Moving to Renewable Feedstocks: Soy Research, Innovation, and Curriculum
2025-04-23 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Recording Live on Youtube:

Join 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.
Attend to Explore:
Applications of soy in industrial materials and sustainable innovation
Strategies for integrating bio-based chemistry into academic curricula
Opportunities for collaboration between industry and education
Who Should Attend?
This 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.
At-a-Glance Agenda:
Introduction & Overview – Green chemistry & soy industry/chemistry
Sustainability & Industry Applications – Exploring soy research and innovations
Education & Collaboration – Bringing renewable research and innovations into classrooms
Q&A Discussions – Live conversations with experts

This 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.

International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) featuring Dr. Amy Cannon
2025-05-06
I2SL offers a series of webinars intended to educate, connect, and diversify the sustainable laboratory and high-tech facility community. Webinars encourage interaction among the presenter and the audience by allowing you to ask questions of the experts and/or share your own expertise with an interested audience.
Attendees are given the exclusive opportunity to discover new tools, innovations, and technologies being utilized in the sustainable laboratory community. Attendees also have the opportunity to learn about I2SL’s new and updated Best Practice Guides through presentations from the authors. Attendees may be eligible for continuing education credits through the American Institute of Architects or other professional organizations.
I2SL members can attend all live webinars and access the recording archive free of charge. For non-members, the cost is $100 to attend a live webinar or view a recorded webinar.

GCC Signing Ceremony: Queen's University
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Beyond Benign and Dr. John Warner are thrilled to attend the upcoming Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Signing Celebration for Queen’s University! If you are located near Kinston, Ontario, please join us!
The GCC is a framework that unites the higher education community around a common vision to affect systemic and lasting change in chemistry education. Learn more and join the growing community! https://www.beyondbenign.org/he-green-chemistry-commitment/

10 Years of the GCI Symposium: Thinking Green(er) in Daily Life
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-09 | University of Toronto
During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Travel scholarship opportunities available for students
Networking and Toronto excursion event
Research poster session (with awards to be given out)
All-inclusive breakfast, lunch, refreshments and coffee
Seminar talks by academic and industrial experts in green chemistry and sustainability
An excellent chance to network with current sustainability experts for future job opportunities

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a greener future. Come and discover how green chemistry can be integrated in every day chemistry practices, furthering the effort to create a sustainable world!
Check out our website for more!

Cost and Registration
Early Bird Registration: Closes April 4th, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT
The cost of the symposium is $45 CAD for early bird registration.
Regular Registration: until April 25th, 2024
Regular registration cost is $55 CAD.
The registration fee includes all symposium events, as well as lunch, refreshments and coffee that will be provided as part of the symposium program on the full-schedule days (May 8th and 9th, 2025). Registration does not include accommodation and travel fees. We are offering a limited number of travel scholarships. More information can be found on our website.
Want to present a poster? Visit here to do so.

Educación en Química Verde: Hacia un Futuro Sostenible
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
La educación en química verde nos permite imaginar y construir un futuro donde la ciencia protege tanto a las personas como al planeta. Cada educador y estudiante tiene un papel clave en esta transformación.

Durante el webinar gratuito el Dr. Omar Villanueva compartirá estrategias educativas y ejemplos prácticos para integrar sus principios en distintos niveles académicos, destacando el trabajo de Beyond Benign, organización dedicada a empoderar a docentes para transformar la enseñanza de la química hacia un futuro sostenible. Inspirada por una visión en la que los componentes químicos de los productos cotidianos sean seguros para las personas y el medio ambiente, Beyond Benign impulsa una comunidad global que promueve una química más responsable y saludable.

Lo Que El Público Aprenderá

Qué es la química verde y por qué es esencial para construir un futuro más sostenible
Estrategias prácticas para integrar los principios de la química verde en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje
Cómo el trabajo de Beyond Benign apoya a docentes y comunidades educativas para transformar la educación química a nivel global

Detalles del Evento

Fecha: Miercoles, 7 de Mayo 2-3pm ET / 12-1pm CT
Coste: Asistencia gratuita
Las diapositivas estarán disponibles para descargar el día del evento

Coproducido con Society of Chemistry of Mexico,

3rd Commonwealth Chemistry Congress
2025-05-11 - 2025-05-14
Commonwealth Chemistry, the Federation of Commonwealth Chemical Sciences Societies, is delighted to announce that the third Commonwealth Chemistry Congress (CCC2025) will take place at the Protea by Marriott Hotel Stellenbosch, South Africa, 11-14 May 2025.
The Commonwealth is a uniquely diverse group of nations with shared values and a powerful voice. It represents all corners of the globe with a population of 2.5 billion and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. It is home to 12% of the world’s researchers and accounts for around 10% of global research and development expenditure. With 1 in 3 people aged between 15 and 29 living in Commonwealth countries, the Commonwealth is set to play an ever more important role in the world’s future – a future that will present many challenges where science can identify solutions.
Bringing together chemists from across the Commonwealth under the banner of equality for all, the Commonwealth Chemistry Congress will promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthen scientific capacity, inspire and elevate the role of the chemical sciences to society and policy makers, and celebrate achievements in chemistry. Representatives from chemical societies across the Commonwealth will join high level stakeholders from academia, industry and government in South Africa.
The Congress will have a strong focus on early career chemists across the Commonwealth, with the aim of furthering their career development, enabling joint research and education activities, and providing networking opportunities to share research outputs.
All participants will be expected to abide by the Commonwealth Chemistry Code of Conduct.

