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SUMMARY:3rd Commonwealth Chemistry Congress
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth Chemistry\, the Federation of Commonwealth Chemical Sciences Societies\, is delighted to announce that the third Commonwealth Chemistry Congress (CCC2025) will take place at the Protea by Marriott Hotel Stellenbosch\, South Africa\, 11-14 May 2025. \nThe Commonwealth is a uniquely diverse group of nations with shared values and a powerful voice. It represents all corners of the globe with a population of 2.5 billion and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. It is home to 12% of the world’s researchers and accounts for around 10% of global research and development expenditure. With 1 in 3 people aged between 15 and 29 living in Commonwealth countries\, the Commonwealth is set to play an ever more important role in the world’s future – a future that will present many challenges where science can identify solutions. \nBringing together chemists from across the Commonwealth under the banner of equality for all\, the Commonwealth Chemistry Congress will promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, strengthen scientific capacity\, inspire and elevate the role of the chemical sciences to society and policy makers\, and celebrate achievements in chemistry. Representatives from chemical societies across the Commonwealth will join high level stakeholders from academia\, industry and government in South Africa. \nThe Congress will have a strong focus on early career chemists across the Commonwealth\, with the aim of furthering their career development\, enabling joint research and education activities\, and providing networking opportunities to share research outputs. \nAll participants will be expected to abide by the Commonwealth Chemistry Code of Conduct.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/3rd-commonwealth-chemistry-congress/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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SUMMARY:ISGC 2025
DESCRIPTION:Why Attend? \nScientific program\nBe part of the +320 speakers panel\n–> Invited speakers and +280 oral communications selected. A special issue in Green Chemistry Journal. \nAccess to cutting edge research in the fields of green chemistry\n–>ISGC is the largest concentration of green chemistry researchers and chemical companies available in one place during 4 days! \nExhibition & Green chemistry open research & innovation\n–>Exhibit your innovation\n–>3\,500 sqm exhibition area and innovation sessions organised for startup\, SMEs to present their technologies\, engineering solutions… \n“Get in touch ! Get into business”\n–>Green Chemistry Open Research & Innovation is a unique opportunity to set up meetings and present your innovations & research projects to major companies. \n\nTowards Sustainability Through Education: The Green Chemistry Commitment Program at Beyond Benign \nJuliana L. Vidal\, Amy Cannon\, Natalie O’Neil\, and Monica Hensley \nQuality education is central to creating long-lasting and impactful change in our society\, thus playing a fundamental role in catalyzing the achievement of all other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and their associated targets. Therefore\, the inclusion of green chemistry in educational systems allows the development of citizens and scientists with the required skills to assess\, design\, and choose more benign processes for human health and the environment. \nTo empower and support the chemistry community to practice sustainability at the molecular level throughout the education continuum\, a non-profit organization known as Beyond Benign was founded in 2007. One of its initiatives\, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program\, was created to catalyze the incorporation of green chemistry into science courses at higher education institutions globally\, with their needs at the center. \nOver 200 institutions globally have committed to integrating green chemistry in their curricula on their own timelines and ways\, thus building upon unique campus environments\, strengths\, cultures and resources. In this presentation\, the adoption of green chemistry education around the world through the GCC program will be discussed\, as well as the impactful and intrinsic benefits of integrating green chemistry principles and practices in chemistry education towards the achievement of a sustainable future. \n  \n\nCannon\, A. S. et al.\, Green Chem.\, 2014\, 26\, 6983 – 6993.\nAnastas\, P. T. and Warner\, J. C.\, Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice\, Oxford University Press\, England\, 1998.\nCannon\, A. S. et al.\, J. Chem. Ed.\, 2021\, 98\, 71 – 77.\nDicks\, A. P. et al.\, J. Chem. Ed.\, 2019\, 96 – 2836 – 2844.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/isgc-2025/
LOCATION:Espace Encan. Quai Louis Prunier – 17033\, La Rochelle.
