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SUMMARY:Career Talk with Janie Butler - Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Janie Butler is the K-12 Program Manager for Beyond Benign and an Advocate for Green Chemistry Education.\nGreen Chemistry gives scientists the framework to design “something beautiful” using chemistry as a tool.\nBy definition\, Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. \nAttend the session to \n\nLearn about the role of Green Chemistry for inventing sustainably\nExplore the continued developments in the undergraduate curriculum for Green Chemistry\nFind out about the high-school courses that can help to provide the foundational skills.\n\nIf you have a passion for Chemistry and Sustainability and focused on how to constantly improve processes\, this session is for you. \n\n\nGreen Chemistry is the future!\nPeople may associate chemistry with toxic materials and chemicals\, but you can change the way people think by practicing Green Chemistry.\nThe goal of Green Chemistry is to create products that never contribute to pollution through specially designed chemicals and thereby keeping the hazardous materials out of the environment. \nChemistry is the alphabet of science. The alphabet has 26 letters and you can take those 26 letters and you can write really nasty horrible stuff or you can write really beautiful poetry or novels. With the tools of chemistry\, as the alphabet of science\, you can either create something beautiful or you can create something hazardous. It’s a choice. \n– John Warner\, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign and President & Chief Technology Officer of Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry (WBI)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/career-talk-with-janie-butler-green-chemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102013
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T184310Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering Student Investigation in Sustainability and Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Beyond Benign and the NYS Master Teacher Program. \nHow can we work together to prepare for the unpredictability of 2020-2021?  \nJoin us as two Master Teachers discuss what lessons can we learn from virtual teaching this past spring. Narrowing in on green chemistry\, we will share why chemistry that focuses on safety and sustainability is uniquely poised for virtual teaching. These labs required little to no changes because of their benign materials and stepwise disposal directions. By sharing ready-to-use lesson plans\, we will spotlight NYSSLS-aligned\, open-access resources designed by K-12 teachers.  \nIn our series of two virtual meet-ups\, high school science teachers will be equipped with the knowledge on how to use safe materials to implement green chemistry labs. Follow along with Annette Sebuyira and Jim Burdick as they explain how these labs work in both their classrooms and online. You will learn how local NY industries are practicing green chemistry and why green chemistry can give your students a leg up by being educated consumers and/or chemists. Support student exploration of phenomena while practicing safe and sustainable chemistry by examining chemical or physical changes and endothermic or exothermic reactions.  \nConnect and collaborate at the ground level to grow the professional learning community of green chemistry educators here in New York to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious consumers and chemists. \nDates: \n\nMonday\, July 13\, 2020 (Part 1) 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2020 (Part 2)  12:00pm – 1:00pm\nYOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE to attend both sessions\n\nTarget Audience: High School (9 – 12) Science \nFacilitators: Annette Sebuyira (Capital Region Master Teacher)\, Jim Burdick (North Country Master Teacher)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/fostering-student-investigation-in-sustainability-and-chemistry/2020-07-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102013
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SUMMARY:Fostering Student Investigation in Sustainability and Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Beyond Benign and the NYS Master Teacher Program. \nHow can we work together to prepare for the unpredictability of 2020-2021?  \nJoin us as two Master Teachers discuss what lessons can we learn from virtual teaching this past spring. Narrowing in on green chemistry\, we will share why chemistry that focuses on safety and sustainability is uniquely poised for virtual teaching. These labs required little to no changes because of their benign materials and stepwise disposal directions. By sharing ready-to-use lesson plans\, we will spotlight NYSSLS-aligned\, open-access resources designed by K-12 teachers.  \nIn our series of two virtual meet-ups\, high school science teachers will be equipped with the knowledge on how to use safe materials to implement green chemistry labs. Follow along with Annette Sebuyira and Jim Burdick as they explain how these labs work in both their classrooms and online. You will learn how local NY industries are practicing green chemistry and why green chemistry can give your students a leg up by being educated consumers and/or chemists. Support student exploration of phenomena while practicing safe and sustainable chemistry by examining chemical or physical changes and endothermic or exothermic reactions.  \nConnect and collaborate at the ground level to grow the professional learning community of green chemistry educators here in New York to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious consumers and chemists. \nDates: \n\nMonday\, July 13\, 2020 (Part 1) 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2020 (Part 2)  12:00pm – 1:00pm\nYOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE to attend both sessions\n\nTarget Audience: High School (9 – 12) Science \nFacilitators: Annette Sebuyira (Capital Region Master Teacher)\, Jim Burdick (North Country Master Teacher)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/fostering-student-investigation-in-sustainability-and-chemistry/2020-07-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200728
