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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2022-01-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T180000
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-02-07/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001842
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2022-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220308
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Science: Contextualizing Chemistry Through Safer Hands-on Labs
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2022 Dates: February 14th-March 7th\nSynchronous Meetings: February 15th\, 22nd\, and March 1st at 4:30-5:30 MT (6:30-7:30 EST) \nRegistration deadline: February 1st\, 2022 Register now. \nAre you a science teacher interested in engaging strategies for NGSS aligned chemistry labs? \nJoin us to participate in a remote learning course designed to spark student interest and increase self-efficacy in high school chemistry and physical science classes. Lead Teachers Michael Maudal and Erin Mayer will teach this 1 graduate credit course professional development. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning\, participants will walk away with a tool kit of open access resources and access to a network of other like-minded educators in the region. Register now. \nCourse topics include:\nNGSS aligned labs featuring easily accessible and safe materials\nPlug and play lessons for physical science and chemistry classrooms\nLessons based on real world innovations \n$150 to enroll + $65 (optional) for 1 graduate credit from CSM* \nRegister Here \nEmail info@beyondbenign.org for more information. \nDiscounts available to teachers from CO\, NY\, OR ( Tickets types vary bases on discounts and scholarships) \nColorado teacher funding provided by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. \nNew York teacher funding provided by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute \nOregon teacher funding provided by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-science-contextualizing-chemistry-through-safer-hands-on-labs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
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CREATED:20210908T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T184931Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Science Teacher Association's Professional Development Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join certified Lead Teacher Alyson VanAlphen in her hands on presentation titled: \nLearning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Classroom. Alyson is a skilled middle school teachers who will share her tricks of the trade of how she integrates sustainability into her teaching. \nExact date/time of presentation TBD \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/north-carolina-science-teacher-associations-professional-development-institute/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001842
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-03-07/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001842
CREATED:20220223T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191910Z
UID:10000336-1646928000-1646931600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Professional Learning Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Pacific Northwest professional learning community for science teachers to discuss how to integrate sustainable science and green chemistry into your classrooms & labs!  \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry provides students real-world context to understand physical science and chemistry through a lens of sustainability. Additionally\, green chemistry experiments increase classroom safety and enable student-driven exploration. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry or sustainability lesson plans\, come be a part of the discussion – and bring a friend! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers host bi-monthly meet-ups for teachers in grades 6-12 from 4 – 5pm PT. See the dates below! \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd87t6fnJxkIYJJonCgiHj4t9cn83OmlKE6lA1ZWpFPwyNxUQ/viewform \nPNW Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/greenchem-pacificnorthwest/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 16\, 2021; Nov 11\, 2021; Jan 13\, 2022; Mar 10\, 2022; May 12\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pacific-northwest-professional-learning-meet-up/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T111000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001842
CREATED:20220304T205707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T205731Z
UID:10000158-1647421200-1647429000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Green and Sustainable Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Join us together with some enthusiastic teachers and researchers who are in the frontline of implementing green and sustainable chemistry in teaching and research. \nWe will also cover some greener alternatives in chemistry that easily could be used in both research and teaching. \nEST time (New York\, USA) \n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:05 am ET Introduction and Welcome\nMikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n09:05 – 09:10 am ET Cyrene a new Biodegradable and Sustainable Organic Solvent Mikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n09:10 – 09:35 am ET Incorporating Green and Sustainable Chemistry into Foundational Organic Chemistry Jamie Ferguson\, Associate Professor of Chemistry\, Emory & Henry College\, VA\, USA\n09:35 – 10:00 am ET A Green Chemistry Course and Textbook for Upper Level Undergraduates Felica Etzkorn\, Professor of Chemistry\, Virginia Tech\, VA\, USA\n10:00 – 10:10 am ET Chemistry in water!\nMikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n10:10 – 10.35 am ET Green Chemistry Education in K-12 Schools\nJane Butler\, K-12 Program Manager at Beyond Benign\, USA\n10:35 – 11:00 am ET Incorporating Green Chemistry into the Undergraduate Inorganic Laboratory\nJohn De Backere\, Assistant Professor of Chemistry\, University of Toronto\, Canada\n11:00 – 11:10 am Summary and extra time for Q&A\n\nThe webinar is free\, but to access the webinar you need to register your name and a valid email. \n\n\n\n\nThe link will be sent out manually as a calender invite within 24 hours so please register at least 36 hours before the webinar. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Mikael Friberg at Mikael.Friberg@Merckgroup.com \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Link for US: \nhttps://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/campaigns/green-chemistry-event-registration?tfa_1721=7011E000000WmNkQAK&tfa_1724=How%20to%20teach%20green%20chemistry&tfa_1731=Chemistry%20Nurture \n  \nEuropean Registration: \nhttps://www.sigmaaldrich.com/CH/de/we-events/event-registration?tfa_1721=7011E000000WmNkQAK&tfa_1724=How%20to%20teach%20green%20chemistry&tfa_1731=Chemistry%20Nurture \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/teaching-green-and-sustainable-chemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210812T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191140Z
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2022-03-16/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T200000
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CREATED:20220208T180712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T205744Z
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SUMMARY:Where to Start: Integrating Sustainability Into Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:From ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world need invention\, innovation and creativity within chemistry education. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. Unpack 2 lesson plans where sustainable science integrates into traditional lesson and labs. Whether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Join this discussion forum\, including a Q and A with 12 teachers all exploring how green chemistry can fit into their classrooms. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators. \nThis event is being hosted in collaboration with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT). \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now → \n\n\n\n\nPresenters: Scott Carlson and Ken Hoffman\nDate: Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\, 7:00pm ET
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/where-to-start-integrating-sustainability-into-chemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220304T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T145609Z
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SUMMARY:American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting. Stay tuned here for updates on Green Chemistry education programming and opportunities at the meeting. To see all the programming and to register to join us click here. \nGreen Chemistry Education Symposium & Presentations:  \nDeveloping green chemistry educational principles through the perspective of middle and high school teachers\n02:05pm – 02:15pm PT USA March 2o\, 2022 \nLauren Kempf\, Presenter; Patrick Daubenmire; Philip Nahlik; Jayke Giese; Elizabeth Kojak \nEvaluating the lead teacher program: Supporting K-12 ambassadors and leaders in green chemistry education\n12:00pm – 02:00pm PT USA March 21\, 2022 \nJayke Giese\, Presenter; Elizabeth Kojak\, Presenter; Lauren Kempf; Philip Nahlik; Patrick Daubenmire \nGreen chemistry in pedagogical practice: How middle and high school teachers are implementing green and sustainable principles in their science classrooms \n08:25am – 08:45am PT  March 24\, 2022 \nPhilip Nahlik\, Presenter; Patrick Daubenmire; Jayke Giese; Lauren Kempf; Elizabeth Kojak \nRegister now to join us at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/american-chemical-society-acs-spring-national-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-04-04/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T200000
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CREATED:20210909T181923Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2022-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-05-02/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210909T181923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191808Z
UID:10000323-1652209200-1652212800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2022-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220223T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191910Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Professional Learning Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Pacific Northwest professional learning community for science teachers to discuss how to integrate sustainable science and green chemistry into your classrooms & labs!  \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry provides students real-world context to understand physical science and chemistry through a lens of sustainability. Additionally\, green chemistry experiments increase classroom safety and enable student-driven exploration. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry or sustainability lesson plans\, come be a part of the discussion – and bring a friend! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers host bi-monthly meet-ups for teachers in grades 6-12 from 4 – 5pm PT. See the dates below! \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd87t6fnJxkIYJJonCgiHj4t9cn83OmlKE6lA1ZWpFPwyNxUQ/viewform \nPNW Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/greenchem-pacificnorthwest/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 16\, 2021; Nov 11\, 2021; Jan 13\, 2022; Mar 10\, 2022; May 12\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pacific-northwest-professional-learning-meet-up/2022-05-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210812T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191140Z
