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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190828T154000
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SUMMARY:ACS National Meeting\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign’s Lead Teacher Cassandra Knutson at the ACS National meeting where she will present on “Community engagement for healthy oceans: Green chemistry & bioplastics”. \nAccess the Abstract here. \nLocation: Mission Mills\, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-san-diego-ca/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190628T165434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T165504Z
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Commitment\, ACS National Meeting\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program\, Irv Levy at the General Posters during the ACS National Meeting in San Diego\, CA. \nAbstract can be found here. \nLocation: San Diego Convention Center \nSunday\, August 25\, 2019: 7:00pm (General Posters) and Monday\, August 26\, 2019: 8:00pm (Sci-Mix)
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-commitment-acs-national-meeting-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:amy_cannon@beyondbenign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T164000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190628T164508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T164535Z
UID:10000084-1566751200-1566752400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry Teacher's Day\, ACS National Conference\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Steven Kosmas during the ACS National Meeting’s Chemistry Teacher’s Day program. Steven will be presenting on “Using green chemistry to remedy environmental problems”. \nAccess the Abstract here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemistry-teachers-day-acs-national-conference-san-diego-ca/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 333 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190805T171709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T205232Z
UID:10000234-1564992000-1566603000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Vote for the Beyond Benign session proposal "Inventing Green with Bioplastics" for the South by Southwest® (SXSW) EDU 2020 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please vote for the Beyond Benign proposal for the 2020 South by Southwest® Conference\, an important forum for global professionals at every level to share ideas and network. This large event reaches thousands of attendees\, so it will be an excellent opportunity for Beyond Benign to advance green chemistry. The community’s input will amount to 30% of the total score for the proposal. The community has the opportunity to “Vote Up” or “Vote Down” on all session ideas and add comments to each page. \nThe event will be held March 9-12\, 2020 in Austin\, TX! The deadline for voting is August 23. \nVote via the SXSW PanelPicker®
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/vote-for-the-beyond-benign-session-proposal-inventing-green-with-bioplastics-for-the-south-by-southwest-sxsw-edu-2020-conference/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190722T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T201057Z
UID:10000221-1564414200-1564419600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:NEACT Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Anderson and Janie Butler at the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers 2019 Summer Conference for a 90 min workshop featuring the Recycling Polylactic Acid Lab-Transforming Cups into Cleaners!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/neact-conference/
LOCATION:Middlesex School\, Concord\, MA\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190710T193920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T193950Z
UID:10000220-1563872400-1564066800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:NYC STEM Institute: Sustainability and STEM
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign will be hosting a three day workshop on sustainability and STEM within the NYC Summer STEM Institute for New York City Teachers. Come see how lead teacher Scott Carlson and Annette Seburyira implement green chemistry within their classroom\, and how this has changed their students’ learning outcomes. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/nyc-stem-institute-sustainability-and-stem/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190726
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181206T184438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T195121Z
UID:10000195-1563667200-1564099199@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:ChemEd 2019
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the largest conferences for educators involved in teaching Chemistry in North America! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Cassie Knutson Lydon and Cassie Javner will be there as our green chemistry ambassadors! \nMonday July 22nd\, 8am: Microscopic Mycelium: Growing Sustainable Solutions \nMonday July 22nd\, 8am: What exactly is Modeling Chemistry?? \nTuesday July 23rd\, 8am: Building Sustainable Solutions: Blackberry Solar Cells \nTuesday July 23rd\, 9:10am: Rethinking Approaches to Lab Safety \nWednesday July 24th\, 9:10am: Building Sustainable Solutions: Blackberry Solar Cells  \nWednesday July 24th\, 2:00pm: The Greener\, Quicker Copper Cycle Lab \nWednesday July 24th\, 2:40pm: Replacing Traditional Labs with Greener Alternatives \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemed-2019/
LOCATION:North Central College\, 131 S Loomis Street\, Naperville\, IL\, 60540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190315T183001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T153525Z
