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SUMMARY:Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Green Chemistry and Sustainability Case Studies in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Integrating case studies into the curriculum effectively provides context for chemical concepts and showcases real-world applications of green chemistry. If you are an educator in a higher ed setting\, join a FREE virtual workshop on February 25th to learn how to develop case studies using a new template and instructional guide co-developed by Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute.  \nParticipants will gain hands-on experience with the case study framework and learn strategies for developing case studies that highlight how chemistry drives sustainable innovation. Facilitators Dr. Jennifer Tripp (University of San Francisco) and Dr. Tom Umile (Villanova University) will guide participants through these resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and create opportunities for educators to share insights.  \n🧪Don’t miss this chance to expand your teaching toolkit and inspire future green chemists. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/greener-curriculum-showcase-series-green-chemistry-and-sustainability-case-studies-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225428Z
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SUMMARY:Applications of Green Chemistry for a Healthier and More Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:This public\, in-person workshop explores applications of green chemistry to support a healthier and more sustainable future. Led by Dr. Omar Villanueva of Beyond Benign\, the session will highlight how green chemistry principles can be applied to design safer chemicals and materials using more environmentally responsible processes. The workshop will cover key aspects of the chemical life cycle—from design to disposal—and is intended for undergraduate and graduate students\, faculty\, community environmental and health leaders\, and other community members. Lunch will be provided\, and time will be reserved for discussion and Q&A.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/applications-of-green-chemistry-for-a-healthier-and-more-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Fisk University\, 1000 17th Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37208\, United States
CATEGORIES:HigherEd Workshop,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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SUMMARY:Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Bringing Real-World Industrial Skills to the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE virtual workshop designed to help educators teach Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Techno-Economic Assessments (TEA)—two essential tools in the chemical industry. Participants will learn how to confidently implement the module\, “Exploring Techno-Economic Assessments and Life Cycle Assessments: Environmental versus Economic Evaluations of Soy-based Processes and Products\,” which is part of the new Soy Chemistry Curriculum. This module introduces students to these essential evaluation methods using open-access tools and laboratory-generated data. \nFacilitator Dr. Julian Silverman\, Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a co-author of the Soy Chemistry Curriculum\, will guide participants through the resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and create opportunities for educators to share insights. The workshop will include group-based learning\, discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a Q&A session. \n🌱 Don’t miss this chance to enhance your teaching toolkit\, connect with peers\, and inspire the next generation of green chemists! Space is limited—RSVP here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/bringing-real-world-industrial-skills-to-the-classroom-teaching-life-cycle-analysis-and-techno-economic-assessments/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,HigherEd Workshop,Teacher Training Workshop
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SUMMARY:Safer Science Summit - Newberg (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education. \nWhat you get to experience: \n\nImmersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty\n“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems\nHands-on lab demonstrations\nSafety in Leadership workshop for administrators\n\nAll sessions run 8:00am to 4:00pm PT (11:00am to 7:00pm ET)\, with the exception of the last day as a half day.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/safer-science-summit-newberg-portland/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T143250Z
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SUMMARY:Safer Science Summit\, Boston
DESCRIPTION:The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education. \nWhat you get to experience: \n\nImmersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty\n“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems\nHands-on lab demonstrations\nSafety in Leadership workshop for administrators\n\n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/safer-science-summit-boston/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T142818Z
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SUMMARY:BioQUEST's BIOME 2025
DESCRIPTION:BioQUEST is excited to announce applications for the virtual BIOME 2025 (July 21-23)\, an event to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful transformation in STEMM education\, are now open! This year’s theme of Catalysts for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together\, for educators\, researchers\, and innovators to come together\, share experiences\, and gain the support they need to navigate today’s challenges in STEMM education. BioQUEST is excited to welcome participants to engage in open conversations about teaching through adversity\, exchanging new ideas\, and working together to find creative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the future of STEMM education. The general application deadline is May 16\, and more information can be found in the BIOME 2025 page.  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/bioquests-biome-2025/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T131500
