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

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Light Breakfast

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

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

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

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GCCoP Panel

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

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

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

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

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

4:05 – 4:30 p.m. Closing and Debrief

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Networking

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

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

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

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

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

38th Philippine Chemistry Congress (38PCC) and 2024 International Conference on Chemistry (IC2)
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-24 | Davao, Philippines
The Philippine Chemistry Congress is the biggest annual conference of chemists, chemistry educators and chemistry researchers in the Philippines. This brings chemists from academe, industry and government together in one venue to interact, share new knowledge and to collaborate. The 38th PCC & 2024 IC2 will also feature technical exhibitors who will be able to showcase new products that can improve your performance and productivity, create partnerships, and generate new ideas.

Who: Chemists, chemistry educators, and researchers in the Philippines
What: The biggest annual gathering of chemists in the Philippines
Where: Davao del Sur, Philippines
When: 07/22/2025 (Annual)

ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-01
The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year, approximately 60 exceptional students from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean are selected from a large pool of applicants and gather for this fully funded once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The American Chemical Society pays for all eligible travel and program costs.
Organized and hosted by the Green Chemistry Institute since 2003, the summer school typically features more than a dozen expert instructors who share knowledge and skills from across a broad spectrum of topics directly relevant to green chemistry and sustainability. Throughout the program, students attend lectures and interactive study/project sessions, present posters about their own research, hold discussions, and spend time networking both with each other and the GSCSS faculty. Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in many green chemistry and sustainability-related fields and provide participants with an extensive network of professional contacts.

Safer Science Summit, Boston
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01
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

Safer Science Summit - Newberg (Portland)
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01
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

All sessions run 8:00am to 4:00pm PT (11:00am to 7:00pm ET), with the exception of the last day as a half day.

Green Chemistry Connections
2025-08-13 05:00 - 07:00
The ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing is transforming and revitalizing Australian Manufacturing through the adoption of green and sustainable chemical technologies.
Join us on August 13th to learn more about this incredible work! During this Green Chemistry Connections session, we’ll be joined by the center’s director and three PhD students who are working with the center to bring Green Chemistry to industry partners:
• Tony Patti | Director, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing
• Elizabeth Phua | PhD Student, Monash University
• Xuejiao (Sarah) Cao | PhD Student, Flinders University
• Karin Luize Mazur | PhD Student, Deakin University
August 13th from 7-9 p.m. AEST / 5-7 a.m. EDT.
This session was rescheduled from May. If you aren’t already registered for the series, register below:

ACS Fall Meeting 2025
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-21
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.

Beyond Benign Affiliated Talks:
“Introducing students to green chemistry with real-world examples: A template for building case studies”
Prof. Thomas Umile; Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM; Room 142 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center

2YC CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
This free, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool.

Please join the Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 21st for our next virtual CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives. This free, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration by the Assistant Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI), Edmond Lam, of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. Xavier University Teaching Professor Kendra Denlinger will then discuss how to apply green chemistry and sustainability to teaching laboratories. Higher Education Content Manager at Beyond Benign, Monica Soma Hensley, will close the presentation portion of the CHAS Chat with an introduction to this nonprofit organization and their teaching and learning platform.
The CHAS Two-Year College (2YC) Community of Practice welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions. To support faculty, staff, and students at such institutions, the Community hosts CHAS Chats on a quarterly basis. You do not need to officially join the 2YC Community or be affiliated with a two-year college to join the CHAS Chat. Contact Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu with any questions.

Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship Online Certificate Program
2025-08-26 - 2025-12-01
This certificate program provides professionals with new tools for incorporating chemical
toxicity and human health considerations into product design, materials selections and supply chain decision-making. The courses focus on sustainability business models and green chemistry principles to prevent and reduce pollution at the source. Program participants may register for all 3 courses at one time, or register at least 2 weeks before the start of each course. During this 3-course program, you will explore:

Business drivers and barriers to implementing sustainable practices
Frameworks for incorporating chemical toxicity and human health considerations into
product design, material selections, and supply chain decision-making
The 12 guiding principles of green chemistry
Environmental, economic, and societal benefits of green chemistry
Latest research and regulatory developments in the field
New tools for chemical design and methods for comparative chemical hazard
assessments

