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SUMMARY:Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Alyson VanAlphen in her spotlight session on what sustainable science looks like in her elementary classroom!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/learning-from-nature-steam-investigations-for-the-elementary-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T172000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T165126Z
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SUMMARY:​Implementing Green Chemistry into your curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Join Annette Sebuyira\, NY Master Teacher and Lead Teacher\, in how green chemistry fits into her curriculum\, and how it can fit into yours!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/%e2%80%8bimplementing-green-chemistry-into-your-curriculum/
LOCATION:Siena College\, 515 Loudon Rd\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190913T143848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T183147Z
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SUMMARY:Fueling Fall Investigations with Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Calling all K-12 chemistry teachers! Looking for safer labs for your students? How engaged are your students? Try these green chemistry labs that are both safe and exciting. Explore phenomena and fill your students with wonder while cultivating a sustainable environment culture in your lab by examining chemical or physical changes and endothermic or exothermic reactions. The best part of all? You don’t deal with complicated post-lab disposal methods. All labs featured use green chemistry principles and practices\, and are safe for you\, your students\, and the environment. \nHear from Scott Carlson and Annette Sebuyira\, two active New York high school teachers\, and how they combine the inquiry process and green chemistry in their classroom to keep students engaged and curious. By sharing ready-to-use lesson plans\, this webinar will spotlight NGSS-aligned\, open-access resources designed by K-12 teachers. \nThis free event is co-organized by Beyond Benign and New York State Pollution Prevention Institute.\n“Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State.”
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/fueling-fall-investigations-with-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190628T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T123749Z
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SUMMARY:ACS National Meeting\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign’s Lead Teacher Cassandra Knutson at the ACS National meeting where she will present on “Community engagement for healthy oceans: Green chemistry & bioplastics”. \nAccess the Abstract here. \nLocation: Mission Mills\, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-san-diego-ca/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T164000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190628T164508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T164535Z
UID:10000084-1566751200-1566752400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry Teacher's Day\, ACS National Conference\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Steven Kosmas during the ACS National Meeting’s Chemistry Teacher’s Day program. Steven will be presenting on “Using green chemistry to remedy environmental problems”. \nAccess the Abstract here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemistry-teachers-day-acs-national-conference-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 333 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T233000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190805T171709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T205232Z
UID:10000234-1564992000-1566603000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Vote for the Beyond Benign session proposal "Inventing Green with Bioplastics" for the South by Southwest® (SXSW) EDU 2020 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please vote for the Beyond Benign proposal for the 2020 South by Southwest® Conference\, an important forum for global professionals at every level to share ideas and network. This large event reaches thousands of attendees\, so it will be an excellent opportunity for Beyond Benign to advance green chemistry. The community’s input will amount to 30% of the total score for the proposal. The community has the opportunity to “Vote Up” or “Vote Down” on all session ideas and add comments to each page. \nThe event will be held March 9-12\, 2020 in Austin\, TX! The deadline for voting is August 23. \nVote via the SXSW PanelPicker®
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/vote-for-the-beyond-benign-session-proposal-inventing-green-with-bioplastics-for-the-south-by-southwest-sxsw-edu-2020-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190722T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T201057Z
UID:10000221-1564414200-1564419600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:NEACT Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Anderson and Janie Butler at the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers 2019 Summer Conference for a 90 min workshop featuring the Recycling Polylactic Acid Lab-Transforming Cups into Cleaners!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/neact-conference/
LOCATION:Middlesex School\, Concord\, MA\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190710T193920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T193950Z
UID:10000220-1563872400-1564066800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:NYC STEM Institute: Sustainability and STEM
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign will be hosting a three day workshop on sustainability and STEM within the NYC Summer STEM Institute for New York City Teachers. Come see how lead teacher Scott Carlson and Annette Seburyira implement green chemistry within their classroom\, and how this has changed their students’ learning outcomes. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/nyc-stem-institute-sustainability-and-stem/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181206T184438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T195121Z
UID:10000195-1563667200-1564099199@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:ChemEd 2019