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
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SUMMARY:The National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice (NCAPP)
DESCRIPTION:The idea for this event grew from interest within our thriving community of experienced POGIL educators who have been applying their knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways over the past several years.  The goal of the inaugural NCAPP in 2017 was to create a conference where POGIL practitioners could come together to share new ideas\, get targeted feedback\, engage in in-depth discussions\, interact with a diverse community of teachers\, and gain a deeper mastery of the POGIL approach. \nBy all measures\, 2017 NCAPP was a huge success for both attendees and The Project\, and the subsequent NCAPPs built on that success.  We are excited for 2025\, when we continue our tradition of transforming education and educators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023\nThe 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee\nTim Herzog and our epic swag bags!\nFun at our opening reception.\nThe NCAPP 2019 attendees at Washington University.\nBal Barot presents his poster.\nPOGIL’s executive director Rick Moog shows off his wiffleball pitching form.\nSantiago Toledo swings for the fences during opening night wiffleball.\nWe are a learning team!\nA visit to the Crayola factory was a great way to blow off steam during Day 3.\nPOGIL Giant Jenga.\nMaking connections is one of the reasons to come to NCAPP.\n2017 NCAPP Planning committee\nThe 2017 scholarship winners with representatives from our scholarship partners.\nOur new “unposter session” was a great way to get to know each other.\nUnpostering with friends and colleagues – old and new.\nHard at work on a POGIL activity.\nSusan Shadle facilitates during her opening plenary.\nSantiago Toledo (left) leads his team during a breakout time.\nThe poster session is always well-attended.\nAsha Brunings is all smiles during our plenary session.\nMarcy Dubroff (left) of The POGIL Project\, poses with this year’s scholarship winners (Sara Fox\, Kassie Lynch\, Rodney Austin) and presenter Ashley Hill (right).\nSylvia Hurtado delivers her 2019 plenary talk.\nNo POGIL meeting would be complete without chocolate.\nAnother POGIL tradition – raising your hand to quiet the room.\nMar-lie and The Moog Tones is a must-listen at NCAPP!\nWe work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023\nThe 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-national-conference-to-advance-pogil-practice-ncapp/
LOCATION:Emory University\, Georgia\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The GC&E Conference\, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®\, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic\, GC&E attracts scientists\, educators\, industry professionals\, and advocates to explore advancements\, share best practices\, inspire innovation\, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions. \nEach year\, the conference evolves\, incorporating new ideas while maintaining its 28-year legacy. Its vision is for green and sustainable chemistry to be integral to all scientific endeavors\, providing solutions that balance human well-being with planetary health. For this reason\, the 2025 conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3. \nGC&E 2025 will showcase innovative research and cross-cutting topics in green and sustainable chemistry and engineering\, with an emphasis on symposia that highlight our theme “Good Health and Well-Being”\, such as medical breakthroughs\, new technologies\, and efforts to eliminate or reduce hazardous chemical pollution promoting longer and healthier lives. \n\nBeyond Benign Talks and Social Events\n“Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education: transformative partnerships to amplify impacts” \nDr. Omar Villanueva & Dr. Amy Cannon\,  Beyond Benign; Areej Nitwoski & Melissa Hackmeier\, MilliporeSigma\, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA\, Darmstadt\, Germany \n“Design and development of an on-demand introductory course to infuse green chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum” \nDr. Deborah Bromfield Lee\, Professor of Chemistry\, Florida Southern College \n“Case study on sustainable practices in metal plating for Green Chemistry education” \nDr. Hun Bok Jung\, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Sciences\, Kingsborough Community College \n“An online course for the chemistry education community: empowering educators to bring environmental justice discussions into the classroom” \nDr. Monica Soma Hensley\, Content Manager\, Beyond Benign \n““Soy” What? We’ve “bean” incorporating soybean-based industrial innovations into the chemistry curriculum” \nDr. Jane Wissinger\, Professor Emerita\, Department of Chemistry\, University of Minnesota \n“Institutional Change for a Sustainable Future: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment” \nDr. Juliana Vidal\, Dr. Amy Cannon\,  Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Natalie O’Neil \n“Mechanochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Connection Between Education\, Research\, and Innovation for a Healthier Planet” \nJuliana Vidal\, Beyond Benign; James Batteas\, Texas A&M University; Francesca Kerton\, Memorial University; Isaiah Speight\, William & Mary \n“Comprehensive survey on the implications of green chemistry and toxicology concepts in chemistry education: An industry and academic perspective” \nNesta Bortey-Sam\, University of Pittsburgh \n“Development of a green chemistry and toxicology professional development certificate course” \nDouglas Raynie\, South Dakota State University \n“Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom” \nThomas P. Umile\, Villanova University; Jennifer A. Tripp\, University of San Francisco; Monica Soma Hensley\, Beyond Benign; Amy S. Cannon\, Beyond Benign; David Laviska\, Green Chemistry Institute\, American Chemical Society \n\nGreen Chemistry Commitment: Catalysts for Change Reception \nCome mix and mingle with Beyond Benign\, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA\, Darmstadt\, Germany)\, and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute at 6 PM on Sunday\, June 22nd\, 2025 at Sienna Mercato’s rooftop bar\, il Tetto. \nEmbrace the unique opportunity to connect with current leaders in the field of green chemistry and find resources to help lead a sustainable future.