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SUMMARY:Emerald Isle Conference on Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the inaugural Emerald Isle Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering\, which will be held in Belfast from 9th to 11th April 2025. \n  \nInternational green chemists\, engineers\, and educators will meet to share best practice and strengthen collaboration. A line up of global thought leaders will offer insights to help shape the future direction of green chemistry and engineering education\, research\, and industry. \n  \nWe have an exciting list of invited speakers\, who will also participate in a panel discussion. Pioneers of green chemistry and engineering will be there from both sides of the pond\, including John Warner\, Paul Anastas\, Julie Zimmerman\, Roger Sheldon\, Walter Leitner and Martyn Poliakoff. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/emerald-isle-conference-on-sustainable-chemistry-engineering/
LOCATION:Europa Hotel Belfast
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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/
LOCATION:NY
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/
LOCATION:NY
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/
LOCATION:NY
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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SUMMARY:Moving to Renewable Feedstocks: Soy Research\, Innovation\, and Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Recording Live on Youtube: \n \n\nJoin us for a conversation on how green chemistry is advancing bio-based materials and driving sustainable solutions. This webinar will highlight emerging technologies\, the role of renewable feedstocks like soy\, and how educators can bring these innovations into their classrooms. Whether you teach chemistry\, materials science\, or sustainability\, this session will offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of biorenewable chemistry. \nAttend to Explore: \nApplications of soy in industrial materials and sustainable innovation \nStrategies for integrating bio-based chemistry into academic curricula \nOpportunities for collaboration between industry and education \nWho Should Attend? \nThis webinar is designed for higher education faculty\, researchers\, industry professionals\, and sustainability advocates interested in the real-world applications of green chemistry. Whether you’re looking to enhance your curriculum\, explore new research directions\, or understand industry trends\, this session will provide valuable knowledge and practical applications. \nAt-a-Glance Agenda: \nIntroduction & Overview – Green chemistry & soy industry/chemistry \nSustainability & Industry Applications – Exploring soy research and innovations \nEducation & Collaboration – Bringing renewable research and innovations into classrooms \nQ&A Discussions – Live conversations with experts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event was made possible with support from the United Soybean Board (USB). Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations\, or policy of USB and Beyond Benign.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/moving-to-renewable-feedstocks-soy-research-innovation-and-curriculum/
LOCATION:NY
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