BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beyond Benign - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Beyond Benign REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T070000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260225T153951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153951Z UID:10000612-1772521200-1772607600@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:#RSCPoster 2026 DESCRIPTION:The #RSCPoster conference is a free\, 24-hour global online event hosted on LinkedIn. It brings together chemists from different disciplines and career stages to share research\, connect with peers worldwide\, and engage in scientific discussions. You can share posters on other platforms to expand the conversation\, but be sure to post on LinkedIn so you are eligible for prizes! \nBeyond Benign Senior Program Manager\, Dr. Juliana Vidal is the subject chair of a brand new dedicated sustainability category (#RSCSustainability) for posters focused on sustainable science. (šŸ‘!) If your research centers on sustainability topics\, we encourage you to submit your poster to showcase innovations advancing greener technologies\, responsible resource use\, and a more sustainable future. Learn more and register here. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/rscposter-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Conference,Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image1-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260129T225758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225758Z UID:10000609-1772812800-1772830800@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2026 Eastern STANYS Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:Join science educators from across New Yorkā€™s Capital Region for the 42nd Annual Eastern STANYS Spring Conference. This regional gathering returns to Siena University and brings together K-12 teachers\, local experts\, and science organizations to share effective classroom strategies and enhance science instruction across various disciplines. \nAll sessions are aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Attendees can participate in two 45-minute sessions\, along with the keynote address\, to earn 5 CTLE credits. \nšŸ‘‹ If you attend\, be sure to connect with Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teachers Stefanie Loomis and Annette Sebuyira. \nšŸ—“ļø March 6\, 2026\nā° 4ā€“9 p.m. ET\nšŸ“ Siena University\nšŸ”— Learn more and register URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-eastern-stanys-spring-conference/ LOCATION:Siena University in Siena\, New York CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image2-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251021T170619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170708Z UID:10000570-1773835200-1773842400@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the worldā€™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. \nHow? This seasonā€™s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professionsā€”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. \nSessions 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!Ā  \nPlease 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 worldā€”so come connect with us! URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-03-18/ CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/30da397d-06ed-47fd-e27c-71d001c6fc95.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251217T175259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154719Z UID:10000604-1773946800-1773952200@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team DESCRIPTION:Calling New York-based teachers in grades 6-12! Join us for our New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team\, where your professional growth aligns with New York State learning standards for pedagogy and student performance. This collaborative initiative is designed to enhance your instructional skills through demonstrations\, peer reviews\, and a strong emphasis on lab safety. By exploring green chemistry principles and integrating them into your current labs\, you will not only expand your knowledge but also help create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for your students. \nOur monthly virtual meetings foster a supportive community of practice where educators can share their experiences and learn from one another. You will have the opportunity to analyze student work and refine your teaching strategies while building a collective repository of greener laboratory practices. Together\, we will improve pedagogical skills and confidence\, promote educational leadership\, and enhance student achievement through real-world problem-solving experiences. Donā€™t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \nšŸ’¬ Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \nšŸ—“ļø Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\nā° 7-8:30 p.m. ET\nšŸ“Online ā€“ Zoom link upon registration URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-03-19/ CATEGORIES:K-12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/NYGCPLT-Social-Graphics-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260129T230411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T002702Z UID:10000610-1774137600-1774569599@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:American Chemical Society Spring National Meeting DESCRIPTION:Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will be at ACS Spring 2026 from March 22nd to 26th! This yearā€™s hybrid event\, taking place in Atlanta\, Georgia\, and online\, will center on the theme ā€œCollaborate. Innovate. Transform.