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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-04-04/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting. Stay tuned here for updates on Green Chemistry education programming and opportunities at the meeting. To see all the programming and to register to join us click here. \nGreen Chemistry Education Symposium & Presentations:  \nDeveloping green chemistry educational principles through the perspective of middle and high school teachers\n02:05pm – 02:15pm PT USA March 2o\, 2022 \nLauren Kempf\, Presenter; Patrick Daubenmire; Philip Nahlik; Jayke Giese; Elizabeth Kojak \nEvaluating the lead teacher program: Supporting K-12 ambassadors and leaders in green chemistry education\n12:00pm – 02:00pm PT USA March 21\, 2022 \nJayke Giese\, Presenter; Elizabeth Kojak\, Presenter; Lauren Kempf; Philip Nahlik; Patrick Daubenmire \nGreen chemistry in pedagogical practice: How middle and high school teachers are implementing green and sustainable principles in their science classrooms \n08:25am – 08:45am PT  March 24\, 2022 \nPhilip Nahlik\, Presenter; Patrick Daubenmire; Jayke Giese; Lauren Kempf; Elizabeth Kojak \nRegister now to join us at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/american-chemical-society-acs-spring-national-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\,\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T190000
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SUMMARY:Where to Start: Integrating Sustainability Into Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:From ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world need invention\, innovation and creativity within chemistry education. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. Unpack 2 lesson plans where sustainable science integrates into traditional lesson and labs. Whether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Join this discussion forum\, including a Q and A with 12 teachers all exploring how green chemistry can fit into their classrooms. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators. \nThis event is being hosted in collaboration with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT). \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now → \n\n\n\n\nPresenters: Scott Carlson and Ken Hoffman\nDate: Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\, 7:00pm ET
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/where-to-start-integrating-sustainability-into-chemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2022-03-16/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T111000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Green and Sustainable Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Join us together with some enthusiastic teachers and researchers who are in the frontline of implementing green and sustainable chemistry in teaching and research. \nWe will also cover some greener alternatives in chemistry that easily could be used in both research and teaching. \nEST time (New York\, USA) \n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:05 am ET Introduction and Welcome\nMikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n09:05 – 09:10 am ET Cyrene a new Biodegradable and Sustainable Organic Solvent Mikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n09:10 – 09:35 am ET Incorporating Green and Sustainable Chemistry into Foundational Organic Chemistry Jamie Ferguson\, Associate Professor of Chemistry\, Emory & Henry College\, VA\, USA\n09:35 – 10:00 am ET A Green Chemistry Course and Textbook for Upper Level Undergraduates Felica Etzkorn\, Professor of Chemistry\, Virginia Tech\, VA\, USA\n10:00 – 10:10 am ET Chemistry in water!\nMikael Friberg\, RTS Merck Life Science\, Denmark\n10:10 – 10.35 am ET Green Chemistry Education in K-12 Schools\nJane Butler\, K-12 Program Manager at Beyond Benign\, USA\n10:35 – 11:00 am ET Incorporating Green Chemistry into the Undergraduate Inorganic Laboratory\nJohn De Backere\, Assistant Professor of Chemistry\, University of Toronto\, Canada\n11:00 – 11:10 am Summary and extra time for Q&A\n\nThe webinar is free\, but to access the webinar you need to register your name and a valid email. \n\n\n\n\nThe link will be sent out manually as a calender invite within 24 hours so please register at least 36 hours before the webinar. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Mikael Friberg at Mikael.Friberg@Merckgroup.com \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration Link for US: \nhttps://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/campaigns/green-chemistry-event-registration?tfa_1721=7011E000000WmNkQAK&tfa_1724=How%20to%20teach%20green%20chemistry&tfa_1731=Chemistry%20Nurture \n  \nEuropean Registration: \nhttps://www.sigmaaldrich.com/CH/de/we-events/event-registration?tfa_1721=7011E000000WmNkQAK&tfa_1724=How%20to%20teach%20green%20chemistry&tfa_1731=Chemistry%20Nurture \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/teaching-green-and-sustainable-chemistry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220310T170000
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CREATED:20220223T191321Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest Professional Learning Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Pacific Northwest professional learning community for science teachers to discuss how to integrate sustainable science and green chemistry into your classrooms & labs!  \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry provides students real-world context to understand physical science and chemistry through a lens of sustainability. Additionally\, green chemistry experiments increase classroom safety and enable student-driven exploration. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry or sustainability lesson plans\, come be a part of the discussion – and bring a friend! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers host bi-monthly meet-ups for teachers in grades 6-12 from 4 – 5pm PT. See the dates below! \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd87t6fnJxkIYJJonCgiHj4t9cn83OmlKE6lA1ZWpFPwyNxUQ/viewform \nPNW Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/greenchem-pacificnorthwest/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 16\, 2021; Nov 11\, 2021; Jan 13\, 2022; Mar 10\, 2022; May 12\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pacific-northwest-professional-learning-meet-up/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-03-07/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T150000
