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SUMMARY:ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School
DESCRIPTION:The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year\, approximately 60 exceptional students from North\, Central\, and South America and the Caribbean are selected from a large pool of applicants and gather for this fully funded once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The American Chemical Society pays for all eligible travel and program costs. \nOrganized and hosted by the Green Chemistry Institute since 2003\, the summer school typically features more than a dozen expert instructors who share knowledge and skills from across a broad spectrum of topics directly relevant to green chemistry and sustainability. Throughout the program\, students attend lectures and interactive study/project sessions\, present posters about their own research\, hold discussions\, and spend time networking both with each other and the GSCSS faculty. Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in many green chemistry and sustainability-related fields and provide participants with an extensive network of professional contacts.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-gci-green-sustainable-chemistry-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
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SUMMARY:Safer Science Summit\, Boston
DESCRIPTION:The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education. \nWhat you get to experience: \n\nImmersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty\n“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems\nHands-on lab demonstrations\nSafety in Leadership workshop for administrators\n\n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/safer-science-summit-boston/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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SUMMARY:Safer Science Summit - Newberg (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education. \nWhat you get to experience: \n\nImmersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty\n“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems\nHands-on lab demonstrations\nSafety in Leadership workshop for administrators\n\nAll sessions run 8:00am to 4:00pm PT (11:00am to 7:00pm ET)\, with the exception of the last day as a half day.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/safer-science-summit-newberg-portland/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T070000
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:The ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing is transforming and revitalizing Australian Manufacturing through the adoption of green and sustainable chemical technologies. \nJoin us on August 13th to learn more about this incredible work! During this Green Chemistry Connections session\, we’ll be joined by the center’s director and three PhD students who are working with the center to bring Green Chemistry to industry partners: \n• Tony Patti | Director\, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing\n• Elizabeth Phua | PhD Student\, Monash University\n• Xuejiao (Sarah) Cao | PhD Student\, Flinders University\n• Karin Luize Mazur | PhD Student\, Deakin University \nAugust 13th from 7-9 p.m. AEST / 5-7 a.m. EDT.\nThis session was rescheduled from May. If you aren’t already registered for the series\, register below:
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals\, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry\, connecting with one of the world’s largest scientific societies\, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy. \n \n  \n\nBeyond Benign Affiliated Talks: \n“Introducing students to green chemistry with real-world examples: A template for building case studies” \nProf. Thomas Umile; Thursday\, August 21\, 2025 from 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM; Room 142 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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SUMMARY:2YC CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:This free\, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. \n\n\nPlease join the Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday\, August 21st for our next virtual CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives. This free\, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration by the Assistant Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI)\, Edmond Lam\, of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. Xavier University Teaching Professor Kendra Denlinger will then discuss how to apply green chemistry and sustainability to teaching laboratories. Higher Education Content Manager at Beyond Benign\, Monica Soma Hensley\, will close the presentation portion of the CHAS Chat with an introduction to this nonprofit organization and their teaching and learning platform. \nThe CHAS Two-Year College (2YC) Community of Practice welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions. To support faculty\, staff\, and students at such institutions\, the Community hosts CHAS Chats on a quarterly basis. You do not need to officially join the 2YC Community or be affiliated with a two-year college to join the CHAS Chat. Contact Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu with any questions.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2yc-chas-chat-green-chemistry-resources-and-solvent-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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SUMMARY:Making the Case: Building a Sustainable Chemistry Minded Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Fluctuations in political\, economic\, and R&D cycles may introduce uncertainty and necessitate the reallocation of resources\, which can affect the adoption of sustainable chemistry and greener processes. Such disruptions have the potential to compromise long-term business resilience\, elevate risk levels\, and adversely impact both human health and the environment. Continuing to advance sustainable chemistry in a changing environment requires continued policy\, investment\, and market commitments. \nTo ensure sustainable chemistry remains a priority\, demonstrating and communicating its positive impact on all business functions and through the value chain is critical. During this webinar series\, subject matter experts will share tools and insights to assist champions with effectively “making the case”. Structured as a series of discussions\, attendees will have the unique opportunity to pre-competitively engage with the speakers and other companies facing similar challenges. \nDuring the first 3 webinars\, experts shared the benefits of sustainable chemistry for investors\, on domestic manufacturing\, and business health. This webinar builds on these conversations by highlighting the need for education – both in academia and for workforce development – in order to build a workforce with sustainable chemistry knowledge and skill sets. Juan Colberg from Pfizer will discuss the business benefits of a sustainability minded workforce and needs to attract this talent. Amy Cannon from Beyond Benign will share how our community can support students and educators in training the next generation for success. \n*This webinar is available to Change Chemistry members only.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/making-the-case-building-a-sustainable-chemistry-minded-workforce/
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