Invitation Women's Breakfast Amsterdam IUPAC
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Dear colleagues and friends,
We are delighted to invite you to the first ZDHC Morning Reunion for women in Science Leadership. A unique and inspiring event dedicated to fostering connections and closing the gender gap. As part of the initiative of IUPAC GWB and our work with the Gender & Chemicals Partnership we are initiating this event offering an exceptional opportunity for our local community to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share valuable insights, and strengthen support for diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
What to Expect:
Addressing the challenges and opportunities for women in science
A welcoming and collaborative environment to inspire action
Presentations from exceptional guest speakers, each representing a vital demographic within the scientific disciplines and sharing their dedication to empowering women in chemistry.
We hope you will be able to join us in creating an event which sustains open discussion and further contributes to the global effort to support women in science.Your presence will play a vital role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable future in
STEM.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting initiative and we invite you to share this invitation with any relevant other connections!

Green Chemistry Connections
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 05:00 - 07:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00, 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.

Observe, Wonder, Think
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources, labs, lessons, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support, accompany, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded, included with registration.
Esther Hines, retired chemistry teacher, ACS mentor and coach, adjunct chemistry faculty, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly, third Thursdays, at alternating evening times.

Observe, Wonder, Think: April 2025

Educators in applied sciences! Watch this recording of our April 2025 Observe, Wonder, Think webinar. In this video, experienced educator Annette Sebuyira, will share an introduction to green chemistry through the lens of toxicology. During this virtual session, we’ll dive into an NGSS/NYSSLS-aligned lesson, expanding content knowledge and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and assess student progress. We’ll also explore challenges, as students would, using the Olin Chemical Superfund Site as a case study. The lens of toxicology will guide decisions of how and why certain reagents are chosen for our lab performances.

Observe, Wonder, Think: March 2025

In this session, Sarah shares her expertise in chemical management and disposal, gained from her experience as a high school science teacher, college laboratory instructor, and institutional laboratory safety specialist at a large university. She dives into essential topics like common safety concerns with chemical storage and disposal, effective chemical inventory management strategies, and best practices for working in shared stock rooms. Additionally, she explorse how the principles of green chemistry can be used to address these challenges, providing practical solutions for safer and more sustainable lab environments.

Observe, Wonder, Think: February 2025

More and more educators are pursuing equitable grading practices as they realize the numerous inequities that exist within education. Beyond Benign is calling in educators, who care deeply about serving their students, to explore the best learning environment for their development in a chemistry classroom.
Watch this Observe, Wonder, Think session and explore what grading for equity in a chemistry class can look like. In this webinar, we are joined by special guest Raksmey Derival, a high school science teacher, science ambassador, and program director at Innovation Academy Charter School.

Observe, Wonder, Think: January 2025

K-12 teachers: watch this special webinar on social justice science issues featuring Nina Hike, a leader in chemistry education and a 2021 Illinois finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
This interactive webinar explores the intersection of environmental justice and green chemistry, providing insights into the future of green chemistry education.

Observe, Wonder, Think: December 2024

K-12 teachers: watch this special webinar with Dr. Elizabeth Braun of the Labratory Safety Institute! During this virtual session, Dr. Braun shares the Safer Science Framework, designed to empower educators with the tools they need to create hazard-free, sustainable lab environments.
By addressing outdated chemicals and integrating holistic safety practices, this framework enables teachers to confidently explore Green Chemistry, fostering safer, greener classrooms that align with national standards like NGSS.

February Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session
2025-02-28 12:00 (America/New_York)
Higher education faculty, students, and staff—shape the future of chemistry education and innovation with us! Learn how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program can help integrate green chemistry at your institution during this info session from 12-1 p.m. EST. We’ll be joined by Victor Sánchez, Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University, who will share how the GCC supports Northern Arizona University’s green chemistry goals. RSVP today and spread the word!
About Victor:
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ramossanchezlabatnau/
Prof. Ramos Sánchez joined the Northern Arizona University in 2023 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry before he was appointed Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Químicas in Spanish) at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Spanish) from 2011 to 2022. During his sabbatical, he was appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of California, San Diego, in 2019. Previously, he was a Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Chiapas (Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas in Spanish) from 2009 to 2011. Prof. Ramos Sánchez holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. His main area of research focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable materials and processes for hydrogen production and fuel cells, which has led him to accumulate extensive expertise in the development of green routes of synthesis and analysis. Additionally, he collaborates enthusiastically with other fellow researchers in exciting areas such as food technology and environmental science, offering strategies of instrumental analysis for different scientific challenges.
Prof. Ramos Sánchez has received research grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Mexican Council of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Higher Education and contracts from local industrial partners (plastics, aerospace, and agroindustry). His publications have appeared in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Chemical Education, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Material Chemistry A, ACS Environmental Science & Technology, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Catalysis Today, and Carbon, among others. As a result of his research, Professor Ramos Sánchez was granted one patent in Mexico.
Prof. Ramos Sanchez has contributed to the development of human resources both as a research advisor/mentor and as an instructor, teaching courses in instrumental analysis, physical chemistry, general chemistry and sustainable chemistry. He has served as an academic advisor in the elaboration and evaluation of the Mexican Standardized National Assessment of BSc in Chemistry (EGEL-Q/CENEVAL, A.C.)