\nCurrent green chemistry leaders joining this event include members of industry\, as well as faculty members who are signers of Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment. \nEnjoy free food and drinks and unique networking opportunities– all against the beautiful Pittsburgh skyline at a scenic\, award-winning venue. \nWho: Chemistry Faculty\, Undergraduate and Graduate Students\nWhat: A chance to connect with likeminded young chemistry leaders and influencers in the green chemistry space.\nWhen: Sunday\, June 22nd at 6:00 PM EST\nWhere: il Tetto at Sienna Mercato\, 942 Penn Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15222 \n \n\nCatalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Faculty Luncheon \nJoin Beyond Benign\, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA\, Darmstadt\, Germany)\, and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) for a free\, catered luncheon on June 24th\, 2025 at the ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference. \nWho: Chemistry faculty\, administrators\, and student leaders interested in generating departmental support for green chemistry implementation. \nWhat: A lunch panel of faculty members who are leading a systemic change in education through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) at their institutions. \nPanel moderators: Dr. Amy Cannon (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Beyond Benign) and Jeffrey Whitford Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma\, will bring their own expertise as green chemistry leaders. \nWhere: Sterlings 1\, 2\, & 3 \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 24th\, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT\nThe GCC program is a collaborative voice created to unite the higher education chemistry community towards green chemistry principles and practices and further its size\, reach\, and diversity. Join us to learn all the benefits that the students\, faculty\, and staff in your department can gain access to when they join the GCC. \nRegister on the GC&E Website \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-engineering-conference-gce-2025/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, PA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
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SUMMARY:39th Philippine Chemistry Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers Inc. (PACT)\, in partnership with the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies (PFCS)\, is delighted to invite you to the 39th Philippine Chemistry Congress from July 2 to 4\, 2025\, at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON)\, Mandurriao\, Iloilo City. The theme\, “Beyond the Orbitals: Exploring the Multi-Realms in Chemistry\,” promises an inspiring journey into the intersections of quantum science and chemistry. The Congress will bring together esteemed chemistry practitioners\, scientists\, and researchers from the industry\, academe\, and government agencies to discuss and highlight the scientific contributions of quantum science and technology to chemistry. We will focus on how these advancements drive research\, foster innovation\, and promote sustainable development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information About Event\nInformations about the 39th PCC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration\n39PCC Registration
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/39th-philippine-chemistry-congress/
LOCATION:Iloilo\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:38th Philippine Chemistry Congress (38PCC) and 2024 International Conference on Chemistry (IC2)
DESCRIPTION:The Philippine Chemistry Congress is the biggest annual conference of chemists\, chemistry educators and chemistry researchers in the Philippines. This brings chemists from academe\, industry and government together in one venue to interact\, share new knowledge and to collaborate. The 38th PCC & 2024 IC2 will also feature technical exhibitors who will be able to showcase new products that can improve your performance and productivity\, create partnerships\, and generate new ideas. \n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Chemists\, chemistry educators\, and researchers in the Philippines\nWhat: The biggest annual gathering of chemists in the Philippines\nWhere: Davao del Sur\, Philippines\nWhen: 07/22/2025 (Annual)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/38th-philippine-chemistry-congress-38pcc-and-2024-international-conference-on-chemistry-ic2/