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SUMMARY:The STANYS Eastern Section Lab Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of innovative hands-on activities presented by regional colleagues\, aligned to NYSSLS\, and ready to implement into your classroom. Lab Day 2024 will follow an open-format where you can attend two 90-minute sessions from a variety of disciplines. In each session\, you will experience the activities as a learner and then be able to ask those burning teacher questions you have. \n\nMore information is forthcoming!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-stanys-eastern-section-lab-day-2024/
LOCATION:S.U.N.Y. HVCC
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
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CREATED:20230213T234607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T163514Z
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SUMMARY:GCTLC Workshop Session #2
DESCRIPTION:As Beyond Benign continues to finalize the functional development and internal testing of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)\, we will begin inviting the broader community to engage in the platform and provide feedback ahead of launch. To that end\, we will be scheduling two workshop sessions in April where participants will learn how to use the GCTLC\, including creating user profiles\, submitting resources to the platform\, searching through the library of online resources\, joining groups and collaborative spaces\, posting in forums\, submitting job postings and events\, and more.  \nWe greatly value our community and their feedback and want you to be a part of this process. The GCTLC is meant to be for you\, and we highly encourage you to attend if you can to help us make the platform the best it can be for you and others. \nTo register for this session\, please click the link to the Google Form below. To register for the session on Tuesday\, April 25th (6:00-7:30pm ET)\, please see the other event listing here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/gctlc-workshop-session-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T193000
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SUMMARY:GCTLC Workshop Session #1
DESCRIPTION:As Beyond Benign continues to finalize the functional development and internal testing of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)\, we will begin inviting the broader community to engage in the platform and provide feedback ahead of launch. To that end\, we will be scheduling two workshop sessions in April where participants will learn how to use the GCTLC\, including creating user profiles\, submitting resources to the platform\, searching through the library of online resources\, joining groups and collaborative spaces\, posting in forums\, submitting job postings and events\, and more.  \nWe greatly value our community and their feedback and want you to be a part of this process. The GCTLC is meant to be for you\, and we highly encourage you to attend if you can to help us make the platform the best it can be for you and others. \nTo register for this session\, please click the link to the Google Form below. To register for the session on Wednesday\, April 26th (12:00-1:30pm ET)\, please see the other event listing here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/gctlc-workshop-session-1/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20220907T173633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T173633Z
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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/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20220408T204109Z
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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:20220706T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
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CREATED:20220224T195225Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220308
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20210910T013402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T013402Z
UID:10000325-1637256600-1637263800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Math For America Workshop: Elevating Student Engagement and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the lens of green chemistry proves to be effective for sustainability and equity in the classroom! Hear from Beyond Benign’s Lead Teacher Scott Carlson and Math For America’s (MfA) Master Teacher Andrea Steele on how this boosts student engagement with practical tips and tricks provided through an interactive lab seminar on November 18th\, 2021. Bring those googles and enthusiasm to this in-person workshop! \nCheck out Math For America’s course catalog (including information on Scott and Andrea’s Workshop) here:  https://issuu.com/mathforamerica/docs/mfa_catalog_fall_2021/52 \nRegister for Workshops here: http://mfa.force.com/smallworldnetwork
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/math-for-america-workshop-elevating-student-engagement-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:915 Broadway\, New York\, 915 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20200924T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T153705Z
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SUMMARY:Using Virtual Learning to Foster Creativity in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:In a time that demands flexible thinking\, there is an opportunity to bridge science and art in new ways. Eric Nash is an artist\, green chemistry leader\, and high school teacher who brings his drawing into the classroom through creating coloring books\, DIY paper models\, and hands-on green chemistry labs. While transitioning to 100% virtual teaching\, Eric utilizes COVID examples and critical thinking challenges to promote student collaboration and exploration. Eric will share ready-to-use direct-to-student videos\, lesson plans\, and print out models for online learning.  Listen to him share his solutions to teaching chemistry virtually\, and how art plays a role in communication complex concepts. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/using-virtual-learning-to-foster-creativity-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T131500
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20200618T161638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T110102Z