UID:10000303-1652875200-1652882400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2022-05-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220406T205723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T144731Z
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join our community at the Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference\, June 6-8th online and in-person in Reston\, VA\, USA. Learn more and register here!\nPresentations from Beyond Benign Higher Education Fellows & Greener Lab Workgroup\, GCTLC Leadership Committee\, and Staff:\nMonday\, June 6th\,8:30 – 9:30 AM ET     \nKeynote Address by Dr. John C. Warner\, Zymergen Corp. and Co-Founder of Beyond Benign \nMonday\, June 6th\, 10:30 – 10:40 AM ET \nA systems thinking approach to high school chemistry instruction through green chemistry principles\nKen Hoffman Beyond Benign Lead Teacher\, GCTLC Leadership Committee\nMonday\, June 6th\, 1:30 – 1:45 PM ET \nProgress on the development of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): Building a Community of Transformation through leadership\, community engagement\, and technical development\nDr. Jonathon Moir Beyond Benign Program Manager\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nWomen in green chemistry and engineering: Agents of change towards the achievement of a sustainable future\nDr. Juliana Vidal Beyond Benign Postgraduate Student Liaison will be presenting the recent ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. publication\n\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 12:10 – 12:20 PM\nCreating and sustaining an authentic sense of belonging for all on the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community Platform (GCTLC)\nDr. Andrea Oyewole Beyond Benign GCTLC Leadership Committee\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 1:35 – 1:55 PM ET\nOpportunity Knocked: Bringing Sustainability and Green Chemistry to Bradley University\nDr. Dean Campbell Beyond Benign Greener Chemistry Laboratory Faculty Fellow Spring/Summer 2022\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 2:15 – 2:35 PM ET\nRedesigning Tetraphenylporphyrin Synthesis and Metallation as a Greener Undergraduate Teaching Experience\nGreener Lab Workgroup Members\, Dr. Matt Cranswick\, Dr. Edward Zovinka\, and\,Dr. John De Backere Beyond Benign Greener Chemistry Laboratory Faculty Fellow 2020 – 2022\nWednesday\, June 8th\, 4:05 – 4:35 PM ET\nToxicology for Chemists: Integrating toxicology principles into higher education chemistry courses\nDr. Nimrat K. Obhi Beyond Benign Program Manager\, Higher Education\nGreen Chemistry Education Sessions:\nMonday\, June 6th\, 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM ET \nAssessment of Students’ Knowledge and Skills about Green Chemistry\, Sustainability\, and Systems Thinking\nMonday\, June 6th\, 1:30 – 5:55 PM ET\nEducational Initiatives in Green Chemistry\, Systems Thinking and the UN Sustainable Development Goals through an Equitable and Inclusive Chemistry Curriculum\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM ET\nHighlighting Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Respect as Key Components of Chemistry and Engineering Curricula – Rapid-Fire Session\nTuesday\, June 7th\, 1:30 – 4:35 PM ET \nIntegrating Sustainable Practices into Teaching and Research Laboratories through Systems ThinkingSymposium\nOrganizers: Dr. Dean Campbell\, Professor of Chemistry\, Bradley University; Dr. Ettigounder “Samy” Ponnusamy\, Fellow & Global Manager\, Green Chemistry\, MilliporeSigma\, and\, Dr. Natalie O’Neil\, Director of Higher Education\, Beyond Benign\nWednesday\, June 8th\, 2:00– 5:05 PM ET \nToxicology in Chemistry Curriculum: Effective Interdisciplinary Examples\nTo attend the talks\, sessions\, and networking events highlighted above you must be registered for the GC&E Conference.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-engineering-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-06-06/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220707
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220321T151534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T190814Z
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SUMMARY:MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Sustainable Science: Contextualizing Chemistry Through Safer Hands-On Labs
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a science teacher looking to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment for your students\, this is the course for you!