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200422T134707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T092155Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take green chemistry to the next level in your classroom? \nHave you already started replacing your labs with safer materials? \nAre you looking to expand your students horizons and support their project based learning and invention in the classroom? \nIn this course you will expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices by analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. In addition\, you will investigate the pedagogy for effective guidance of student-based research projects and inquiry-based projects. \nDownload flyer here \n$450 to enroll + $135 ( optional) for 3 graduate credits from Colorado School of Mines \nEXTENDED: Register by June 1\, 2020: http://bit.ly/Advancedgconline2020 \n*Half off registration is available for a limited number of teachers from CO (teacher flyer)\, OR (teacher flyer) and WA (teacher flyer) sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment\, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington Department of Ecology \n**Full scholarships are available for a limited number of teachers from NY and ID sponsored by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality \nState agency scholarships and discounts application portal here. \nEmail info@beyondbenign.org for more information.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/advanced-green-chemistry-connections-to-our-world/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200422T135405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T160023Z
UID:10000101-1591574400-1596499199@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Green Chemistry for High School Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a course that will support NGSS integration in your high school science & engineering class? \nAlso are you looking to infuse how science and technology are creating solutions to environmental challenges? \nAs a bonus how about techniques to make your classroom safer both you and your students? \nThis course will equip you with the knowledge\, skills and resources 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. \nDownload flyer here \n$450 to enroll + $135 (optional) for 3 graduate credits from Colorado School of Mines \nEXTENDED: Register by June 5\, 2020     \n*Half off registration is available for a limited number of teachers from CO (teacher flyer)\, OR (teacher flyer) and WA (teacher flyer) sponsored by Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment\, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Washington Department of Ecology \n**Full scholarships are available for a limited number of teachers from NY and ID sponsored by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality \nState agency scholarships and discounts application portal here. \nEmail info@beyondbenign.org for more information.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/introduction-to-green-chemistry-for-high-school-teachers/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200506T101516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T164013Z
UID:10000105-1590753600-1590757200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Sparking Student Interest with Safer\, Greener Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nCalling all NY Middle & High School Teachers teaching chemistry or physical science! \nLooking for safer labs for your students? Looking for new ways to engage your students around sustainability and environmental challenges? Try these green chemistry labs that are both safe and exciting. Explore phenomena and fill your students with wonder while cultivating a safe and sustainable 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 Annette Sebuyira and Jim Burdick\, two active New York State Master Teachers and Beyond Benign Lead 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 NYS-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. \nFunding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. © 2020 Rochester Institute of Technology. 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/sparking-student-interest-with-safer-greener-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200506T100132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T210928Z
UID:10000104-1589889600-1589891400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:How to Catalyze Student Engagement with Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!  \nAre you looking to increase student engagement in chemistry and physical science classes? Green chemistry provides K-12 students the context through which to engage with science\, while inspiring them to be innovators and problem solvers. Educators embrace green chemistry principles and practices for its seamless connections to state standards and the benefits it brings to the laboratory including: increase in safety\, reduction of use of hazardous materials for labs and reduction in the cost of typical lab supplies. Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. \nLearn why the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and Beyond Benign are teaming up to build a community of green chemistry educators in Colorado. Hear from Michael Maudal a chemistry teacher at Cherry Creek High School with experience using green chemistry in his classroom to increase relevance of chemistry to everyday life\, foster student confidence in chemistry concepts and use safe lab practices to reduce hazards in the classroom. Join us for this interactive webinar to learn more about how to integrate green chemistry into your classroom and participate in our question and answer session at the conclusion of the webinar. \nWebinar Informational Flyer
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/how-to-catalyze-student-engagement-with-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200424T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T163445Z
UID:10000102-1588075200-1588078800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Follow-up Q&A Session with Dr. John Warner and Dr.  Amy Cannon
DESCRIPTION:Register now!  \n \n  \nJoin us for a follow-up Q&A session to our Earth Day Webinar. Our Earth Day webinar was so well attended and so many great questions were asked that Amy and John will be answering questions submitted during the Earth Day webinar and taking more questions from the audience live. You can even submit your questions or comments below in advance of the live webinar. Join us to make some Green Chemistry Connections! \n  \n  \nFeatured Speakers:\nDr. Amy Cannon\, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Beyond Benign\nDr. John Warner\, Director of Science and Innovation\, Beyond Benign & Co-Founder of the field of Green Chemistry
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/follow-up-qa-session-with-dr-john-warner-and-dr-amy-cannon/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200407
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T221953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T133832Z
UID:10000099-1585785600-1586217599@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - NSTA National Conference\, Boston 2020
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – For this National Conference\, the Beyond Benign team will be in full swing! In addition to hosting booth 2650\, our elementary team will be sharing what sustainable STEM looks like in their classroom through their session titled: Inspiration from Nature: Science and Literacy Investigations for the Elementary Classroom (April 4th 9:30-10:30am)and our high school team will be leading Sustainable Invention in the Chemical Sciences: Applying Science and Engineering Practices through Hands-On Invention Projects(April 3rd from 4-4:30pm.) 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/nsta-national-conference-boston-2020/
