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SUMMARY:Observe\, Wonder\, Think
DESCRIPTION:This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources\, labs\, lessons\, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support\, accompany\, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms\, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded\, included with registration. \nEsther Hines\, retired chemistry teacher\, ACS mentor and coach\, adjunct chemistry faculty\, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly\, third Thursdays\, at alternating evening times. \n \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: April 2025 \n \nEducators in applied sciences! Watch this recording of our April 2025 Observe\, Wonder\, Think webinar. In this video\, experienced educator Annette Sebuyira\, will share an introduction to green chemistry through the lens of toxicology. During this virtual session\, we’ll dive into an NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned lesson\, expanding content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assess student progress. We’ll also explore challenges\, as students would\, using the Olin Chemical Superfund Site as a case study. The lens of toxicology will guide decisions of how and why certain reagents are chosen for our lab performances.\n\n\n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: March 2025 \n \n  \nIn this session\, Sarah shares her expertise in chemical management and disposal\, gained from her experience as a high school science teacher\, college laboratory instructor\, and institutional laboratory safety specialist at a large university. She dives into essential topics like common safety concerns with chemical storage and disposal\, effective chemical inventory management strategies\, and best practices for working in shared stock rooms. Additionally\, she explorse how the principles of green chemistry can be used to address these challenges\, providing practical solutions for safer and more sustainable lab environments. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: February 2025 \n \nMore and more educators are pursuing equitable grading practices as they realize the numerous inequities that exist within education. Beyond Benign is calling in educators\, who care deeply about serving their students\, to explore the best learning environment for their development in a chemistry classroom. \nWatch this Observe\, Wonder\, Think session and explore what grading for equity in a chemistry class can look like. In this webinar\, we are joined by special guest Raksmey Derival\, a high school science teacher\, science ambassador\, and program director at Innovation Academy Charter School. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: January 2025 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar on social justice science issues featuring Nina Hike\, a leader in chemistry education and a 2021 Illinois finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. \nThis interactive webinar explores the intersection of environmental justice and green chemistry\, providing insights into the future of green chemistry education. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: December 2024 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Braun of the Labratory Safety Institute! During this virtual session\, Dr. Braun shares the Safer Science Framework\, designed to empower educators with the tools they need to create hazard-free\, sustainable lab environments. \nBy addressing outdated chemicals and integrating holistic safety practices\, this framework enables teachers to confidently explore Green Chemistry\, fostering safer\, greener classrooms that align with national standards like NGSS.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/observe-wonder-think/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring chemist\, a passionate climate advocate\, or an interested member of the public? Do you want to change the world through science? Join the IUPAC CHEMRAWN and Beyond Benign throughout 2025 to learn from experts in the field who are leading the charge to solve existential\, world needs through chemistry. Speakers will orient their presentations around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)\, as well as the IUPAC Top 10 Emerging Technologies\, to demonstrate the power that chemists hold in shaping\, and preserving\, the future.  \nEach talk will be accompanied by  2-3 minute videos on the topic\, for chemistry students in high school\, university\, and for the general public. \n\nJanuary Webinar  \n“From Detoxifying Chemical Warfare Agents to Treating Nuclear Wastewater: Adventures in the Synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks”  \nAshlee Howarth\, Concordia University \n01/24/2025 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM EST \nWebinar Description: \nNamed by IUPAC as one of the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry” in 2019\, what can metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) really do? IUPAC CHEMRAWN Committee and Beyond Benign invite you to learn more about MOFs and join the discussion with Prof. Ashlee Howarth from Concordia University! Prof. Howarth is dedicated to using green chemistry principles and practices to design and synthesize rare-earth cluster-based MOFs which can then be applied to clean up wastewater from coal and nuclear power plants\, as well as decontaminate military equipment. Other applications investigated by Ashlee also include catalysis\, drug delivery\, X-ray detection\, and chemical sensing applications to solve our current environmental challenges.  \nMore About Professor Ashlee Howarth: \nAshlee J. Howarth is an Associate Professor and Concordia University Research Chair at Concordia University in Montréal. She was born and raised in London\, Ontario. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2009\, and then went on to do her PhD in inorganic materials chemistry at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Michael O. Wolf. Before joining the faculty at Concordia\, she completed an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University with Joseph T. Hupp and Omar K. Farha. At Concordia\, the Howarth group is focused on the design and synthesis of rare-earth cluster-based metal–organic frameworks targeting applications in pollution remediation\, catalysis\, drug delivery\, X-ray detection\, and chemical sensing. Ashlee is also the contact point for the Green Chemistry Commitment at Concordia University. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/promoting-chemistry-applied-to-world-needs/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Weston Roundtable with Amy Cannon\, University of WI\, Madison