\n \nABOUT THIS COURSE\nAre you a science teacher looking to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment for your students? Learn how to weave Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) sustainability content into your classrooms in this remote learning course for middle school and high school science teachers. \nBeyond Benign Lead Teacher Erin Mayer will teach this course through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources and access to a network of other like-minded educators in the region. \n \n \n \nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n•  You’re interested in engaging strategies for NGSS-aligned chemistry labs \n•  You want to foster a safe and engaging classroom environment \n•  You’re interested in how problem-solving with chemistry helps create solutions for sustainability challenges \n \n \nBY ENROLLING YOU’LL LEARN:\n•  How to weave NGSS sustainability content into your classroom \n•  How to spark student interest and increase self-efficacy in your classroom \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\n•  NGSS aligned labs featuring easily accessible and safe materials \n•  Plug and play lessons for physical science in chemistry classrooms \n•  Lessons based on real-world innovations \nRegistration deadline EXTENDED to June 30\, 2022\n \n \nFunding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the Environmental Fund as administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. \n \nColorado teacher funding provided by Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment \nOregon teacher funding provided by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality \nIdaho teacher funding provided by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality \nWashington teacher funding provided by Department of Ecology
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/middle-school-and-high-school-teacher-course-sustainable-science-contextualizing-chemistry-through-safer-hands-on-labs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220224T195225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T190658Z
UID:10000157-1657099800-1657105200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Inspiring Students with Sustainable Invention
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\n*REGISTRATION IS FULL. Currently accepting waitlist registrations* \nAre you looking for strategies to foster student-driven exploration? Are you looking for the tools to confidently integrate NGSS in your classroom? \nMiddle school students are acutely aware of the problems of plastics and the impacts of climate change. They gravitate toward lessons that show them they can make a positive change in the world. Green chemistry is a terrific tool to show them that small changes can make a big difference. \nThrough a sustainable invention lens\, in this course\, we’ll provide tools for fostering student-driven exploration and interdisciplinary science and engineering concepts and practices. This course will provide educators with a robust set of resources and strategies to integrate sustainable invention into their own classrooms. Learn alongside experienced sustainable invention educators.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/middle-school-teacher-course-inspiring-students-with-sustainable-invention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220408T204109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T205435Z
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SUMMARY:HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WORKSHOP: New York Green Chemistry Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your teaching\, this is the course for you! \n \nABOUT THIS COURSE\nAre you looking for in-person professional development this summer? Are you ready to learn from other NY science educators teaching chemistry? \nLed by Siena College faculty and expert NYS Master Teachers and Beyond Benign Lead Teachers this professional development will feature NYSSLS aligned open access resources\, hands-on labs and guest speakers from academia and industry. \nLearn alongside peers and colleagues how to introduce Green Chemistry to your students along with the skills and knowledge to integrate sustainability chemistry in their classrooms. Practices and principles that encourage safer\, more cost-effective and practical application of lab skills in the classroom will be featured. Participants will learn how to “green up” lab experiments in your classroom to reduce concerns about the health and safety of the environment and humans. \nReal-world examples of how chemistry is being used to create more sustainable products will be highlighted along with opportunities to work collaboratively to develop resources for your own classroom. \n \nRegistration deadline EXTENDED to July 13\, 2022 @ 11:59 p.m. PT
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/high-school-teacher-workshop-new-york-green-chemistry-summer-institute/
LOCATION:Siena College\, 515 Loudon Rd\, Loudonville\, NY\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220406T210235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE)
DESCRIPTION:Join our community at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) at Purdue University\, July 31- August 4th. Learn more and register here. We hope to see you stop by our booth (#21) during the conference and/or at our Birds of a Feather (BoaF) event on Monday\, August 1st details are below!\nPresentations & Workshops & BoaF Event from Beyond Benign Higher Education Fellows\, Lead Teachers\, and Staff:\nMonday\, August 1st Presentations: \n8:05 – 8:25 AM ET STEW 310: Phenomena and Storyline Tools for Using Green Chemistry in the High School Classroom\nGreg Sloan\, Lead Teacher\, Beyond Benign and Middle School Teacher\, Terre Haute\, IL \n11:05 – 11:25 AM ET STEW 310: A Multi-institutional and Industry Collaboration Towards Greening the General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum\nDr. Natalie O’Neil\, Director of Higher Education\, Dr. Dean Campbell Beyond Benign Greener Chemistry Laboratory Faculty Fellow and\, Dr. John De Backere Beyond Benign Greener Chemistry Laboratory Faculty Fellow 2020 – 2022 \n2:25 -2:45 PM ET STEW 310: Integrating Green Chemistry into the Organic Laboratory using Project-Based Experiments and Case Studies.