UID:10000211-1563179400-1563550200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Innovative Solutions to Environmental Challenges Through Green Chemistry\, Biomimicry and Real World Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign is working in partnership with the Wade Institute for Science Education to lead the 2019 North Central Summer Professional Development Institute. \nPartners: Fitchburg State University; The Revolving Museum; Harvard Forest; Mass Audubon’s Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary\nDates: July 15-19; June 22 On-Site Introductory Session; Call-back dates will be set during the course\nCost: $425 per participant ($400 per participant if attending in a team with another teacher from your district; $375 per participant if attending in a team with 2 or more other teachers from your district)\nPDPs: 40 PDPs are available without graduate credit.\nOptional Graduate Credit: Fitchburg State University – 3 credits and 67.5 PDPs\, $295\nOptional Housing: Fitchburg State University for $45/night (max 4 nights)\nRegister here  \nParticipants will: \n• Discover how green chemistry\, the science of creating safe\, energy efficient and non-toxic processes and products\, is providing sustainable solutions for the environmental challenges facing our society today.\n• Explore how biomimicry applications are informing the design of everyday items\, including safer hair dyes and surfaces that prevent bacteria from growing\, to build awareness of environmental issues.\n• Gain an understanding of how Harvard Forest gathers and uses real-time data to investigate how forests are helping in the fight against climate change.\n• Visit the Eco-Art Mobile to learn how this tool is being used to build environmental awareness around the issue of ocean plastics.\n• Examine how industry and academia are working to understand climate change and design materials to use excess carbon dioxide.\n• Build your understanding of the environmental challenges associated with plastics.\n• Investigate how agricultural waste and mushroom mycelium can be used to create alternative materials used in the manufacture of anything from packing to lamp shades. \nInterested in learning about other STEM Institutes happening this summer with WADE? Check out this brochure!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/exploring-innovative-solutions-to-environmental-challenges-through-green-chemistry-biomimicry-and-real-world-technologies/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190628T170104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T170104Z
UID:10000087-1562832000-1563037200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Summit
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year where our Lead Teachers will be coming together here at Beyond Benign headquarters. The Summit includes teacher professional development\, resource sharing\, hands-on workshops by-teachers and for-teachers\, along with annual planning for our 2019 – 2020 teacher cohort.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/beyond-benign-lead-teacher-summit/
LOCATION:Beyond Benign\, 100 Research Drive\, Wilmington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190628T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T171640Z
UID:10000088-1562572800-1562691600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:IUPAC Paris 2019\, Paris\, France
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program\, Irv Levy\, at the IUPAC conference in Paris\, France where he will present a poster on “The Green Chemistry Commitment: Enabling our Common Future” in Theme 5: Chemistry Education. \nConference agenda.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/iupac-paris-2019-paris-france/
LOCATION:Palais des Congres\, Place de la Porte Maillot\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190305T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T193402Z
UID:10000210-1560246300-1560256200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:ACS GCEC: Linking Chemical Design to Toxicity/Hazard/Alternatives Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Director\, Amy Cannon\, along with partners Saskia van Bergen (WA State Dept of Ecology) and Dalila Kovacs (Grand Valley State University) at a session on Linking Chemical Design to Toxicity/Hazard/Alternatives Assessment at the ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in Reston\, VA. Register for the conference. \nAccess the Conference Program here. \nSymposium description: \nToxicology concepts are essential in designing safe chemical products that have reduced hazards. There are many efforts to provide chemical designers with tools for understanding and predicting toxicity\, while maintaining the function and efficacy for which the product was designed. Toxicology data enables scientists to better predict hazards at the molecular level\, therefore avoiding the use and generation of hazardous chemicals. These tools and strategies are being developed and implemented in industry and academia. \nToxicology concepts and principles\, including investigative or predictive methods\, have traditionally been absent from the chemistry curriculum. As a result\, professional chemists lack skills in designing chemical products with inherently reduced hazards. These knowledge and skill gaps are being addressed in educational programs both in industry and in academia with the goal of better preparing scientists to implement safer design strategies at the research stage of a product life-cycle. \nThis half day session will highlight systematic approaches toward addressing safety data gaps\, understanding hazard and alternatives assessments\, and predicting toxicological endpoints through molecular design\, and will focus on education initiatives both in universities and within industry\, via professional development programs.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-gcec-linking-chemical-design-to-toxicity-hazard-alternatives-assessment/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents St.\, Reston\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190305T190651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T132206Z
UID:10000209-1560162600-1560180600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Commitment 2nd Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! \nJoin faculty members and green chemistry professionals at the 2nd Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit\, held at the ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference hotel the day preceding the conference. \nThe Summit brings together like-minded college faculty and professionals to establish goals and objectives for advancing green chemistry in higher education. Faculty from current and prospective Green Chemistry Commitment signing schools are welcome to join the Summit. Learn first-hand from chemistry faculty across the country who will share practical green chemistry resources\, experiences and understandings on advancing the implementation of green chemistry practices. \nDetailed agenda is coming soon. \nThe Summit includes refreshments and lunch!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-commitment-2nd-annual-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Higher Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190418T183813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T205028Z
