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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
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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
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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:20250722T154938Z
CREATED:20250716T164704Z
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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:20250718T163122Z
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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:20250708T143658Z
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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: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:20250722T161258Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20250722T162259Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20250825T171352Z
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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:20251210T202936Z
CREATED:20250728T151946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T202936Z
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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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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:The 11th Annual GCM x GCI Symposium: Lab to Landfill
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Beyond Benign Senior Program Manager\, at this event hosted by two Green Chemistry Commitment signers! The annual Green Chemistry Initiative (GCI) Symposium\, co-organized by Green Chemistry McGill and the Green Chemistry Initiative at the University of Toronto\, connects students\, post-doctoral fellows\, and faculty interested in green chemistry with current leaders to discuss advances in chemical processes and the future of sustainable research. \nThis year’s symposium\, Minimizing Waste from Lab to Landfill\, emphasizes that even small daily decisions we make in the lab can reduce the chemical waste our institutions produce. Speakers from both academia and industry will discuss reaction optimization with lower solvent volumes\, lower reaction temperatures\, lower overall energy use\, and safer reagents\, highlighting that efficient chemistry is green chemistry.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-11th-annual-gcm-x-gci-symposium-lab-to-landfill/
LOCATION:McGill University\, 845 Sherbrooke St W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 0G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign staff and faculty collaborators throughout x2026 (Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition)\, for workshops\, presentations\, and discussions focused on green chemistry education\, curriculum transformation\, sustainability\, and communities of practice. Meet Dr. Jonathon Moir and Dr. Monica Soma Hensley at the sessions below. \n  \nWorkshop on Green Chemistry in Teaching and Laboratory Instruction \n\nMay 25 | 8:00–11:40 AM ET | Meeting Room 810 | Workshop/Technical Session\nA hands-on workshop exploring practical strategies for teaching and assessing Green Chemistry across undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses.\nFeaturing: Dr. Jonathon Moir\, Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\, Prof. Barb Morra\, Dr. David Laviska\, Prof. Kylie Luska\, and Prof. John De Backere\nREGISTER HERE!\n\n  \nGreen Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks (PMNs) \n\nMay 25 | 6:00–7:30 PM ET | Exhibit Hall DE | Poster Presentation\nLearn about Beyond Benign’s new NSF-funded mentoring initiative designed to support widespread adoption of Green Chemistry in undergraduate education.\nPresented by: Dr. Jonathon Moir\n\n  \nInstructors’ Perceived Impact of a Centralized Green Chemistry Education Database \n\nMay 26 | 8:40–9:00 AM ET | Meeting Room 602A | Oral Presentation\nExplore research on how educators are using Green Chemistry teaching resources and the factors that support successful curriculum integration.\nPresented by: Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\n\n  \nCreating Systemic Change in Chemistry Education Through Communities of Practice \n\nMay 27 | 4:20–4:40 PM ET | Meeting Room 602A | Oral Presentation\nExplore how the Green Chemistry Commitment and Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community are helping educators build confidence\, connection\, and long-term curricular change.\nPresented by: Dr. Jonathon Moir\n \n\nDeveloping Instructor Capacity in Green Chemistry Education \n\nMay 27 | 6:00–7:30 PM ET | Exhibit Hall DE | Poster Presentation\nDiscover how Beyond Benign’s self-paced professional development course helps educators integrate Green Chemistry and sustainability into undergraduate teaching through practical\, scalable instructional design.\nPresented by: Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\n \n\nGreen and Sustainable Practices in Chemistry and Engineering Education (2 Sessions) \n\nMay 28 | Meeting Room 717A | Symposium\n\nSession 1: 2:00–3:40 PM ET\nSession 2: 4:00–6:00 PM ET\n\n\nJoin a collaborative afternoon symposium exploring innovative approaches to integrating Green Chemistry and sustainability into chemistry and engineering education\, including curriculum mapping\, laboratory redesign\, systems thinking\, open-access teaching tools\, and strategies for embedding sustainability across undergraduate coursework.\nSession Chairs: Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\, Dr. Jonathon Moir\, Prof. Kylie Luska\, Prof. Barb Morra\, and Dr. Alisha Szozda\n\n👋 Connect With x2026 Attendees Before and During the Conference! Join the x2026 group space on the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) to connect with Beyond Benign staff and fellow attendees\, ask questions ahead of the conference\, and continue conversations throughout the event.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/canadian-societies-for-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering-2026-conferences-and-exhibition-x2026/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:The 30th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference (GC&E)