\nVeronica Mengqi Zhang\, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator at Michigan State University reporting on work supported in part by Dow and Beyond Benign through the 2021 Green Chemistry Education Challenge Awards \n3:50 – 4:10 PM ET STEW 310: The Importance of a common philosophy\, resource sharing\, and peer-to-peer learning and mentorship in broadening and deepening the integration of green chemistry in chemistry education.\nDr. Jonathon Moir\, Program Manager\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Platform (GCTLC) \nMonday\, August 1st Workshop:\n8:00 AM – 9:30 AM & 11:00-12:30 PM ET CHAS 3025\nToxicology for Chemists: Flexible Approaches to Integrating Toxicology Principles into Higher Education Chemistry Courses\nDr. Nimrat Obhi\, Program Manager\, Higher Education\, and Dr. Julian Silverman\, Manhattan College\, Beyond Benign Toxicology for Chemists Fellow \nMonday\, August 1st Birds of a Feather (BoaF):\n\n1:00-2:00 PM ET WALC 3122\nGreen Chemistry Education: Lunch and Learn\nJoin Beyond Benign staff\, faculty from Green Chemistry Commitment institutions\, and the green chemistry education community for sharing green chemistry education best practices and networking over lunch. This session is open to all who are interested in green chemistry education or interested in learning more about the Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment program and/or the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) online platform.\n \nTuesday\, August Presentations: \n3:50 – 4:10 PM ET BRWN 3100: Preparing the next generation of scientists for sustainable action\nDr. Nimrat Obhi\, Program Manager\, Higher Education \n11:45 AM – 12:05 PM ET STEW 206: Inspiring students with sustainable invention\nGreg Sloan\, Lead Teacher\, Beyond Benign and Middle School Teacher\, Terre Haute\, IL \nWednesday\, August 3rd Workshop: \n8:00 AM – 9:30 AM & 11:00-12:30 PM ET CHAS 1038\nDesigning Green Chemistry Labs for High- and Middle School\nKen Hoffman\, Lead Teacher\, Beyond Benign and High School Teacher\, Calgary\, Canada \nGreen Chemistry Education Symposia:\nMonday\, August 1st\n 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM\, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 2-5:10 PM ET STEW 310\nIntegrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into Chemistry Education\nOrganizers: Loyd Bastin and Andy Dicks \nTuesday\, August 2nd \n2:00 PM – 5:10 PM ET BRWN 3100\nReimagining Chemistry Education: Integrating Systems Thinking into Green & Sustainable Chemistry Education\nOrganizers: Dr. Natalie O’Neil\, Director of Higher Education\, Jane Wissinger and Glenn Hurst\n \nTo attend the talks\, sessions\, and workshops highlighted above you must be registered for the BCCE Conference.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/biennial-conference-on-chemical-education-bcce/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220826
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
CREATED:20220721T141407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T234152Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join our community at the ACS Fall 2022\, August 21-25th online and in-person in Chicago\, IL\, USA. The theme of this year’s conference is Sustainability in a Changing World and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Learn more and register here! \nPresentations from Beyond Benign Higher Education Fellows & Greener Lab Workgroup\, GCTLC Leadership Committee\, and Staff:\nSunday\, August 21st @ 9:25 AM – 9:50 AM (EDT) \nGreen chemistry: Sustainability solutions for a changing world\nGreg Sloan\, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher \nSunday\, August 21st @ 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) \nImplementation of a systems thinking-based framework for education in sustainable chemistry\nGlenn Hurst\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nSunday\, August 21st @ 10:40 – 11:10 AM (EDT) \nGreen chemistry as a driver in identifying and nurturing talent\nJohn Warner\, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign and Board Member \nSunday\, August 21st @ 03:05 PM – 05:15 PM (EDT)\nI’m a pack rat! What will I do with all this stuff!\nSherri Rukes\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nSunday\, August 21st @ 06:20 PM – 06:55 PM (EDT)\nSunday with Flinn\nSherri Rukes\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nSunday\, August 21st @ 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EDT)\, Poster\nGCC\, the Green Chemistry Commitment program at Beyond Benign: Connecting chemists across the world to enable a sustainable future\nIrv Levy\, Senior Faculty Advisor and Chair of the Green Chemistry Commitment Advisory Board \nMonday\, August 22nd @ 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM (EDT) \nGlobal Green Chemistry Innovation and Network Programme – A Platform for the global community of innovators and chemists\nKarolina Mellor\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nMonday\, August 22nd @ 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT) \nWomen in green chemistry and engineering: Agents of change towards the achievement of a sustainable future\nJuliana Vidal\, Postgraduate Student Liaison \nMonday\, August 22nd @ 12:20 PM – 01:00 PM (EDT) \nSustainability\, environmental justice and ACS policy statements: The role of the ACS Committee on Environmental Improvement\nEd Brush\, GCC Advisory Board \nMonday\, August 22nd @ 05:40 PM – 06:00 PM (EDT) \nConnecting green and sustainable chemistry to environmental justice at Prairie View A&M University\nAndrea Oyewole\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nWednesday\, August 24th @ 09:00 AM – 09:25 AM (EDT) \nBiomimicry and green chemistry in the design of biopolymers for the circular economy\nJohn Warner\, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign and Board Member \nWednesday\, August 