCC Program\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30 PM\nGreen Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Platform: Overview & Growth of Community of Transformation\n\n\n8:30 – 9:15 PM\nCommunity Discussions on publishing and online resources\n\n\n9:15-9:30 PM\nBreak – Shimmy and Shake\, Finish connecting with someone in chat or grab a newly uploaded resource\n\n\n9:30-10:00 PM\nExplore & Working Session on the GCTLC platform  \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at this year’s GCC Summit! \nWarmly\, \nThe Beyond Benign Higher Education Team
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/signers-only-green-chemistry-commitment-summit/2024-06-13/2/
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SUMMARY:9th EuChemS\, Chemistry Congress
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nThe Institute of Chemistry Ireland (ICI) is delighted and honoured to be organising the 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC-9)\, to be held in Dublin\, Ireland\, from 7th – 11th July\, 2024. \nThe 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress will have an exciting scientific programme with world-leading plenary speakers\, invited speakers and short oral presentations\, supplemented with a series of poster presentations\, focused around eight scientific themes: \n\nAdvances in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (including Asymmetric Methodology\, Inorganic Methodology\, Green Synthetic Methodologies)\nCatalysis (including Organometallic Catalysis\, Organocatalysis\, Biocatalysis\, Photoredox Catalysis\, Electrocatalysis)\nChemistry Meets Biology For Health (including Medicinal\, Bioinorganic\, Bioorganometallic\, Radiochemistry\, Food and Nutrition)\nEducation\, History\, Cultural Heritage\, and Ethics in Chemistry\nEnergy\, Environment and Sustainability (including Emerging Sustainable Chemistry\, Technologies\, Biomass Valorisation\, Green Synthetic Methodologies\, Circular Bioeconomy\, Food)\nNanochemistry/Materials (including Organic and Inorganic\, Material Science\, Devices\, Circuits\, Systems\, Neuromorphic Networks\, and Bio-Inspired Computing)\nPhysical\, Analytical and Computational Chemistry (including Physical chemistry of materials\, Advances in physical chemistry and new techniques\, New analytical methodologies and applications\, Sensors\, Theory and applications of computational chemistry and Machine Learning/AI)\nSupramolecular Chemistry (including Chirality\, Molecular Machines\, Dissipative Systems\, MOFs\, Molecular Nanotopology\, Sensors\, Metallo-Supramolecular Chemistry\, Molecular Logic\, Host-Guest Chemistry\, Self-Assembly Materials and Higher Order Structures)\n\nThe programme will feature dedicated sessions organised by the EuChemS European Young Chemists´ Network of EuChemS (EYCN) and the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland (ICI)\, and will be completed by a series of joint seminars and mini-symposia on: \n\nNew strategies and requirements for analytical chemistry in environmental assessment\nHomogeneous catalysis and applications in synthesis\nRecent advances in pharmaceutical chemistry and manufacturing\n\nThis Congress is the 9th in a series that started in Budapest in 2006\, and since then has been held in several cities across Europe before reaching Dublin. The EuChemS Congresses are noted for their excellent scientific level\, and have a reputation for giving all the attendees and participants the opportunity to listen to and interact with some of the most celebrated researchers in the world. \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Dublin in 2024!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/9th-euchems-chemistry-congress/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:27th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE2024)
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nICCE is a global platform for educators\, teachers\, chemists\, and scientists around the world to bring chemical education closer to sustainable prosperity and pave the way to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. \nSpecifically\, the objectives are:\n1) To provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas related to chemical education among researchers\, educators\, students\, and other stakeholders from around the world.\n2) To facilitate collaboration and networking among individual and institutions involved in chemical education\, with the aim of fostering partnerships and joint initiatives that can improve the quality and accessibility of chemical education globally.\n3) To contribute to the achievement of the UN SDGs by promoting the role of chemistry education in addressing global challenges such as climate change and inequality. \nThe program is designed to discuss the role of chemistry education not only in classroom setting but also in societal context. Novel teaching and learning methods in chemistry are still the key topics in this conference. Professional development of educators at all levels (school and university) will be included. Societal context of chemistry education such as sustainability\, ethics\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion will also be emphasized in this conference. \nThe program will include nine sessions:\n1) Chemistry Education in Informal Setting and Life-long Learning Context\n2) Redesigning Chemistry Laboratory Teaching\n3) Innovative technology for chemistry education\n4) Systems thinking in Chemistry Education\n5) Chemistry and Science Teacher Education and Continuous Professional Development\n6) Chemistry Education for Environmental and Social Sustainability\n7) Policy\, Reform\, and Quality Assurance in Chemistry Education\n8) Ethics\, Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in Chemistry Education\n9) Emerging Educational Trends in Chemistry in the 21st Century \nICCE 2024 will also include the 12th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/27th-iupac-international-conference-on-chemistry-education-icce2024/