ā€ šŸ‘‹ We look forward to connecting with you! Learn more and register here. If you are attending\, stop by our kiosk (#1433) to connect\, and be sure to attend our green chemistry sessions: \n\n \n\nBringing Green Chemistry to Life in Kā€“12 Classrooms: Resources\, Community\, and Professional Development\nPresented by Dr. Omar Villanueva\, Beyond Benign Chief Program Officer\, and Dr. Amy Cannon\, Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director. \nThis session invites K-12 educators to explore practical strategies for integrating green chemistry into their classrooms. Participants will be introduced to Beyond Benign teaching resources\, including the Soy Chemistry curriculum\, classroom case studies\, open-access hands-on activities\, professional development opportunities\, and the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community platform. \nšŸ—“ļø March 22nd | 10:15-11 a.m.\nšŸ“ Room B403 ā€” Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nTwelve Months of Green Chemistry at Georgia Gwinnett College\nPresented by leaders from Georgia Gwinnett College\, Veronica Sublet Breeden\, Dr. Cynthia Woodbridge\, Dr. Kathryn Zimmermann\, Dr. Joseph Sloop\, alongside Dr. Omar Villanueva\, Beyond Benign Chief Program Officer and former Chemistry Department Chair at Georgia Gwinnett College. \nThis poster presentation highlights a year-long initiative engaging students and faculty with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Supported by a Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Education Award\, the program features monthly outreach events and faculty workshops to support curriculum integration and campus-wide engagement. \nšŸ—“ļø March 22nd | 12-2 p.m.\nšŸ“ Poster Session ā€” Exhibit Hall B/C \n\n \n\nThe Future of Chemistry: Designing Out Pollution\nFeaturing Dr. Juliana Vidal\, Beyond Benign Senior Program Manager\, and Ann Lee-Jeffs\, Beyond Benign Board Member. \nThis panel\, presented by the C&EN Future of Chemistry Series\, explores chemistryā€™s role in mitigating pollution and waste across product life cycles. The discussion examines emerging technologies and design strategies that reduce hazardous inputs and advance sustainable materials innovation. \nšŸ—“ļø March 23rd | 1:30-3:20 p.m.\nšŸ“ Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nInspiring Students with Sustainable Plastics\nPresented by Cassie Lydon\, K-12 Educator and Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher. \nThis educator session showcases classroom approaches for teaching sustainable plastics through green chemistry principles. Participants will explore curriculum activities\, materials design concepts\, and strategies to engage students in real-world sustainability challenges. \nšŸ—“ļø March 22nd | 2:50-3:10 p.m.\nšŸ“ ChemPod 10 ā€” Exhibit Hall B5 \n\n \n\nCelebrating Innovations in Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education: Quality Education ā€” Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future\nFeaturing Dr. Amy Cannon\, Beyond Benign Co-Founder and Executive Director. \nAs ACS marks 150 years of advancing science\, this symposium\, organized by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, highlights the expanding role of green chemistry in shaping a sustainable future. Grounded in the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal #4\, the session explores progress in curricular integration and priorities for chemistry education. \nšŸ—“ļø March 22nd | 2-6 p.m.\nšŸ“ Room B401 ā€” Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nPartnerships as a Pathway for Green Chemistry Adoption\nPresented by Dr. Melissa Hill (Vernier)\, in collaboration with Beyond Benign and the Lab Safety Institute. \nThis presentation spotlights how Vernier\, Beyond Benign\, and the Lab Safety Institute collaborate to create green chemistry experiments\, professional development opportunities\, and lab safety resources. Participants will be introduced to various tools\, educator communities\, and training opportunities that arise from these partnerships and will learn how to access and engage with them. By directly connecting educators with practical resources\, the session illustrates how these collaborations can enhance the impact of green chemistry and support instructors in implementing sustainable laboratory practices. \nšŸ—“ļø March 22nd | 4:40ā€“5:00 p.m. \nšŸ“ ChemPod 10 ā€” Exhibit Hall B5 ā€” Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nPartnerships as a Pathway for Green Chemistry Adoption\nPresented by Dr. Melissa Hill (Vernier)\, in collaboration with Beyond Benign and the Lab Safety Institute. \nThis Sci-Mix poster presentation emphasizes the collaborative efforts among Vernier\, Beyond Benign\, and the Lab Safety Institute to promote the adoption of green chemistry in teaching laboratories. Attendees will discover how partnerships across different sectors are enhancing access to sustainable laboratory experiments\, professional development programs\, and safety-focused implementation strategies that make green chemistry more accessible and scalable. \nšŸ—“ļø March 23rd | 8:00ā€“10:00 p.m. \nšŸ“ Sci-Mix Poster Session ā€” Exhibit Hall B3/B4 ā€” Georgia World Congress Center \n\n \n\nGlobal Approach for a Systemic Change in Chemistry Education: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment Program\nPresented by Beyond Benign team members Dr. Juliana Vidal (Senior Program Manager)\, Dr. Omar Villanueva (Chief Program Officer)\, and Dr. Amy Cannon (Co-Founder and Executive Director). \nThis presentation highlights the Green Chemistry Commitment\, Beyond Benignā€™s global program designed to catalyze systemic change in chemistry education. By embedding green chemistry across the education continuum\, institutions prepare scientists to design safer products and processes that protect human health and the environment. \nšŸ—“ļø March 24th | 2:05-2:30 p.m.