ISGC 2025
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | Espace Encan. Quai Louis Prunier – 17033, La Rochelle.
Why Attend?
Scientific program
Be part of the +320 speakers panel
–> Invited speakers and +280 oral communications selected. A special issue in Green Chemistry Journal.
Access to cutting edge research in the fields of green chemistry
–>ISGC is the largest concentration of green chemistry researchers and chemical companies available in one place during 4 days!
Exhibition & Green chemistry open research & innovation
–>Exhibit your innovation
–>3,500 sqm exhibition area and innovation sessions organised for startup, SMEs to present their technologies, engineering solutions…
“Get in touch ! Get into business”
–>Green Chemistry Open Research & Innovation is a unique opportunity to set up meetings and present your innovations & research projects to major companies.

Towards Sustainability Through Education: The Green Chemistry Commitment Program at Beyond Benign
Juliana L. Vidal, Amy Cannon, Natalie O’Neil, and Monica Hensley
Quality education is central to creating long-lasting and impactful change in our society, thus playing a fundamental role in catalyzing the achievement of all other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and their associated targets. Therefore, the inclusion of green chemistry in educational systems allows the development of citizens and scientists with the required skills to assess, design, and choose more benign processes for human health and the environment.
To empower and support the chemistry community to practice sustainability at the molecular level throughout the education continuum, a non-profit organization known as Beyond Benign was founded in 2007. One of its initiatives, the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program, was created to catalyze the incorporation of green chemistry into science courses at higher education institutions globally, with their needs at the center.
Over 200 institutions globally have committed to integrating green chemistry in their curricula on their own timelines and ways, thus building upon unique campus environments, strengths, cultures and resources. In this presentation, the adoption of green chemistry education around the world through the GCC program will be discussed, as well as the impactful and intrinsic benefits of integrating green chemistry principles and practices in chemistry education towards the achievement of a sustainable future.

Cannon, A. S. et al., Green Chem., 2014, 26, 6983 – 6993.
Anastas, P. T. and Warner, J. C., Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice, Oxford University Press, England, 1998.
Cannon, A. S. et al., J. Chem. Ed., 2021, 98, 71 – 77.
Dicks, A. P. et al., J. Chem. Ed., 2019, 96 – 2836 – 2844.

Green Chemistry Connections
2025-05-21 05:00 - 07:00 (America/New_York)
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.
How? 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.
In 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.
Please 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!

April 2025 Webinar

Join 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.
• John Beatty | Assistant Professor, Texas Woman’s University
• Peter Mahaffy | Professor of Chemistry, The King’s University
• Alisha Szozda | Postdoctoral Fellow, Carleton Univeristy & Chief Moderator, Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community
• Christina Greever-Wilson | Director of Communities, My Green Lab
March 2025 Webinar

This Green Chemistry Connections session focuses on health and pollutants, covering topics including air quality, PFAS, and toxicology.
You’ll here from:
• Charles Grimison, Technical Director, Ventia
• Xiao Tan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Zhang Group, The University of Queensland
• Amanda Wheeler, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO Environmental Research Unit
• Paul Wright, Associate Professor of Immunotoxicology and Unit Leader of Toxicology, School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University

February 2025 Webinar

Green Chemistry Outreach and the Student Journey
Explore 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.
Featured speakers are:

Adele Mastroyannis, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing
EJ Broker, Texas A&M University
Julian Silverman, Fashion Institute of Technology
Janie Butler, Science Done Sustainably

Whether 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!