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the largest conferences for educators involved in teaching Chemistry in North America! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Cassie Knutson Lydon and Cassie Javner will be there as our green chemistry ambassadors! \nMonday July 22nd\, 8am: Microscopic Mycelium: Growing Sustainable Solutions \nMonday July 22nd\, 8am: What exactly is Modeling Chemistry?? \nTuesday July 23rd\, 8am: Building Sustainable Solutions: Blackberry Solar Cells \nTuesday July 23rd\, 9:10am: Rethinking Approaches to Lab Safety \nWednesday July 24th\, 9:10am: Building Sustainable Solutions: Blackberry Solar Cells  \nWednesday July 24th\, 2:00pm: The Greener\, Quicker Copper Cycle Lab \nWednesday July 24th\, 2:40pm: Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemed-2019/
LOCATION:North Central College\, 131 S Loomis Street\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190315T183001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T153525Z
UID:10000211-1563179400-1563550200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Innovative Solutions to Environmental Challenges Through Green Chemistry\, Biomimicry and Real World Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign is working in partnership with the Wade Institute for Science Education to lead the 2019 North Central Summer Professional Development Institute. \nPartners: Fitchburg State University; The Revolving Museum; Harvard Forest; Mass Audubon’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary\nDates: July 15-19; June 22 On-Site Introductory Session; Call-back dates will be set during the course\nCost: $425 per participant ($400 per participant if attending in a team with another teacher from your district; $375 per participant if attending in a team with 2 or more other teachers from your district)\nPDPs: 40 PDPs are available without graduate credit.\nOptional Graduate Credit: Fitchburg State University – 3 credits and 67.5 PDPs\, $295\nOptional Housing: Fitchburg State University for $45/night (max 4 nights)\nRegister here  \nParticipants will: \n• Discover how green chemistry\, the science of creating safe\, energy efficient and non-toxic processes and products\, is providing sustainable solutions for the environmental challenges facing our society today.\n• Explore how biomimicry applications are informing the design of everyday items\, including safer hair dyes and surfaces that prevent bacteria from growing\, to build awareness of environmental issues.\n• Gain an understanding of how Harvard Forest gathers and uses real-time data to investigate how forests are helping in the fight against climate change.\n• Visit the Eco-Art Mobile to learn how this tool is being used to build environmental awareness around the issue of ocean plastics.\n• Examine how industry and academia are working to understand climate change and design materials to use excess carbon dioxide.\n• Build your understanding of the environmental challenges associated with plastics.\n• Investigate how agricultural waste and mushroom mycelium can be used to create alternative materials used in the manufacture of anything from packing to lamp shades. \nInterested in learning about other STEM Institutes happening this summer with WADE? Check out this brochure!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/exploring-innovative-solutions-to-environmental-challenges-through-green-chemistry-biomimicry-and-real-world-technologies/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190628T170104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T170104Z
UID:10000087-1562832000-1563037200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Summit
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year where our Lead Teachers will be coming together here at Beyond Benign headquarters. The Summit includes teacher professional development\, resource sharing\, hands-on workshops by-teachers and for-teachers\, along with annual planning for our 2019 – 2020 teacher cohort.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/beyond-benign-lead-teacher-summit/
LOCATION:Beyond Benign\, 100 Research Drive\, Wilmington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190418T183813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T205028Z
UID:10000217-1560153600-1565024400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Online Course: Introduction to Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Looking to create a safer more engaging learning environment for your students? This course will equip you to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your classroom by teaching through real-world sustainable innovations. Develop safer labs and lessons aligned to your local standards in an interactive online environment that allows you to go at your own pace. More information here!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/online-course-introduction-to-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190609
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181206T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T183838Z
UID:10000078-1559606400-1560038399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Central Regional ACS Meeting (CERM)
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the 100th anniversary of the ACS Midland Section will be “Molecules to Materials”! Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn\, Erika Fatura and Jon Baek at CERM 2019 in Midland\, MI.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/central-regional-acs-meeting-cerm/
LOCATION:The H Hotel\, 111 W Main St\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190418T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T193357Z
UID:10000218-1558368900-1558371600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:K-12 STEM Teacher Conference
DESCRIPTION:Green chemistry provides a framework and lens for learning\, teaching and investigating chemistry concepts. This session will highlight unique partnerships across New York State with many regional BOCES\, New York Pollution Prevention Institute\, New York Department of Conservation\, Beyond Benign and chemistry teachers. Join lead teacher\, Scott Carlson\, to learn how innovative green chemistry technologies are serving as tools to capture the imagination of the next generation of problem solvers. In addition\, learn about a variety of green chemistry replacement labs that offer safe lab alternatives to concepts that are aligned with state standards and Regents exams.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/k-12-stem-teacher-conference/
LOCATION:Rotunda of Mercy College\, 55 Broadway\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190418T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T153415Z