UID:10000217-1560153600-1565024400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Online Course: Introduction to Green Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Looking to create a safer more engaging learning environment for your students? This course will equip you to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your classroom by teaching through real-world sustainable innovations. Develop safer labs and lessons aligned to your local standards in an interactive online environment that allows you to go at your own pace. More information here!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/online-course-introduction-to-green-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190609
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181206T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T183838Z
UID:10000078-1559606400-1560038399@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Central Regional ACS Meeting (CERM)
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the 100th anniversary of the ACS Midland Section will be “Molecules to Materials”! Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn\, Erika Fatura and Jon Baek at CERM 2019 in Midland\, MI.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/central-regional-acs-meeting-cerm/
LOCATION:The H Hotel\, 111 W Main St\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190418T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T193357Z
UID:10000218-1558368900-1558371600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:K-12 STEM Teacher Conference
DESCRIPTION:Green chemistry provides a framework and lens for learning\, teaching and investigating chemistry concepts. This session will highlight unique partnerships across New York State with many regional BOCES\, New York Pollution Prevention Institute\, New York Department of Conservation\, Beyond Benign and chemistry teachers. Join lead teacher\, Scott Carlson\, to learn how innovative green chemistry technologies are serving as tools to capture the imagination of the next generation of problem solvers. In addition\, learn about a variety of green chemistry replacement labs that offer safe lab alternatives to concepts that are aligned with state standards and Regents exams.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/k-12-stem-teacher-conference/
LOCATION:Rotunda of Mercy College\, 55 Broadway\, Dobbs Ferry\, NY\, 10522\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190418T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T153415Z
UID:10000219-1558022400-1558031400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Boston University STEM Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join BB staff\, Amanda Maddalone and Janie Butler\, as they leads two sessions for both Middle and High School teachers. Titled Sustainable Innovations in Industry and Chemistry with a Conscience. Through these sessions participants will learn how green chemistry can fit into their STEM classroom while aligning to NGSS standards. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/stem-institute/
LOCATION:Earl Center\, 180 Riverway\, Boston\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190509T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T160456Z
UID:10000082-1558017900-1558021500@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Intel ISEF 2019 in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Kate Anderson (BB Director of K-12 Education) will be leading a workshop called “Are Mushrooms the New Plastic?” Participants will explore how green chemistry principles are being used to invent the next generation of high performing\, cost effective and safe materials from mushroom mycelium. \nThursday May 16 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Room: West 106B \nSee the full Symposia schedule here. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/intel-isef-2019-in-phoenix/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, Phoenix\, Arizona
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190326T163555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T163555Z
UID:10000215-1556362800-1556377200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Science on State Street
DESCRIPTION:A free event open to all! There will be many opportunities to explore science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM) with fun\, high quality interactive activities. Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows will be leading an activity showing how excess CO2 in the atmosphere affects the ocean.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/science-on-state-street/
LOCATION:Framingham State University\, 100 State St\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190423T161459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T161459Z
UID:10000080-1556353800-1556382600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Tech Savvy
DESCRIPTION:This annual event hosted by the American Association of University Women allows middle school girls to explore different fields of STEM thorough hands on activities led by female role models and STEM professionals. \nAmy Cannon (Beyond Benign Executive Director)  will be the Keynote Speaker and will be leading a workshop along side Saskia Van Bergen (Washington State Department of Ecology). Their workshop is called Good CHEMISTRY: Use “green chemistry” to make and test products that are safe for our environment.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/tech-savvy/
LOCATION:University Center Gaylord\, 80 Livingston Blvd 49735\, Gaylord\, MI\, 49735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190424T141405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T141405Z
UID:10000081-1556298000-1556307000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Essex Elementary School STEM Night
DESCRIPTION:Free event for students to engage in hands-on STEM activities. Beyond Benign  Outreach Fellows from Gordon College will be there\, along with other exhibitors such as: Society of Women Engineers\, the Whale Mobile\, Crazy Chemistry\, Appleton Farms\, and many more!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/essex-elementary-school-stem-night/
LOCATION:Essex Elementary School\, 12 Story St.\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190326T162107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T162107Z
UID:10000214-1555156800-1555171200@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Cambridge Science Festival: Science Carnival and Robot Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Explore over 150 hands-on activities with local scientists\, researchers\, and STEM educators. Indoors and out at the Cambridge Public Library\, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and War Memorial. Come find Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows who will be there leading an activity. There are events happening all week\, so check out the full schedule!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/cambridge-science-festival-science-carnival-and-robot-zoo/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190326T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T161424Z