LOCATION:Pattaya\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nThe conference will be held on the beautiful campus of University of Kentucky in Lexington\, Kentucky in the Summer of 2024. The 28th BCCE\, like all of its predecessors\, is designed to provide you with opportunities for interacting with chemistry instructors of all levels in formal and informal settings. There will be a mixture of symposia\, workshops\, poster sessions\, exhibits\, and tours of chemistry research areas. \n  \nRegistration for BCCE 2024 is now live. Early bird pricing is available until May 31!  The registration form includes workshops\, on-campus housing options\, and more.  Those who have submitted abstracts will be notified in April about their submission. \n  \nThe conference will be organized around four themes – Classroom Practice and Learning Environments\, Curriculum and Cognition\, Assessment and Research Methods\, and Professional Development – within the K-12\, two-year college\, and university communities. \nInstructions for presenters are available. \n  \n\nSunday \nWorkshop: Introduction to Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability in Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories \n8:30am – 11:45am \nChaired by: John De Backere (University of Toronto) \nAuthors: Jonathon Moir\, John De Backere\, David Laviska\, Jane Wissinger \nGreen Chemistry is a framework that helps “minimize or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances” in chemical processes and products. It is our responsibility as instructors to educate our students with respect to green chemistry\, sustainability\, and environmental issues to prepare them as future members of the workforce and agents of change in the world. Importantly\, this has recently been recognized in the new ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs as a critical requirement\, whereby curricula must provide students with a working knowledge of the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry. \nThis interactive half-day (3h) workshop is aimed towards laboratory instructors at two- and four-year undergraduate institutions teaching curricula in all areas of specialization. We will illustrate the connection between fundamental principles of green chemistry\, safety\, and traditional teaching laboratory protocols (further examples provided in the accompanying symposium\, see below for details). Participants will gain an understanding of not only practical aspects of greening undergraduate labs\, but also ways of modifying assessments and content to improve pedagogical aspects of laboratory learning to include more topics around green chemistry and broader sustainability concepts. Participants will then divide into small sub-discipline specific groups to share experiments currently used in their courses\, and discuss possible modifications to their own lab manuals to make them “greener”. After reflecting on current curricula\, we will explore a number of useful resources for integrating theory into practice\, such as the new online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC). The workshop will conclude by creating personal action plans for implementing sustainable changes\, both practically and pedagogically\, to current experiments or potentially new experiments to be developed. \nThis workshop complements the symposium entitled “Frontiers in Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into the Teaching Laboratory”\, which will provide recent examples of “greener” teaching experiments. \n  \nMonday \nPoster: Addressing the knowledge gap through professional education initiatives for educators to promote the global integration of sustainable chemistry into curricula \n6:00pm – 6:55pm \nPresented By: Monica Nyansa \nThe design for sustainable solutions to global challenges creates a critical need to develop a future workforce proficient in practicing and teaching the principles of sustainable chemistry. This entails equipping present and future scientists with the requisite skills in green chemistry and sustainability. The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently updated its Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs to incorporate green chemistry and sustainability into the learning outcomes as a normal expectation for coursework in ACS-approved degree programs. \nBeyond Benign\, an educational nonprofit that is a prominent advocate for green chemistry education worldwide plays a pivotal role in supporting the integration of green chemistry and sustainable practices into the chemistry curriculum. This support extends to the development and dissemination of curricular materials and resources created directly with educators and strategic partners through their Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) and the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. Another way Beyond Benign supports this endeavor is through the exploration of professional educational opportunities\, empowering educators to integrate green chemistry and sustainability principles into the chemistry curriculum effectively\, thus nurturing the next generation of scientists adept at addressing global challenges through sustainable chemistry practices. \nThis presentation aims to highlight the ongoing efforts of Beyond Benign\, a champion of green chemistry education\, to explore professional educational opportunities for educators\, facilitating the integration of green and sustainable chemistry into the chemistry curriculum for a sustainable future. \n  \nTuesday \nGreen Chemistry Education: Empowering the Global Community\nin S60: Promoting Global Collaboration in Chemistry Education: Insights from International Initiatives | 8:30am – 10:00am \nTalk Presented By: Amy Cannon \n\n\nThe field of chemistry\, providing the molecular building blocks of materials and products used throughout society\, has a critical and foundational role in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations. Green chemistry\, the use and design of less hazardous chemical products\, is essential in providing solutions in order to achieve these ambitious goals. As the global demand for greener\, more sustainable chemicals and materials grows\, the chemistry education system must shift in order to meet this demand. Green chemistry education is required to train scientists and professionals with the skills to address hazards and mitigate impacts at the earliest stages of the product lifecycle. Beyond Benign\, a non-profit organization based in the USA\, has been leading green educational initiatives aimed at empowering educators to change chemistry education for a sustainable future. As the organization has grown\, so has the outreach and engagement with the global chemistry education community. With specific goals to scale the adoption of green chemistry within higher education systems globally\, this presentation will share Beyond Benign’s approach to building community