Courses included are detailed below:
3 required courses:
COURSE I: Sustainability, Toxicology, and Human Health
September 25, 2023 – December 8, 2023 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Overview of fundamental principles of toxicology, human health, and material science. Participants will review their own business’ sustainability drivers and barriers while investigating the health and environmental hazards that contribute to human disease.
COURSE II: Principles of Green Chemistry
January 2, 2024 – March 8, 2024 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Fundamental principles of green chemistry, including the human and ecological reasons for considering less toxic alternatives and the various green applications to chemical design. overview of new tools and cutting edge research for the design of 21st century chemicals that minimize hazards to health and the environment.
COURSE III: Assessment Tools for Safer Chemical Decisions
March 25, 2024 – May 31, 2024 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Decision-making tools and methods used for comparative chemical hazard assessments. Participants will have an opportunity to use these tools through the completion of a culminating project.
More information is available through the following website:
https://oshce.uw.edu/pages/green-chemistry-chemical-stewardship-online-certificate-program

Making the Case: Building a Sustainable Chemistry Minded Workforce
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Fluctuations in political, economic, and R&D cycles may introduce uncertainty and necessitate the reallocation of resources, which can affect the adoption of sustainable chemistry and greener processes. Such disruptions have the potential to compromise long-term business resilience, elevate risk levels, and adversely impact both human health and the environment. Continuing to advance sustainable chemistry in a changing environment requires continued policy, investment, and market commitments.
To ensure sustainable chemistry remains a priority, demonstrating and communicating its positive impact on all business functions and through the value chain is critical. During this webinar series, subject matter experts will share tools and insights to assist champions with effectively “making the case”. Structured as a series of discussions, attendees will have the unique opportunity to pre-competitively engage with the speakers and other companies facing similar challenges.
During the first 3 webinars, experts shared the benefits of sustainable chemistry for investors, on domestic manufacturing, and business health. This webinar builds on these conversations by highlighting the need for education – both in academia and for workforce development – in order to build a workforce with sustainable chemistry knowledge and skill sets. Juan Colberg from Pfizer will discuss the business benefits of a sustainability minded workforce and needs to attract this talent. Amy Cannon from Beyond Benign will share how our community can support students and educators in training the next generation for success.
*This webinar is available to Change Chemistry members only.

2025 Innovators Roundtable
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-11
The 2025 Innovators Roundtable will be an opportunity for Change Chemistry members and non-members to engage with leading innovators, investors, and government officials in the green and sustainable chemistry space.
Structured as a series of dialogues exploring topics, the gathering will provide attendees with opportunities to meet and engage with key players from across the globe.
The 2025 Innovators Roundtable will be hosted by Battelle in Columbus, Ohio and will consist of participants from companies across sectors and the value chain as well as consultants, academics, government, and non-profits.

Learn more about past Innovators Roundtables here.

My Green Lab Global Summit 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18
The My Green Lab Global Summit 2025
This event will unite the global scientific community to confront the most urgent sustainability challenges of our time. This year’s theme, Rising to the Challenge, addresses both the urgency and the opportunity facing science, from adapting to a shifting regulatory and funding landscape to strengthening trust through transparency and third party verification.
During the summit, we will spotlight the newly enhanced My Green Lab® Certification and ACT® Ecolabel programs, sharing early successes and real-world impact from organizations leading the way. You’ll also hear progress updates from our three-year strategic plan and learn how our tools are uniquely positioned to help organizations navigate evolving global regulations around lab sustainability, especially those targeting greenwashing.
Speakers from around the world will share bold ideas and practical strategies to help science remain a powerful force for progress, even as it faces political and economic headwinds.
This global gathering will foster resilience, action, and collaboration. Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or driving it forward, the 2025 Summit will challenge and inspire you to go further. Let’s rise to the challenge together.

NOBCChE 2025: Still I Thrive! Flourishing in Scientific, Technical, and Academic Environments
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-25
Description
The annual conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals.
Some of our signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon, the Percy Julian Luncheon, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony!
Advancing Science Conference Grant Applications
Undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs may apply for an ASCG grant to assist with conference costs through the Call for Technical Abstracts.
To qualify for a grant:
– Graduate Students and Post-Docs will need to present a podium talk or a poster. Submissions of this type closed on April 3, 2025.
– Undergraduate students may present a poster, or apply for a grant without submitting an abstract. REU Poster submissions and non-abstract Grant submissions are open until June 17, 2025.