DESCRIPTION:Weston Roundtable\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Weston Roundtable is made possible by a generous donation from Roy F. Weston\, a highly accomplished UW-Madison alumnus. Designed to promote a robust understanding of sustainability science\, engineering\, and policy\, these interactive lectures are co-sponsored by the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE)\, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\, and the Office of Sustainability. \nLectures are held 4:15–5:15 p.m. Thursdays in 1163 Mechanical Engineering. Some lectures will be presented online\, which will require registration. \n\nDr. Amy Cannon  \n\n\n  \n\n\nAmy received the world’s first Ph.D. in Green Chemistry. Holding an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Saint Anselm College (1997)\, Amy sought to use her chemistry degree within the field of sustainability. At the University of Massachusetts Boston\, she met Dr. John Warner\, who introduced her to green chemistry\, a blossoming movement in the late 1990’s. It was there where they created a Ph.D. concentration in Green Chemistry\, addressing the education gap in chemistry education – chemists were not being properly prepared with skills to design and create solutions to support the development and implementation of sustainable chemical products. After working in industry (Rohm and Haas\, and Gillette Company) and academia (University of Massachusetts Lowell)\, Amy remained passionate about Green Chemistry education\, recognizing the growing need for education systems to change to prepare scientists with Green Chemistry skills to address sustainability through chemistry. In 2007\, Amy co-founded\, Beyond Benign\, a non-profit solely dedicated to advancing Green Chemistry education. Since inception\, this organization has been leading Green Chemistry education initiatives in K-12 through higher education\, focusing on empowering educators to make transformative change in their teaching and practice.  \nAmy has been recognized for her work in research (Kenneth G. Hancock Memorial Award in Green Chemistry in 2004\, for titanium dioxide semiconductors and their application in dye-sensitized solar cells) and also for her leadership in driving green chemistry education (2012 EPA New England Environmental Merit award). Beyond Benign’s work has also been recognized through the ACS NERM Partners for Progress and Prosperity (P3) Region Award (2016)\, and as a semi-finalist in the Buckminster Fuller Challenge (2013).  \nHear directly from Amy:  \n\nTEDx talk “The Promise of Green Chemistry“\, TEDx Amoskeag Millyard\, October 19\, 2023\nOn the central role that chemistry and chemistry education plays in addressing global sustainability challenges: Sustainable Innovation Through Green Chemistry Podcast (Innovation+ Talks hosted by Paul Heller)\nOn the power of community to create transformative change in education\n\nKey publications:  \n\n“A promise to a sustainable future: 10 years of the Green Chemistry Commitment at Beyond Benign“\, Green Chemistry\, 2024\, Advance Article\, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC00575A\n“Green Chemistry Teacher Professional Development in New York State High Schools: A Model for Advancing Green Chemistry“\, J. Chem. Educ.\, 2023\, 100\, 6\, 2224-2232.\n“Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future”\, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng.\, 2022\, 10\, 9\, 2859-2865. \n“Safe and Sustainable Chemistry Activities: Fostering a Culture of Safety in K-12 and Community Outreach Programs”\, Cannon\, A.S.\, Keirstead\, A.E.\, Hudson\, R.\, Levy\, I.J.\, MacKellar\, J.\, Enright\, M.\, Anderson\, K.R.\, Howson\, E.M.\, J. Chem. Educ.\, 2021\, 98\, 1\, 71-77.\n“A Systems Thinking Department: Fostering a Culture of Green Chemistry Practice among Students”\, Dicks\, A.P.\, D’eon\, J.C.\, Morra\, B.\, Chisu\, C.K.\, Quinlan\, K.B.\, Cannon\, A.S.\, J. Chem. Educ.\, 2019\, 96\, 12\, 2836-2844. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b00287]\n“Models for integrating toxicology concepts into chemistry courses and programs”\, Cannon\, Amy S.\, Finster\, David\, Raynie\, Douglas\, and Warner\, John C.\, Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews\, 10:4\, 2017\, 436-443.\n“The Green Chemistry Commitment: Transforming chemistry education in higher education” Cannon\, Amy S. and Levy\, Irvin J. in The Promise of Chemical Education: Addressing our Students’ Needs\, ACS Symposium Series\, Vol. 1193\, 2015\, pp. 115-125.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/weston-roundtable-with-amy-cannon-university-of-wi-madison/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Personal Change Towards a Systemic Impact: Embracing the Power of Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbstract \nQuality education is a central aspect of our society\, and it plays a fundamental role in achieving all the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). By integrating the principles of green chemistry in education\, we can promote the development of a scientific workforce and an informed public\, both equipped with the skills to choose\, design\, evaluate\, and implement more benign processes for human health and the environment. This presentation will feature the benefits and challenges of transitioning from academia to a non-profit organization focused on promoting green chemistry education. What began as research on carbon-based materials and CO2 has shifted into work with Beyond Benign\, a non-profit dedicated to empowering the global chemistry community to embrace sustainability at the molecular level through green chemistry. \nBio \nJuliana Vidal (she/her) is a Senior Program Manager at Beyond Benign. At Beyond Benign\, Juliana works in the Higher Education team to support the incorporation of green chemistry in higher education institutions through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program. She earned her Ph.D. at Memorial University of Newfoundland under the supervision of Prof. Francesca Kerton and the co-supervision of Prof. Stephanie MacQuarrie. During her Ph.D.\, Juliana investigated new applications for biochar\, a sustainable material obtained from wood waste. As a Postdoctoral Researcher at McGill University\, Juliana worked under the supervision of Prof. Audrey Moores on developing greener methods for implementing a biorefinery using crustacean shell waste and mechanochemistry. Juliana is an Associate Editor for Thieme’s journal Sustainability & Circularity NOW and the Co-Chair of the Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS). She is also a National Representative of IUPAC’s Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN)\, a Coordination Member of the UNEP Major Group for Children and Youth’s Chemicals & Waste Youth Platform\, and was selected as a 2020 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Future Leader.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/a-personal-change-towards-a-systemic-impact-embracing-the-power-of-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:What is Carbon Neutrality\, and How to Achieve It?