and engaging educators\, empowering them to be transformative change agents. Specifically\, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program\, an institutional commitment towards including green chemistry in college level chemistry programs\, and the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)\, an on-line platform supporting educators on their journeys\, will be highlighted. Each program aims to build upon work in North America and authentically engage and empower the global community to adopt green chemistry in their teaching and practice. \n  \n\n\nDevelopment of an open-access\, community-driven\, peer-reviewed library of green chemistry educational materials in Drupal 10: The Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) \nin S233: Computers in Chemical Education | 10:15am – 11:45 am \nTalk Presented By: Jonathon Moir \nThe Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) is a virtual space for higher education faculty and lecturers as well as K-12 teachers to find and share resources\, participate in peer-to-peer learning\, and connect and network with other users from around the world. The mission of the GCTLC is to help advance the integration of green chemistry across education systems worldwide to help train the next generation of scientists and workers with the knowledge and skills to address sustainability challenges across the globe. The platform allows users to connect with others through forums\, group spaces\, events\, a job board\, and more. Of particular note is the GCTLC’s open-access\, peer-reviewed and community-driven library of over 190 curriculum resources. These include greener lab experiments\, course modules\, lecture slides\, assessments and exams\, journal articles\, and more. Users can browse the existing collections via searching based on keyword terms\, by contributor\, by title\, or by other filters\, and can submit their own original work to the library or submit existing resources found elsewhere on the internet. Submitted resources undergo a simplified peer review process\, managed by the GCTLC’s Chief Editor\, and upon acceptance are published in the GCTLC’s searchable library (and\, if warranted\, added to new or existing curated collections on the platform). This presentation will overview the development and management of the GCTLC’s library and peer-review system using Drupal 10\, including use of taxonomy terms\, moderation states and workflows\, and dynamic content displays. Ultimately this presentation will showcase the utility of open-source programming in creating inclusive spaces for educational communities of practice. \n  \nB19: Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) Get-Together and Share-a-thon \n1:00pm – 1:45pm \nChaired By: Jonathon Moir and Nimrat Obhi \nThis Birds of a Feather is a chance to come learn about the GCTLC and meet other GCTLC users (in-person!) from around the world. After some informal socializing\, Beyond Benign’s team members will walk through the basics of the GCTLC platform and jump into a group sharing session including an in-person resource upload (hackathon style)! We ask all attendees to bring their personal laptops to participate in the share-a-thon! \nAttendees may ask for a “to go” container for their lunch from Champions Kitchen and bring it with you to the Birds of a Feather session. \n  \nFostering a sense of belonging on the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) online platform \nin S98: Effective Approaches to Inclusive Chemistry Education | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \nTalk Presented by: Nimrat Obhi \nGreen chemistry education is essential in helping chemists and people with chemistry training to achieve global sustainability targets such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Inclusive communities of practice are needed to foster and facilitate transformative change in chemistry education for widespread knowledge and adoption of green chemistry. Beyond Benign – a non-profit organization advocating for global green chemistry education – has created the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)\, a free online platform that is the meeting place for a global green chemistry education community of practice. The GCTLC offers community-driven spaces and peer-to-peer mentoring\, access to a searchable library of open-access green chemistry educational resources\, an events calendar\, a job board\, and more. \nEnsuring the GCTLC is and remains an inclusive community of practice for green chemistry educators involves interweaving diversity\, equity\, belonging\, and respect principles throughout the entire development and sustenance of the platform. This presentation will outline our efforts to design an online space prioritizing educators’ feelings of belonging\, community\, and growth. We will discuss drafting a Code of Conduct for the platform\, creating equitable and accessible community spaces\, finding open-access resources for educators that include methods to decolonize and diversify green chemistry\, running global community events\, and creating an inclusive community engagement strategy for all users. Ultimately\, we will discuss using open-access online platforms to strengthen a pipeline of green chemistry practitioners who are empowered to transform chemistry education. \n  \n\nWednesday \nB24: Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Program: Lunch and Learn about Professional Development and Grants \n12:00pm – 12:45pm \nChaired By: Amy Cannon\, Monica Nyansa \nJoin Beyond Benign staff and faculty from Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) institutions for sharing green chemistry education best practices and networking over lunch. This session is open to all who are interested in incorporating green chemistry into their curriculum or interested in learning more about Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment program and/or the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) online platform. Attendees will learn about the new benefits of the GCC program\, including the GCTLC platform\, green chemistry education challenge awards\, and free on-demand professional development in green chemistry and toxicology for signing institution members to access through the GCC program only but open to all at a sustainable cost. \nAttendees may ask for a “to go” container for their lunch from Champions Kitchen and bring it with you to the Birds of a Feather session. \n  \nS31: Current