LOCATION:Davao\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:My Green Lab Global Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The My Green Lab Global Summit 2025\nThis event will unite the global scientific community to confront the most urgent sustainability challenges of our time. This year’s theme\, Rising to the Challenge\, addresses both the urgency and the opportunity facing science\, from adapting to a shifting regulatory and funding landscape to strengthening trust through transparency and third party verification. \nDuring the summit\, we will spotlight the newly enhanced My Green Lab® Certification and ACT® Ecolabel programs\, sharing early successes and real-world impact from organizations leading the way. You’ll also hear progress updates from our three-year strategic plan and learn how our tools are uniquely positioned to help organizations navigate evolving global regulations around lab sustainability\, especially those targeting greenwashing. \nSpeakers from around the world will share bold ideas and practical strategies to help science remain a powerful force for progress\, even as it faces political and economic headwinds. \nThis global gathering will foster resilience\, action\, and collaboration. Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or driving it forward\, the 2025 Summit will challenge and inspire you to go further. Let’s rise to the challenge together.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/my-green-lab-global-summit-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Metropolis ’25 – Passive House as Foundation to System Integration
DESCRIPTION:Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance with its myriad of co-benefits\, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundation upon which we can build a regenerative society that repairs ecosystems damage\, reverses it\, and begins to increase all life.  There is a rising consciousness emerging revealing how comprehensive the field of sustainability is truly required to be if we are to meaningfully move towards regeneration. Only by broadening the lenses of our understanding can we take advantage of synergies of our actions across systems\, and exponentially increase positive impacts. \nFor this year’s symposium\, we invited you to submit proposals showcasing how passive house design relates to any aspects of regenerative design that are dear to your interests or practice.  We had an enthusiastic response from diverse locations and perspectives\, all with inspiring examples of reaching for Regeneration and how Passive House was\, or in some cases was not\, a cornerstone of the strategy. \nIn the spirit of this symposium’s continual drive to integrate various disciplines through architecture\, we also invited a scientist focused on Green Chemistry to close out the day and inspire us with efforts in that movement to address issues upstream. \nPlease join our tireless community for what we believe will be an inspiring\, challenging\, yet hopeful day!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/regenerative-metropolis-25-passive-house-as-foundation-to-system-integration/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:2025 AISES National Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 National Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 2-4\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis\, Minnesota\n\n\n\n\nThe Annual AISES National Conference is a unique\, three-day event focusing on educational\, professional\, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) studies and careers.\n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe AISES National Conference isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience that connects\, empowers\, and inspires Indigenous People in STEM. \nThe conference includes: \n\nLargest college and career fair in Indian Country\nResearch competitions\nMulti-sessions and multi-tracks in STEM\, business\, research and educator topics\nImpressive keynote speakers\nOpening and closing ceremonies including entertainment\nStudent awards ceremony\nNetworking suites\nTalking Circles\nTraditional Powwow and Indigenous Artisan Marketplace\nSTEM Activity Day\nhackAISES (hackathon)\n\nWho Can Benefit from the Conference? \nThe conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn. \nStudents: High school\, undergraduate\, and graduate students exploring or pursuing STEM. \nProfessionals: STEM experts looking to connect\, mentor\, or recruit. \nEducators: Teachers\, counselors\, and mentors guiding Indigenous students in STEM. \nPartners: Organizations seeking diverse talent and partnerships. \nFamilies: Parents and guardians supporting students’ STEM aspirations.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/aises-national-conference/
LOCATION:Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:Industrial Green Chemistry World 2025
DESCRIPTION:Green ChemisTree Foundation is a registered non-profit organization\, with the vision to bring forth technical know-how regarding Green & Sustainable Chemistry based applications amongst the Chemical community including Industry\, Academia\, Research Institutes\, Govt. bodies\, and Students. Since its inception in 2009\, the Green ChemisTree Foundation has emerged as a focused platform to engage industry and non-industry groups in exploring the world of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering practices as an integrated approach to designing chemical processes and chemical manufacturing practices\, with the objective to impact the triple bottom line of Profit\, People and Planet. The vision is to impact the collective ‘green’ consciousness across the value chain of the Chemical Industry: \n\n\nby creating a new DNA of thoughts – for preventing\, providing\, and partnering\nby bringing together the chemical community by bridging the gaps\nby bringing into focus the industrialization and implementation of green chemistry and engineering\n\nThe Foundation\, through its various national and international deliberations\, facilitates the world-wide chemical community to explore\, engage\, exchange and expand their GC&E paradigms.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/industrial-green-chemistry-world-2025/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
CREATED:20250825T155727Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bonds: Chemistry in the Land of Enchantment