DESCRIPTION:Reducing total CO₂ emissions to zero is called #CarbonNeutrality. To achieve this\, industrial and energy reforms must be undertaken within the next decade. However\, the specific measures are not generally known… \nJoin us for a special webinar with Junji Nakamura\, a Research Professor at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research\, Kyushu University\, to explore what the path to carbon neutrality looks like. \n🗓️ When: February 6th from 6-7 p.m. EST / February 7th from 8-9 a.m. JST.\n🧪 Register: This is the second installment of the webinar series\, “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” presented by Beyond Benign and IUPAC CHEMRAWN. If you haven’t already registered for this free series\, RSVP here! 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/what-is-carbon-neutrality-and-how-to-achieve-it/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Invitation Women's Breakfast Amsterdam IUPAC
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear colleagues and friends\, \nWe are delighted to invite you to the first ZDHC Morning Reunion for women in Science Leadership. A unique and inspiring event dedicated to fostering connections and closing the gender gap. As part of the initiative of IUPAC GWB and our work with the Gender & Chemicals Partnership we are initiating this event offering an exceptional opportunity for our local community to engage in thought-provoking discussions\, share valuable insights\, and strengthen support for diversity and inclusion in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). \nWhat to Expect: \nAddressing the challenges and opportunities for women in science \nA welcoming and collaborative environment to inspire action \nPresentations from exceptional guest speakers\, each representing a vital demographic within the scientific disciplines and sharing their dedication to empowering women in chemistry. \nWe hope you will be able to join us in creating an event which sustains open discussion and further contributes to the global effort to support women in science.Your presence will play a vital role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable future in \nSTEM. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this exciting initiative and we invite you to share this invitation with any relevant other connections! \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/invitation-womens-breakfast-amsterdam-iupac/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Observe\, Wonder\, Think
DESCRIPTION:This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources\, labs\, lessons\, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support\, accompany\, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms\, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded\, included with registration. \nEsther Hines\, retired chemistry teacher\, ACS mentor and coach\, adjunct chemistry faculty\, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly\, third Thursdays\, at alternating evening times. \n \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: April 2025 \n \nEducators in applied sciences! Watch this recording of our April 2025 Observe\, Wonder\, Think webinar. In this video\, experienced educator Annette Sebuyira\, will share an introduction to green chemistry through the lens of toxicology. During this virtual session\, we’ll dive into an NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned lesson\, expanding content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assess student progress. We’ll also explore challenges\, as students would\, using the Olin Chemical Superfund Site as a case study. The lens of toxicology will guide decisions of how and why certain reagents are chosen for our lab performances.\n\n\n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: March 2025 \n \n  \nIn this session\, Sarah shares her expertise in chemical management and disposal\, gained from her experience as a high school science teacher\, college laboratory instructor\, and institutional laboratory safety specialist at a large university. She dives into essential topics like common safety concerns with chemical storage and disposal\, effective chemical inventory management strategies\, and best practices for working in shared stock rooms. Additionally\, she explorse how the principles of green chemistry can be used to address these challenges\, providing practical solutions for safer and more sustainable lab environments. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: February 2025 \n \nMore and more educators are pursuing equitable grading practices as they realize the numerous inequities that exist within education. Beyond Benign is calling in educators\, who care deeply about serving their students\, to explore the best learning environment for their development in a chemistry classroom. \nWatch this Observe\, Wonder\, Think session and explore what grading for equity in a chemistry class can look like. In this webinar\, we are joined by special guest Raksmey Derival\, a high school science teacher\, science ambassador\, and program director at Innovation Academy Charter School. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: January 2025 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar on social justice science issues featuring Nina Hike\, a leader in chemistry education and a 2021 Illinois finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. \nThis interactive webinar explores the intersection of environmental justice and green chemistry\, providing insights into the future of green chemistry education. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: December 2024 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Braun of the Labratory Safety Institute! During this virtual session\, Dr. Braun shares the Safer Science Framework\, designed to empower educators with the tools they need to create hazard-free\, sustainable lab environments. \nBy addressing outdated chemicals and integrating holistic safety practices\, this framework enables teachers to confidently explore Green Chemistry\, fostering safer\, greener classrooms that align with national standards like NGSS.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/observe-wonder-think/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Observe\, Wonder\, Think