Research on the Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory\nChaired by: Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University) \, Monica Nyansa (Michigan Technological University\, Beyond Benign) \, Mary Ross (Central College) \nThis symposium will focus on current qualitative and quantitative research related to the undergraduate chemistry laboratory curriculum. Contributed papers should address research related to any aspect of the undergraduate laboratory. This includes\, but is not limited to\, general chemistry\, organic chemistry\, biochemistry\, instructors\, students\, laboratory curriculum\, pre-laboratory assignments\, laboratory assessments\, cognitive\, affective or psychomotor factors\, etc. Related research on laboratory design for exploring student’s engagement in chemistry laboratory may also be addressed. \n\nTwo-Day Symposium: Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into Chemistry Education \nChaired By: Loyd Bastin (Widener University)\, and David Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) \nSee link above for dates and times. \nThis symposium will highlight the incorporation of green chemistry and sustainability principles throughout the chemistry curriculum as well as through co-curricular activities such as clubs\, organizations and service-learning opportunities. The focus will be on green chemistry and sustainability materials and models rooted in the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry that are designed to educate high school\, community college\, four year college and graduate students. These materials will include classroom teaching modules/courses\, learning methods\, educational research\, laboratory experiments and experiences\, the integration of toxicology into the chemistry curriculum\, and the use of systems-thinking.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/biennial-conference-on-chemical-education/
LOCATION:University of Kentucky\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:(GCC SIGNERS ONLY) Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual workshop for Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signers aims to help educators effectively adapt and implement the ChemFORWARD module\, which focuses on chemical hazard assessment and safer alternatives\, into their curriculum materials. Chemical Hazard Assessment is a critical component when designing safer chemicals and coming up with safer alternatives to toxic and hazardous chemicals. \nThe ChemFORWARD module helps instructors teach students how to use the ChemFORWARD platform to obtain hazard information for specific chemicals\, identify safer chemicals to replace chemicals of concern in research and product formulations and avoid regrettable substitutions. \nDuring the session\, facilitators will guide participants through the resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and provide opportunities for educators to share insights. The virtual 1.5-hour workshop will include group-based learning\, discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a Q&A session. \nThe goals for the workshop include: \n\nEducate participants on the value of teaching green chemistry and toxicological principles\, including hazards\, risks\, hazard assessment\, and safer alternatives.\nGuide participants on practical approaches to effectively incorporate the ChemFORWARD curriculum materials into their courses.\nEmpower participants to adapt and implement the ChemFORWARD module resources and expand their professional network.\n\n  \nWorkshop participants interested in using the module in their courses will be given temporary access to the ChemFORWARD database for free!  \nEvent Details\n\nWho: Educators at GCC signing institutions\nWhat: A chance for you to learn more about the ChemFORWARD module and get your questions answered\nWhen: Thursday\, August 8\, 5 – 6:30 p.m. EDT OR Friday\, August 9\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. EDT\nWhere: Online (we’ll email you details about how to connect)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a GCC signer\, we hope you’ll join us for one of these sessions! Limited seats are available for this workshop\, so registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Register below to secure your spot. We’ll send a Zoom link and more information closer to the date. \nThe August sessions are open to GCC signers only — stay tuned for more workshops in our Greener Curriculum Showcase Series!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/gcc-signers-only-greener-curriculum-showcase-series-use-of-chemforward-for-chemical-hazard-evaluation-and-assessment-in-academic-settings/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:(GCC SIGNERS ONLY) Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual workshop for Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signers aims to help educators effectively adapt and implement the ChemFORWARD module\, which focuses on chemical hazard assessment and safer alternatives\, into their curriculum materials. Chemical Hazard Assessment is a critical component when designing safer chemicals and coming up with safer alternatives to toxic and hazardous chemicals. \nThe ChemFORWARD module helps instructors teach students how to use the ChemFORWARD platform to obtain hazard information for specific chemicals\, identify safer chemicals to replace chemicals of concern in research and product formulations and avoid regrettable substitutions. \nDuring the session\, facilitators will guide participants through the resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and provide opportunities for educators to share insights. The virtual 1.5-hour workshop will include group-based learning\, discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a Q&A session. \nThe goals for the workshop include: \n\nEducate participants on the value of teaching green chemistry and toxicological principles\, including hazards\, risks\, hazard assessment\, and safer alternatives.\nGuide participants on practical approaches to effectively incorporate the ChemFORWARD curriculum materials into their courses.\nEmpower participants to adapt and implement the ChemFORWARD module resources and expand their professional network.\n\n  \nWorkshop participants interested in using the module in their courses will be given temporary access to the ChemFORWARD database for free!  \nEvent Details\n\nWho: Educators at GCC signing institutions\nWhat: A chance for you to learn more about the ChemFORWARD module and get your questions answered\nWhen: Thursday\, August 8\, 5 – 6:30 p.m. EDT OR Friday\, August 9\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. EDT\nWhere: Online (we’ll email you details about how to connect)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a GCC signer\, we hope you’ll join us for one of these sessions! Limited seats are available for this workshop\, so registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Register below to secure your spot. We’ll send a Zoom link and more information closer to the date. \nThe August sessions are open to GCC signers only — stay tuned for more workshops in our Greener Curriculum Showcase Series!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/gcc-signers-only-greener-curriculum-showcase-series-use-of-chemforward-for-chemical-hazard-evaluation-and-assessment-in-academic-settings/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2024: Elevating Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Connect with peers and get the latest insights in chemistry! More information is forthcoming.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Denver\, Colorado
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Momentum: Building Connections from Lab to Life\, hosted by NOBCChE
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nIt is our pleasure to invite you to attend NOBCChE’s 51st Annual Meeting\, September 30-October 3\, 2024 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando\, Florida. Each year\, the Annual Conference provides opportunities for networking and mentorship between students of all levels and professionals. In addition\, the conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming\, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals. Some of our signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon\, the Percy Julian Luncheon\, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony! \n\nGreen and Sustainable Chemistry for the Improvement of Life- Supporting the Incorporation of Green Chemistry in the Undergraduate Curriculum\nBy Dr. Deborah Bromfield-Lee and Dr. Monica Nyansa\nOctober 1st\, 2024 | Gatlin E5\, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel\, Orlando FL \nBeyond Benign\, a global nonprofit\, recognized for its advocacy in green chemistry education\, champions the integration of green chemistry and sustainable practices into chemistry curricula through collaborative development and dissemination of resources through its flagship programs\, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) and the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. Both the GCC and GCTLC aim to empower educators to cultivate a generation of scientists adept at addressing global challenges\, including those from underrepresented communities\, through sustainable chemistry practices. The goal of this session is to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate green chemistry and sustainability principles into their chemistry curriculum\, aligning with the 2023 American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Program\, which state as a critical requirement that\, to maintain or obtain ACS approval\, the curriculum must provide students with a working knowledge of the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry. Furthermore\, this session serves as a call to action for professionals to become agents of change in training scientists from underrepresented communities and invites them into the creation process. During the session\, attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for integrating green chemistry into undergraduate chemistry programs. The discussion will also address common barriers to implementation and highlight available resources from Beyond Benign to support educators on their green chemistry and sustainability journey\, including the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. \nThis session is intended for young professionals\, Mid-Career professionals\, Distinguished professionals and senior graduate students.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-momentum-building-connections-from-lab-to-life-hosted-by-nobcche/
LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, Orlando\, Florida
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:The Relevance of Sustainable Laboratory Practices and Green Labs
DESCRIPTION:Join IUPAC CHEMRAWN and Beyond Benign in a webinar featuring Thomas Freese (University of Groningen\, Netherlands) to discuss sustainable laboratory practices. In this event\, guidelines and hands-on advice on how to make your laboratory greener at research institutions and industry will be presented\, as well as examples of achieving systemic change for a sustainable future. If you have any questions in advance for Thomas\, feel free to add them in below! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-relevance-of-sustainable-laboratory-practices-and-green-labs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,Webinar
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SUMMARY:#LatinXChem24
DESCRIPTION:What is #LatinXChem? \n@LatinXChem is a virtual forum through which the community of Latin American chemists located anywhere in the world can share and discuss their research results and advances. \n​More than 1200 posters from 43 countries were received in its first version\, with 20 million impacts on Twitter. \n​The fifth event organized by @LatinXChem will be the #LatinXChem23 Conference (October 14 and 15\, 2024). \n  \nAdvantages \n\n\n\n​You can participate whether you work at home or in the laboratory.\n​Being a virtual event\, you do not need to travel\, the costs decrease substantially\, without demerit to the quality of the work or to the scientific discussion they will generate. Additionally\, its environmental footprint is lower.\nFor each category\, the best works will be selected for an award. Our sponsors will deliver prizes (book vouchers) for 100-200 USD. The best poster overall for the event will be awarded a special prize (150 USD) and one prize for the most popular work (150 USD).\n\n  \nFollow-up Steps \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPosters can be presented in Spanish\, Portuguese\, or English.​​\nTweet your poster. Include the title\, abstract\, your category hashtag\, and the main event hashtag (#LatinXChem24) at 12:00 pm (UTC) on October 14\, 2024; The event will last 48 hours.