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SUMMARY:2025 ASE Annual Conference at the University of Nottingham
DESCRIPTION:Unbeatable expertise in science teaching and learning professional development…..\nThe UK’s largest event focussing on science education professional teaching and learning\, the ASE Annual Conference\, takes place at the University of Nottingham’s University Park Campus from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th January 2025 \n\nChoose from over 250 sessions from the best science education speakers and practitioners – all in one place.\nFocus on your school’s specific priorities\, develop your own subject knowledge and learn from other teachers and science education experts.\nEnjoy fantastic networking opportunities to gain exciting new ideas\, approaches and resources that you can share with your whole team.\nExplore an unmissable exhibition of more than 50 science education organisations\, full of activities\, equipment and resources with exclusive competitions and giveaways.\n\nThis is an amazing opportunity to engage in cost-effective\, subject-specific professional learning and is perfect for all primary science educators\, secondary and further education teachers\, technicians\, trainees and multi-academy trust science teams. \nHow much does it cost to attend? One day registration starts from only £99 for ASE teacher-members and even less for trainees-members and technician-members. \nOur most affordable Early Bird tickets will be on sale until 23:45 on Sunday 3rd November. \nPlease note that registration will stay open for the duration of the conference but participants will need to check-in at registration desks upon arrival each day before entry to the main conference sessions. \nWhere can I find our more information about the Conference? The most up-to-date information can be found by exploring the Conference Webpage\, within which you will find the link to the live digital timetable Sched – why not create your own personal agenda to suit your own professional development needs in Sched? \nWhere can I find my membership number? Your new membership ID number can be found in the top righthand corner on your My Account page of the ASE website after logging in (the numbers issued from the old system that start with an M are no longer valid). If you’re not yet a member and would like to get the best conference rates\, you can join online or over the phone on 01707 283000. \nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please email conferences@ase.org.uk with any enquiries or call us on 01707 283000. \nAre there minimum age requirements to enter the event? Students accompanying teachers as part of Saturday’s Schools Exhibition are also permitted entry. Unfortunately children are not permitted to attend other events throughout Conference. \nWhen will I receive my ticket/delegate badge? All delegate badges will be provided daily at the registration desks at Conference\, within Pope Building in Room A15. Please ensure you provide evidence of your Eventbrite booking with your order number at registration. Registration will open at 08:00 on each day. \nWhat’s the refund policy? Cancellation of registration before 26th November 2024 will incur a 5% cancellation charge (30 working days before the event). After this date no refunds can be made. \nShould you have any queries\, please view the FAQs on the Conference webpage and should you not find the answer to your questions please email conferences@ase.org.uk and one of the events team will respond as soon as they are able. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at Nottingham in January 2025.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-ase-annual-conference-at-the-university-of-nottingham/
LOCATION:University of Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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\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 \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-5-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Exploring Sustainable Practices and the Drive for Greener Innovations - A case study in Metal Plating
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual workshop is designed to help educators effectively adapt and implement a new case study that examines the various considerations and factors driving greener innovations in the metal plating industry. One of the primary chemicals used in this sector is PFAS\, which acts as a fume suppressant to control chromic acid mist during the chrome plating process. While PFAS reduces exposure to the known health hazard of hexavalent chromium\, its health and environmental impacts raise significant concerns\, underscoring the need for greener alternatives. \nThe case study focuses on the design of a new non-PFAS\, non-PFOS fume suppressant\, applying the 12 principles of green chemistry. It explores the implementation of this greener product in real-world applications within the metal plating industry. \nThis resource is ideal for educators seeking to enhance their curriculum with real-world applications that align with the academic and professional guidelines for undergraduate programs\, such as those set by the American Chemical Society. Participants will learn effective strategies for using the case study to illustrate to their students the critical interplay of chemical\, environmental health\, regulatory\, and business considerations in the design of chemical products and processes\, fostering a deeper understanding of the factors influencing greener innovations. \nDuring the 1.5-hour session\, facilitators will guide participants through the resources\, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation\, and create opportunities for educators to share insights. The workshop will feature group-based learning\, discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit\, engage with peers\, and inspire the next generation of green chemists. \nWorkshop Goals: \n\nEducate participants on the interplay of the different factors influencing greener innovations including chemical\, environmental health\, business and regulatory considerations\nGuide participants on practical approaches to effectively incorporate the case study materials into their curriculum.\nEmpower participants to adapt and implement the case study resources and expand their professional network.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/greener-curriculum-showcase-series-exploring-sustainable-practices-and-the-drive-for-greener-innovations-a-case-study-in-metal-plating/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,HigherEd Workshop
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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 
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