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CREATED:20220202T011250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T011641Z
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SUMMARY:Toxicology for Chemists: Integrating Toxicology Principles into Higher Education Chemistry Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event here! \n“A current key sustainability challenge is that scientists are not trained how to address hazards when designing chemical products. Specifically\, chemists lack training in toxicology: what makes a molecule hazardous to human health and the environment?” \nTo discuss these and other questions\, join our Higher Education Program Manager Dr. Nimrat Obhi on February 18th @ 2:00 PM (ET) during her presentation at the Two Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3)\, where Nim will provide an overview of our Toxicology for Chemists curriculum. This has curriculum has been developed by a group of key experts and contains lectures\, supplementary material\, and additional resources to allow educators and current and future scientists to understand and practice chemistry that is safe and responsible for society. In this talk\, Nim will show us how the course modules can be used\, and the support that Beyond Benign can provide to educators who want to implement elements into their courses.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/toxicology-for-chemists-integrating-toxicology-principles-into-higher-education-chemistry-courses/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Higher Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Science Teacher Association's Professional Development Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join certified Lead Teacher Alyson VanAlphen in her hands on presentation titled: \nLearning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Classroom. Alyson is a skilled middle school teachers who will share her tricks of the trade of how she integrates sustainability into her teaching. \nExact date/time of presentation TBD \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/north-carolina-science-teacher-associations-professional-development-institute/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20220202T014908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T015057Z
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SUMMARY:TU Berlin Online Green Chemistry Career Café
DESCRIPTION:Register for this event here! \n \n“Green Chemistry doesn’t only need to be taught\, but also experienced in our daily environment. These Green Career Cafés are supposed to show students the numerous opportunities of where the fields of sustainable Chemistry can go. Connecting people all around the world through common interests.”  \nJoin the Green Chemistry Initiative of our Green Chemistry Commitment Signer TU Berlin on their first Green Chemistry Career Café on February 14th @ 12:00 PM (ET)! In the first edition of this event\, Prof. Ashley-Oyewole (Prairie View A&M University\, our Green Chemistry Commitment Signer) and Prof. Driess (TU Berlin) will be discussing different career opportunities in the Green Chemistry space with students!
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/tu-berlin-online-green-career-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Higher Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220308
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Science: Contextualizing Chemistry Through Safer Hands-on Labs
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2022 Dates: February 14th-March 7th\nSynchronous Meetings: February 15th\, 22nd\, and March 1st at 4:30-5:30 MT (6:30-7:30 EST) \nRegistration deadline: February 1st\, 2022 Register now. \nAre you a science teacher interested in engaging strategies for NGSS aligned chemistry labs? \nJoin us to participate in a remote learning course designed to spark student interest and increase self-efficacy in high school chemistry and physical science classes. Lead Teachers Michael Maudal and Erin Mayer will teach this 1 graduate credit course professional development. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning\, participants will walk away with a tool kit of open access resources and access to a network of other like-minded educators in the region. Register now. \nCourse topics include:\nNGSS aligned labs featuring easily accessible and safe materials\nPlug and play lessons for physical science and chemistry classrooms\nLessons based on real world innovations \n$150 to enroll + $65 (optional) for 1 graduate credit from CSM* \nRegister Here \nEmail info@beyondbenign.org for more information. \nDiscounts available to teachers from CO\, NY\, OR ( Tickets types vary bases on discounts and scholarships) \nColorado teacher funding provided by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. \nNew York teacher funding provided by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute \nOregon teacher funding provided by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/sustainable-science-contextualizing-chemistry-through-safer-hands-on-labs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course,Teacher Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210909T181923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191808Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2022-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
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SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-02-07/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210812T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191140Z
UID:10000301-1642593600-1642600800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2022-01-19/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
UID:10000307-1641834000-1641837600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2022-01-10/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210909T181923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191808Z
UID:10000320-1639134000-1639136700@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2021-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
