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SUMMARY:Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE)
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will be at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE)! If you are attending the conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, visit us at booth 29 in the Expo and join us for green chemistry programming. Here’s our schedule: \n  \nSunday\, July 26 \nBuilding Skills for the Future: A Workshop on Integrating Green and Sustainable Chemistry into Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories \nOrganized by Dr. Jonathon Moir (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. David Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute)\, Dr. Jane Wissinger (University of Minnesota)\, and Dr. John De Backere (University of Toronto) \nThis workshop engages educators in integrating green chemistry as a framework for teaching fundamental chemical concepts through a lens of sustainability\, while emphasizing peer-to-peer learning and mentorship within communities of practice. Participants will explore approaches to developing modern laboratory curricula that reflect current industrial practices\, guided by experienced facilitators. \n🗓️ Sunday\, July 26 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3:30–5 p.m. \n📍 Chemistry: 1357/1359 \n  \nMonday\, July 27 \nFrom Ideation to Assessing Impact: The Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) as a Global Community of Practice \nPresented by Dr. Jonathon Moir (Beyond Benign); co-authored by Tyler Schisler\, Dr. Sarah Kennedy\, Dr. Alisha Szozda\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nThis presentation will describe the overall lifespan and development of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) to date\, from initial ideation in 2020 and collaborative development of the various components of the site to the current state of the platform and its future growth and trajectory. Such an overview can inform conference attendees of the opportunities and pitfalls of starting an online platform to support a global Community of Practice (CoP)\, highlight how assessment of impact reveals community member interests and can help adjust course\, and\, importantly\, reveal the impact that the GCTLC as a CoP has already had on its members and the community at large. \n🗓️ Monday\, July 27 | 11:15–11:35 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 2505 \n  \nAn Easy-to-Use Template for Creating Custom Case Studies Focused on Green Chemistry and Sustainability \nPresented by Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco) and Dr. Tom Umile (Villanova University); co-authored by Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. David Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nThis poster presents a versatile template that guides instructors in building their own effective case studies for classroom use—helping them select a suitable real-world example\, identify connections to green and sustainable chemistry\, write effective learning objectives\, and create course materials\, including activities\, slides\, and assessments. The template allows instructors to create a complete curriculum package that can be shared with others\, leading to broader impact across the chemistry educator community. \n🗓️ Monday\, July 27 | 2-3:30 p.m. (interactive) and 5:30–8:30 p.m. (open viewing) \n📍 Main Lounge \n  \nAdvancing Green Chemistry in Higher Education Through the GCC Program \nPresented by Dr. Michelle Duarte (Beyond Benign); co-authored by Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nBeyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program supports institutions with tools to integrate green chemistry into higher education\, promote systemic\, long-lasting change\, and foster a global community of practice. To date\, the GCC accounts for over 270 institutions across more than 37 countries\, impacting 1.6+ million students annually. This poster presents results from the 2025 annual audit and survey\, highlighting how the program’s resources\, community\, and guidance facilitate institutional integration of green chemistry\, with comparisons to previous data illustrating long-term impact and evolving adoption strategies. \n🗓️ Monday\, July 27 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. (open viewing) \n📍 Main Lounge \n  \nDevelopment and Implementation of an On-Demand Introductory Course to Infuse Green Chemistry in the Undergraduate Curriculum \nPresented by Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee (Florida Southern College); co-authored by Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign) \nThis presentation outlines the development and implementation of an on-demand introductory course in green chemistry for Beyond Benign\, structured into four comprehensive parts and hosted on the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC). The course design draws on current literature\, peer collaboration\, community feedback\, and alignment with educational standards—equipping faculty to educate undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills to apply green chemistry principles and promote sustainability and environmental stewardship in the chemical sciences. \n🗓️ Monday\, July 27 | 4:15– 4:35 p.