UID:10000219-1558022400-1558031400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Boston University STEM Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join BB staff\, Amanda Maddalone and Janie Butler\, as they leads two sessions for both Middle and High School teachers. Titled Sustainable Innovations in Industry and Chemistry with a Conscience. Through these sessions participants will learn how green chemistry can fit into their STEM classroom while aligning to NGSS standards. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/stem-institute/
LOCATION:Earl Center\, 180 Riverway\, Boston\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20190423T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T161459Z
UID:10000080-1556353800-1556382600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Tech Savvy
DESCRIPTION:This annual event hosted by the American Association of University Women allows middle school girls to explore different fields of STEM thorough hands on activities led by female role models and STEM professionals. \nAmy Cannon (Beyond Benign Executive Director)  will be the Keynote Speaker and will be leading a workshop along side Saskia Van Bergen (Washington State Department of Ecology). Their workshop is called Good CHEMISTRY: Use “green chemistry” to make and test products that are safe for our environment.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/tech-savvy/
LOCATION:University Center Gaylord\, 80 Livingston Blvd 49735\, Gaylord\, MI\, 49735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,K-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181129T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T145940Z
UID:10000074-1554940800-1555286399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:National Science Teachers Association National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Bob Baldo\, Tanya Elmers and Jon Baek will all be leading workshops at the National Science Teachers Association. Come to booth 1641 to learn how to integrate green chemistry into your elementary\, middle\, and high school classrooms. \nJoin us on Sunday April 14th at 11am for Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/national-science-teachers-association-national-conference/
LOCATION:America’s Center Convention Complex\, 701 Convention Plaza\, St Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181128T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T210425Z
UID:10000070-1553990400-1554422399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:ACS National Meeting\, Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign staff and Lead Teachers at the ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Orlando\, FL \nSunday\, 8:35am: CHED symposium “Chemistry Teachers Day Program” – Beyond Benign Lead Teachers\, Dr. Lurea Doody and Cassandra Knutson will present “Chemistry and the final frontier: Student designed sustainable payloads at the edge of space” (Room W315A – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 1:30pm – 4:55pm: CHED symposium “Green and Sustainable Chemistry Theory and Practice: Chemistry for New Frontiers” Session\, organized by Dr. Ed Brush (Bridgewater State University) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) – Beyond Benign’s ED Amy Cannon will present (4:35pm) on “Green chemistry commitment: Progress report and future” (Room W311C – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 7:00 – 9:00pm: Stop by General Posters to meet Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program\, Irv Levy presenting “The Green Chemistry Commitment” (West Hall C\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Chemistry and Our Common Future: 2019 George C. Pimentel Award Symposium in Honor of Cathy Middlecamp” – Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment\, Irv Levy\, will present “Environmental advocacy in action: The green chemistry commitment” (Room W315A\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 8:30am – 12:00pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry Student Chapters: Stories of Success” – featuring some Green Chemistry Commitment signer schools’ student chapters\, presided by Beyond Benign’s graduate student liaison\, Mollie Enright (University of Toledo) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nMonday\, 11:50am: CHED “Exploring the use of PLA films for oil spill cleanup: A sustainable classroom experiment”- led by Jane E Wissinger\, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher\, Cassandra Knutson\, and colleagues from the University of Minnesota and Boston College. (Room W311D\, Orange Country Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 1:30 – 5:30pm: CHED symposium “UN Sustainable Development Goals: Unique Opportunities for the Chemical Enterprise” (W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nTuesday AM: SCHB symposium “Frontiers in Green Chemistry for Small Businesses” – Dr. Amy Cannon (for Dr. John Warner) will present “Green chemistry: The technology greenhouse” (Orlando V – Hilton Orlando) \nTuesday\, 1:30 – 4:10pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry as a Pillar of Safety Education”\, organized by Dr. Haim Weizman (UC San Diego) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nWednesday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Research on Learning in the Laboratory” Dr. Lurea Doody (Beyond Benign Lead Teacher) will present “Beyond gate-keeping: Improving the first-semester general chemistry laboratory experience” (Room W311D\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-orlando/
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,Higher Education,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190302
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181207T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T151621Z
UID:10000197-1551398400-1551484799@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Science Teacher Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura as they discuss bringing green chemistry into classrooms!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/michigan-science-teacher-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181128T141157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T141157Z
UID:10000068-1550102400-1550275199@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Calgary City Teachers' Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/calgary-city-teachers-convention/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181206T182214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T182214Z