UID:10000306-1638810000-1638813600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2021-12-06/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20211019T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T215402Z
UID:10000330-1638008100-1638012600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up PD Event: Moving Forward\, Together-A STAO Experience
DESCRIPTION:Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO) is hosting a Pop-Up Virtual PD Event: Moving Forward\, Together – A STAO Experience. \nSaturday\, November 27\, 2021 10:15-11:15 AM \nJoin Ken Hoffman as he represents Beyond Benign leading session\, “Greening the High School Chemistry Lab” during the Education for Sustainable Development strand. \nA day will come when we no longer have to preface “chemistry” with “green”. This hands-on session furthers that goal by providing teachers with classroom resources to minimize the environmental impact of student chemistry experiments and develop a more sustainable course of study through sustainable green chemistry principles. \nAudience: Secondary (11 to 12)\, Intermediate (9 to 10) \nRegistration information will be available at: https://stao.ca/ \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pop-up-pd-event-moving-forward-together-a-stao-experience/
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210910T013402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T013402Z
UID:10000325-1637256600-1637263800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Math For America Workshop: Elevating Student Engagement and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the lens of green chemistry proves to be effective for sustainability and equity in the classroom! Hear from Beyond Benign’s Lead Teacher Scott Carlson and Math For America’s (MfA) Master Teacher Andrea Steele on how this boosts student engagement with practical tips and tricks provided through an interactive lab seminar on November 18th\, 2021. Bring those googles and enthusiasm to this in-person workshop! \nCheck out Math For America’s course catalog (including information on Scott and Andrea’s Workshop) here:  https://issuu.com/mathforamerica/docs/mfa_catalog_fall_2021/52 \nRegister for Workshops here: http://mfa.force.com/smallworldnetwork
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/math-for-america-workshop-elevating-student-engagement-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:915 Broadway\, New York\, 915 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12,Teacher Training Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20211110T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T163132Z
UID:10000332-1637164800-1637168400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:The Green Chemistry Classroom: Modeling Environmental Sustainability Through Safer Labs
DESCRIPTION:An edTrends event: \nJoin NYS Master Teachers to discuss how they have “greened” their chemistry classroom. How? In collaboration with Beyond Benign\, a national organization devoted to sustainability in the chemistry classroom\, NYS Master Teachers have redesigned traditional chemistry labs lesson plans to reduce and/or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances while remaining NYS Science Learning Standards-(NYSSLS)-aligned. Using sustainability as a framework\, these teachers highlight New York State industries that practice green chemistry in their classrooms. The teachers will share direct lesson plans and labs\, from conducting a green inventory to removing harmful chemicals. Engage your students in the science of solutions guided by an interdisciplinary approach to environmental sustainability. \n\nFlyer here: EdTrends Green Chem Nov 2021
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/the-green-chemistry-classroom-modeling-environmental-sustainability-through-safer-labs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210812T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191140Z
UID:10000300-1637150400-1637157600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Green Chemistry Connections
DESCRIPTION:Register now to join us! \nBeyond Benign will be hosting bi-monthly Green Chemistry Connections around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose framework. The topics for discussion will be Green Chemistry theory\, toxicology\, laboratory skills\, and application of Green Chemistry education. Each time we meet\, we will host up to 4 speakers from the community who are actively practicing Green Chemistry in their courses and/or laboratories\, as well as give time for discussion in small groups along with networking and resource sharing. \nWe ask that you BYOR\, bring your own resource or request to the community – share a resource or put a request out to the group for resources you need. \nWe invite you to bring your departmental colleagues\, external collaborators\, graduate teaching assistants\, etc. to the discussion as we will be holding this space and time monthly for the community to come together around Green Chemistry education to advance the field together virtually! \nRegister now to join us! \nAfter registering\, you receive more information about the Green Chemistry Connections via calendar invite and emails as the meeting time approaches as well as access to our Google Site the virtual home of the Connections to stay connected with the community between live meeting times. \nSponsor the Connections! To learn more about Green Chemistry Connections sponsorship opportunities click here. 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/green-chemistry-connections-2/2021-11-17/
CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210917T141339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T141431Z
UID:10000327-1636617600-1636822800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Science Teachers Association of Texas Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:CAST is back and in-person this year! This conference inspires curiosity\, learning\, collaboration\, and discovery. Additionally\, there is a virtual conference in February where in-person content will be re-shared. Join Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura\, two certified lead teachers\, as they share about green chemistry and educating pre-service educators.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/science-teachers-association-of-texas-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Austin\, TX