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 (within S45c) \n  \nExamining the Integration of Cosmetic Chemistry Into the Chemistry Curriculum \nPresented by Natalie Gil-Arcos (Monmouth University); co-authored by Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign) and Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University); \nThis research presents a systematic literature review of 60 peer-reviewed academic articles on cosmetic chemistry education published since 1939. The focus of this review is to establish how cosmetic chemistry topics are being integrated into chemistry classrooms and labs to understand how applied-chemistry courses can impact students’ learning and motivations toward chemistry and its ability to foster awareness of potential careers within the discipline. The findings of this literature review can serve as a useful guide for chemistry instructors and education researchers\, as it underscores the value of integrating applied chemistry experiments and courses to connect fundamental concepts of industry\, green chemistry\, and real-world applications to the classroom. \n🗓️ Monday\, July 27 | 5:30– 8:30 p.m. \n📍 Main Lounge (open viewing) \n  \nTuesday\, July 28 \nCase Studies of Green Chemistry in the Classroom \nChaired by Esther Hines (Billerica Memorial High School\, retired) and Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco); organized with Dr. Tom Umile (Villanova University)\, Dr. David Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute)\, and Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign). \nThis session highlights the diverse ways chemical educators at all levels have employed case study-based lessons in their classrooms—from high school through graduate level—and includes a moderated discussion to foster networking\, sharing of ideas and course materials\, and community building. The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute and Beyond Benign recently co-developed a case study template and guide to assist instructors in developing their own case study-based lessons. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, July 28 | 8:30–10 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 \n  \nUnderstanding Chemistry as both the Problem and Solution to Human and Environmental Health Challenges through the Implementation of Case Studies in a Green Chemistry Course \nPresented by Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nThis presentation shares how case studies were used in a green chemistry course to provide context and understanding of the challenges and opportunities our field faces. Case studies highlighting U.S. Superfund sites bridged historical impacts of the chemical industry to concepts such as toxicology\, epidemiology\, and greener chemical design. Toxicology case studies taught key concepts and provided students with tools for greener chemical design\, equipping them to contribute to a future in which chemistry addresses environmental and human health challenges without repeating past mistakes. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, July 28 | 8:35–8:55 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 (within S158a) \n  \nBridging Academia and Industry: Defining Green and Sustainable Chemistry Skills for the Future Workforce \nModerated by Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign)\, featuring Jeffrey Whitford (MilliporeSigma)\, Dr. Victor Ramos Sanchez (Northern Arizona University)\, and Dr. Mary Carroll (Union College)  \nThis community conversation brings together academics and industry professionals to define the green and sustainable chemistry competencies that matter most for the future workforce. Co-organized with MilliporeSigma\, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA\, Darmstadt\, Germany\, the session explores how institutions can better align chemistry education with real-world industry needs—ensuring graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to advance sustainable chemistry in professional settings. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, July 28 | 6-7 p.m. \n📍 Memorial Union: Play Circle (2190) \n  \nAdvances in Research and Practice on Sustainability in the Lab \nOrganized by Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University)\, Dr. Mary Ross (Georgia Gwinnett College)\, and Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign) \nThis symposium highlights current research and innovative practices in sustainable laboratory chemistry. Presentations explore how educators and researchers are implementing greener approaches in teaching and research labs across a range of institutional contexts. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, July 28 | 3:30–5 p.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 \n  \nGreen Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future: Sharing Ideas and Building Community \nChaired by Cecilia Smith (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) and Dr. Omar Villanueva (Beyond Benign) \nA lightly facilitated conversation for attendees interested in advancing green chemistry education in their courses\, programs\, and institutions. Co-hosted by Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute\, the session will create space to share specific resource examples—from small changes in a single lab or lesson to broader program-level efforts—and to learn from what others are trying in different contexts. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, July 28 | 7–8 p.m. \n📍 Memorial Union: Profile (2318) \n  \nWednesday\, July 29 \nAdvances in Research and Practice on Sustainability in the Lab (continued) \nOrganized by Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University)\, Dr. Mary Ross (Georgia Gwinnett College)\, and Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign) \nThis symposium invites qualitative and quantitative research\, as well as teaching-focused contributions\, centered on undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses with a focus on green chemistry and sustainability\, systems thinking\, and safety. In alignment with the updated American Chemical Society Guidelines\, the session welcomes studies on lab curriculum and experiment design\, instructional strategies at the bench\, and student engagement. \n🗓️ Wednesday\, July 29 | 8:30–10 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 \n  \nWriting Green Chemistry Case Studies \nOrganized by Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco)\, Dr. Tom Umile (Villanova University)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, and Dr. David Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) \nIn this interactive workshop\, educators will collaboratively work through a versatile Case Study Template to begin building their own case study for classroom use. Participants will also learn how to share case studies through the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) to build a broader community of practice. Bring a laptop or another device for writing and online searching! \n🗓️ Wednesday\, July 29 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n📍 Chemistry: 2401 \n  \nGreen Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future \nPresented by Dr. Monica Hensley; coauthored with Dr. Omar Villanueva and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nBeyond Benign has developed a comprehensive\, faculty-driven model to support the integration of green chemistry into undergraduate curricula. Through the creation of open-access curricular resources\, developed in collaboration with higher education faculty and informed by industry expertise\, combined with targeted professional development programs\, Beyond Benign empowers educators to embed sustainability meaningfully into chemistry education. \n🗓️ Wednesday\, July 29 | 11:35–11:55 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 (Symposium presented in: Educating for Sustainability in a Climate-Challenged World) \n  \nThursday\, July 30 \nSustainability in Practice: Institutional Approaches to Advancing Green Chemistry Education \nChaired by Dr. Omar Villanueva (S337a) and Dr. Michelle Duarte (S337b) (Beyond Benign); co-organized with Dr. Loyd Bastin (Widener University) \nAs demand for sustainable chemical solutions continues to grow and new accreditation guidelines emerge\, higher-education institutions worldwide are seeking effective ways to integrate green chemistry principles into their teaching\, research\, and departmental practices. This symposium invites faculty and educators to share strategies for driving systemic and institutional change through curriculum design\, laboratory transformation\, and research-led teaching. \n🗓️ Thursday\, July 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 \n  \nGreen Chemistry for Non-Science Majors: Development and Implementation of a Physical Science Course \nPresented by Dr. Omar Villanueva (Beyond Benign) and co-authored by Dr. Cynthia Woodbridge (Georgia Gwinnett College) \nThis presentation highlights the design\, development\, and implementation of a fully online\, asynchronous Physical Science course at Georgia Gwinnett College centered on green chemistry for non-science majors. The course reframes core topics—atomic structure\, chemical reactions\, energy\, materials\, and environmental systems—through the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and systems thinking\, helping students connect chemistry to real-world decisions and societal challenges. \n🗓️ Thursday\, July 30 | 10:35–10:55 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 (within S337b) \n  \nSupporting Institutional Approaches for Advancing Green Chemistry Education in Brazil Through Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment Program \nPresented by Dr. Juliana Vidal (Beyond Benign); co-authored by Dr. Michelle Duarte\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nThis presentation highlights how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program is supporting Brazil’s growing network of GCC signers (now 22 institutions\, the third-largest globally). It explores how regional collaboration\, understanding local needs and misconceptions\, and international network support can move green chemistry adoption from isolated efforts to a unifying\, transferable framework. \n🗓️ Thursday\, July 30 | 8:35 – 8:55 a.m. \n📍 Engineering Hall 1800 (within S337a) \nFind more green chemistry and sustainability programming here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/biennial-conference-on-chemical-education-bcce-2/