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will be at the 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) in San Antonio\, Texas\, this June! Hosted by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute\, this year’s conference will center on the theme “Building the Future: Sustainable Chemistry for Industry\, Innovation\, and Infrastructure.” To connect with our team and community\, add our green chemistry presentations and workshops to your agenda\, find us at booth #13 in the expo\, and\, if your institution is a Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signer\, join our in-person GCC Summit. We look forward to seeing you there! \n \n🌱 Green Chemistry Commitment Signers: Join 2026 GCC Summit \nIf your institution is a Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signer and you are attending the conference\, please join Beyond Benign for our in-person GCC Summit\, taking place on June 14th during the GC&E. All GCC signers with accounts in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) will receive a registration link. If you have not yet received your invitation\, reach out to gcc@beyondbenign.org for support.  \nPlus\, join our Welcome Networking Reception for Students and Faculty at 6:30 p.m. following the GCC Summit.\n \n\n🗓️ Add Our Green Chemistry Presentations to Your Calendar \nMonday\, June 15th (Pre-Conference) \nBest Practices in Teaching Green Chemistry: A Workshop for Instructors\n\nOrganized by Dr. David Laviska (American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute)\, Dr. Sarah Prescott (University of New Hampshire)\, Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco)\, Dr. Tom Umile (Villanova University)\, and Dr. Alexey Leontyev (North Dakota State University). \nThis full-day workshop helps science instructors incorporate the principles of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering into their curricula. The agenda covers four topic areas: systems thinking\, faculty mentoring networks\, case studies in the classroom\, and assessments relevant to green and sustainable chemistry. Beyond Benign’s contribution focuses on developing and using case studies to highlight green chemistry principles in real-world classroom contexts\, which will be presented by Dr. Tom Umile and Dr. Jennifer Tripp as part of the full-day workshop. \n🗓️ June 15th | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT\n 📍Room TBD – Marriott Rivercenter \n\nFrontlines of Innovations: Green Chemistry for Resilient Communities \nPresented by workshop organizers Dr. Laurel Royer (Carnalis Consulting)\, Dr. Loyd Bastin (Widener University)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. Sederra Ross (American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute)\, and Dr. Mahlet Gardew (AAAS Fellows). \nGreen chemistry is more than a scientific framework; it is a pathway to equity and resilience. This workshop explores how green chemistry can serve as a tool for reducing toxic exposures and improving health outcomes in communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and environmental hazards. Through real-world case studies\, storytelling\, and interactive dialogue\, the session will examine how chemists can partner with frontline and fenceline communities to inform research priorities\, shape safer product design\, and support community-driven solutions. \n🗓️ June 15th | Time TBD\n 📍 Room TBD – Marriott Rivercenter \n\nTuesday\, June 16th\nGreen Chemistry Case Studies in the Undergraduate Curriculum \nDr. Tom Umile (Villanova University)\, Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, and Dr. David Laviska (American Chemical Society).  \nThis symposium features examples of green chemistry case studies used by educators alongside real-world examples from industry experts. The session supports the American Chemical Society Guidelines for Undergraduate Chemistry Programs\, which encourage case-study pedagogy to connect chemistry content with environmental\, health\, regulatory\, and business considerations influencing chemical processes and product design. \n🗓️ June 16th | 2-6 p.m.\n📍 Salon L — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nMaking the Case for Soybeans: Sustainable Solutions for Industrial Applications \nDr. Jane E. Wissinger (University of Minnesota)\, Dr. Michael T. Wentzel\, and Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign).  \nThis presentation introduces a series of case studies built on soy chemistry that connect chemistry concepts with sustainable industrial applications. Topics include safer and more resilient electrical transformers\, recycled asphalt\, hydrogenated oils for candle wax\, and biobased adhesives for wood\, with examples adaptable across general\, organic\, biochemistry\, materials\, and environmental chemistry courses. \n🗓️ June 16th | 2:25-2:45 p.m.