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20211026T131730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T172348Z
UID:10000331-1636358400-1636736400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) - 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week
DESCRIPTION:The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) will host its 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week during November 8-12\, 2021 hosting various events\, discussions\, panels\, lectures\, etc. by stakeholders and partners. With the Global Sustainable Chemistry Week\, the ISC3 strives to raise international awareness for the concept and the actors in this field. The Week takes place as an international\, online event\, with the goal to present the relevance and fascination of Sustainable Chemistry with a cross-sectoral approach. With the Global Sustainable Chemistry Week\, the ISC3 offers a platform for all stakeholders to present their projects\, business models\, and research activities. \nLearn more about the 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week and register to attend online here! \nJoin our Postgraduate Student Liasion\, Juliana Vidal and Director of Higher Education\, Natalie O’Neil on Thursday\, 11 November 2021 during the Youth Day session People\, Plastic and Pollution – How Can Youth Engagement Solve the Global Challenges of Today? This session aims to support the voices of young people in the discussion about the UN SDGs in chemicals & waste and the chemical sector hosted by the UN Major Group for Children and Youth/UNEP. \nLearn more about the Youth Day events and register to attend online here! \nNovember 12 – Day 2 of the of the ISC3 Stakeholder Forum  \nJoin our Executive Director\, Amy Cannon during the UNEP: Development of the Specialized Manual on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education session for a panel discussion on Action on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education to hear about how Beyond Benign is Promoting Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education Through Curriculum reforms and through learning community. \nLearn more about the 3rd ISC3 Stakeholder Forum here and email ISC3 Event (event@isc3.org) to register to attend online! 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/international-sustainable-chemistry-collaborative-centre-isc3-1st-global-sustainable-chemistry-week/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210909T163223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T182724Z
UID:10000318-1636185600-1636218000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:2021 Virtual Colorado Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado Science Conference for Professional Development is a one-day conference that provides professional development regarding science content\, education strategy\, and research. This years conference will be virtual. \nJoin Michael Maudal and Erin Mayer in their presentation titled: “Teaching Sustainable Science Together [Green Chemistry]” \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2021-virtual-colorado-science-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210909T193524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T160705Z
UID:10000324-1636099200-1636304400@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Science Teachers Association of New York Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:New York’s Annual Science Teacher Conference is back in person this year! This three day event is hosted to share the best practices in the science classroom. We will have a booth held in the exhibit hall\, in addition to two sessions sharing how green chemistry can be implemented into the New York classroom. The sessions are listed below. Join us! \nSparking Student Interest Through Sustainable Learning: Jim Burdick and Stefanie Loomis \n1:45 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. on Sunday in room Aqueduct AB of the Convention Center \n  \nGreen Chemistry and NYSSLS: Using Green Chemistry Ideas and Activities in a Regents Chemistry Class: Stefanie Loomis and Jim Burdick \n9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. on Sunday in room Aqueduct AB of the Convention Center
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/stanys/
LOCATION:Rochester Riverside Convention Center\, 123 East Main Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210813T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T193025Z
UID:10000305-1635786000-1635789600@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:New York Professional Learning Team Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for monthly meet-ups from 5pm – 6pm ET to collaborate with peers in the creation of NYSSLS Aligned Green Chemistry Labs\, videos of implementing labs\, and lesson plans spotlighting NY Industries practicing green chemistry! We will feature guest speakers who are leaders in sustainable science bimonthly. Most importantly\, together we will share lessons and labs as we work together to add sustainability into our sciences. \nFrom ocean plastic to forest fires\, our world needs invention\, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry\, also known as the science of solutions\, offers a framework for decreasing hazards within classrooms while promoting sustainability for both human health and the environment. \nWhether you are new to thinking about sustainability in the classroom\, or have already implemented green chemistry lesson plans\, we want you to join us. Together\, we will create a community of Green Chemistry educators within the state of NY. This PLT is for teachers in grades 6-12. \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGsyx4D0pDnoieDjfzQGwIJAIToFfSEthSRNp3rgbmVOuEwA/viewform \nNY Site: https://sites.google.com/beyondbenign.org/green-chemistry-in-new-york/ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSeries Dates: Sept 13\, 2021; Nov 1\, 2021; Dec 6\, 2021; Jan 10\, 2022; Feb 7\, 2022; Mar 7\, 2022; April 4\, 2022; May 2\, 2022; June 6\, 2022;
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-professional-learning-team/2021-11-01/
CATEGORIES:General,K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20211004T204941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T185347Z