DESCRIPTION:The American Chemical Society Central New Mexico Local Section will host the 2025 Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting in Albuquerque\, NM.  Join us for 3 days of science and networking.  We are planning for a diverse technical program with both oral and poster presentations\, an exposition\, and the presentation of several regional awards.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/breaking-bonds-chemistry-in-the-land-of-enchantment/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:4th Annual ESG in Life Sciences Summit East
DESCRIPTION:Advance Through Geopolitical Shifts\, Refine Your ESG Strategy\, & Demonstrate Business Value to Gain a Competitive Advantage\, Reduce Risks\, & Drive Meaningful Outcomes for People & the Planet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2025\, ESG professionals in life sciences face more complexity and more pressure than ever before. Political headwinds in the U.S.\, reporting rollbacks in Europe\, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders have made ESG initiatives an increasingly polarized area of the business. However\, amid shifting priorities and blurred regulatory boundaries\, one thing remains constant: the undeniable value of ESG as a driver of innovation\, resilience\, and positive impact across business\, people\, patients\, and the planet. \nAt a time when resources are tighter\, internal alignment is harder to secure\, and Scope 3 emissions and decarbonization remain persistent challenges\, the 4th ESG in Life Sciences Summit East returns as the industry’s most trusted and practical forum for sustainability leaders in pharma\, biotech\, medtech\, and life sciences services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re working to build internal buy-in\, align sustainability with commercial goals\, strengthen supplier collaboration\, or navigate emerging reporting expectations\, this summit is designed to meet you where you are – and help you move forward. \nBuilt with expert insights from both industry giants and SMEs\, the 2025 agenda will tackle your most pressing challenges head-on. From reporting strategy and stakeholder engagement to supply chain optimization and climate risk management\, you’ll leave with the insights and tools you need to keep ESG a central pillar of long-term success – even in the face of uncertainty.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/4th-annual-esg-in-life-sciences-summit-east/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:NDiSTEM Conference
DESCRIPTION:About NDiSTEM\nThe NDiSTEM Conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM event in the country\, a true celebration of science\, culture\, and community that serves\, equips\, and energizes participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event\, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in STEM research\, professional development sessions\, motivational keynote speakers\, an Academic and Career Expo Hall\, multicultural celebrations and traditions\, and a welcoming community of peers\, mentors\, and role models. Simply put\, the NDiSTEM Conference encourages and empowers you to bring your whole self to STEM.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/ndistem-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,General
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
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SUMMARY:ACS Northeast Regional Discussion 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Central Massachusetts Local Section of the American Chemical Society will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD 2025) on Saturday\, November 1 2025 on the campus of Worcester State University. The theme of the meeting will focus on “Supporting and Advancing Pharmaceutical Innovation and Education in the Northeast”. This one-day conference will include an Inclusion Breakfast\, 9 separate program tracks with featured oral presentation and poster sessions spread out throughout the day\, and culminate in a plenary session\, award presentation\, and afterparty for those feeling especially “NERDy”. We look forward to welcoming you to Worcester later this year!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-northeast-regional-discussion-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:Pacifichem 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will be held from December 15th to 20th in Honolulu\, Hawaii. This year’s event will center around the theme\, “Building Communities to Address Global Challenges.” If you are attending\, be sure to catch these presentations from members of the Beyond Benign team and community! 👋⤵️ \n\nA New Tool for Creating Custom Case Studies That Illustrate Green Chemistry\, Sustainability\, and Systems Thinking\nPresented by Dr. Jennifer Tripp\, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of San Francisco. \nCase studies are a useful classroom tool for teaching students about a chemistry topic while further encouraging them to explore the mutual connections\, for good and bad\, between chemistry and broader human\, environmental\, and economic systems. Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute recently developed a versatile template that will guide instructors as they build their own effective case studies for classroom use. This presentation will introduce the Case Study Template tool and provide examples of how it can be used to create classroom learning materials that effectively illustrate a systems thinking approach to chemistry. \n🗓️ December 18th at 10:55 a.m. HST \n  \nThe Journey Towards an Inclusive Global Green Chemistry Education Community of Practice by Prioritizing Diversity\, Equity\, Belonging\, and Respect for an Open-Access Online Platform\nPresented by Dr. Amy Cannon\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Benign \nA worldview that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, belonging\, and respect (DEBR) is central to creating a green chemistry education community of practice: a community of shared values where\, if members feel a strong sense of belonging\, they will be empowered and enabled to