LOCATION:Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T204653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T134135Z
UID:10000094-1584864000-1585242000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - ACS National Meeting\, Philadelphia 2020
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED – For this National Meeting\, the Beyond Benign team will be in full swing! We will be at Booth #103 along with hosting symposia and leading workshops. \n“Reducing the Risk: How Green Chemistry & RAMP increase safety the lab” on Sunday\, March 22nd from 8:35 AM – 9:20 AM \n“Green chemistry student chapters: Stories of success” on Monday March 23rd  from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM \n“Noncovalent Derivatization: Sustainable Interfaces between Molecules and between Disciplines” on Tuesday\, March 24th 8:30 – 9:10 AM \n“Learning from Nature’s Genius: Smart Molecular Mechanisms” on Tuesday\, March 24th 4:15 – 5:00 PM \n“Green Chemistry Education: Systems-based approach for chemists to address UN Sustainable Development Goals” on Wednesday\, March 25th 3:00 – 3:20 PM \nFind us at the poster sessions! “Farewell to harms via the Green Chemistry Commitment”  Sunday\, March 22 6:00 PM and Monday\, March 23 8:00 PM\, “Learning from Nature’s Genius: Smart Molecular Mechanisms”
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-philadelphia-2020/
LOCATION:Philadelphia\, PA
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200226T222115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T134020Z
UID:10000245-1584748800-1584748800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Sustainable Science and Green Chemistry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – New Date TBD! Join Lead Teachers Cassidy Javner and Michael Maudal for the upcoming Sustainable Science and Green Chemistry Workshop for high school teachers in partnership with the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. \nWorkshop topics include: Green chemistry replacement labs\, chemical hazard awareness and real-world sustainable innovations \nParticipants can earn ACT 48 credits
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-science-and-green-chemistry-workshop/
LOCATION:Sewickley Academy\, 315 Academy Ave\, Sewickley\, PA
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200227T223127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T130141Z
UID:10000246-1584693000-1584716400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-day workshop presented by a local Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Lead Teacher\, Jim Burdick\, will provide attendees with an overview of green chemistry\, how to incorporate green chemistry into a Regents or middle school classroom\, an introduction to green chemistry curriculum resources that replace hazardous chemicals in the classroom\, and also provide a context for teaching chemistry through the lens of green chemistry with greener technologies. Attendees will receive paper and digital materials as well as participate in several lab activities that can easily be used in a Regents Chemistry or middle school science class. Attendees should come with paper or digital copies of labs that could be “greened” or made less hazardous. Remember\, even acceptable risk can still be minimized to no risk. Please dress appropriately to work in a lab.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-workshop/
LOCATION:Canton High School\, Canton\, NY
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T211022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T134340Z
UID:10000096-1583929800-1583935200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - SXSW Edu
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \nInventing Green with Bioplastics  \nWednesday March 11th\, 2020 at 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM \nFrom ocean plastics to global warming\, today’s sustainability challenges require innovative\, sustainable solutions. This workshop will engage educators with new\, open-access curriculum that empowers students to invent sustainable products and processes through hands-on Green Chemistry activities. The process of inventing is not simple\, as it requires failure\, teamwork and creativity. Experience the curriculum first-hand and design a new bioplastic.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sxsw-edu/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20200130T183258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T152611Z
UID:10000241-1583452800-1583625599@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lead Teachers Jennifer Sherburn and Erika Fatura in their session titled\, “Invent! Investigate! Intrigue! Applying Green Chemistry to Engineering” on the role of green chemistry in inventing! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/michigan-science-teachers-association-annual-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T214720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T162517Z
UID:10000097-1583107200-1583279999@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:STEM Ecosystems: Spring 2020 Community of Practice Convening
DESCRIPTION:Join Lemelson-MIT Program’s Stephanie Couch\, PhD.\, Kate R. Anderson and the teacher team of Jon Baek from Ann Arbor\, MI and Loren Kristick from Houston\, TX for an interactive introduction to green chemistry invention! \nGreen Chemistry: Seeding Inventors’ Ideas in Middle and High School Years \nMonday March 2\, 2020 3:15 pm-4::15 pm \nFrom ocean plastics to global warming\, today’s sustainability challenges require innovative\, sustainable solutions. Learn how the Green Chemistry JV InvenTeam Guide co-created by Beyond Benign and Lemelson-MIT Program fosters student creativity\, teamwork and sustainable design. Hear from experienced educators how this resource is being used both in-class and after-school with middle and high school students to spark inventive thinking through the creation of new sustainable product made of bioplastic.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/stem-ecosystems-spring-2020-community-of-practice-convening/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, Marriot Riverwalk\, TX
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191021T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T161023Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lead Teacher Alyson VanAlphen for her session titled: Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom. Hear how she teaches STEAM concepts in a dynamic manner through technologies inspired by nature (biomimicry) and the design of safer products and processes (green chemistry).