UID:10000328-1635361200-1635364800@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Youth through Culturally Sustaining Science Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Join Raks Derival and Dr. Rasheda Likely in their presentation\, “Empowering Youth through Culturally Sustaining Science Curriculum.” \nREGISTER HERE \nIn this presentation\, you will hear from two scientist-educator-researchers\, both women of color\, who investigate the development and implementation of a culturally sustaining science curriculum. High school students participated in an independent project focused on chemistry and social justice. \nThese activities were aligned with the culturally sustaining framework in the following five ways: content centered in the Next Generation Science Standards 3D framework\, centering and following students’ interests\, challenging the status quo by focusing on students as experts\, sustaining student agency through artifacts and products that students chose and iteratively developed\, and multi-modal assessments. Through their project\, the students led the entire research process including engaging in several science and engineering practices such as: asking guiding questions\, planning and carrying out investigation\, collaborating with an expert\, analysis of data\, and communicating findings. \nThis project both empowers students to take risks and serves as an example for other educators who are interested in culturally sustaining praxis. Outcomes of culturally sustaining curricula vary widely since students and their interests in the content is the central focus of this framing. Although the ambiguity of implementing such a curriculum that follows students’ interests can be daunting\, we firmly believe “You cannot predict the magic”. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/empowering-youth-through-culturally-sustaining-science-curriculum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20211013T185323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T183823Z
UID:10000329-1635339600-1635354000@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:Macmillian Learning: Virtual Lab Summit
DESCRIPTION:Chemistry Day \nTransforming First Year Chemistry Labs through Green and Sustainable Chemistry\n \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET Featured Session  \nHear from community members about how they’ve integrated green chemistry into their first year chemistry course by implementing and adapting Beyond Benign labs. \nPresenters: Tisha Mendiola-Jessop\, and Niki Juhl\, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/macmillian-learning-virtual-lab-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference,General,Higher Education,K-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210910T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T182212Z
UID:10000326-1634515200-1635119999@www.beyondbenign.org
SUMMARY:USA Science & Engineering Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Visit Beyond Benign’s virtual booth in the Chemistry Exhibit alongside the American Chemical Society in celebration of National Chemistry Week! \nREGISTER HERE \nThe online portal will have STEM resources and activities for K-12 students\, educators and families. Participants can win prizes by engaging with the SciFest platform and earning points during the LIVE event dates of October 18-24\, 2021. High point earners will be entered into a lottery drawing to win special prizes provided by STEMfinity. Attendees must be located within the U.S. to be eligible for prizes. Earn points with everything you do inside SciFest – visiting booths\, watching videos\, chatting with exhibitors\, finding Scavenger Hunt items\, and more. The Leaderboard page shows attendees exactly how many points they will earn for each action.
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/usa-science-engineering-festival-2021/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180654
CREATED:20210909T181923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T191808Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Through support from the Lemelson Foundation\, Beyond Benign has teamed up with the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and Society for Science for Pathways to Sustainable Invention Speaker Series to elevate the stories of inventors (including student inventors) from diverse backgrounds\, so all youth can be inspired and engaged to invent for a sustainable future. \nBimonthly webinars will feature a multi-generational panel of inventors sharing their experiences. \nREGISTER HERE\nMay 10\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black Inventors are transforming food science \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Elijah Burks\, Caddo Parish Magnet High School/ Dr. Pia-Lauren Reece/ Dr. George Brooks Jr.\, NxT Horizon LLC \nPast Webinars: \nAccess the recording of pasts webinars on the Pathways to Sustainable Invention YouTube channel \nOctober 14\, 2021 7:00pm -7:45pm EST \nStarting with the Problem: How chemistry and engineering invention is solving sustainability challenges \nModerated by: Dr. Darryl Boyd\, US Naval Research Laboratory \nPanelists: Ben Barnes\, University of Virginia / Talia Thomas\, Zymergen / Eunice Heath\, Dow \nDecember 10\, 2021 11AM-11:45AM ET \nHow technology is helping Black inventors create a more sustainable future  \nModerated by: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: Shern Peters\, New Age Nerds Corp/ Christine Redhead\, Actualizing Coding Bootcamp/ Neal Lester\, Arizona State University \nFebruary 9\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are paving the way in modern science for a sustainable future \nModerator: Jorge Valdez\, USPTO \nPanelists: Rene Dennison\, Maricopa Institute of Technology/ Tanaga Boozer\, USDA/ Dr. T. Greg Tucker\, Science\, Technology & Intellectual Property\, LLC \nApril 13\, 2022 7PM-8PM ET \nHow Black inventors are shaping the cosmetic industry \nModerator: Dr. Roderquita Moore \nPanelists: LaTisha SalaamZayid\, Proctor & Gamble/ LaTonya Burnes\, Allen Nicole Cosmetics/Rhonda M. Davis\, Alquemie Product Development Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/pathways-to-sustainable-invention-speaker-series/2021-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,General,Higher Education,K-12
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