January 2025 Webinar

Biomimicry and Nanotechnology for Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Speakers 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.
Our featured speakers include:

Sally Fierenzi, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Prof. Terry Turney, Sonic Essentials
Olivia Faye Dickinson, University of Bath

December 2024 Webinar

Presentations from the 2024 LatinXChem Green Chemistry Poster Winners
Beyond 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:
• Vinicius Madriaga | @Universidade Federal Fluminense
• Karen Michelle Coutiño Melchor | @National Technological Institute of Mexico
• Dr. Gustavo Mondragón-Solórzano | @Northeastern University
November 2024 Webinar

Lab Safety: Not-So-Scary Alternatives
Our 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.
Meet the featured speakers:
• Dr. Elizabeth Braun | Lab Safety Institute
• Cassie Lydon | White Bear Lake High School
• Cassie Javner | Shakopee High School
• Dr. Jane Wissinger | University of Minnesota

October 2024 Webinar

Green Chemistry Toward A Circular Economy
During 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.
October 16th, 2024 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM AET
Talk Recordings:
Prof Colin Barrow | Deakin University
Prof Edward Buckingham | Monash Business School
Prof Peter Ralph | University of Technology Sydney
Prof Qin Li | Griffith University

September 2024 Webinar

Introducing our 2024-2025 Connections Organizers and Ambassadors, with Guest Speaker Dr. John Warner!
September 18th, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Join 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.

Live Podcast: Green Chemistry in the real world – Beyond the Lab space
2025-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Amman)
The Royal Scientific Society is pleased to announce the first episode of its new podcast series, Green Chemistry Promises, under the title “Green Chemistry in the Real World – Beyond the Lab Space.” This episode features Prof. John Warner, one of the fathers of green chemistry and CTO at Technology Greenhouse, LLC. The discussion will explore the real-world applications of green chemistry at a commercial scale, alongside the challenges of adopting sustainable practices. The episode will be broadcast live on the 2nd of June 2025 at 2:00 PM (Amman time), and will be moderated by Eng. Omar Al Saleh, Senior Circular Economy Expert at RSS.

Safer Science Summit - Arkadelphia
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-06
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.
What you get to experience:

Immersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty
“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems
Hands-on lab demonstrations
Safety in Leadership workshop for administrators

ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting (GLRM)
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-06
Chemistry for a Better Planet

This year’s theme is Chemistry for a Better Planet. Chemistry has led to hundreds of innovative solutions over the last several centuries and it will continue to do so. Chemistry helps us gain a better understanding of the world around us, in all facets of life: health care, environmental science, and more. Chemistry and the planet are closely intertwined with one another and there are connections at all different levels and scales. With this theme, we hope to encourage curiosity and ingenuity to explore and discover all the possibilities that exist between the two.

Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Workshop: Empowering Educators in Green Chemistry Education for a Better Planet
Veronica Mengqi Zhang, Ph.D. (Michigan State University), Monica Soma Hensley, Ph.D. (Beyond Benign)
Workshop Description
Green chemistry education is essential for preparing students to address global environmental challenges and contribute to a sustainable and better planet. This interactive workshop aims to equip educators with the tools, knowledge, and resources required to integrate green chemistry principles into their teaching, advancing both sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and explore various examples of green curricula resources, including lesson plans, lab activities, and case studies.
This workshop provides practical approaches and resources to “green” existing lectures and lab experiments across the chemistry curriculum, as well as guidance for designing standalone green chemistry courses. Additionally, attendees will be introduced to an on-demand online course that helps educators incorporate green chemistry into their teaching, fostering deeper student engagement in sustainable practices.
Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, educators will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their curricula and promote environmental responsibility in their classrooms and laboratories.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand and apply the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry in educational settings to promote sustainable practices.
Explore and access green chemistry curricula resources, including lesson plans, lab activities, and case studies, to enhance sustainability-focused education.
Design and adapt green chemistry experiments and activities that engage students while reducing environmental impact.
Utilize an on-demand online course designed to teach educators how to integrate green chemistry into their own courses, supporting their professional development in expanding sustainability education across curricula.

Sustainability Education Forum 2025
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-06
We are living in a moment of extraordinary change. With sustainability under pressure across sectors – educators and practitioners face both crisis and opportunity. Building on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 Forums, the virtual 2025 Sustainability Education Forum (SEF) on June 5 & 6 invites you to come together not just to exchange ideas, but to step into a deeper role: as catalysts and bold leaders. Together, we’ll share strategies, strengthen our schools and institutions, and shape the future of sustainability education in practical ways.
Our community is grappling with rising anxiety, political backlash, and systemic barriers to sustainability, climate and justice work. Additionally, educators are seeing growing pressures—from budget concerns and political debates to generational shifts in student expectations. This forum is your space to tackle that reality head-on—with courage, creativity, and collective insight. The SEF 2025 is not just a conference—it’s a space for authentic conversations, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration where you set the agenda. Using a dynamic, participant-led model, you’ll choose the conversations that matter most, connect with peers, co-create solutions in real time and walk away with new tools and ideas ready to implement.
What to Expect

Two days of highly participatory, peer-driven dialogue shaped by the needs and questions of the moment.
Pre-scheduled “Invitation” sessions with speakers addressing climate justice and cultural climate change—anchoring our time together with depth and perspective.
“Open Space” engaging discussions where you choose the topics—centered on the urgent questions we’re all carrying
Opportunities to share your insights, ask critical questions, and refine your sustainability education approach
A global community of like-minded educators who share your sense of urgency and commitment to action
No travel required—connect deeply, save resources, and engage fully in an immersive online experience!