​\nDiscuss and share your work on any social media. Make sure to respond to questions from the community and juries.\nChoose any dimension or format for your poster: the important point is that the text and figures are legible. We strongly recommend visualizing it on Twitter before the conference.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/latinxchem24/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 30th | 12 – 1 p.m. EDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond Benign is excited to invite all educators\, students\, and staff from higher education institutions to a Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Info Session on October 30th\, 2024. At this virtual session\, we will hear from Glenn Hurst\, a Professor of Green Chemistry Education at the University of York. Glenn will share how collaborating with students can foster sustainable change\, how the GCC supports the University of York’s green chemistry goals\, and more. \nWhy Green Chemistry Education Now:\nGreen chemistry offers educators and students the chance to practice chemistry in ways that benefit society and the planet\, but transitioning to these methodologies can be challenging. Join us for this Info Session to connect with peers\, explore strategies for integrating green chemistry at your institution\, and contribute to a global movement toward molecular and sustainable chemical design. Shape the future of chemistry education and innovation with us.\n\nMeet Professor Glenn Hurst:\nGlenn Hurst is a professor of green chemistry education at the University of York\, where he specializes in applying systems thinking-based approaches for green chemistry instruction at all levels. He has made several important contributions to engaging students with green chemistry through the development of resources\, modules\, and programs that have been adopted internationally. In recognition of these achievements\, he has been the recipient of multiple honors and is regularly invited to present his work internationally. Read his article “Student partnerships for sustainable change” here.\n\nU.S. Institutions\, Join Us in Our 25×25 Initiative:\nBeyond Benign aims to ensure that 25% of graduating chemists in the United States have a background in green chemistry by 2025\, and the involvement of our U.S. community is vital to reaching this target. Join us for this Info Session to discover how you can contribute to transforming chemistry education and expanding access to green chemistry resources for all students and institutions. (Non-U.S. institutions are still encouraged to join us!).\n\nAbout the Green Chemistry Commitment:The GCC serves as a unifying framework for the higher education community\, fostering the expansion of green chemists\, enhancing departmental resources\, facilitating connections to job opportunities\, and driving systemic and enduring change in chemistry education. Learn more here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Higher education faculty\, students\, staff\, and their peers (GCC signer status not required!).\nWhat: A chance for you to learn more about the GCC and hear from a GCC champion.\nWhen: October 30th\, 2024\, from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT\nWhere: Online—register below! Meeting details will be sent after registration.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-commitment-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2024-11-20/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2024-12-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
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SUMMARY:Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Exploring Sustainable Practices and the Drive for Greener Innovations - A case study in Metal Plating
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual workshop is designed to help educators effectively adapt and implement a new case study that examines the various considerations and factors driving greener innovations in the metal plating industry. One of the primary chemicals used in this sector is PFAS\, which acts as a fume suppressant to control chromic acid mist during the chrome plating process. While PFAS reduces exposure to the known health hazard of hexavalent chromium\, its health and environmental impacts raise significant concerns\, underscoring the need for greener alternatives. \nThe case study focuses on the design of a new non-PFAS\, non-PFOS fume suppressant\, applying the 12 principles of green chemistry. It explores the implementation of this greener product in real-world applications within the metal plating industry. \nThis resource is ideal for educators seeking to enhance their curriculum with real-world applications that align with the academic and professional guidelines for undergraduate programs\, such as those set by the American Chemical Society. Participants will learn effective strategies for using the case study to illustrate to their students the critical interplay of chemical\, environmental health\, regulatory\, and business considerations in the design of chemical products and processes\, fostering a deeper understanding of the factors influencing greener innovations. \nDuring the 1.5-hour session\, facilitators will guide participants through the resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and create opportunities for educators to share insights. The workshop will feature group-based learning\, discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit\, engage with peers\, and inspire the next generation of green chemists. \nWorkshop Goals: \n\nEducate participants on the interplay of the different factors influencing greener innovations including chemical\, environmental health\, business and regulatory considerations\nGuide participants on practical approaches to effectively incorporate the case study materials into their curriculum.\nEmpower participants to adapt and implement the case study resources and expand their professional network.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/greener-curriculum-showcase-series-exploring-sustainable-practices-and-the-drive-for-greener-innovations-a-case-study-in-metal-plating/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,HigherEd Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T100000