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SUMMARY:Inventing Green through Education
DESCRIPTION:This AACT Virtual Summer Sympossium focuses on how challenges from ocean plastics to global warming require innovative\, sustainable solutions. There is a demand for changing how we make our products\, and we must foster the next generation to create while thinking of degradation\, see the solutions within nature\, and not be afraid to fail when trying new ideas. In this session\, hear from students and educators on why it’s important to create a sustainable future and tackle the world’s biggest societal challenges through chemical science and invention. \nThis Virtual Summer symposium will have several speakers who will each present a talk on the topic of simulations to enhance chemical instruction. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to talk and answer questions. There will be a short break halfway through the symposium. The speakers and schedule are shown below: \n\n12:00 pm – Opening Remarks and Instructions\n12:05 pm – Janie Butler\, “Inventing Green Bioplastics”\n12:25 – Madison Morin\, “Advocating for Invention Education”\n12:45 pm – Emma Corcoran\, and Jane Wissenger\, Seaweed-based Edible Liquid Capsules: Green” Innovations for Single-Use Plastics\n1:05 pm – Brief Closing Remarks and Links\n\nOrganizer: Kate Anderson and Janie Butler\, Beyond Benign\nDate: Tuesday\, August 4\, 2020\, 12:00 pm ET \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/inventing-green-through-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T144500
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20200617T145248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T130833Z
UID:10000250-1595937600-1595947500@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into Chemistry Education
DESCRIPTION:This AACT Virtual Summer Symposium is co-organized with Andy Dicks and Lloyd Bastin and will highlight the incorporation of green chemistry and sustainability principles throughout the chemistry curriculum as well as through co-curricular activities such as clubs\, organizations and service-learning opportunities. The focus will be on green chemistry and sustainability materials and models rooted in the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry that are designed to educate high school\, community college\, four year college and graduate students. These materials will include classroom teaching modules/courses\, learning methods\, educational research\, laboratory experiments and experiences\, and the integration of toxicology into the chemistry curriculum. This session will highlight collaborations between K-12 educators and academic partners. Register Here!  \nThis Virtual Summer symposium will have several speakers who will each present a talk on the topic of simulations to enhance chemical instruction. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to talk and answer questions. There will be a short break halfway through the symposium. The speakers and schedule are shown below: \n\n12:00 pm – Opening Remarks and Instructions\n12:05 pm – Janie Butler and Natalie O’Neil\, “Fostering a Green Chemistry Education Community of Practice with K-20+ Stakeholders”\n12:25 pm – Jennifer Sherburn and Erika Fatura\, “Introducing Pre-service Teachers to Chemical Safety and Green Chemistry”\n12:45 pm – Robert Baldo\, “Making Green Chemistry Available to All: Bringing the Wonder of Science from Elementary to Higher Education Learners”\n1:05 pm – Steven Kosmas\, “Integrating the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry Through Student Centered Activities”\n1:25 pm – Break\n1:40 pm – Cassie Knutson and Jane Wissinger\, “Greening Minnesota High School Classrooms through Teacher Workshops”\n2:00 pm – Douglas E. Raynie and Matthew L. Miller\, “Partnering for Green Chemistry Education”\n2:20 pm – Ken Hoffman and Andy Dicks\, “Designing Green Chemistry Labs for High- and Middle-School”\n2:40 pm – Brief Closing Remarks and Links\n\nOrganizer: Kate Anderson and Janie Butler\, Beyond Benign\nDate: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2020\, 12:00 pm ET
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/virtual-summer-symposium-integrating-green-chemistry-and-sustainability-into-chemistry-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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;VALUE=DATE:20200306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T164000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20190628T164508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T164535Z
UID:10000084-1566751200-1566752400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry Teacher's Day\, ACS National Conference\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Steven Kosmas during the ACS National Meeting’s Chemistry Teacher’s Day program. Steven will be presenting on “Using green chemistry to remedy environmental problems”. \nAccess the Abstract here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemistry-teachers-day-acs-national-conference-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 333 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/Calendar_K12_ConfWork.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
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/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20190628T170104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T170104Z
UID:10000087-1562832000-1563037200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Summit
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year where our Lead Teachers will be coming together here at Beyond Benign headquarters. The Summit includes teacher professional development\, resource sharing\, hands-on workshops by-teachers and for-teachers\, along with annual planning for our 2019 – 2020 teacher cohort.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/beyond-benign-lead-teacher-summit/
LOCATION:Beyond Benign\, 100 Research Drive\, Wilmington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20190418T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T153415Z