DESCRIPTION:This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources\, labs\, lessons\, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support\, accompany\, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms\, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded\, included with registration. \nEsther Hines\, retired chemistry teacher\, ACS mentor and coach\, adjunct chemistry faculty\, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly\, third Thursdays\, at alternating evening times. \n \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: April 2025 \n \nEducators in applied sciences! Watch this recording of our April 2025 Observe\, Wonder\, Think webinar. In this video\, experienced educator Annette Sebuyira\, will share an introduction to green chemistry through the lens of toxicology. During this virtual session\, we’ll dive into an NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned lesson\, expanding content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assess student progress. We’ll also explore challenges\, as students would\, using the Olin Chemical Superfund Site as a case study. The lens of toxicology will guide decisions of how and why certain reagents are chosen for our lab performances.\n\n\n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: March 2025 \n \n  \nIn this session\, Sarah shares her expertise in chemical management and disposal\, gained from her experience as a high school science teacher\, college laboratory instructor\, and institutional laboratory safety specialist at a large university. She dives into essential topics like common safety concerns with chemical storage and disposal\, effective chemical inventory management strategies\, and best practices for working in shared stock rooms. Additionally\, she explorse how the principles of green chemistry can be used to address these challenges\, providing practical solutions for safer and more sustainable lab environments. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: February 2025 \n \nMore and more educators are pursuing equitable grading practices as they realize the numerous inequities that exist within education. Beyond Benign is calling in educators\, who care deeply about serving their students\, to explore the best learning environment for their development in a chemistry classroom. \nWatch this Observe\, Wonder\, Think session and explore what grading for equity in a chemistry class can look like. In this webinar\, we are joined by special guest Raksmey Derival\, a high school science teacher\, science ambassador\, and program director at Innovation Academy Charter School. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: January 2025 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar on social justice science issues featuring Nina Hike\, a leader in chemistry education and a 2021 Illinois finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. \nThis interactive webinar explores the intersection of environmental justice and green chemistry\, providing insights into the future of green chemistry education. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: December 2024 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Braun of the Labratory Safety Institute! During this virtual session\, Dr. Braun shares the Safer Science Framework\, designed to empower educators with the tools they need to create hazard-free\, sustainable lab environments. \nBy addressing outdated chemicals and integrating holistic safety practices\, this framework enables teachers to confidently explore Green Chemistry\, fostering safer\, greener classrooms that align with national standards like NGSS.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/observe-wonder-think/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Atomic-Scale Insights into Energy Materials (Batteries Included)
DESCRIPTION:The supply of low carbon energy is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Major breakthroughs in green energy technologies require advances in new materials and underpinning science. Learn more about this topic during a special webinar with Dr. Saiful Islam\, Professor of Materials Science at the University of Oxford. \nDuring this webinar\, Dr. Islam will describe the materials science of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and novel perovskite-type compounds for next-generation solar cells. He will also highlight the use of advanced materials modeling to gain deeper insights on the atomic scale. \nApril 9th from 8-9 a.m. EDT / 12-1 p.m. GMT \nThis is the third installment of the webinar series\, “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” presented by Beyond Benign and IUPAC CHEMRAWN. \n \nProfessor Saiful Islam\, University of Oxford \nSaiful is Professor of Materials Science at the University of Oxford. He grew up in north London and obtained his Chemistry degree and PhD from University College London. He then worked at the Eastman Kodak Labs\, New York\, and the Universities of Surrey and Bath. \nHis research focuses on understanding atomic-scale processes in new materials for lithium batteries\, sodium batteries and perovskite solar cells. Saiful has received several awards including from the Royal Society\, American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry.  \nHe presented the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (2016) on BBC TV\, which included a lemon battery world record. He is a Patron of Humanists UK and when not exploring new materials\, he enjoys family breaks (as a dad of two)\, films and indie music.(Research website: https://bit.ly/327BgQr ) \n  \n\nAbout the series: \nDuring this webinar series\, speakers will orient their presentations around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Top 10 Emerging Technologies to demonstrate the power that chemists hold in shaping and preserving the future. Each talk will be accompanied by short videos on the topic geared toward high school and university chemistry students as well as the general public. \nThis series is hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN). \nPrevious webinars:
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/12572/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-04-16/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Navigating Career Paths & Career Opportunities in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual event is designed to empower undergraduate and graduate students with insights and connections to pursue meaningful and impactful careers in green chemistry and sustainability. Participants will hear from and interact directly with industry leaders and academics about career pathways\, internship opportunities\, and co-ops while building their professional networks. \nWhy Should You Attend? \n\nGain valuable insight into green chemistry and sustainability career paths.\nConnect with professionals across industry\, academia\, government\, and NGOs.\nDiscover specific opportunities and resources to support your career journey.\nNetwork with peers and professionals committed to advancing diversity and sustainability in STEM fields.\n\nFull program information can be found here. \nAt the end of the panel discussion\, there will be “Career Speed Dating” breakout rooms with different professionals from academia\, industries\, and government organizations. When registering -please select the top 2 breakout rooms you would like to attend- see descriptions below: \nBreakout Room 1: Career Paths in the Pharma Industry– If you are interested in learning more about the pharma industry\, hearing from a biocatalysis expert\, and potential co-ops. Internships and more\, join this room. \nBreakout Room 2: Career Paths in the Beauty Industry–If you are interested in the cosmetic industry and innovations in sustainable beauty\, join this room. \nBreakout Room 3: Career Paths in Academia– If you are interested in becoming a professor and the steps to leading a research lab as an associate professor\, join this room. \nBreakout Room 4: Career Paths in Tech – If you want to understand how to use your chemistry skills to advance in the tech space and potential job opportunities\, join this room. \nBreakout Room 5: Career Paths in Non-Profit –If you want to learn how to use your chemistry background to have a successful and impactful career in the non-profit sector\, join this room. \nNote: If you don’t receive a confirmation email soon\, check your spam folder in case it landed there. Upon registration\, you will be added to the Beyond Benign email newsletter list—you can update your preferences at any time.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/navigating-career-paths-career-opportunities-in-green-and-sustainable-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Observe\, Wonder\, Think
DESCRIPTION:This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources\, labs\, lessons\, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support\, accompany\, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms\, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded\, included with registration. \nEsther Hines\, retired chemistry teacher\, ACS mentor and coach\, adjunct chemistry faculty\, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly\, third Thursdays\, at alternating evening times. \n \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: April 2025 \n \nEducators in applied sciences! Watch this recording of our April 2025 Observe\, Wonder\, Think webinar. In this video\, experienced educator Annette Sebuyira\, will share an introduction to green chemistry through the lens of toxicology. During this virtual session\, we’ll dive into an NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned lesson\, expanding content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assess student progress. We’ll also explore challenges\, as students would\, using the Olin Chemical Superfund Site as a case study. The lens of toxicology will guide decisions of how and why certain reagents are chosen for our lab performances.\n\n\n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: March 2025 \n \n  \nIn this session\, Sarah shares her expertise in chemical management and disposal\, gained from her experience as a high school science teacher\, college laboratory instructor\, and institutional laboratory safety specialist at a large university. She dives into essential topics like common safety concerns with chemical storage and disposal\, effective chemical inventory management strategies\, and best practices for working in shared stock rooms. Additionally\, she explorse how the principles of green chemistry can be used to address these challenges\, providing practical solutions for safer and more sustainable lab environments. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: February 2025 \n \nMore and more educators are pursuing equitable grading practices as they realize the numerous inequities that exist within education. Beyond Benign is calling in educators\, who care deeply about serving their students\, to explore the best learning environment for their development in a chemistry classroom. \nWatch this Observe\, Wonder\, Think session and explore what grading for equity in a chemistry class can look like. In this webinar\, we are joined by special guest Raksmey Derival\, a high school science teacher\, science ambassador\, and program director at Innovation Academy Charter School. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: January 2025 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar on social justice science issues featuring Nina Hike\, a leader in chemistry education and a 2021 Illinois finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. \nThis interactive webinar explores the intersection of environmental justice and green chemistry\, providing insights into the future of green chemistry education. \n\nObserve\, Wonder\, Think: December 2024 \n \nK-12 teachers: watch this special webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Braun of the Labratory Safety Institute! During this virtual session\, Dr. Braun shares the Safer Science Framework\, designed to empower educators with the tools they need to create hazard-free\, sustainable lab environments. \nBy addressing outdated chemicals and integrating holistic safety practices\, this framework enables teachers to confidently explore Green Chemistry\, fostering safer\, greener classrooms that align with national standards like NGSS.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/observe-wonder-think/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T070000