collectively transform chemistry education worldwide. This presentation will describe the framework used for integrating DEBR principles and practices throughout the design\, development\, and launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform\, an open-access community platform that supports the green chemistry education community of practice. \n🗓️ December 18th at 1:40 p.m. HST \n  \nEmpowering the Green Chemistry Community Towards a Systemic Change: The Green Chemistry Commitment at Beyond Benign\nPresented by Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Senior Program Manager at Beyond Benign \nThe Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC)\, one of Beyond Benign’s key initiatives\, promotes the integration of green chemistry into science courses at universities\, colleges\, and institutes around the globe. Since 2013\, 250 institutions from 35 countries (and counting!) have signed the GCC and committed to integrating green chemistry into their curricula\, building upon unique and diverse campus environments\, strengths\, cultures\, and resources. In this poster presentation\, Juliana will discuss the GCC program and its impact on fostering a community that creates systemic change in our society\, as well as the benefits of integrating green chemistry principles and practices in chemistry education. \n🗓️ December 19th at 10 a.m. HST \n  \nGreen Chemistry Communities: Principles\, Practices\, and Action Towards a Sustainable Future\nOrganized by Beyond Benign team members Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Dr. Amy Cannon\, and Dr. John Warner\, alongside Green Chemistry Commitment signers Dr. John De Backere (University of Toronto)\, Dr. Kei Saito (Kyoto University)\, and Dr. Supawan Tantayanon (Chulalongkorn University). \nGreen chemistry has a fundamental role in achieving a sustainable future. Chemists with green chemistry skills can design processes and products that will not impact human health or the environment. To achieve this goal\, however\, we need everyone on board. This session will highlight holistic\, interdisciplinary\, and comprehensive approaches to achieving a sustainable future through green chemistry. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations with the speakers about local and global actions that can be taken to build communities of transformation. \n🗓️ December 19th at 1 p.m. HST & December 20th at 8 a.m. HST \n  \nTowards Systemic Change in Chemistry Education: Empowering a Global Green Chemistry Education Community\nPresented by Dr. Amy Cannon\, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Beyond Benign \nBeyond Benign envisions a future where the molecular building blocks of products used every day are healthy and safe for humans and the environment. Green chemistry concepts\, along with additional sustainability and systems thinking approaches\, are essential in preparing global scientists and citizens with the skills to address sustainability challenges. This presentation will share Beyond Benign’s approach for building and empowering a green chemistry community to transform chemistry education\, including building key programs and partnerships towards realizing systemic change in chemistry education. \n🗓️ December 19th at 1:05 p.m. HST \n  \nPeople Working with People — Green Chemistry Innovations\nPresented by Dr. John Warner\, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign; CTO and CEO of The Technology Greenhouse \nThe global green chemistry community is large and growing. Many traditional national chemistry societies struggle to remain up to date and relevant. The green chemistry community is thriving by forming more future-focused informal assemblies of people that enable them to adapt to an evolving and changing world. This presentation will discuss several of these unique collaborations that have enabled innovations in industry and academia. \n🗓️ Time to be announced
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pacifichem-2025-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T070000
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:#RSCPoster 2026
DESCRIPTION:The #RSCPoster conference is a free\, 24-hour global online event hosted on LinkedIn. It brings together chemists from different disciplines and career stages to share research\, connect with peers worldwide\, and engage in scientific discussions. You can share posters on other platforms to expand the conversation\, but be sure to post on LinkedIn so you are eligible for prizes! \nBeyond Benign Senior Program Manager\, Dr. Juliana Vidal is the subject chair of a brand new dedicated sustainability category (#RSCSustainability) for posters focused on sustainable science. (👏!) If your research centers on sustainability topics\, we encourage you to submit your poster to showcase innovations advancing greener technologies\, responsible resource use\, and a more sustainable future. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/rscposter-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,Higher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
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SUMMARY:2026 Eastern STANYS Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join science educators from across New York’s Capital Region for the 42nd Annual Eastern STANYS Spring Conference. This regional gathering returns to Siena University and brings together K-12 teachers\, local experts\, and science organizations to share effective classroom strategies and enhance science instruction across various disciplines. \nAll sessions are aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Attendees can participate in two 45-minute sessions\, along with the keynote address\, to earn 5 CTLE credits. \n👋 If you attend\, be sure to connect with Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teachers Stefanie Loomis and Annette Sebuyira. \n🗓️ March 6\, 2026\n⏰ 4–9 p.m. ET\n📍 Siena University\n🔗 Learn more and register