UID:10000219-1558022400-1558031400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Boston University STEM Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join BB staff\, Amanda Maddalone and Janie Butler\, as they leads two sessions for both Middle and High School teachers. Titled Sustainable Innovations in Industry and Chemistry with a Conscience. Through these sessions participants will learn how green chemistry can fit into their STEM classroom while aligning to NGSS standards. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/stem-institute/
LOCATION:Earl Center\, 180 Riverway\, Boston\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T154500
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20190509T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T160456Z
UID:10000082-1558017900-1558021500@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Intel ISEF 2019 in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Kate Anderson (BB Director of K-12 Education) will be leading a workshop called “Are Mushrooms the New Plastic?” Participants will explore how green chemistry principles are being used to invent the next generation of high performing\, cost effective and safe materials from mushroom mycelium. \nThursday May 16 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Room: West 106B \nSee the full Symposia schedule here. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/intel-isef-2019-in-phoenix/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, Phoenix\, Arizona
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20181129T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T145940Z
UID:10000074-1554940800-1555286399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:National Science Teachers Association National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Bob Baldo\, Tanya Elmers and Jon Baek will all be leading workshops at the National Science Teachers Association. Come to booth 1641 to learn how to integrate green chemistry into your elementary\, middle\, and high school classrooms. \nJoin us on Sunday April 14th at 11am for Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/national-science-teachers-association-national-conference/
LOCATION:America’s Center Convention Complex\, 701 Convention Plaza\, St Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20181128T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T210425Z
UID:10000070-1553990400-1554422399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:ACS National Meeting\, Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign staff and Lead Teachers at the ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Orlando\, FL \nSunday\, 8:35am: CHED symposium “Chemistry Teachers Day Program” – Beyond Benign Lead Teachers\, Dr. Lurea Doody and Cassandra Knutson will present “Chemistry and the final frontier: Student designed sustainable payloads at the edge of space” (Room W315A – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 1:30pm – 4:55pm: CHED symposium “Green and Sustainable Chemistry Theory and Practice: Chemistry for New Frontiers” Session\, organized by Dr. Ed Brush (Bridgewater State University) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) – Beyond Benign’s ED Amy Cannon will present (4:35pm) on “Green chemistry commitment: Progress report and future” (Room W311C – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 7:00 – 9:00pm: Stop by General Posters to meet Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program\, Irv Levy presenting “The Green Chemistry Commitment” (West Hall C\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Chemistry and Our Common Future: 2019 George C. Pimentel Award Symposium in Honor of Cathy Middlecamp” – Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment\, Irv Levy\, will present “Environmental advocacy in action: The green chemistry commitment” (Room W315A\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 8:30am – 12:00pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry Student Chapters: Stories of Success” – featuring some Green Chemistry Commitment signer schools’ student chapters\, presided by Beyond Benign’s graduate student liaison\, Mollie Enright (University of Toledo) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nMonday\, 11:50am: CHED “Exploring the use of PLA films for oil spill cleanup: A sustainable classroom experiment”- led by Jane E Wissinger\, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher\, Cassandra Knutson\, and colleagues from the University of Minnesota and Boston College. (Room W311D\, Orange Country Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 1:30 – 5:30pm: CHED symposium “UN Sustainable Development Goals: Unique Opportunities for the Chemical Enterprise” (W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nTuesday AM: SCHB symposium “Frontiers in Green Chemistry for Small Businesses” – Dr. Amy Cannon (for Dr. John Warner) will present “Green chemistry: The technology greenhouse” (Orlando V – Hilton Orlando) \nTuesday\, 1:30 – 4:10pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry as a Pillar of Safety Education”\, organized by Dr. Haim Weizman (UC San Diego) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nWednesday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Research on Learning in the Laboratory” Dr. Lurea Doody (Beyond Benign Lead Teacher) will present “Beyond gate-keeping: Improving the first-semester general chemistry laboratory experience” (Room W311D\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-orlando/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,Higher Education,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190302
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20181207T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T151621Z
UID:10000197-1551398400-1551484799@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Science Teacher Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura as they discuss bringing green chemistry into classrooms!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/michigan-science-teacher-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Amway Grand Plaza Hotel\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190216
DTSTAMP:20260416T021959
CREATED:20181128T141157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T141157Z
UID:10000068-1550102400-1550275199@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Calgary City Teachers' Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/calgary-city-teachers-convention/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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