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SUMMARY:Ask me Anything with Dr. John Warner
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the GCTLC forums for an exciting “Ask Me Anything” interview with Dr. John Warner – with you as the interviewers! From Sept. 3 to Sept. 6\, post any questions for Dr. Warner in our dedicated forum space (launching soon\, link will be added here when available). Dr. Warner will be on hand during this period to answer your questions (time permitting!) – we do hope you will participate. Stay tuned for more information!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/ask-me-anything-with-dr-john-warner/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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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-5/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Use This Not That: Safer Substitutions for Methylene Chloride
DESCRIPTION:From the Lab Safety Institute: \nJoin our webinar on September 27th at 11:00 AM EST to explore the latest TSCA regulations on methylene chloride and their impact on lab practices. Learn practical strategies for substituting methylene chloride in research and school labs and discover effective methods for finding safer\, green chemistry alternatives with our expert partners\, Beyond Benign. \n \n  \nMore about the Lab Safety Initiative’s Methylene Chloride Webinar Series: \nThis webinar series will focus on actionable steps to comply with the EPA TSCA final rule on methylene chloride. Walking through the hierarchy of controls\, each installment will focus on a hazard control method (elimination\, substitution\, engineering controls\, administrative\, PPE) applicable to laboratory handling of this common reagent. \nThe webinar series will help participants: \n\nMeet the EPA TSCA regulatory requirements\nProvide guidance on selecting safer alternatives to methylene chloride\nUpdate processes to promote safety and minimize exposure by developing exposure control plans (ECPs)\nOffer practical strategies for managing exposure\, implementing safety controls\, and maintaining compliance documentation\n\nDesigned for anyone in academia or industry who uses methylene chloride\, this webinar series offers essential strategies to navigate new regulatory landscapes and enhance laboratory safety culture.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/use-this-not-that-safer-substitutions-for-methylene-chloride/
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CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Momentum: Building Connections from Lab to Life\, hosted by NOBCChE
DESCRIPTION:Official Event Description\nIt is our pleasure to invite you to attend NOBCChE’s 51st Annual Meeting\, September 30-October 3\, 2024 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando\, Florida. Each year\, the Annual Conference provides opportunities for networking and mentorship between students of all levels and professionals. In addition\, the conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming\, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals. Some of our signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon\, the Percy Julian Luncheon\, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony! \n\nGreen and Sustainable Chemistry for the Improvement of Life- Supporting the Incorporation of Green Chemistry in the Undergraduate Curriculum\nBy Dr. Deborah Bromfield-Lee and Dr. Monica Nyansa\nOctober 1st\, 2024 | Gatlin E5\, Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel\, Orlando FL \nBeyond Benign\, a global nonprofit\, recognized for its advocacy in green chemistry education\, champions the integration of green chemistry and sustainable practices into chemistry curricula through collaborative development and dissemination of resources through its flagship programs\, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) and the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. Both the GCC and GCTLC aim to empower educators to cultivate a generation of scientists adept at addressing global challenges\, including those from underrepresented communities\, through sustainable chemistry practices. The goal of this session is to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate green chemistry and sustainability principles into their chemistry curriculum\, aligning with the 2023 American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Program\, which state as a critical requirement that\, to maintain or obtain ACS approval\, the curriculum must provide students with a working knowledge of the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry. Furthermore\, this session serves as a call to action for professionals to become agents of change in training scientists from underrepresented communities and invites them into the creation process. During the session\, attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for integrating green chemistry into undergraduate chemistry programs. The discussion will also address common barriers to implementation and highlight available resources from Beyond Benign to support educators on their green chemistry and sustainability journey\, including the newly launched online Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC) platform. \nThis session is intended for young professionals\, Mid-Career professionals\, Distinguished professionals and senior graduate students.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-momentum-building-connections-from-lab-to-life-hosted-by-nobcche/
LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, Orlando\, Florida
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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