UID:10000213-1555153200-1555167600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Chemists Celebrate Earth Week at the Blue Wing of Museum of Science on Saturday April 13\, 2019 from 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. The theme for event this year is Paper “Take Note: The Chemistry of Paper”. This event is open to the public! Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows will be facilitating an activity about how shark skin inspired an antibacterial film called Sharklet.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/chemists-celebrate-earth-day/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181129T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T145940Z
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SUMMARY:National Science Teachers Association National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Bob Baldo\, Tanya Elmers and Jon Baek will all be leading workshops at the National Science Teachers Association. Come to booth 1641 to learn how to integrate green chemistry into your elementary\, middle\, and high school classrooms. \nJoin us on Sunday April 14th at 11am for Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom. \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/national-science-teachers-association-national-conference/
LOCATION:America’s Center Convention Complex\, 701 Convention Plaza\, St Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190326T205959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T205959Z
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SUMMARY:Ipswich STEAM Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows will be one of many groups facilitating STEAM activities for the students of Ipswich Public Schools. With the Outreach Fellows\, students will explore the life cycle of synthetic and natural fibers\, and investigate different types of fabrics using dye.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/ipswich-steam-showcase/
LOCATION:Ipswich High School\, Ipswich\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181207T154935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154935Z
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SUMMARY:Full STEAM Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Families at Lincoln Elementary School will learn from Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows about how green chemistry can help reduce the impacts of ocean acidfication with a dry ice demonstration!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/full-steam-ahead-2/
LOCATION:Lincoln Elementary School\, 161 Mystic Valley Pkwy\, Winchester\, MA\, 01890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190405
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
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SUMMARY:ACS National Meeting\, Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond Benign staff and Lead Teachers at the ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Orlando\, FL \nSunday\, 8:35am: CHED symposium “Chemistry Teachers Day Program” – Beyond Benign Lead Teachers\, Dr. Lurea Doody and Cassandra Knutson will present “Chemistry and the final frontier: Student designed sustainable payloads at the edge of space” (Room W315A – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 1:30pm – 4:55pm: CHED symposium “Green and Sustainable Chemistry Theory and Practice: Chemistry for New Frontiers” Session\, organized by Dr. Ed Brush (Bridgewater State University) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) – Beyond Benign’s ED Amy Cannon will present (4:35pm) on “Green chemistry commitment: Progress report and future” (Room W311C – Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nSunday\, 7:00 – 9:00pm: Stop by General Posters to meet Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program\, Irv Levy presenting “The Green Chemistry Commitment” (West Hall C\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Chemistry and Our Common Future: 2019 George C. Pimentel Award Symposium in Honor of Cathy Middlecamp” – Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment\, Irv Levy\, will present “Environmental advocacy in action: The green chemistry commitment” (Room W315A\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 8:30am – 12:00pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry Student Chapters: Stories of Success” – featuring some Green Chemistry Commitment signer schools’ student chapters\, presided by Beyond Benign’s graduate student liaison\, Mollie Enright (University of Toledo) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nMonday\, 11:50am: CHED “Exploring the use of PLA films for oil spill cleanup: A sustainable classroom experiment”- led by Jane E Wissinger\, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher\, Cassandra Knutson\, and colleagues from the University of Minnesota and Boston College. (Room W311D\, Orange Country Convention Center) Abstract \nMonday\, 1:30 – 5:30pm: CHED symposium “UN Sustainable Development Goals: Unique Opportunities for the Chemical Enterprise” (W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nTuesday AM: SCHB symposium “Frontiers in Green Chemistry for Small Businesses” – Dr. Amy Cannon (for Dr. John Warner) will present “Green chemistry: The technology greenhouse” (Orlando V – Hilton Orlando) \nTuesday\, 1:30 – 4:10pm: CHED symposium “Green Chemistry as a Pillar of Safety Education”\, organized by Dr. Haim Weizman (UC San Diego) and Dr. Jane Wissinger (Univ. of MN) (Room W311C\, Orange County Convention Center) Session \nWednesday\, 9:15am: CHED symposium “Research on Learning in the Laboratory” Dr. Lurea Doody (Beyond Benign Lead Teacher) will present “Beyond gate-keeping: Improving the first-semester general chemistry laboratory experience” (Room W311D\, Orange County Convention Center) Abstract \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/acs-national-meeting-orlando/
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,Higher Education,K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190326T155555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T155555Z
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SUMMARY:Girls Inc. of Lynn SMART Girls Summit