Who Should Attend?
This space is open to anyone in the sustainability education community:

Faculty in any discipline incorporating sustainability education
Educators developing sustainability literacy, curricula or degree programs
Sustainability staff supporting academic initiatives
Instructional designers helping faculty integrate sustainability into courses
Anyone passionate about advancing sustainability education in higher education

Throughout the SEF, you will have plenty of chances to exchange ideas and make new professional connections, while gaining inspiration and an opportunity to recharge your own efforts. In tough times, strong networks and focused conversations make all the difference. It is these types of connections that serve us throughout the years; they make the hard times manageable and the good times fun. Join us and let’s make some good times — together!
For more information, visit: https://www.aashe.org/calendar/sef-2025/

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48th Reunião Anual da Sociedade Brasileira de Química
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-11
Translated from Portuguese:
Every year, the SBQ promotes the traditional Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society (RASBQ), one of the largest scientific events in Brazil and Latin America, which brings together around 2,000 participants. In 2025, we will have the 48th Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society in Campinas at Expo Dom Pedro from June 8 to 11, 2025. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this event, as it is a great opportunity to bring together the scientific community, fostering the advancement of science, technology, innovation, and education.
The theme of the 48th RASBQ is “Climate Emergencies? Chemistry Acts and Reacts” We have already confirmed renowned speakers, such as Prof. Paulo Artaxo, considered a national and international authority on climate change. We also have the American John Warner, who was one of the founders of Green Chemistry and is considered a great scientist and entrepreneur with more than 300 patents. Our opening speaker is the prestigious Prof. Susana Torresi from USP. We have a confirmed program with more than 30 activities and 40 speakers, where we seek to meet regional diversity (Brazilian and international), gender, race and career stage.

More details about Beyond Benign’s presence at this conference will be available soon.

It’s Easy Being Green: Budget-Friendly Safety-Conscious Chemistry Labs for the Secondary Science Classroom of Today: Dive into Chemistry with Some Summer “Light” Readings and Floating Fun
2025-06-11 10:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
It’s Easy Being Green: Budget-Friendly Safety-Conscious Chemistry Labs for the Secondary Science Classroom of Today
Summer workshop, June 11, 2025
Middle/High School Physical Science and Chemistry Teachers, you are invited to join us, as the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Belmont University announces its 9th professional development summer workshop.
Build a light detector and explore the efficacy of UV blocking products. Expand both qualitative and quantitative understanding of density and weighted averages. Join us in Dive into Chemistry with Some Summer “Light” Readings and Floating Fun.

Why Register?

There is no registration fee.
Perform green chemistry labs, with an emphasis on preparation, student safety and chemical disposal.
Receive a printed copy of both instructor and student versions of the labs taught at the workshop – including background information, lab procedures and analysis questions.

Event and Registration Information

The workshop will run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Central Standard Time) Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Lunch will be available.
Registration ends Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Register under Upcoming Events at https://sites.google.com/view/its-easy-being-green-pd/home

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ARC ITTC Green Chemistry in Manufacturing Webinar: Risk perception and societal acceptance of green chemistry
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Abstract
This webinar will explore the psychological foundations of human decision-making in relation to sustainable behaviors and the acceptance of green chemistry. Why are consumers often reluctant to adopt environmentally friendly practices and technologies? Among the various factors, a key role is played by systematic psychological biases—particularly risk perception and how people develop habits. The first part of the lecture will introduce the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying these biases. It will then focus on people’s resistance to chemistry (Chemophobia) and their skepticism about green chemistry. Throughout the webinar, I will present evidence-based suggestions on how to apply psychological insights—especially through behavioral nudges—to promote more sustainable consumer choices and greater acceptance of green chemistry.

Associate Professor Enrico Rubaltelli
University of Padua, Italy
Founder and Head of the Judgement and Decision Making Lab (JDM Lab).
Enrico is an associate professor of cognitive psychology at the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology at the University of Padova, Italy.
His research interests include:

decision-making and judgement;

emotion regulation;

risk perception;

behavioral economics;

moral and prosocial behavior;

sport psychology.

He has co-authored over 100 refereed papers in these fields of interest and has often contributed to media (radio, television and news feeds) on various related topics of public interest.

Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition 2025
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-19
The Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is the premier conference for the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The mission of the chemistry conference is to be your forum; a venue where you can embrace learning, exchange knowledge, build innovative ideas, advance your career, and advance the chemistry profession.
Taking part in the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is an opportunity to grow, learn, connect, and celebrate all that Canadian chemistry has to offer.