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year\, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry\, and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This year’s speakers are a host of change makers from diverse professions— each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive\, monthly conversations. \nIn order to accommodate a growing global community\, we are approaching connections differently this year. Still on the third Wednesday of the month\, we will be rotating through three alternating times. Can’t make it to a webinar\, or need a reminder? Don’t stress! When you register\, you will have access to recordings\, calendar invites\, and reminders– all sent directly to your inbox. \nPlease feel free to share these webinars with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world— so\, come connect with us! \n  \n \n\nApril 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nJoin our April Green Chemistry Connections session to explore systems thinking\, sustainability\, and circularity teaching tools with changemakers from Texas Woman’s University\, The King’s University\, Carleton University\, and My Green Lab. \n• John Beatty | Assistant Professor\, Texas Woman’s University\n• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry\, The King’s University \n• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow\, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator\, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community \n• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities\, My Green Lab \nMarch 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nThis Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants\, covering topics including air quality\, PFAS\, and toxicology. \nYou’ll here from:\n• Charles Grimison\, Technical Director\, Ventia\n• Xiao Tan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Zhang Group\, The University of Queensland\n• Amanda Wheeler\, Senior Research Scientist\, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit\n• Paul Wright\, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology\, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University \n\nFebruary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nGreen Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey \nExplore how educators and current graduate students are promoting a sustainable future by inspiring the next generation of green chemists. Discover methods to engage students through green chemistry concepts\, motivating them to tackle our current environmental challenges and gain the skills needed to drive innovation in a rapidly changing world. \nFeatured speakers are: \n\n Adele Mastroyannis\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n EJ Broker\, Texas A&M University\n Julian Silverman\, Fashion Institute of Technology\nJanie Butler\, Science Done Sustainably\n\nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, or industry professional\, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives on how the current generation of chemists is preparing the next toward contributing to a healthier and greener future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the transformation! \n  \n\nJanuary 2025 Webinar \n \n  \nBiomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry \nSpeakers explore nanoscale and nanotechnology for green and sustainable chemistry\, alongside the brilliance of biomimicry. These topics showcase how Green Chemistry principles can be applied in innovative ways to solve global challenges. \nOur featured speakers include: \n\nSally Fierenzi\, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria\nProf. Terry Turney\, Sonic Essentials\nOlivia Faye Dickinson\, University of Bath\n\n\nDecember 2024 Webinar \n \n  \nPresentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners \nBeyond Benign was proud to sponsor the 2024 Green Chemistry awards at this year’s LatinXChem virtual poster conference\, and we are thrilled to welcome the winners to our December 2024 Green Chemistry Connections session. Hear from the following speakers on our YouTube channel: \n• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense\n• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico\n• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University \nNovember 2024 Webinar \n \nLab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives \nOur organizers and featured speakers will discuss greener alternatives for building a healthy and safe environment in your lab (and beyond!). This session will cover applications of #GreenChemistry to create safer labs for K-12 and Higher Education audiences. \nMeet the featured speakers:\n• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute\n• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School\n• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School\n• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota \n\nOctober 2024 Webinar \n \nGreen Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy \nDuring our October session\, we heard from interdisciplinary leaders in industry\, research\, and education as they discussed the vital applications of green chemistry in fostering a Circular Economy. \nOctober 16th\, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET \nTalk Recordings: \nProf Colin Barrow | Deakin University\nProf Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School\nProf Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney\nProf Qin Li | Griffith University \n\nSeptember 2024 Webinar \n \nIntroducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors\, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner! \nSeptember 18th\, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT \nJoin us this September to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series! Hosted with intersectionality and accessibility in mind\, this year’s series will be operating between the AUS and EDT timezones. At this session\, you will hear from the team working to bring together this international community\, attend a talk from Dr. John Warner\, and of course enjoy networking in the breakout rooms with your fellow green chemistry and sustainability community members. Read more about our amazing team of organizers and ambassadors on our people page\, linked here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-5/2025-05-21/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ARC ITTC Green