Affordable, Equitable Clean Water Availability: A Materials-Based Approach
2025-09-24 08:00 - 09:00
Are you an aspiring chemist, a passionate climate advocate, or an interested member of the public? Do you want to change the world through science? Join us throughout 2025 to learn from experts in the field leading the charge to solve existential, world needs through chemistry.
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). Register below and invite your friends and colleagues!

Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The total volume of water on earth is constant at 1021 liters. India has 4% of the global fresh-water resources with ~20% of the global population. Therefore, majority of Indian sub-continent is suffering from acute water stress. Equitable access to clean potable water is both a direct, important target of United National Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6) and simultaneously carries significance to several other SDGs (SDG 3,7,13,15). Therefore, sustainable, cost-effective and affordable recovery of freshwater from contaminated water feedstock is the need of the hour to ensure it equitable access.
Solar-thermal interfacial evaporation offers immense and hitherto untapped potential for energy-efficient, sustainable freshwater production. However, fundamental challenges in materials and system-design result in low water evaporation rates (Rw < 1-2 kgm-2h-1) and even lower solar-freshwater productivity (SWP). Further, the lack of thermally and chemically stable materials that can operate in extreme salinities such as seawater without fouling or degrading is a major bottleneck that limits the wider adaptation of the technology.
This Talk would describe an ultra-thin, porosity-engineered polymeric scaffold (poly-HIPE, PH) that is anisotropically coated with nanostructured carbon florets (NCF) to deliver high solar-thermal conversion efficiency (η-STC = 84%), excellent Rw (6.5 kgm-2h-1) and exceptional SWP (3.5 Lm-2h-1) from sea-water. A few salient features of the material are
(a) Thinnest such membrane with no-signs of fouling over 30 days in sea-water, achieving
(b) Salt-rejection of ~95% with facile reusability for over 30 days,
(c) Producing freshwater of ~20 liters per m2 area per day at
(d) Lowest CO2 footprint (< 3 W/L, ~3 g /L)
Fundamental insights of materials-design to address the exothermic water-evaporation step that are synergized with systems-design approaches to achieve these key performance indices would be discussed in the talk.

Regenerative Metropolis ’25 – Passive House as Foundation to System Integration
2025-09-26 09:00 - 19:00
Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundation upon which we can build a regenerative society that repairs ecosystems damage, reverses it, and begins to increase all life. There is a rising consciousness emerging revealing how comprehensive the field of sustainability is truly required to be if we are to meaningfully move towards regeneration. Only by broadening the lenses of our understanding can we take advantage of synergies of our actions across systems, and exponentially increase positive impacts.
For this year’s symposium, we invited you to submit proposals showcasing how passive house design relates to any aspects of regenerative design that are dear to your interests or practice. We had an enthusiastic response from diverse locations and perspectives, all with inspiring examples of reaching for Regeneration and how Passive House was, or in some cases was not, a cornerstone of the strategy.
In the spirit of this symposium’s continual drive to integrate various disciplines through architecture, we also invited a scientist focused on Green Chemistry to close out the day and inspire us with efforts in that movement to address issues upstream.
Please join our tireless community for what we believe will be an inspiring, challenging, yet hopeful day!

Ask me Anything with Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00
From September 30th to October 3rd, Dr. Bromfield Lee, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Florida Southern College, will share her insights and expertise with the community. Deborah’s research focuses on green chemistry education in the organic chemistry lecture and laboratory, as well as synthesis projects using green chemistry principles and metrics. Get your questions ready and meet us in the forums!

2025 AISES National Conference
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-04 | Minneapolis
2025 National Conference

October 2-4, 2025

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.

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The AISES National Conference isn’t just an event—it’s a transformative experience that connects, empowers, and inspires Indigenous People in STEM.
The conference includes:

Largest college and career fair in Indian Country
Research competitions
Multi-sessions and multi-tracks in STEM, business, research and educator topics
Impressive keynote speakers
Opening and closing ceremonies including entertainment
Student awards ceremony
Networking suites
Talking Circles
Traditional Powwow and Indigenous Artisan Marketplace
STEM Activity Day
hackAISES (hackathon)

Who Can Benefit from the Conference?
The conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn.
Students: High school, undergraduate, and graduate students exploring or pursuing STEM.
Professionals: STEM experts looking to connect, mentor, or recruit.
Educators: Teachers, counselors, and mentors guiding Indigenous students in STEM.
Partners: Organizations seeking diverse talent and partnerships.
Families: Parents and guardians supporting students’ STEM aspirations.

