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SUMMARY:Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to expand your students’ horizons and support their project-based learning and invention in the classroom\, this is the course for you.\n\nABOUT THIS COURSE\nReady to take green chemistry to the next level in your classroom? Have you already started replacing your labs with safer materials? \nJoin Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Annette Sebuyira as you expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices by analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. In this course\, you’ll dive into toxicology for chemistry basics and investigate the pedagogy for effective guidance of student-based research projects and inquiry-based projects. \n \n \n**Free for NY teachers\, some other states\, and Environmental Justice Communities\, with discount code (contact info@beyondbenign to find out if your state has a discount available and if you teach in NYS and haven’t received your code)\nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n•  You want to support your students’ project-based learning and invention in the classroom. \n•  You have completed Intro to Green Chemistry and are ready to advance to the next level. \n•  You are curious about how to foster student engagement. \n\nBY ENROLLING YOU’LL LEARN:\n•  How to expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices. \n•  How to infuse student-driven projects and research into your curriculum. \n•  How to develop deeper real-world chemistry connections for your students. \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\n•  Analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. \n•  Introduction to Toxicology for chemistry basics. \n•  Integration of science research into your chemistry course. \n\n \n \nFunding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the Environmental Fund as administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/advanced-green-chemistry-connections-to-our-world-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Attention academic leaders\, students\, and industry partners from Green Chemistry Commitment institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2026 GCC Summit to explore how to implement and scale green chemistry in higher education. Our global community can participate virtually on June 10th or in person on June 14th at the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in San Antonio\, Texas.\n\nNow in its 9th year\, the GCC Summit aims to foster deeper engagement with green chemistry across curricula\, laboratories\, and workforce development. The program will feature keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, working groups\, and case studies that highlight the systems\, partnerships\, and strategies needed to embed green chemistry at scale.\n\nGCC Signers: Check your email for an invitation from our team and register to join us for one (or both!) of these gatherings: \n\n🧑‍💻 Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\n📍 In person: June 14th\, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT | Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-green-chemistry-commitment-gcc-summit-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit – In Person
DESCRIPTION:Attention academic leaders\, students\, and industry partners from Green Chemistry Commitment institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2026 GCC Summit to explore how to implement and scale green chemistry in higher education. Our global community can participate virtually on June 10th or in person on June 14th at the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in San Antonio\, Texas.\n\nNow in its 9th year\, the GCC Summit aims to foster deeper engagement with green chemistry across curricula\, laboratories\, and workforce development. The program will feature keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, working groups\, and case studies that highlight the systems\, partnerships\, and strategies needed to embed green chemistry at scale.\n\nGCC Signers: Check your email for an invitation from our team and register to join us for one (or both!) of these gatherings: \n\n🧑‍💻 Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\n📍 In person: June 14th\, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT | Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-green-chemistry-commitment-gcc-summit-in-person/
LOCATION:San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk\, 101 Bowie St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
DESCRIPTION:Calling New York-based teachers in grades 6-12! Join us for our New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team\, where your professional growth aligns with New York State learning standards for pedagogy and student performance. This collaborative initiative is designed to enhance your instructional skills through demonstrations\, peer reviews\, and a strong emphasis on lab safety. By exploring green chemistry principles and integrating them into your current labs\, you will not only expand your knowledge but also help create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for your students. \nOur monthly virtual meetings foster a supportive community of practice where educators can share their experiences and learn from one another. You will have the opportunity to analyze student work and refine your teaching strategies while building a collective repository of greener laboratory practices. Together\, we will improve pedagogical skills and confidence\, promote educational leadership\, and enhance student achievement through real-world problem-solving experiences. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \n💬 Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \n🗓️ Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\n⏰ 7-8:30 p.m. ET\n📍Online – Zoom link upon registration
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:K-12
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