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-eastern-stanys-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Siena University in Siena\, New York
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260407T041325
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SUMMARY:American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will be at ACS Spring 2026 from March 22nd to 26th! This year’s hybrid event\, taking place in Atlanta\, Georgia\, and online\, will center on the theme “Collaborate. Innovate. Transform.” 👋 We look forward to connecting with you! Learn more and register here. If you are attending\, stop by our kiosk (#1433) to connect\, and be sure to attend our green chemistry sessions: \n\n \n\nBringing Green Chemistry to Life in K–12 Classrooms: Resources\, Community\, and Professional Development\nPresented by Dr. Omar Villanueva\, Beyond Benign Chief Program Officer\, and Dr. Amy Cannon\, Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director. \nThis session invites K-12 educators to explore practical strategies for integrating green chemistry into their classrooms. Participants will be introduced to Beyond Benign teaching resources\, including the Soy Chemistry curriculum\, classroom case studies\, open-access hands-on activities\, professional development opportunities\, and the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community platform. \n🗓️ March 22nd | 10:15-11 a.m.\n📍 Room B403 — Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nTwelve Months of Green Chemistry at Georgia Gwinnett College\nPresented by leaders from Georgia Gwinnett College\, Veronica Sublet Breeden\, Dr. Cynthia Woodbridge\, Dr. Kathryn Zimmermann\, Dr. Joseph Sloop\, alongside Dr. Omar Villanueva\, Beyond Benign Chief Program Officer and former Chemistry Department Chair at Georgia Gwinnett College. \nThis poster presentation highlights a year-long initiative engaging students and faculty with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Supported by a Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Education Award\, the program features monthly outreach events and faculty workshops to support curriculum integration and campus-wide engagement. \n🗓️ March 22nd | 12-2 p.m.\n📍 Poster Session — Exhibit Hall B/C \n\n \n\nThe Future of Chemistry: Designing Out Pollution\nFeaturing Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Beyond Benign Senior Program Manager\, and Ann Lee-Jeffs\, Beyond Benign Board Member. \nThis panel\, presented by the C&EN Future of Chemistry Series\, explores chemistry’s role in mitigating pollution and waste across product life cycles. The discussion examines emerging technologies and design strategies that reduce hazardous inputs and advance sustainable materials innovation. \n🗓️ March 23rd | 1:30-3:20 p.m.\n📍 Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nInspiring Students with Sustainable Plastics\nPresented by Cassie Lydon\, K-12 Educator and Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher. \nThis educator session showcases classroom approaches for teaching sustainable plastics through green chemistry principles. Participants will explore curriculum activities\, materials design concepts\, and strategies to engage students in real-world sustainability challenges. \n🗓️ March 22nd | 2:50-3:10 p.m.\n📍 ChemPod 10 — Exhibit Hall B5 \n\n \n\nCelebrating Innovations in Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education: Quality Education — Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future\nFeaturing Dr. Amy Cannon\, Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director. \nAs ACS marks 150 years of advancing science\, this symposium\, organized by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, highlights the expanding role of green chemistry in shaping a sustainable future. Grounded in the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal #4\, the session explores progress in curricular integration and priorities for chemistry education. \n🗓️ March 22nd | 2-6 p.m.\n📍 Room B401 — Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nPartnerships as a Pathway for Green Chemistry Adoption\nPresented by Dr. Melissa Hill (Vernier)\, in collaboration with Beyond Benign and the Lab Safety Institute. \nThis presentation spotlights how Vernier\, Beyond Benign\, and the Lab Safety Institute collaborate to create green chemistry experiments\, professional development opportunities\, and lab safety resources. Participants will be introduced to various tools\, educator communities\, and training opportunities that arise from these partnerships and will learn how to access and engage with them. By directly connecting educators with practical resources\, the session illustrates how these collaborations can enhance the impact of green chemistry and support instructors in implementing sustainable laboratory practices. \n🗓️ March 22nd | 4:40–5:00 p.m. \n📍 ChemPod 10 — Exhibit Hall B5 — Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nPartnerships as a Pathway for Green Chemistry Adoption\nPresented by Dr. Melissa Hill (Vernier)\, in collaboration with Beyond Benign and the Lab Safety Institute. \nThis Sci-Mix poster presentation emphasizes the collaborative efforts among Vernier\, Beyond Benign\, and the Lab Safety Institute to promote the adoption of green chemistry in teaching laboratories. Attendees will discover how partnerships across different sectors are enhancing access to sustainable laboratory experiments\, professional development programs\, and safety-focused implementation strategies that make green chemistry more accessible and scalable. \n🗓️ March 23rd | 8:00–10:00 p.m. \n📍 Sci-Mix Poster Session — Exhibit Hall B3/B4 — Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nGlobal Approach for a Systemic Change in Chemistry Education: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment Program\nPresented by Beyond Benign team members Dr. Juliana Vidal (Senior Program Manager)\, Dr. Omar Villanueva (Chief Program Officer)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Co-Founder and Executive Director). \nThis presentation highlights the Green Chemistry Commitment\, Beyond Benign’s global program designed to catalyze systemic change in chemistry education. By embedding green chemistry across the education continuum\, institutions prepare scientists to design safer products and processes that protect human health and the environment. \n🗓️ March 24th | 2:05-2:30 p.m.