Industrial Green Chemistry World 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08 | Mumbai, India
Green ChemisTree Foundation is a registered non-profit organization, with the vision to bring forth technical know-how regarding Green & Sustainable Chemistry based applications amongst the Chemical community including Industry, Academia, Research Institutes, Govt. bodies, and Students. Since its inception in 2009, the Green ChemisTree Foundation has emerged as a focused platform to engage industry and non-industry groups in exploring the world of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering practices as an integrated approach to designing chemical processes and chemical manufacturing practices, with the objective to impact the triple bottom line of Profit, People and Planet. The vision is to impact the collective ‘green’ consciousness across the value chain of the Chemical Industry:

by creating a new DNA of thoughts – for preventing, providing, and partnering
by bringing together the chemical community by bridging the gaps
by bringing into focus the industrialization and implementation of green chemistry and engineering

The Foundation, through its various national and international deliberations, facilitates the world-wide chemical community to explore, engage, exchange and expand their GC&E paradigms.

AASHE 2025: A Strategic Forum for Higher Education Sustainability
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-24 | Minneapolis
The AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo, October 22-24 in Minneapolis, MN, is your strategic opportunity to lead the charge in higher education sustainability.
In a world demanding decisive action, this conference serves as a pivotal forum for:
Strategic Vision: Engage in high-level discourse on the evolving landscape of sustainability, and gain insights to inform your institution’s long-term strategy.
Leadership Development: Connect with a network of influential peers, cultivate strategic partnerships, and enhance your capacity to drive meaningful change.
Knowledge Exchange: Participate in curated sessions designed to foster deep learning and facilitate the exchange of best practices among leading sustainability professionals.
This is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for change! Secure your place and empower your institution’s sustainability journey by registering before July 18 for early bird rates.

Breaking Bonds: Chemistry in the Land of Enchantment
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25
The American Chemical Society Central New Mexico Local Section will host the 2025 Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. Join us for 3 days of science and networking. We are planning for a diverse technical program with both oral and poster presentations, an exposition, and the presentation of several regional awards.

Greener Curriculum Showcase Series: Green Chemistry and Sustainability Case Studies in the Classroom
2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This free, virtual workshop is designed to support educators in effectively adapting and implementing case studies based on soy chemistry. It also guides educators in developing their own case studies using a newly created template and instructional guide co-developed by Beyond Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI). Integrating case studies into the curriculum is an effective way to provide context for chemical concepts and highlight real-world green chemistry applications and sustainable innovations for students.
The soy chemistry case studies are part of a new curriculum launched this fall. These studies explore the industrial applications of soybeans as a renewable resource, demonstrating how green chemistry principles and sustainable innovation can replace petroleum-based products such as transformer oils, solvents, and wood adhesives. Each case study is designed to engage students with real-life contexts while reinforcing key chemistry concepts commonly taught in the classroom.
The case study templates help educators seamlessly incorporate real-world chemistry examples into their teaching, with an emphasis on sustainability and systems thinking. Each template includes a comprehensive workbook and user guide to support instructors through the process of developing and implementing case studies effectively.
This resource is ideal for educators seeking to enrich their curriculum with practical, sustainability-focused content aligned with the ACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs. Workshop participants will gain hands-on experience with the case study framework and learn strategies for using and creating case studies that highlight the critical role of chemistry in sustainable innovation—fostering a deeper understanding of the design of greener chemical products and processes, and equipping students to contribute to a more sustainable future.
During the 2-hour session, facilitators will guide participants through the resources, offer practical strategies for adaptation and implementation, and create opportunities for educators to share insights. The workshop will feature group-based learning, discussions, networking opportunities, and a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit, engage with peers, and inspire the next generation of green chemists!

The goals for the workshop include:

Educate participants on the use of case studies as effective teaching tools in the classroom.
Guide participants through practical approaches for adapting and creating case studies for their curriculum.
Empower participants to implement case study resources and expand their professional network.

We hope you’ll join us! There are limited seats available for this workshop, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register in advance below so we can reserve a spot for you. We’ll send the Zoom link and more details closer to the event date.