\nšŸ“ ChemPod 9 ā€” Exhibit Hall B5 \n\n \n\nGreen Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks (GCPMNs): A New NSF-Funded Mechanism for Building Professional Development and Communities of Practice in Chemistry Education\nPresented by Beyond Benign team members Dr. Jonathon Moir (Director of the GCTLC)\, Dr. Omar Villanueva (Chief Program Officer)\, Dr. Monica Soma Hensley (Instruction & Research Manager)\, Dr. Amy Cannon (Co-Founder & Executive Director) and community member Dr. Nikita Burrows (Associate Professor at Monmouth University). \nThis presentation introduces the Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks\, a multi-year initiative funded by the National Science Foundation to expand national capacity in green chemistry education through mentoring networks\, curricular integration\, and community-building research. \nšŸ—“ļø March 24th | 3:35ā€“3:55 p.m.\nšŸ“ Room B314 ā€” Georgia World Congress Center URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/american-chemical-society-spring-national-meeting-2026/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image2-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260129T230758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191650Z UID:10000611-1774483200-1774742399@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:37th Annual Bioneers Conference DESCRIPTION:Now in its 37th year\, the Bioneers Conference convenes activists\, scientists\, educators\, artists\, Indigenous leaders\, and community organizers to share solutions and foster connections across social and environmental movements. Bioneers 2026 will offer main-stage talks\, performances\, in-depth discussions\, hands-on workshops\, an Indigenous Forum\, youth programs\, and collaborative opportunities over three days in Berkeley\, California. \nEach conference day includes a morning plenary at Zellerbach Hall beginning at 9 a.m.\, followed by afternoon and evening panels\, interactive sessions\, films\, performances\, and networking events at various downtown Berkeley venues. \nIf you are attending\, donā€™t miss presentations from Beyond Benign Co-Founders Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon on Saturday\, March 28th: \n\nKeynote: Dr. John Warner ā€“ ā€œBiomimicry at the Molecular Levelā€”Inventing a Sustainable Futureā€ (March 28th\, 9:40ā€“10:02 a.m.\, Zellerbach Hall) | In this talk\, John will share his vision of how we can draw from the molecular design genius of nature\, which has been running countless rigorous chemistry experiments for nearly 4 billion years\, to create benign products and technologies that provide for human needs without contaminating the biosphere and endangering our health.\nPanel: Green Chemistry Innovation and Education featuring Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon (March 28th\, 4:45ā€“6 p.m.) | Our educational systems need to be transformed to prepare chemists and scientists to design more sustainable products. In this panel\, John and Amy will share their work on key initiatives\, such as the Green Chemistry Commitment\, which equips universities to integrate green chemistry across curricula\, research\, and training. These initiatives and more are enabling a new generation of scientists to create breakthrough technologies that will enable a more sustainable\, circular\, and regenerative economy and society.\n\nšŸ¢ Learn more and register! URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/37th-annual-bioneers-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image3-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260326T153839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153839Z UID:10000615-1775728800-1775732400@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:Catalyzing a Sustainable Future: Radical Redesign of Chemistry for Circularity DESCRIPTION:Our popular Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs webinar series\, hosted in collaboration with IUPAC CHEMRAWN\, is back for its second year! Each webinar features experts who connect chemistry to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and IUPACā€™s Top 10 Emerging Technologies.\n\nJoin us on April 9th at 10 a.m. EDT for the first session of 2026! In this session\, Professor Chris Slootweg of the University of Amsterdam will introduce circular chemistry as a framework for redesigning chemical production around reuse\, recovery\, and the conservation of critical raw materials. Through examples such as phosphate recycling\, safer and more sustainable phosphate flame retardants\, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers for large-scale hydrogen transport\, Chris will demonstrate how chemistry can serve as a practical tool for addressing waste\, resource depletion\, and the demands of the energy transition. \nRegister for the series and meet us online on April 9th. Youā€™ll receive the Zoom link and access to the full series upon registration. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/catalyzing-a-sustainable-future-radical-redesign-of-chemistry-for-circularity/ CATEGORIES:General,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image1-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251021T170619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170708Z UID:10000571-1776254400-1776261600@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the worldā€™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. \nHow? This seasonā€™s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professionsā€”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. \nSessions 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!Ā  \nPlease 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 worldā€”so come connect with us! URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-04-15/ CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/30da397d-06ed-47fd-e27c-71d001c6fc95.