UID:10000076-1548781200-1548784800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:From Novice to Confident Green Chemistry Educator and the Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about success stories from teachers who have adopted green chemistry in their classroom and increased safety in their labs. This interactive webinar will feature Lead Teachers from NYC sharing how they reduce hazards\, stay on budget\, and meet standards without sacrificing hands-on labs in their classrooms. Click on link below to register for this webinar!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/from-novice-to-confident-green-chemistry-educator-and-the-lessons-learned/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTSTAMP:20260611T022153
CREATED:20181128T143105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151340Z
UID:10000072-1543363200-1543449599@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura at the MSTA Conference.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/michigan-science-teachers-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181111
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20181025T194206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T194710Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Conference on Science Education (MnCOSE)
DESCRIPTION:Join Cassie Javner and Cassie Knutson in their hands-on workshops at MnCOSE 2018. They will be demonstrating classroom adaptations of plastic alternatives\, along with showing the greener replacement labs they do in their AP Chemistry courses. \nMicroscopic Mycelium: Growing Sustainable Solutions and Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/mncose/
LOCATION:Rivers Edge Convention Center\, 10 4th Ave\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181111
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20181025T201448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T201448Z
UID:10000061-1541635200-1541894399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO) 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join Lead Teacher Richard Cooper in a demonstration on green chemistry and it’s alignment in international standards.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/science-teachers-association-ontario-stao-2018/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre\, 655 Dixon Road\, Toronto\, M9W IJ3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T144500
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20181017T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T193542Z
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SUMMARY:The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Green Chemistry in Industry\, Dana Wadnola and Stephen Costanza  \nJoin Dana and Stephen present hands-on activities on sharkskin  in their talk\, “Green Chemistry in Industry.”
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/science-teachers-association-new-york-state-stanys-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Riverside Conference Center\, 123 E Main St\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20180921T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T193306Z
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lead Teachers Raks Derival and Gisele Rubino for an interactive workshop at MAST. \nSustainable Living: A Green Chemistry Final Project \nThe Sustainable Living Project is the final project in Innovation Academy Charter School chemistry classes. Guided by the 12 principles of Green Chemistry\, students are able to design a safer personal care product that balances safety\, cost and performance. Tips on DIY face/body soap scrubs will be shared. \nLocation: Box-wood Room \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/massachusetts-science-teachers-association-conference/
LOCATION:Boxborough Regency\, 242 Adams Pl\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181104
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20180911T175750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T193433Z
UID:10000179-1541030400-1541289599@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:2018 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come see Lead Teacher Jen Sherburn at CAST present hands-on activities on environmentally-friendly replacements to styrofoam and plastic\, in addition to nature inspired materials that prevent bacteria from growing. All activities are ready to be put into the classroom!  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2018-conference-advancement-science-teaching-cast-conference/
LOCATION:Fort Worth Convention Center\, 1201 Houston St\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20180911T193437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T193133Z
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Science Convention
DESCRIPTION:Learn from ACS Safety Committee Member Bettyann Howson how to integrate and align Beyond Benign’s Types of Reaction Lab to increase safety in the high school classroom.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-jersey-science-convention/
LOCATION:Princeton Marriott Forrestal\, 100 College Rd E\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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GEO:40.3553691;-74.5989814
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181021
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20180911T175707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Science Teachers Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom \nLearn how Target\, Beyond Benign and a team of elementary school teachers are working together to create interactive curriculum spotlighting technologies inspired by nature. Explore practical tips for implementing open-access units covering engineering design\, animal adaptations and properties of matter.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/washington-science-teachers-association-conference/
LOCATION:4 Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel and Conference Center\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181017
DTSTAMP:20260611T022154
CREATED:20180907T192348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T193417Z
UID:10000174-1539561600-1539734399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:New Hampshire Science Teachers Association Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Nash\, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher from NH\, for an interactive presentation featuring “Kind by Design” student inventions inspired by biomimicry and guided by green chemistry principles.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-hampshire-science-teachers-association-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Church Landing\, 281 Daniel Webster Hw\, Meredith\, NH\, 03253\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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