\n📍 ChemPod 9 — Exhibit Hall B5 \n\n \n\nGreen Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks (GCPMNs): A New NSF-Funded Mechanism for Building Professional Development and Communities of Practice in Chemistry Education\nPresented by Beyond Benign team members Dr. Jonathon Moir (Director of the GCTLC)\, Dr. Omar Villanueva (Chief Program Officer)\, Dr. Monica Soma Hensley (Instruction & Research Manager)\, Dr. Amy Cannon (Co-Founder & Executive Director) and community member Dr. Nikita Burrows (Associate Professor at Monmouth University). \nThis presentation introduces the Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks\, a multi-year initiative funded by the National Science Foundation to expand national capacity in green chemistry education through mentoring networks\, curricular integration\, and community-building research. \n🗓️ March 24th | 3:35–3:55 p.m.\n📍 Room B314 — Georgia World Congress Center
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/american-chemical-society-spring-national-meeting-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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SUMMARY:37th Annual Bioneers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 37th year\, the Bioneers Conference convenes activists\, scientists\, educators\, artists\, Indigenous leaders\, and community organizers to share solutions and foster connections across social and environmental movements. Bioneers 2026 will offer main-stage talks\, performances\, in-depth discussions\, hands-on workshops\, an Indigenous Forum\, youth programs\, and collaborative opportunities over three days in Berkeley\, California. \nEach conference day includes a morning plenary at Zellerbach Hall beginning at 9 a.m.\, followed by afternoon and evening panels\, interactive sessions\, films\, performances\, and networking events at various downtown Berkeley venues. \nIf you are attending\, don’t miss presentations from Beyond Benign Co-Founders Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon on Saturday\, March 28th: \n\nKeynote: Dr. John Warner – “Biomimicry at the Molecular Level—Inventing a Sustainable Future” (March 28th\, 9:40–10:02 a.m.\, Zellerbach Hall) | In this talk\, John will share his vision of how we can draw from the molecular design genius of nature\, which has been running countless rigorous chemistry experiments for nearly 4 billion years\, to create benign products and technologies that provide for human needs without contaminating the biosphere and endangering our health.\nPanel: Green Chemistry Innovation and Education featuring Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon (March 28th\, 4:45–6 p.m.) | Our educational systems need to be transformed to prepare chemists and scientists to design more sustainable products. In this panel\, John and Amy will share their work on key initiatives\, such as the Green Chemistry Commitment\, which equips universities to integrate green chemistry across curricula\, research\, and training. These initiatives and more are enabling a new generation of scientists to create breakthrough technologies that will enable a more sustainable\, circular\, and regenerative economy and society.\n\n🐢 Learn more and register!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/37th-annual-bioneers-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:#CLEAR26 Online Symposium (#CLEAR2026 Symposium)
DESCRIPTION:The annual CLEAR Symposium connects chemistry educators worldwide in a virtual symposium\, enhancing laboratory teaching through research. Attend #CLEAR26\, an online symposium on laboratory teaching in chemistry\, to gain valuable insights from experts in the field! Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\, Beyond Benign Higher Education Instruction and Research Manager\, is a co-organizer for this year’s symposium\, which centers on the theme of Sustainability and Green Chemistry.  \nResearchers and practitioners are encouraged to share their work on teaching and learning in the chemistry laboratory. All interested individuals are invited to submit a poster for the event that focuses on research\, assessment\, or evaluation related to laboratory practices.\n\n🗓️ Date: May 7th\, 2026  \n📍 Location: Online  \n🔗 To learn more\, register\, or submit a poster: \nhttps://clearsymposium.weebly.com/registersubmissions.html
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/clear26-online-symposium-clear2026-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
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SUMMARY:Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026)\, hosted by the CSC and CSChE will provide access to an expanded array of technical sessions\, workshops\, and keynote presentations\, while promoting multidisciplinarity and offering diverse viewpoints on the opportunities and challenges facing those working in the chemical sciences\, technologists\, and engineering fields. The distinct identities and independence of CSC and CSChE will be maintained.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/canadian-societies-for-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering-2026-conferences-and-exhibition-x2026/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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