Chemistry in Manufacturing Webinar: Risk perception and societal acceptance of green chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nThis webinar will explore the psychological foundations of human decision-making in relation to sustainable behaviors and the acceptance of green chemistry. Why are consumers often reluctant to adopt environmentally friendly practices and technologies? Among the various factors\, a key role is played by systematic psychological biases—particularly risk perception and how people develop habits. The first part of the lecture will introduce the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying these biases. It will then focus on people’s resistance to chemistry (Chemophobia) and their skepticism about green chemistry. Throughout the webinar\, I will present evidence-based suggestions on how to apply psychological insights—especially through behavioral nudges—to promote more sustainable consumer choices and greater acceptance of green chemistry. \n \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor Enrico Rubaltelli \nUniversity of Padua\, Italy \nFounder and Head of the Judgement and Decision Making Lab (JDM Lab). \nEnrico is an associate professor of cognitive psychology at the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology at the University of Padova\, Italy. \nHis research interests include: \n\n\ndecision-making and judgement; \n\n\nemotion regulation; \n\n\nrisk perception; \n\n\nbehavioral economics; \n\n\nmoral and prosocial behavior; \n\n\nsport psychology. \n\n\nHe has co-authored over 100 refereed papers in these fields of interest and has often contributed to media (radio\, television and news feeds) on various related topics of public interest.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/arc-ittc-green-chemistry-in-manufacturing-webinar-risk-perception-and-societal-acceptance-of-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T070000
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:The ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing is transforming and revitalizing Australian Manufacturing through the adoption of green and sustainable chemical technologies. \nJoin us on August 13th to learn more about this incredible work! During this Green Chemistry Connections session\, we’ll be joined by the center’s director and three PhD students who are working with the center to bring Green Chemistry to industry partners: \n• Tony Patti | Director\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n• Elizabeth Phua | PhD Student\, Monash University\n• Xuejiao (Sarah) Cao | PhD Student\, Flinders University\n• Karin Luize Mazur | PhD Student\, Deakin University \nAugust 13th from 7-9 p.m. AEST / 5-7 a.m. EDT.\nThis session was rescheduled from May. If you aren’t already registered for the series\, register below:
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
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SUMMARY:Making the Case: Building a Sustainable Chemistry Minded Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Fluctuations in political\, economic\, and R&D cycles may introduce uncertainty and necessitate the reallocation of resources\, which can affect the adoption of sustainable chemistry and greener processes. Such disruptions have the potential to compromise long-term business resilience\, elevate risk levels\, and adversely impact both human health and the environment. Continuing to advance sustainable chemistry in a changing environment requires continued policy\, investment\, and market commitments. \nTo ensure sustainable chemistry remains a priority\, demonstrating and communicating its positive impact on all business functions and through the value chain is critical. During this webinar series\, subject matter experts will share tools and insights to assist champions with effectively “making the case”. Structured as a series of discussions\, attendees will have the unique opportunity to pre-competitively engage with the speakers and other companies facing similar challenges. \nDuring the first 3 webinars\, experts shared the benefits of sustainable chemistry for investors\, on domestic manufacturing\, and business health. This webinar builds on these conversations by highlighting the need for education – both in academia and for workforce development – in order to build a workforce with sustainable chemistry knowledge and skill sets. Juan Colberg from Pfizer will discuss the business benefits of a sustainability minded workforce and needs to attract this talent. Amy Cannon from Beyond Benign will share how our community can support students and educators in training the next generation for success. \n*This webinar is available to Change Chemistry members only.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/making-the-case-building-a-sustainable-chemistry-minded-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T090000
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SUMMARY:Affordable\, Equitable Clean Water Availability: A Materials-Based Approach
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring chemist\, a passionate climate advocate\, or an interested member of the public? Do you want to change the world through science? Join us throughout 2025 to learn from experts in the field leading the charge to solve existential\, world needs through chemistry. \nDuring this webinar series\, speakers will orient their presentations around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Top 10 Emerging Technologies to demonstrate the power that chemists hold in shaping and preserving the future. Each talk will be accompanied by short videos on the topic geared toward high school and university chemistry students as well as the general public. \nThis series is hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN). Register below and invite your friends and colleagues! \n \n  \n  \n  \n\nDepartment of Chemistry\, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay \nThe total volume of water on earth is constant at 1021 liters. India has 4% of the global fresh-water resources with ~20% of the global population. Therefore\, majority of Indian sub-continent is suffering from acute water stress. Equitable access to clean potable water is both a direct\, important target of United National Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6) and simultaneously carries significance to several other SDGs (SDG 3\,7\,13\,15). Therefore\, sustainable\, cost-effective and affordable recovery of freshwater from contaminated water feedstock