Beyond Benign Talks
Green and Sustainable Practices in Chemistry Education (CE/GC)
Barb Morra, University of Toronto; Jonathon Moir, Beyond Benign; Nimrat Obhi, Beyond Benign; Andrew Dicks, University of Toronto; Olivia Mann-Delany, University of Toronto
Chemistry education plays a critical role in training the next generation of chemists and engineers to consider the holistic impact of their work and actively explore ways to use more sustainable practices. This session aims to explore how educators can integrate green and sustainable chemistry practices into their classrooms, teaching laboratories, and programs. The session will be split into two parts: oral presentations followed up a workshop.
Part 1 (what are others doing with green chemistry in education?): This component will bring together instructors, teaching assistants, technical staff, and other educational stakeholders and provide them with a platform to showcase the creative ways they incorporate green and sustainable practices into their departments and curricula. Participants are encouraged to provide their unique perspective into the development, implementation, and learning outcomes of their pedagogical work, while considering how their efforts could be adopted by other instructors, particularly those with limited resources or experience with green and sustainable practices.
Part 2 (how can I add more green chemistry to my teaching?): The second part of the session will involve a workshop that provides an opportunity for educators to learn how to further adapt and implement more green and sustainable concepts into their own classrooms and laboratory using a guided inquiry approach. Workshop participants will work in small groups with facilitators to explore simple and effective approaches to updating their existing course/laboratory content and establish action plans toward implementation.

Bringing Green Chemistry into Your Lab – A Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows (GC)
Tuesday, June 17th from 8:00-11:40am in room 203 at the Rogers Center Ottawa
Jonathon Moir, Beyond Benign; Juliana Vidal, Beyond Benign; Nimrat Obhi, Beyond Benign; Barb Morra, University of Toronto; David Laviska, ACS GCI; Galen Yang, McGill University; Shauna Schechtel, Queen’s University
Research laboratories are some of the most energy and resource intensive spaces on university and college campuses. They generate large amounts of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste (including solvents, reagents, solids, glassware, filter paper, drying agents, disposable gloves, and column waste) daily. However, this is often considered a necessary evil and an acceptable price to pay to make innovative discoveries for the betterment of humanity. Fortunately, this does not need to be the case; research in higher education can be done in a way that allows for discovery and innovation to take place without generating large amounts of waste and subjecting students, postdoctoral fellows and researchers to hazardous compounds and laboratory conditions. Importantly, there are many safer alternative reagents, solvents, and laboratory materials that can be used to reduce risk of exposure. This approach, known as green chemistry, utilizes a set of twelve practical principles for research and bench chemists to help reduce the use and generation of hazardous substances for humans and the environment.
This workshop introduces green chemistry and how its associated twelve principles can be applied at the graduate and postdoctoral level in research laboratories across universities and colleges in Canada. The workshop will explore examples of how green chemistry has been successfully introduced into research labs in different subdisciplines of chemistry and will provide an opportunity for participants to work in small groups through guided discussions to identify ways of improving their own laboratory practices and research to shift towards greener and more sustainable practices.

New York Master Teachers Program Professional Learning Forum
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-18
The NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 is open to all educators. You are welcome to share the link to this Google site with your colleagues. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the link to participate. Registration links are included at the bottom of each of the daily session pages. There are 19 one-hour sessions to choose from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on June 16th through June 18th, 2025.
The sessions will highlight the work of the teacher-led and Counselor-led Professional Learning Opportunities.
The Forum is designed to introduce the collaborative work of the Master Teachers and Counselors to educators and counselors across the state of New York. The forum is open to all teachers and counselors from NYS and beyond.

More information is available on our website: https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/applications/
Learn more about the NYSMTP: Visit our website for detailed information about the program, eligibility, and benefits for K-12 STEM teachers and counselors.
Sign up for an Information Session: Register for an upcoming Zoom session for K-12 STEM Teacher & K-12 Counselor Applicants that focuses on providing teachers and counselors with tips and insights on submitting a strong application to the NYSMTP.
Follow us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and announcements from the NYSMTP!

Modern Approaches to High School Chemistry Instruction Through Today’s Sustainability Challenges
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-18
The NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), in collaboration with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), is offering a PAID three-day workshop for high school chemistry teachers. Held at the University of Minnesota, this workshop will focus on teaching chemistry through inquiry-based learning and connections to sustainability-related topics.
Developed through the University of Minnesota MRSEC Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program and Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP), the workshop welcomes applicants from across the Midwest. The workshop is in-person only.
Participants will gain knowledge and experience with topics such as sustainability, green chemistry, replacement experiments, sustainable plastics, climate science, and chemical safety through hands-on experiments, engaging activities, computer simulations, and demonstrations.

Apply at mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/Workshop

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This is a fantastic opportunity for educators to enhance their teaching practices while promoting sustainability in science education.