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/north-carolina-association-of-elementary-educators-state-conference/
LOCATION:Meredith College\, 5237\, 3800 Hillsborough St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191217
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T221303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T203620Z
UID:10000098-1576281600-1576540799@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:NSTA Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Scotty Stalp will be representing the Beyond Benign Lead Teacher team leading the following session: \nPractical Applications: Assessing Human and Environmental Hazards in the Lab and in the Home \nDecember 14\, 2019\, 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM \nWashington State Convention Center\, 2A
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/nsta-regional-conference/
LOCATION:Seattle\, WA
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20191112T210222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T210222Z
UID:10000095-1575707400-1575720000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:MAST/MSELA Science Safety Under OSHA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Science Safety Event featuring Jake Foster and Flinn Scientific. Beyond Benign will lead 2 hands-on workshops for both K-12 science teachers and Science Administrators. \nFor Teachers:  \nSustainability in Action: Using Green Chemistry \nGreen Chemistry is the practice of product design that strives to reduce waste and toxicity. Green Chemistry is practiced by leading industries in consumer and commercial products\, however the application of the principles of Green Chemistry remain absent from many secondary and even college classrooms. This session intends to introduce the participant to the principles of Green Chemistry and provide them with tools for practicing Green Chemistry in their classrooms. Participants will conduct a hands on lab designed using the principles of Green Chemistry for the purposes of teaching standard high school chemistry curriculum. In addition to teaching standard chemistry principles\, these labs are also intended to provide additional Green Chemistry learning objectives for students. \n  \nFor Administrators:  \nReplacement Labs in the High School Classroom \nThe workshop will feature safer replacements to traditional chemistry labs. Many ​traditional labs use chemicals that cannot be put down the drain and often put our students at risk if not handled properly. Endothermic reactions\, exothermic reactions\, and Le Chatelier’s Principle can all be demonstrated using household products.  Participants will get to hands-on time with these labs in a collaborate way so that they can share their ideas and questions and learn from the group. Participants will walk away with relevant open access resources that increase student engagement while increasing classroom safety.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/mast-msela-science-safety-under-osha/
LOCATION:Royal Plaza Hotel Marlborough\, MA
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190912T165338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T165338Z
UID:10000238-1572615900-1572619500@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Science Classroom
DESCRIPTION:New York teachers Stephen Costanza and Dana Wadnola will share how sustainable science is applicable for students of all grade levels\, see how blue mussels can inspire us to invent differently!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/learning-from-nature-steam-investigations-for-the-science-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190926T192429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T192732Z
UID:10000091-1571817600-1571850000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:New Jersey Science Convention
DESCRIPTION:Explore how natural materials can replace harmful chemical reactions in the classroom with lead teacher Robert Colvin in his presentation\, Chemistry with a Conscience. By using greener reactions\, student can safely investigate their reactions and your labs experiments will be more affordable.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-jersey-science-convention-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190912T164522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T164522Z
UID:10000236-1571390400-1571392800@www.beyondbenign.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T172000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190912T164948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T165126Z
UID:10000237-1570811400-1570814400@www.beyondbenign.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190913T143848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T183147Z
UID:10000090-1569438000-1569441600@www.beyondbenign.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
CREATED:20190628T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T123749Z
UID:10000085-1567006800-1567008000@www.beyondbenign.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T164000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T233000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
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:20260613T102014
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T102014
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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