American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting
2025-03-23 - 2025-03-27 | San Diego, California
ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry, connecting with one of the world’s largest scientific societies, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy.

Mechanisms to Move the Oil and Gas Business to Green Chemistry
Presented by Dr. John Warner, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign; Co-Author of Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice; CEO of the Technology Greenhouse
Sunday, March 23rd from 8:00 – 11:00 AM PST | Marriot Grand Ballroom Section 11

To many people the oil and gas business represents one of the most unsustainable aspects of the chemical enterprises. In many ways this perception is deserved. But in some ways this perspective misses some important social implications. Because our global economy is currently dependent on this industry, we can’t simply decide to just stop overnight. It is going to take a very long time to create alternative technologies that meet the current global demands that the oil and gas business. In parallel to creating alternatives, we have a moral and ethical responsibility to take as many steps as possible to improve the sustainability performance of the myriad integrated processes to this business.. This presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities that must be addressed as soon as possible.

Green Chemistry and Circular Economy Opportunities for Soft Materials
Presented by Dr. John Warner, Co-Founder of Beyond Benign; Co-Author of Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice; CEO of the Technology Greenhouse
Sunday, March 23rd from 4:20 – 4:25 PM PST | Ballroom 6D

Soft materials provide molecular mechanisms that allow the design of products capable of achieving sustainability goals (green chemistry and circular economy). Unique reversible and irreversible interactions that create flexible molecular architectures provide structural resilience and adaptation in various environments. These systems under dynamic equilibria offer customized product performance and enable circular economic models of reuse. This presentation will discuss examples of noncovalent derivatization and photo crosslinked polymer matrices as bioinspired illustrations of commercially relevant technologies that are consistent with the 12 principles of green chemistry.

Advancing Green Chemistry Education: The Process, Research and New Developments in Curricular Activities
Organized by: Dr. Deborah Bromfield-Lee, Dr. Monica Soma Hensley, & Dr. Jane Wissinger
Wednesday, March 26th from 8:00– 11:00 AM PST | Room 5B

There is an increase in educational activities aimed at enhancing knowledge and use of Green Chemistry principles and applications. However, with demands in academia, this sometimes presents a barrier to wider adoption across the curriculum. This symposium explores the process of developing Green Chemistry activities, courses, and curricular changes, sharing how educators got started and progressed through development. The discussion will cover research, theory-based methodology, and pedagogical strategies used to revamp or develop activities, as well as chemical education research on this process. The session will also discuss the pivotal role of change agents—educators and researchers who drive the adoption of innovative practices and sustainable principles in education. By sharing the developmental journey and the theoretical underpinnings of our assessment strategies, the session aims to contribute to the broader discourse on advancing Green Chemistry education and to inspire ongoing research and implementation of effective teaching methodologies. Speakers from all sectors of the CHED community are invited to share how they are integrating green and sustainable chemistry, systems-thinking, toxicology, and social/environmental justice into their classrooms, laboratory curriculum, undergraduate research and outreach activities. Interdisciplinary and international perspectives are welcome, as are student speakers at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels, including those from minority-serving institutions.

Fostering Green Chemistry Education: Enhancing Curricula and Faculty Development through Industry Collaboration and Open-Access Curriculum Development
Presented by Dr. Monica Soma Hensley
Wednesday, March 26th from 10:25 – 10:45 AM PST | Room 5B

The incorporation of green chemistry principles as a decision-making framework into academic curricula is essential for preparing students for sustainable careers in chemistry and related fields. This process requires the development of curricular materials that are both relevant and accessible, as well as a professional development infrastructure to support educators in this endeavor. Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization focused on green chemistry education, has created a comprehensive framework that fosters faculty development through open-access resource creation and collaborative opportunities with industry experts. One key initiative is the faculty-led, faculty-developed approach to curriculum design, which incorporates industrial expertise to ensure real-world relevance. This partnership exemplifies how industrial collaboration can enhance curricular content, making it more applicable to current industry standards while supporting faculty in their professional growth.