Green Chem in Action Campaign
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-22
From June 18th to 22nd, in conjunction with our Green Chemistry Commitment Summit, we invite you to participate in our #GreenChemInAction campaign on social media. This campaign is designed to amplify the work of the educators, students, and industry professionals who are advancing green chemistry around the world—and inspire more changemakers to join the movement. EVERYONE in the community is encouraged to participate! Whether you are integrating greener practices in your classrooms and labs, mentoring student leaders, or developing safer products, your work can inspire others and build momentum for systemic change. Check out the details below, and invite your colleagues, students, and friends to join in!

How to participate:
✅ Step 1: Download our #GreenChemInAction sign.
Access the sign here. You can print it, save it digitally, or create your own version.
✅ Step 2: On your sign, write how you’re advancing green chemistry.
Your commitments could include teaching, research, institutional change, personal practice, and more!. Every action, big or small, is worthy and makes a difference toward achieving a sustainable future.
✅ Step 3: Take a picture holding your #GreenChemInAction sign.
We’re excited to see how community members are driving green chemistry!
✅ Step 4: Post your photo on social media, tag Beyond Benign, and use the hashtag #GreenChemInAction so we can share it.
We’re on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Green Chemistry Commitment Summit - Virtual
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Calling all faculty, administrators, staff, and students from Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signing institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2025 GCC Summit. Given our growing global community, there are two offerings to join us—virtually on June 18th and/or in person on June 22nd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is your chance to learn about resources available through the GCC, connect with your peers and colleagues in the green chemistry field, and discuss how you can further the integration of green chemistry at your institution. We hope to see you there!
About the GCC Summit
Integrating green chemistry into our higher education system is fundamental. During the GCC Summit, you will be able to connect with our growing and inspiring community of chemists and educators from around the globe; gain valuable connections, resources, and insights; and learn how you can be an essential part of a systemic change in chemistry education.
Why attend?
Our 8th annual GCC Summit is designed to support you in deepening green chemistry engagement on your campus. This year’s GCC Summit will include:

Panel discussions and networking sessions.
Updates from Beyond Benign’s Higher Education team about the GCC program and available resources.
Networking sessions with GCC signers on topics, including: advocating for green chemistry to peers and administration; developing departmental plans integrating green chemistry; approaches for engaging students; and available resources for continued professional development.

Event Details
There are two opportunities to attend this year’s GCC Summit! Join us for one or both. More details to follow upon registration.

Virtually on June 18th: Join us online from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. / 2 to 6 p.m. UTC
In person on June 22nd: Meet us in Pittsburgh, PA, during the 29th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering conference! We’ll gather from 12 to 5:30 p.m. EDT.

The National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice (NCAPP)
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-25 | Emory University, Georgia, USA
The idea for this event grew from interest within our thriving community of experienced POGIL educators who have been applying their knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways over the past several years. The goal of the inaugural NCAPP in 2017 was to create a conference where POGIL practitioners could come together to share new ideas, get targeted feedback, engage in in-depth discussions, interact with a diverse community of teachers, and gain a deeper mastery of the POGIL approach.
By all measures, 2017 NCAPP was a huge success for both attendees and The Project, and the subsequent NCAPPs built on that success. We are excited for 2025, when we continue our tradition of transforming education and educators.

We work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023
The 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee
Tim Herzog and our epic swag bags!
Fun at our opening reception.
The NCAPP 2019 attendees at Washington University.
Bal Barot presents his poster.
POGIL’s executive director Rick Moog shows off his wiffleball pitching form.
Santiago Toledo swings for the fences during opening night wiffleball.
We are a learning team!
A visit to the Crayola factory was a great way to blow off steam during Day 3.
POGIL Giant Jenga.
Making connections is one of the reasons to come to NCAPP.
2017 NCAPP Planning committee
The 2017 scholarship winners with representatives from our scholarship partners.
Our new “unposter session” was a great way to get to know each other.
Unpostering with friends and colleagues – old and new.
Hard at work on a POGIL activity.
Susan Shadle facilitates during her opening plenary.
Santiago Toledo (left) leads his team during a breakout time.
The poster session is always well-attended.
Asha Brunings is all smiles during our plenary session.
Marcy Dubroff (left) of The POGIL Project, poses with this year’s scholarship winners (Sara Fox, Kassie Lynch, Rodney Austin) and presenter Ashley Hill (right).
Sylvia Hurtado delivers her 2019 plenary talk.
No POGIL meeting would be complete without chocolate.
Another POGIL tradition – raising your hand to quiet the room.
Mar-lie and The Moog Tones is a must-listen at NCAPP!
We work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023
The 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee

Green Chemistry Commitment Summit - In Person
2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) 2025
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-26 | Pittsburgh, PA
The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions.
Each year, the conference evolves, incorporating new ideas while maintaining its 28-year legacy. Its vision is for green and sustainable chemistry to be integral to all scientific endeavors, providing solutions that balance human well-being with planetary health. For this reason, the 2025 conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3.
GC&E 2025 will showcase innovative research and cross-cutting topics in green and sustainable chemistry and engineering, with an emphasis on symposia that highlight our theme “Good Health and Well-Being”, such as medical breakthroughs, new technologies, and efforts to eliminate or reduce hazardous chemical pollution promoting longer and healthier lives.