DESCRIPTION:Girls Inc is hosting their annual SMART (Science Math And Relevant Technology) Girls Summit for middle school girls in Lynn\, MA. The goal of this event is to increase interest and participation in STEM. Beyond Benign will be leading a workshop on creating solar cells using the green chemistry criteria. The event will also feature workshops facilitated by other STEM organizations\, and a exciting demonstration from the Museum of Science.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/girls-inc-of-lynn-smart-girls-summit/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181207T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T154414Z
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SUMMARY:Girls Scouts STEM Conference
DESCRIPTION:Girls Scouts will have the opportunity to create solar cells using the green chemistry principles! We will also have an Expo table focusing on biomimicry!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/girls-scouts-stem-conference/
LOCATION:Framingham State University\, 100 State St\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20190225T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T015523Z
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry – The Connection to Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry has provided significant benefits to society. It has also had major impacts on human and ecosystem health. Chemical accidents like the 1984 Union Carbide plant in Bhopal India\, which killed more than 15\,000 people\, illustrate the potential for chemistry to cause significant harm.  Tragic events on a big scale are just one manifestation of negative impacts of chemistry. People around the planet live with the chemical contamination of their communities\, their homes\, and their bodies. But we’re not equally exposed. \nMinority and lower income communities are disproportionately impacted by chemical exposures.  The Environmental Justice movement arose in the late 1980s in response to well-documented cases of “environmental racism” – where African American and other minority communities were disproportionately exposed to toxic chemical production and waste\, while not receiving the economic benefits.  Environmental justice is defined as is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people — regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, or income — with respect to the development\, implementation\, and enforcement of environmental laws\, regulations\, and policies. \nIt is essential that chemists practicing green chemistry understand the potential impacts that chemistry can have on communities and ecosystems\, as well as the ethical and social considerations underlying the field.  Green chemistry is one potential solution to the impacts communities have faced. \nIn this webinar moderated by Dr. Joel Tickner (Professor of Environmental Health\, University of Massachusetts Lowell)\, Monique Harden and Martha Dina Arguello – two leaders of the environmental justice movement  – will introduce participants to the concept of environmental justice\, how environmental injustice affects communities and the important role that green chemistry and green chemists can play in both improving community and ecosystem health and creating new economic opportunities for communities.  Speakers will discuss ways in which minority and lower income communities can become active participants in the green chemistry movement. \nPlease join us for this important\, solutions-oriented conversation. Register now! \nSpeaker bios: \nMartha Dina Arguello – Executive Director\, Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles: For the past 35 years\, Martha has served in the non-profit sector as an advocate\, community organizer\, and coalition builder. She joined PSR-LA in 1998 to launch the environmental health programs\, and became Executive Director in November 2007. She is committed to making the credible voice of physicians a powerful instrument for transforming California and our planet into a more peaceful and healthy place. \nAs a coalition builder\, Martha has emphasized the need for local grassroots advocacy working in partnership with statewide policy actions. She is an active board member of numerous organizations\, including Californians for Pesticide Reform\,  Californians for a Healthy and Green Economy . She was appointed to  California Air Resources Board’s Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and 617 Implementation Working Group. \nMonique Harden is the Assistant Director of Law and Policy and the Community Engagement Program Manager at the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice. The Center provides research\, education\, community and student engagement support\, as well as worker training in environmental careers. Ms. Harden has more than 20 years of achievements in the practice of law that have helped predominantly African American communities win significant environmental justice victories in the Gulf Coast Region. She is the former co-director of Advocates for Environmental Human Rights\, a public interest law firm whose representation of Mossville Environmental Action Now achieved the international precedent recognizing environmental racism as a human rights violation and the right of U.S. residents to seek remedies for it at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Ms. Harden has authored papers and lectured on the right of people to live in a healthy environment and the duties of government to protect this right vis-à-vis the U.S. Constitution\, international human rights laws\, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act\, the Americans with Disability Act\, and environmental laws. She has spearheaded local\, regional\, and international coalitions in support of communities advocating for the human right to a healthy environment. She works to democratize policymaking on environmental matters by supporting community-based organizations to engage policymakers on reducing pollution that harms their health and warms our planet.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-the-connection-to-environmental-justice/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181026
CREATED:20181207T153717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T153717Z
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SUMMARY:High School Marine Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:High school students will learn from Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows about how green chemistry can help reduce ocean plastics and the impacts of ocean acidification.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/high-school-marine-science-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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