In this presentation, notable case studies will be highlighted to showcase how Beyond Benign promotes collaboration for developing open-access curricular activities, and the impact of these initiatives on faculty development, resource creation, and the broader adoption of green chemistry education across academic institutions. Additionally, findings from a faculty survey highlighting the professional development needs of educators in green chemistry will be shared.

Emerald Isle Conference on Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-11 | Europa Hotel Belfast
We are delighted to announce the inaugural Emerald Isle Conference on Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, which will be held in Belfast from 9th to 11th April 2025.

International green chemists, engineers, and educators will meet to share best practice and strengthen collaboration. A line up of global thought leaders will offer insights to help shape the future direction of green chemistry and engineering education, research, and industry.

We have an exciting list of invited speakers, who will also participate in a panel discussion. Pioneers of green chemistry and engineering will be there from both sides of the pond, including John Warner, Paul Anastas, Julie Zimmerman, Roger Sheldon, Walter Leitner and Martyn Poliakoff.

Atomic-Scale Insights into Energy Materials (Batteries Included)
2025-04-09 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
The supply of low carbon energy is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Major breakthroughs in green energy technologies require advances in new materials and underpinning science. Learn more about this topic during a special webinar with Dr. Saiful Islam, Professor of Materials Science at the University of Oxford.
During this webinar, Dr. Islam will describe the materials science of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and novel perovskite-type compounds for next-generation solar cells. He will also highlight the use of advanced materials modeling to gain deeper insights on the atomic scale.
April 9th from 8-9 a.m. EDT / 12-1 p.m. GMT
This is the third installment of the webinar series, “Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs” presented by Beyond Benign and IUPAC CHEMRAWN.

Professor Saiful Islam, University of Oxford
Saiful is Professor of Materials Science at the University of Oxford. He grew up in north London and obtained his Chemistry degree and PhD from University College London. He then worked at the Eastman Kodak Labs, New York, and the Universities of Surrey and Bath.
His research focuses on understanding atomic-scale processes in new materials for lithium batteries, sodium batteries and perovskite solar cells. Saiful has received several awards including from the Royal Society, American Chemical Society and Royal Society of Chemistry.
He presented the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (2016) on BBC TV, which included a lemon battery world record. He is a Patron of Humanists UK and when not exploring new materials, he enjoys family breaks (as a dad of two), films and indie music.(Research website: https://bit.ly/327BgQr )

About the series:
During this webinar series, speakers will orient their presentations around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Top 10 Emerging Technologies to demonstrate the power that chemists hold in shaping and preserving the future. Each talk will be accompanied by short videos on the topic geared toward high school and university chemistry students as well as the general public.
This series is hosted by Beyond Benign and the IUPAC Committee on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN).
Previous webinars:

Navigating Career Paths & Career Opportunities in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
This free, virtual event is designed to empower undergraduate and graduate students with insights and connections to pursue meaningful and impactful careers in green chemistry and sustainability. Participants will hear from and interact directly with industry leaders and academics about career pathways, internship opportunities, and co-ops while building their professional networks.
Why Should You Attend?

Gain valuable insight into green chemistry and sustainability career paths.
Connect with professionals across industry, academia, government, and NGOs.
Discover specific opportunities and resources to support your career journey.
Network with peers and professionals committed to advancing diversity and sustainability in STEM fields.

Full program information can be found here.
At the end of the panel discussion, there will be “Career Speed Dating” breakout rooms with different professionals from academia, industries, and government organizations. When registering -please select the top 2 breakout rooms you would like to attend- see descriptions below:
Breakout Room 1: Career Paths in the Pharma Industry– If you are interested in learning more about the pharma industry, hearing from a biocatalysis expert, and potential co-ops. Internships and more, join this room.
Breakout Room 2: Career Paths in the Beauty Industry–If you are interested in the cosmetic industry and innovations in sustainable beauty, join this room.
Breakout Room 3: Career Paths in Academia– If you are interested in becoming a professor and the steps to leading a research lab as an associate professor, join this room.
Breakout Room 4: Career Paths in Tech – If you want to understand how to use your chemistry skills to advance in the tech space and potential job opportunities, join this room.
Breakout Room 5: Career Paths in Non-Profit –If you want to learn how to use your chemistry background to have a successful and impactful career in the non-profit sector, join this room.
Note: If you don’t receive a confirmation email soon, check your spam folder in case it landed there. Upon registration, you will be added to the Beyond Benign email newsletter list—you can update your preferences at any time.

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.

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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.

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.