Beyond Benign Talks and Social Events
“Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education: transformative partnerships to amplify impacts”
Dr. Omar Villanueva & Dr. Amy Cannon, Beyond Benign; Areej Nitwoski & Melissa Hackmeier, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
“Design and development of an on-demand introductory course to infuse green chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum”
Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee, Professor of Chemistry, Florida Southern College
“Case study on sustainable practices in metal plating for Green Chemistry education”
Dr. Hun Bok Jung, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College
“An online course for the chemistry education community: empowering educators to bring environmental justice discussions into the classroom”
Dr. Monica Soma Hensley, Content Manager, Beyond Benign
““Soy” What? We’ve “bean” incorporating soybean-based industrial innovations into the chemistry curriculum”
Dr. Jane Wissinger, Professor Emerita, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota
“Institutional Change for a Sustainable Future: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment”
Dr. Juliana Vidal, Dr. Amy Cannon, Dr. Omar Villanueva, and Dr. Natalie O’Neil
“Mechanochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Connection Between Education, Research, and Innovation for a Healthier Planet”
Juliana Vidal, Beyond Benign; James Batteas, Texas A&M University; Francesca Kerton, Memorial University; Isaiah Speight, William & Mary
“Comprehensive survey on the implications of green chemistry and toxicology concepts in chemistry education: An industry and academic perspective”
Nesta Bortey-Sam, University of Pittsburgh
“Development of a green chemistry and toxicology professional development certificate course”
Douglas Raynie, South Dakota State University
“Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom”
Thomas P. Umile, Villanova University; Jennifer A. Tripp, University of San Francisco; Monica Soma Hensley, Beyond Benign; Amy S. Cannon, Beyond Benign; David Laviska, Green Chemistry Institute, American Chemical Society

Green Chemistry Commitment: Catalysts for Change Reception
Come mix and mingle with Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute at 6 PM on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at Sienna Mercato’s rooftop bar, il Tetto.
Embrace the unique opportunity to connect with current leaders in the field of green chemistry and find resources to help lead a sustainable future.
Current green chemistry leaders joining this event include members of industry, as well as faculty members who are signers of Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment.
Enjoy free food and drinks and unique networking opportunities– all against the beautiful Pittsburgh skyline at a scenic, award-winning venue.
Who: Chemistry Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate Students
What: A chance to connect with likeminded young chemistry leaders and influencers in the green chemistry space.
When: Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 PM EST
Where: il Tetto at Sienna Mercato, 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Faculty Luncheon
Join Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) for a free, catered luncheon on June 24th, 2025 at the ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference.
Who: Chemistry faculty, administrators, and student leaders interested in generating departmental support for green chemistry implementation.
What: A lunch panel of faculty members who are leading a systemic change in education through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) at their institutions.
Panel moderators: Dr. Amy Cannon (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Beyond Benign) and Jeffrey Whitford Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, will bring their own expertise as green chemistry leaders.
Where: Sterlings 1, 2, & 3
When: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
The GCC program is a collaborative voice created to unite the higher education chemistry community towards green chemistry principles and practices and further its size, reach, and diversity. Join us to learn all the benefits that the students, faculty, and staff in your department can gain access to when they join the GCC.
Register on the GC&E Website

GC&E - Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Luncheon
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Agenda Overview (90 minutes)
12:30 – 12:55 PM | Welcome (BB Staff & Jeffrey Whitford, MilliporeSigma)

Grab lunch, get settled

Amy Cannon and Omar Villanueva welcome participants, introduce the GCC and also ask participants to consider actions they can take in their departments

Welcome by Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President, Sustainability & Social Business Innovation, MilliporeSigma

12:55 – 1:45 PM | Faculty Panel: Catalysts for Change

Moderated by Jeffrey Whitford & Amy Cannon

Faculty members from diverse institutions share their experience implementing green chemistry, including their institutional journey. Topics include building departmental buy-in, curriculum integration, and overcoming barriers

Panelists include:

Glenn Hurst, University of York (confirmed)

Andrea Oyewole, Prairie View AMU (invited – confirming by June 11)

Flavia Zacconi, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile (confirmed)

Guided questions by moderators (will share with panelists in advance), also will open to audience questions

1:45 – 2:00 PM | Table Conversations: Putting Ideas into Action (Omar Villanueva)

Participants fill out action cards and/or put up action slide (padlet) – encouraged to connect with GCC signers in the room; Hand in card and/or fill out virtual form via padlet

Closing thoughts by Jeffrey & Amy

39th Philippine Chemistry Congress
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-04 | Iloilo, Philippines
The Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers Inc. (PACT), in partnership with the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies (PFCS), is delighted to invite you to the 39th Philippine Chemistry Congress from July 2 to 4, 2025, at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The theme, “Beyond the Orbitals: Exploring the Multi-Realms in Chemistry,” promises an inspiring journey into the intersections of quantum science and chemistry. The Congress will bring together esteemed chemistry practitioners, scientists, and researchers from the industry, academe, and government agencies to discuss and highlight the scientific contributions of quantum science and technology to chemistry. We will focus on how these advancements drive research, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development.