LOCATION:University of Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will attend the American Chemical Society Fall 2026 Meeting in Chicago\, Illinois\, and online!\n\nCelebrating the American Chemical Society’s 150th anniversary under the theme “Chemists Making History\,” the meeting will bring thousands of chemistry professionals together to share research\, discuss discoveries\, strengthen connections\, and consider the future of chemical sciences. Here is our schedule: \n  \nTuesday\, August 25 \nFred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Lecture: Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements \nPresented by Dr. John C. Warner\, Beyond Benign Co-Founder \nWhat would it take for the chemical enterprise to create products that are high-performing\, cost-competitive\, and safer for human health and the environment? Dr. Warner will examine how gaps in traditional chemistry and materials science education limit scientists’ ability to consider toxicity\, environmental fate\, exposure pathways\, and lifecycle impacts during molecular and process design.\n\nThe lecture will trace the evolution of green chemistry from concept to industrial practice\, highlight examples where eliminating hazards supported innovation and market advantage\, and identify opportunities to integrate green chemistry into product development throughout discovery\, scale-up\, and commercialization. \n🗓️ Tuesday\, August 25th | 5–6 p.m. CT \n📍 Skyline Ballroom\, McCormick Place Convention Center \n  \nWednesday\, August 26 \nOnline Course to Facilitate Instructor Capacity in Teaching Green Chemistry \nPresented by Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign); co-authored by Dr. Amy Cannon\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Amanda Trellopoulos (Beyond Benign) \nThis poster highlights Beyond Benign’s development of a fully asynchronous\, on-demand professional development course to help chemistry educators integrate green chemistry into their curricula. The presentation will share the course’s curriculum\, instructional design\, and participant feedback while showing how accessible online learning provides educators with the knowledge and tools to advance sustainability in chemical sciences.\n\n🗓️ Wednesday\, August 26th | 6–8 p.m. CT \n📍 Hall F2\, McCormick Place Convention Center\n\n\nThursday\, August 27 \nIntegrating Sustainability and Green Chemistry in Undergraduate Courses \nOrganized by Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater (University of Connecticut)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign) \nThis symposium features research and teaching contributions focused on integrating green chemistry\, sustainability\, systems thinking\, and safety into undergraduate chemistry courses. Aligned with updated American Chemical Society Guidelines\, the session will explore curriculum design\, instructional strategies\, assessments\, student engagement\, and course-wide initiatives across introductory and advanced courses.\n\n🗓️ Thursday\, August 27th | 8–11:30 a.m. CT \n📍 W176b\, McCormick Place Convention Center \n  \nStudent Motivations and Expectations in a Scaffolded Cosmetic Chemistry Laboratory: A Qualitative Case Study \nPresented by Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University) and Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign); co-authored by Dr. Julie Conteh (Monmouth University) \nThis presentation examines what motivates undergraduate students to enroll in an introductory cosmetic chemistry lab course and what they expect from its content\, structure\, and connection to their personal and professional goals. The research also considers how those expectations align with the course’s emphasis on green chemistry and sustainable formulation\, offering insights to inform equitable and effective applied chemistry course design. \n🗓️ Thursday\, August 27th | 8:45–9:05 a.m. CT \n📍 W176b\, McCormick Place Convention Center \n  \nReimagining and Transforming Industrial Legacies With Green Chemistry and Sustainability \nOrganized by Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. Sederra Ross (ACS Green Chemistry Institute)\, Dr. Laurel Royer (Carinalis Consulting)\, and Dr. Nina Hike (University of Illinois Chicago) \nThis symposium will examine how community-driven initiatives\, green chemistry\, and sustainable technologies can address environmental and public health impacts from industrial activity in the Chicago and Northern Indiana region. Sessions will explore intersections of environmental justice\, circular economy principles\, urban sustainability\, education\, and participatory science. \nThe symposium will also consider how technical innovations can be developed alongside local knowledge and community priorities\, creating solutions that meet real needs while supporting healthier and more sustainable communities. \n🗓️ Thursday\, August 27th | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. CT \n📍 N137\, McCormick Place Convention Center \n  \nAbout ACS Fall 2026 \nACS Fall 2026 will feature more than 10\,000 scientific papers covering developments across chemical sciences\, including environmental chemistry\, materials science\, health\, education\, and emerging technologies. Attendees can also join keynote and award events\, industry symposia\, career programming\, networking opportunities\, and the ACS Expo.\n\nIn-person registration includes access to the meeting’s digital programming. Explore the full program and register to attend in Chicago or online. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-fall-2026-national-meeting-expo/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center\, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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