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SUMMARY:Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring chemist\, a passionate climate advocate\, or an interested member of the public? Do you want to change the world through science? Join the IUPAC CHEMRAWN and Beyond Benign throughout 2025 to learn from experts in the field who are leading the charge to solve existential\, world needs through chemistry. Speakers will orient their presentations around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)\, as well as the IUPAC Top 10 Emerging Technologies\, to demonstrate the power that chemists hold in shaping\, and preserving\, the future.  \nEach talk will be accompanied by  2-3 minute videos on the topic\, for chemistry students in high school\, university\, and for the general public. \n\nJanuary Webinar  \n“From Detoxifying Chemical Warfare Agents to Treating Nuclear Wastewater: Adventures in the Synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks”  \nAshlee Howarth\, Concordia University \n01/24/2025 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM EST \nWebinar Description: \nNamed by IUPAC as one of the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry” in 2019\, what can metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) really do? IUPAC CHEMRAWN Committee and Beyond Benign invite you to learn more about MOFs and join the discussion with Prof. Ashlee Howarth from Concordia University! Prof. Howarth is dedicated to using green chemistry principles and practices to design and synthesize rare-earth cluster-based MOFs which can then be applied to clean up wastewater from coal and nuclear power plants\, as well as decontaminate military equipment. Other applications investigated by Ashlee also include catalysis\, drug delivery\, X-ray detection\, and chemical sensing applications to solve our current environmental challenges.  \nMore About Professor Ashlee Howarth: \nAshlee J. Howarth is an Associate Professor and Concordia University Research Chair at Concordia University in Montréal. She was born and raised in London\, Ontario. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2009\, and then went on to do her PhD in inorganic materials chemistry at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Michael O. Wolf. Before joining the faculty at Concordia\, she completed an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University with Joseph T. Hupp and Omar K. Farha. At Concordia\, the Howarth group is focused on the design and synthesis of rare-earth cluster-based metal–organic frameworks targeting applications in pollution remediation\, catalysis\, drug delivery\, X-ray detection\, and chemical sensing. Ashlee is also the contact point for the Green Chemistry Commitment at Concordia University. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/promoting-chemistry-applied-to-world-needs/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:February Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Higher education faculty\, students\, and staff—shape the future of chemistry education and innovation with us! Learn how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program can help integrate green chemistry at your institution during this info session from 12-1 p.m. EST. We’ll be joined by Victor Sánchez\, Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University\, who will share how the GCC supports Northern Arizona University’s green chemistry goals. RSVP today and spread the word! \nAbout Victor: \nWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/ramossanchezlabatnau/ \nProf. Ramos Sánchez joined the Northern Arizona University in 2023 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry before he was appointed Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Químicas in Spanish) at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Spanish) from 2011 to 2022. During his sabbatical\, he was appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of California\, San Diego\, in 2019. Previously\, he was a Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Chiapas (Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas in Spanish) from 2009 to 2011. Prof. Ramos Sánchez holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. His main area of research focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable materials and processes for hydrogen production and fuel cells\, which has led him to accumulate extensive expertise in the development of green routes of synthesis and analysis. Additionally\, he collaborates enthusiastically with other fellow researchers in exciting areas such as food technology and environmental science\, offering strategies of instrumental analysis for different scientific challenges. \nProf. Ramos Sánchez has received research grants from the U.S. Department of Energy\, the Mexican Council of Science and Technology\, and the Ministry of Higher Education and contracts from local industrial partners (plastics\, aerospace\, and agroindustry). His publications have appeared in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Chemical Education\, Chemical Engineering Journal\, Journal of Material Chemistry A\, ACS Environmental Science & Technology\, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering\, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy\, Catalysis Today\, and Carbon\, among others. As a result of his research\, Professor Ramos Sánchez was granted one patent in Mexico. \nProf. Ramos Sanchez has contributed to the development of human resources both as a research advisor/mentor and as an instructor\, teaching courses in instrumental analysis\, physical chemistry\, general chemistry and sustainable chemistry. He has served as an academic advisor in the elaboration and evaluation of the Mexican Standardized National Assessment of BSc in Chemistry (EGEL-Q/CENEVAL\, A.C.)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/february-green-chemistry-commitment-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T070000
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-04-16/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-05-21/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:IUPAC World Chemistry Congress