More Information About Event
Informations about the 39th PCC

Event Registration
39PCC Registration

17th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School (GCSS 2025)
2025-07-07 00:00 - 2025-07-11 00:00 (America/New_York)
The 17th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School (GCSS 2025) continues its tradition of fostering international collaboration and advancing Green Chemistry education. Building on past successes, this prestigious event will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and top postgraduate students to explore key topics, including:
✅ Benign synthesis routes & green catalysis
✅ Alternative solvents & renewable materials
✅ Sustainable polymers & clean processes
✅ Green chemistry for energy & education
With support from sponsors, scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students from developing countries, covering both virtual and on-site participation. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their research in poster sessions, with awards for the best contributions.
Beyond learning, GCSS 2025 provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and global research collaboration. The event will take place both in-person in Venice and online.
🌱 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of Green Chemistry!

Bridging the Gap: Green Chemistry Innovation and Education Workshop
2025-07-09 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Roochester Institute of Technology
Hosted by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute and Beyond Benign, this one-day workshop will bring together industry professionals, K-12 educators, and higher education faculty and staff, and will facilitate conversation and collaboration for applying green chemistry practices across all levels. The event is free to attend.
Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Light Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks, Beyond Benign

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. John Warner, The Technology Greenhouse; Golisano Institute for Sustainability, RIT

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Connecting K-12, Higher Ed & Industry: Engaging multiple levels of education, Sarah Briggs, Program Manager, NYSP2I

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GCCoP Panel

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 1:10 p.m. Afternoon Orientation

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Short presentation and hands-on activities

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Short presentation and hands-on activities
Teaching: Audience – High school and higher education general chemistry and organic courses
Research: Audience – Higher education and industry
Service: Audience – Middle school teachers and higher education student groups

4:05 – 4:30 p.m. Closing and Debrief

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Networking

IUPAC World Chemistry Congress
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-19 | Kuala Lumpur
This marks the first time that the IUPAC Congress and General Assembly are taking place in an ASEAN country, and this has created immense enthusiasm and excitement among chemists from this part of the world. The theme of IUPAC 2025, “Chemistry for Sustainable Future”, underscores our commitment to exploring chemistry’s pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges. In addition to the scientific sessions on various disciplines in chemistry, IUPAC 2025 also includes a special cluster of symposia on “Chemistry and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)” focusing on chemistry providing solutions and remedies to SDGs.
As we celebrate the 50th Edition of the biennial World Chemistry Congress, we’ll also commemorate “100 years of Excellence in Chemistry Research and Innovations” at the 50WCC. Additionally, there will also be a cluster of special themed symposia covering topics such as gender, diversity, equity & inclusiveness, professionalism & code of ethics, young chemists’ networks, world chemistry leadership programmes, chemical weapons convention, emerging technologies & innovations in chemistry, and other relevant subjects.

More information about Beyond Benign’s presence at this conference will be made available soon.

ChemEd 2025
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-24 | Golden, Colorado
Description
In 2025, ChemEd will be hosted by Colorado School of Mines (First ChemEd ever hosted in Colorado!) . The conference will take place on campus allowing for hands-on labs, workshops, and demonstrations, along with a variety of events focused on teaching chemistry. It is a chance to be part of a community of dedicated and involved science educators.
The first ChemEd was held at the University of Waterloo and has matured having established many ChemEd traditions, such as the Reg Friesen lecture, an ice cream social, children/family program, Mole Day breakfast and Mole Stroll/Run. The end-of-conference celebration showcasing the hosting community was a tradition that began in its inaugural year.
Who should attend?

This biennial conference is the largest in North America for educators involved in teaching high school and introductory chemistry. It is an opportunity for educators to gather for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment. In recent years, the conference attendance has ranged from 400 to 800 educators.

BioQUEST's BIOME 2025
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-23
BioQUEST is excited to announce applications for the virtual BIOME 2025 (July 21-23), an event to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful transformation in STEMM education, are now open! This year’s theme of Catalysts for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together, for educators, researchers, and innovators to come together, share experiences, and gain the support they need to navigate today’s challenges in STEMM education. BioQUEST is excited to welcome participants to engage in open conversations about teaching through adversity, exchanging new ideas, and working together to find creative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the future of STEMM education. The general application deadline is May 16, and more information can be found in the BIOME 2025 page.