24th @ 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM (EDT) \nNew laboratory-based activities for education in sustainable polymeric materials\nGlenn Hurst\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nWednesday\, August 24th @ 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EDT)\, Poster\nGreener chemistry initiatives at Millipore Sigma for a sustainable future\nEttingounder Ponnusamy\, GCTLC Leadership Committee and GCC Advisory Board \nSessions:\nSunday\, August 21st @ 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM (EDT)\nChemistry Teacher’s Day\nOrganizers: Sherri Rukes\, High School Teacher\, Libertyville High School\, GCTLC Leadership Committee \nMonday\, August 22nd @ 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM (EDT)\nEnvironmental Justice: Achieving Global Equity through Green and Sustainable Chemistry\nOrganizers: Ed Brush\, Professor of Chemistry\, Bridgewater State University\, GCC Advisory Board; Jillian Goldfarb\, Professor of Biological and Environmental Engineering\, Cornell University\, Jane Wissinger\, Professor of Chemistry\, University of Minnesota\, GCC Signer \nTo attend the talks\, sessions\, and networking events highlighted above you must be registered for the ACS Fall 2022 Conference.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-fall-2022/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. Register to stay in the loop about upcoming speakers. \nEach time we meet\, we will host community leaders who are actively practicing Green Chemistry and/or Toxicology in their courses and/or laboratories. Connections grow through time dedicated to small group discussions\, networking\, and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-3/2022-09-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220924
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lexington High School and Beyond Benign have teamed up for the 2022-2023 academic year to reduce hazards in the science classrooms and integrate green chemistry education. \nSeptember 23 kicks off the partnership with a 1/2 day teacher professional development outlining the benefits of green chemistry and safer and less wasteful hands-on labs.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
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SUMMARY:Northeast Regional Meeting of ACS ( NERM)
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Regional Meeting of the ACS on Sunday\, October 2\, 2022. \nBeyond Benign Lead Teacher Stefanie Loomis and Dr. Lucas Tucker from Green Chemistry Commitment signing Siena College are teaming up to present at the high school program for teachers workshop. Join them in-person in Rochester\, NY to learn more about green chemistry labs and lessons that align with NYSLSS and meet other science educators in the region. \nFor more information:  https://nerm2022.org/
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/northeast-regional-meeting-of-acs-nerm/
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T172650Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern STANYS Annual Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Annette Sebuyira and Stefanie Loomis at the Eastern STANYS Fall Conference on Oct. 14th at SUNY Schenectady. \nLearn about how to kick off your school year integrating green chemistry into your coursework with labs and lessons.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/eastern-stanys-fall-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001847
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T212833Z
UID:10000345-1666180800-1666188000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. Register to stay in the loop about upcoming speakers. \nEach time we meet\, we will host community leaders who are actively practicing Green Chemistry and/or Toxicology in their courses and/or laboratories. Connections grow through time dedicated to small group discussions\, networking\, and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you’ll receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-3/2022-10-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
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SUMMARY:Observe\, Wonder\, Think: A Green Chemistry Interactive Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Calling all K-12 teachers! Create safer\, more engaging learning environments by integrating green chemistry and sustainable science principles into your classroom. Join your peers at our monthly professional development series: Observe\, Wonder\, Think: A Green Chemistry Interactive Webinar Series to learn how! \nFollowing NGSS best practice techniques\, this webinar series will support K-12 educators to foster “observe\, wonder\, think” with their students using hands-on green chemistry labs and highlighting real-world green chemistry technologies. Each time we meet\, we will host education leaders who are actively practicing green chemistry in their classrooms to walk through their favorite green chemistry labs and experiments. There will be time for Q&A and/or networking at the end of each call. \nThis professional development series will be held on the third Thursday of the month\, October 2022 through May 2023. By registering here\, you will be signed up for all events and have access to all event recordings.  \nOctober\, December\, February\, April 6pm ET  \nNovember\, January\, March\, May 7pm ET  \nWe’ll send reminders ahead of each event. Each participant will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each meeting.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/observe-wonder-think-a-green-chemistry-interactive-webinar-series/2022-10-20/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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