DESCRIPTION:This marks the first time that the IUPAC Congress and General Assembly are taking place in an ASEAN country\, and this has created immense enthusiasm and excitement among chemists from this part of the world. The theme of IUPAC 2025\, “Chemistry for Sustainable Future”\, underscores our commitment to exploring chemistry’s pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges. In addition to the scientific sessions on various disciplines in chemistry\, IUPAC 2025 also includes a special cluster of symposia on “Chemistry and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)” focusing on chemistry providing solutions and remedies to SDGs. \nAs we celebrate the 50th Edition of the biennial World Chemistry Congress\, we’ll also commemorate “100 years of Excellence in Chemistry Research and Innovations” at the 50WCC. Additionally\, there will also be a cluster of special themed symposia covering topics such as gender\, diversity\, equity & inclusiveness\, professionalism & code of ethics\, young chemists’ networks\, world chemistry leadership programmes\, chemical weapons convention\, emerging technologies & innovations in chemistry\, and other relevant subjects. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMore information about Beyond Benign’s presence at this conference will be made available soon.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/iupac-world-chemistry-congress-2/
LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year\, approximately 60 exceptional students from North\, Central\, and South America and the Caribbean are selected from a large pool of applicants and gather for this fully funded once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The American Chemical Society pays for all eligible travel and program costs. \nOrganized and hosted by the Green Chemistry Institute since 2003\, the summer school typically features more than a dozen expert instructors who share knowledge and skills from across a broad spectrum of topics directly relevant to green chemistry and sustainability. Throughout the program\, students attend lectures and interactive study/project sessions\, present posters about their own research\, hold discussions\, and spend time networking both with each other and the GSCSS faculty. Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in many green chemistry and sustainability-related fields and provide participants with an extensive network of professional contacts.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-gci-green-sustainable-chemistry-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals\, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry\, connecting with one of the world’s largest scientific societies\, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy. \n \n  \n\nBeyond Benign Affiliated Talks: \n“Introducing students to green chemistry with real-world examples: A template for building case studies” \nProf. Thomas Umile; Thursday\, August 21\, 2025 from 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM; Room 142 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:2YC CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:This free\, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. \n\n\nPlease join the Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday\, August 21st for our next virtual CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives. This free\, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration by the Assistant Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI)\, Edmond Lam\, of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. Xavier University Teaching Professor Kendra Denlinger will then discuss how to apply green chemistry and sustainability to teaching laboratories. Higher Education Content Manager at Beyond Benign\, Monica Soma Hensley\, will close the presentation portion of the CHAS Chat with an introduction to this nonprofit organization and their teaching and learning platform. \nThe CHAS Two-Year College (2YC) Community of Practice welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions. To support faculty\, staff\, and students at such institutions\, the Community hosts CHAS Chats on a quarterly basis. You do not need to officially join the 2YC Community or be affiliated with a two-year college to join the CHAS Chat. Contact Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu with any questions.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2yc-chas-chat-green-chemistry-resources-and-solvent-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:NOBCChE 2025: Still I Thrive! Flourishing in Scientific\, Technical\, and Academic Environments
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThe annual conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming\, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals. \nSome of our signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon\, the Percy Julian Luncheon\, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony! \nAdvancing Science Conference Grant Applications \nUndergraduate students\, graduate students and post-docs may apply for an ASCG grant to assist with conference costs through the Call for Technical Abstracts. \nTo qualify for a grant:\n– Graduate Students and Post-Docs will need to present a podium talk or a poster. Submissions of this type closed on April 3\, 2025. \n– Undergraduate students may present a poster\, or apply for a grant without submitting an abstract.  REU Poster submissions and non-abstract Grant submissions are open until June 17\, 2025.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/nobcche-2025-still-i-thrive-flourishing-in-scientific-technical-and-academic-environments/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:AASHE 2025: A Strategic Forum for Higher Education Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo\, October 22-24 in Minneapolis\, MN\, is your strategic opportunity to lead the charge in higher education sustainability. \nIn a world demanding decisive action\, this conference serves as a pivotal forum for: \nStrategic Vision: Engage in high-level discourse on the evolving landscape of sustainability\, and gain insights to inform your institution’s long-term strategy.\nLeadership Development: Connect with a network of influential peers\, cultivate strategic partnerships\, and enhance your capacity to drive meaningful change.\nKnowledge Exchange: Participate in curated sessions designed to foster deep learning and facilitate the exchange of best practices among leading sustainability professionals. \nThis is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for change! Secure your place and empower your institution’s sustainability journey by registering before July 18 for early bird rates.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/aashe-2025-a-strategic-forum-for-higher-education-sustainability/
LOCATION:Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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