4th Annual ESG in Life Sciences Summit East
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-30
Advance Through Geopolitical Shifts, Refine Your ESG Strategy, & Demonstrate Business Value to Gain a Competitive Advantage, Reduce Risks, & Drive Meaningful Outcomes for People & the Planet

In 2025, ESG professionals in life sciences face more complexity and more pressure than ever before. Political headwinds in the U.S., reporting rollbacks in Europe, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders have made ESG initiatives an increasingly polarized area of the business. However, amid shifting priorities and blurred regulatory boundaries, one thing remains constant: the undeniable value of ESG as a driver of innovation, resilience, and positive impact across business, people, patients, and the planet.
At a time when resources are tighter, internal alignment is harder to secure, and Scope 3 emissions and decarbonization remain persistent challenges, the 4th ESG in Life Sciences Summit East returns as the industry’s most trusted and practical forum for sustainability leaders in pharma, biotech, medtech, and life sciences services.

Whether you’re working to build internal buy-in, align sustainability with commercial goals, strengthen supplier collaboration, or navigate emerging reporting expectations, this summit is designed to meet you where you are – and help you move forward.
Built with expert insights from both industry giants and SMEs, the 2025 agenda will tackle your most pressing challenges head-on. From reporting strategy and stakeholder engagement to supply chain optimization and climate risk management, you’ll leave with the insights and tools you need to keep ESG a central pillar of long-term success – even in the face of uncertainty.

NDiSTEM Conference
2025-10-30 - 2025-11-01
About NDiSTEM
The NDiSTEM Conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM event in the country, a true celebration of science, culture, and community that serves, equips, and energizes participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, an Academic and Career Expo Hall, multicultural celebrations and traditions, and a welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the NDiSTEM Conference encourages and empowers you to bring your whole self to STEM.

ACS Northeast Regional Discussion 2025
2025-11-01
The Central Massachusetts Local Section of the American Chemical Society will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD 2025) on Saturday, November 1 2025 on the campus of Worcester State University. The theme of the meeting will focus on “Supporting and Advancing Pharmaceutical Innovation and Education in the Northeast”. This one-day conference will include an Inclusion Breakfast, 9 separate program tracks with featured oral presentation and poster sessions spread out throughout the day, and culminate in a plenary session, award presentation, and afterparty for those feeling especially “NERDy”. We look forward to welcoming you to Worcester later this year!

2nd Symposium on Green Chemistry, Chile: Education, Innovation, and Biomimicry for a Sustainable Future
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-06
“A meeting point to promote sustainable, environmentally respectful approaches in science and technology.”
The event aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among academia, industry, and the public sector, with a focus on Education, Innovation, and Biomimicry as key drivers for sustainable transformation.
Thematic Pillars:
Green Education- Training sustainability-minded scientists with novel teaching methods and tools.
Sustainable Innovation- Green chemistry real-world applications in industry and product development.
Biomimicry & Nature-Based Businesses- Efficient, safe, and beautiful solutions inspired by nature positively impacting business.

STANYS 130th Annual Conference
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-10
Join us for Sensemaking – The Power of Making Connections, at the 130th Annual STANYS conference in Syracuse designed to empower educators in navigating the exciting landscape of the New York State Science Learning Standards. This conference isn’t just about the what of the NYSSLS, but the how – how to connect the standards to engaging classroom practice, innovative pedagogy, and meaningful student learning. This conference isn’t just about isolated scientific disciplines; it’s about weaving them together all through the lens of the NYSSLS and its emphasis on crosscutting concepts. This year’s theme emphasizes the crucial role of interdisciplinary connections in scientific discovery and problem-solving, mirroring the interconnected nature of the world around us. CTLE credit is available for attendees if they complete the session attendance forms.

2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections
2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:00
From biomimicry to toxicology, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. During the 2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections webinar series, we will zero in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry and their role in forming connections between educators, industry, and advocates.
How? This season’s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professions—each working to apply green chemistry in unique and inventive ways. K-12 educators, higher education faculty, students, industry professionals, advocates, and all are welcome to join these interactive monthly conversations.
Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 12 to 2 p.m. ET. By signing up below, you will be registered for all events and have access to recordings!
Please share this webinar series 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!
