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SUMMARY:"Ask me Anything" with Megan Arnett
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation\, live in the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community. Bring questions about all things green chemistry and receive expert answers from Berkley Center for Green Chemistry Executive Director\, Dr. Megan Arnett! \nWith a PhD in neuroscience\, Megan is one of many in the Green Chemistry community who comes from an interdisciplinary background. As such\, Megan is constantly learning new aspects of green chemistry as the executive director of the Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry at UC Berkeley\, where she works directly with industry partners to identify safer alternatives to chemicals in their products or processes. Megan is lead instructor for several green chemistry courses at UC Berkeley\, and runs an internship program and research center in collaboration with the USDA Bioproducts Research Institute. \nJoin the Conversation Here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/ask-me-anything-with-megan-arnett/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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/
LOCATION:NY
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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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:February Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Higher education faculty\, students\, and staff—shape the future of chemistry education and innovation with us! Learn how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program can help integrate green chemistry at your institution during this info session from 12-1 p.m. EST. We’ll be joined by Victor Sánchez\, Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University\, who will share how the GCC supports Northern Arizona University’s green chemistry goals. RSVP today and spread the word! \nAbout Victor: \nWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/ramossanchezlabatnau/ \nProf. Ramos Sánchez joined the Northern Arizona University in 2023 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry before he was appointed Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Químicas in Spanish) at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Spanish) from 2011 to 2022. During his sabbatical\, he was appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of California\, San Diego\, in 2019. Previously\, he was a Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Chiapas (Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas in Spanish) from 2009 to 2011. Prof. Ramos Sánchez holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. His main area of research focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable materials and processes for hydrogen production and fuel cells\, which has led him to accumulate extensive expertise in the development of green routes of synthesis and analysis. Additionally\, he collaborates enthusiastically with other fellow researchers in exciting areas such as food technology and environmental science\, offering strategies of instrumental analysis for different scientific challenges. \nProf. Ramos Sánchez has received research grants from the U.S. Department of Energy\, the Mexican Council of Science and Technology\, and the Ministry of Higher Education and contracts from local industrial partners (plastics\, aerospace\, and agroindustry). His publications have appeared in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Chemical Education\, Chemical Engineering Journal\, Journal of Material Chemistry A\, ACS Environmental Science & Technology\, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering\, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy\, Catalysis Today\, and Carbon\, among others. As a result of his research\, Professor Ramos Sánchez was granted one patent in Mexico. \nProf. Ramos Sanchez has contributed to the development of human resources both as a research advisor/mentor and as an instructor\, teaching courses in instrumental analysis\, physical chemistry\, general chemistry and sustainable chemistry. He has served as an academic advisor in the elaboration and evaluation of the Mexican Standardized National Assessment of BSc in Chemistry (EGEL-Q/CENEVAL\, A.C.)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/february-green-chemistry-commitment-info-session/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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