is the need of the hour to ensure it equitable access. \nSolar-thermal interfacial evaporation offers immense and hitherto untapped potential for energy-efficient\, sustainable freshwater production. However\, fundamental challenges in materials and system-design result in low water evaporation rates (Rw < 1-2 kgm-2h-1) and even lower solar-freshwater productivity (SWP). Further\, the lack of thermally and chemically stable materials that can operate in extreme salinities such as seawater without fouling or degrading is a major bottleneck that limits the wider adaptation of the technology. \nThis Talk would describe an ultra-thin\, porosity-engineered polymeric scaffold (poly-HIPE\, PH) that is anisotropically coated with nanostructured carbon florets (NCF) to deliver high solar-thermal conversion efficiency (η-STC = 84%)\, excellent Rw (6.5 kgm-2h-1) and exceptional SWP (3.5 Lm-2h-1) from sea-water. A few salient features of the material are\n(a) Thinnest such membrane with no-signs of fouling over 30 days in sea-water\, achieving\n(b) Salt-rejection of ~95% with facile reusability for over 30 days\,\n(c) Producing freshwater of ~20 liters per m2 area per day at\n(d) Lowest CO2 footprint (< 3 W/L\, ~3 g /L) \nFundamental insights of materials-design to address the exothermic water-evaporation step that are synergized with systems-design approaches to achieve these key performance indices would be discussed in the talk.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/affordable-equitable-clean-water-availability-a-materials-based-approach/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T110000
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SUMMARY:CAS Insights Webinar: Key Trends in Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:From agriculture to pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics\, chemistry makes modern life possible. However\, resources are finite\, and climate change is exacerbating environmental issues. Join the “CAS Insights Webinar: Key Trends in Green Chemistry” on November 20th at 10 a.m. EST for insights from a panel of experts\, including Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Dr. Amy Cannon. Amy will join Dan Bailey of Takeda and Leighton Jones of CAS to discuss some of the most important trends that are helping support our economies with innovative chemistry that’s also greener. \n👉 Register here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/cas-insights-webinar-key-trends-in-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135542
CREATED:20251126T223408Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Preparation of World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Medicines by Mechanochemistry
DESCRIPTION:Although significant efforts have been made to reduce the environmental impact of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production\, the use of organic solvents—responsible for about 75% of the total energy consumption—remains a critical step in many processes. Solvent-free synthesis through mechanochemistry aligns with several of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry\, offering a more environmentally responsible alternative for chemical synthesis.  \nJoin us for a free webinar on December 9th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST to hear from Dr. Evelina Colacino\, Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier\, who will discuss the application of mechanochemical methods to the preparation of World Health Organization essential medicines at various scales. Using green chemistry metrics\, we evaluate the environmental and economic benefits of mechanochemistry\, demonstrating its potential to advance greener and more sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing.  \n🌎 This webinar is part of the “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” series\, hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN). If you haven’t yet registered for this series\, sign up here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-preparation-of-world-health-organization-who-essential-medicines-by-mechanochemistry/
CATEGORIES:General,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135542
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135542
CREATED:20260326T153839Z
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SUMMARY:Catalyzing a Sustainable Future: Radical Redesign of Chemistry for Circularity
DESCRIPTION:Our popular Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs webinar series\, hosted in collaboration with IUPAC CHEMRAWN\, is back for its second year! Each webinar features experts who connect chemistry to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and IUPAC’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies.\n\nJoin us on April 9th at 10 a.m. EDT for the first session of 2026! In this session\, Professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam will introduce circular chemistry as a framework for redesigning chemical production around reuse\, recovery\, and the conservation of critical raw materials. Through examples such as phosphate recycling\, safer and more sustainable phosphate flame retardants\, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers for large-scale hydrogen transport\, Chris will demonstrate how chemistry can serve as a practical tool for addressing waste\, resource depletion\, and the demands of the energy transition. \nRegister for the series and meet us online on April 9th. You’ll receive the Zoom link and access to the full series upon registration.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/catalyzing-a-sustainable-future-radical-redesign-of-chemistry-for-circularity/
CATEGORIES:General,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T140000
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series\, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators\, industry\, and advocates. \nHow? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators\, higher education faculty\, students\, industry professionals\, advocates\, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations. \nSessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below\, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!  \nPlease share this webinar series with friends and colleagues of all disciplines and backgrounds. We know the true power of our green chemistry community is how we connect with the world—so come connect with us!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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