\n📍 Salon L — Marriott Rivercenter \n💬 Green Chemistry and Engineering Poster Session & Reception \nThis conference-wide poster session and reception on June 16th from 6-8:10 p.m. in Salon H at the Marriott Rivercenter includes multiple Beyond Benign-affiliated posters highlighting green chemistry education\, institutional change\, expert engagement\, and global resource-sharing through the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community. Check out the list of posters from our community:  \nInstitutionalizing Change for a Sustainable Future: A Commitment to Green Chemistry \nDr. Juliana Vidal\, Dr. Michelle Duarte\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign). \nThis poster presentation centers on the Green Chemistry Commitment and the institutional pathways through which Beyond Benign supports lasting change in higher education. It highlights how institutions can embed green chemistry across curricula\, laboratories\, and broader campus systems to advance sustainable chemistry education. \n🗓️ June 16th | 6-8 p.m.\n📍 Salon H — Marriott Rivercenter\, Poster #93 \n  \nEngaging Experts to Promote Sustainable Chemistry \nDr. Francesca Kerton (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Dr. Juliana Vidal (Beyond Benign).  \nThis poster presentation explores expert-engagement strategies that support sustainable chemistry education and practice. The work highlights how collaboration with field experts can help strengthen green chemistry learning\, expand professional connections\, and support broader adoption of sustainable chemistry approaches. \n🗓️ June 16th | 6-8 p.m.\n📍 Salon H — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nGreen Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): Accelerating the Adoption of Green Chemistry Education and Teaching Practice Across the World \nDr. Jonathon Moir\, Dr. Sarah Kennedy\, Dr. Alisha Szozda\, Dr. Omar Villanueva\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign). \nThis poster presentation highlights the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)\, a global hub for resource sharing and educator collaboration developed by Beyond Benign in partnership with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute. The poster explores how the platform is accelerating the adoption of green chemistry education and teaching practice across the world. \n🗓️ June 16th | 6:10-8:10 p.m.\n📍 Salon H & I — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nWednesday\, June 17th\nGreen Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory — Part 1 \nKendra Denlinger (Xavier University)\, Dr. Richard Mullins (Xavier University).  \nDr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, and Dr. David Laviska (American Chemical Society) This symposium showcases practical green chemistry resources educators can use across general\, organic\, and upper-level chemistry classes\, including resources developed by Beyond Benign\, the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute\, the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community\, and others. Speakers will share what they are using\, why it matters\, and how educators can take actionable steps toward both major curriculum changes and small first shifts. \n🗓️ June 17th | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\n📍 Salon D — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nGreen Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks: A New Five-Year NSF-Funded Program to Advance the Adoption and Implementation of Green Chemistry Curriculum Materials \nDr. Jonathon Moir (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, Dr. Nikita Burrows (Monmouth University)\, Dr. Omar Villanueva (Beyond Benign)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign). \nThis presentation introduces Beyond Benign’s five-year\, $1.8 million National Science Foundation-funded Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks program\, which supports up to 160 faculty and educational practitioners through thematically focused mentoring groups. Participants receive peer mentorship\, access to green chemistry experts\, professional development time\, a stipend\, travel support to an in-person summit\, and curriculum development funds. The talk will share the program overview\, research framework\, and initial outcomes to date. \n🗓️ June 17th | 9:55-10:15 a.m.\n📍 Salon D — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nTeaching the Future: Education\, Belonging\, and the Next Era of Green Chemistry \nDr. Juliana Vidal (Beyond Benign). \nThis invited fireside-chat-style session explores how the future of green chemistry will be shaped not only by new molecules and materials but also by education\, community\, and who feels empowered to participate in the field. Drawing on Dr. Vidal’s research background in waste valorization and biorefinery approaches and her leadership at Beyond Benign\, the conversation invites attendees to consider how green chemistry can become a lived practice through curriculum\, mentorship\, and collective action. \n🗓️ June 17th | 9:55-10:15 a.m.\n📍 Salon J — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nWorking in Partnership for International Green Chemistry Education \nDr. Glenn Hurst\, University of York) and Dr. Juliana Vidal (Beyond Benign). \nThis presentation explores how international partnerships can support the global adoption of green chemistry instruction across diverse social\, environmental\, and economic contexts. The speakers will share examples of effective partnership models and discuss how intentional\, systems-based collaboration can make green chemistry education more accessible\, scalable\, and effective. \n🗓️ June 17th | 11:10-11:30 a.m.\n📍 Salon D — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nGreen Chemistry Resources in the Classroom and Laboratory — Part 2 \nDr. Kendra Denlinger (Xavier University)\, Dr. Richard Mullins (Xavier University)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, and David Laviska (American Chemical Society).  \nThis afternoon continuation of the symposium covers faculty perspectives on core green chemistry competencies\, the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute’s new Fundamentals of Green Chemistry professional development course\, engineering perspectives on bridging green chemistry education and practice\, and several greener-laboratory case studies. \n🗓️ June 17th | 2-5 p.m.\n📍 Salon D — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nShared Chemical Hazard Data as an Accelerator for Safer Substitution and Green Chemistry Decision-Making \nHeather McKenney (ChemFORWARD)\, Dr. Mike Delee (Dow Chemical Company)\, Sara Farahmand (The Honest Company)\, Dr. Monica Hensley (Beyond Benign)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Beyond Benign). \nThis presentation highlights the Chemical Hazard Data Trust\, a public-interest asset managed by ChemFORWARD that provides standardized\, peer-reviewed GHS-based chemical hazard assessments to support safer chemical selection. The talk will explore how shared hazard data can help identify safer functional alternatives\, promote verified safer materials\, and support hazard-based metrics\, including its use as an educational tool in Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment signatory classrooms. \n🗓️ June 17th | 2:25-2:45 p.m.\n📍 Salon K — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nIncorporating Systems Thinking and the UN SDGs into an Online GOB Second Semester Lab \nDr. Cynthia Woodbridge (Georgia Gwinnett College) with Dr. Omar Villanueva (Beyond Benign). \nThis presentation shares examples from Georgia Gwinnett College’s work to update the online lab portion of an Organic-Biochemistry course by integrating systems thinking\, green chemistry\, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The session will highlight selected adaptations designed to make online lab activities more engaging\, meaningful\, and connected to broader sustainability learning outcomes. \n🗓️ June 17th | 4:20-4:40 p.m.\n📍 Salon D — Marriott Rivercenter \n  \nDevelopment of an Online Green Chemistry Professional Development Course \nDr. Monica Hensley\, Dr. Amy Cannon\, and Dr. Omar Villanueva of Beyond Benign\, alongside Dr. Jaime Curtis-Fisk\, Melissa Schisler\, Dr. Nesta Bortey-Sam\, and Dr. Douglas Raynie. \nThis poster presentation highlights the development of an online green chemistry professional development course. The presentation reflects Beyond Benign’s ongoing work to expand accessible professional learning opportunities that support educators in bringing green chemistry principles\, resources\, and practices into their teaching. \n🗓️ June 17th | 6-8:30 p.m.\n📍 Salon G — Marriott Rivercenter\, Poster #11 \n  \nThursday\, June 18th\nBuilding a Sustainable Molecular Foundation Through Green Chemistry Innovation and Education \nBeyond Benign Co-Founders Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon.  \nThis presentation frames Beyond Benign’s vision for building a sustainable molecular foundation through green chemistry innovation and education. It discusses the Technology Greenhouse and the Green Chemistry Commitment as global initiatives driving systemic change in how chemistry is taught\, practiced\, and connected to industry. The talk anchors a broader session on chemistry for the future by exploring how education and innovation pipelines can move basic science toward real-world impact. \n🗓️ June 18th | 2:05-2:45 p.m.\n📍 Salon J — Marriott Rivercenter
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-30th-annual-green-chemistry-and-engineering-conference-gce/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, Marriot Riverwalk\, TX
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Senior Program Manager Dr. Juliana Vidal at the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress in Antwerp\, Belgium\, for a presentation on how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program is driving systemic change in chemistry education. 👋🌱\n \nAttend Juliana’s presentation at 11 a.m. CEST on July 13th: \nJuliana’s presentation\, “Cultivating Responsible Chemists: The Green Chemistry Commitment as a Catalyst for Educational Systemic Change\,” will highlight the Green Chemistry Commitment as a framework that supports institutions in integrating green chemistry across the curriculum\, research\, and training. She will explore how chemistry education prepares students to design safer\, more sustainable products and processes while advancing a culture of responsible chemistry. The presentation is part of the session “Responsible Chemistry for Society: Education\, Ethics\, History & Cultural Heritage. \nAbout the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress: \nThe 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress will take place from July 12th-16th\, 2026\, at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Center\, Antwerp. Hosted by the Royal Flemish Chemical Society (KVCV)\, the congress brings together chemists from Europe and around the world for plenary talks\, invited lectures\, oral presentations\, and poster sessions. Learn more and register.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/10th-euchems-chemistry-congress/
LOCATION:Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp\, Koningin Astridplein 20\, 2018\, Antwerpen\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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
CATEGORIES:Conference
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