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251217T175259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154719Z UID:10000605-1776366000-1776371400@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team DESCRIPTION:Calling New York-based teachers in grades 6-12! Join us for our New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team\, where your professional growth aligns with New York State learning standards for pedagogy and student performance. This collaborative initiative is designed to enhance your instructional skills through demonstrations\, peer reviews\, and a strong emphasis on lab safety. By exploring green chemistry principles and integrating them into your current labs\, you will not only expand your knowledge but also help create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for your students. \nOur monthly virtual meetings foster a supportive community of practice where educators can share their experiences and learn from one another. You will have the opportunity to analyze student work and refine your teaching strategies while building a collective repository of greener laboratory practices. Together\, we will improve pedagogical skills and confidence\, promote educational leadership\, and enhance student achievement through real-world problem-solving experiences. Donā€™t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \nšŸ’¬ Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \nšŸ—“ļø Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\nā° 7-8:30 p.m. ET\nšŸ“Online ā€“ Zoom link upon registration URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-04-16/ CATEGORIES:K-12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/NYGCPLT-Social-Graphics-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260326T154819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T154819Z UID:10000616-1778112000-1778198399@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:#CLEAR26 Online Symposium (#CLEAR2026 Symposium) DESCRIPTION:The annual CLEAR Symposium connects chemistry educators worldwide in a virtual symposium\, enhancing laboratory teaching through research. Attend #CLEAR26\, an online symposium on laboratory teaching in chemistry\, to gain valuable insights from experts in the field! Dr. Monica Soma Hensley\, Beyond Benign Higher Education Instruction and Research Manager\, is a co-organizer for this yearā€™s symposium\, which centers on the theme of Sustainability and Green Chemistry.Ā  \nResearchers and practitioners are encouraged to share their work on teaching and learning in the chemistry laboratory. All interested individuals are invited to submit a poster for the event that focuses on research\, assessment\, or evaluation related to laboratory practices.\n\nšŸ—“ļø Date: May 7th\, 2026Ā  \nšŸ“ Location: OnlineĀ  \nšŸ”— To learn more\, register\, or submit a poster: \nhttps://clearsymposium.weebly.com/registersubmissions.html URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/clear26-online-symposium-clear2026-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image2-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251021T170619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T170708Z UID:10000572-1779278400-1779285600@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2025-2026 Green Chemistry Connections DESCRIPTION:From biomimicry to toxicology\, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the worldā€™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. \nHow? This seasonā€™s speakers are a host of changemakers from diverse professionsā€”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. \nSessions 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!Ā  \nPlease 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 worldā€”so come connect with us! URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2025-2026-green-chemistry-connections/2026-05-20/ CATEGORIES:General,Higher Education,K-12,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/30da397d-06ed-47fd-e27c-71d001c6fc95.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251217T175259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154719Z UID:10000606-1779390000-1779395400@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team DESCRIPTION:Calling New York-based teachers in grades 6-12! Join us for our New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team\, where your professional growth aligns with New York State learning standards for pedagogy and student performance. This collaborative initiative is designed to enhance your instructional skills through demonstrations\, peer reviews\, and a strong emphasis on lab safety. By exploring green chemistry principles and integrating them into your current labs\, you will not only expand your knowledge but also help create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for your students. \nOur monthly virtual meetings foster a supportive community of practice where educators can share their experiences and learn from one another. You will have the opportunity to analyze student work and refine your teaching strategies while building a collective repository of greener laboratory practices. Together\, we will improve pedagogical skills and confidence\, promote educational leadership\, and enhance student achievement through real-world problem-solving experiences. Donā€™t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \nšŸ’¬ Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \nšŸ—“ļø Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\nā° 7-8:30 p.m. ET\nšŸ“Online ā€“ Zoom link upon registration URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-05-21/ CATEGORIES:K-12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/NYGCPLT-Social-Graphics-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20250825T172334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T172334Z UID:10000557-1779580800-1780012799@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026) DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026)\, hosted by the CSC and CSChE will provide access to an expanded array of technical sessions\, workshops\, and keynote presentations\, while promoting multidisciplinarity and offering diverse viewpoints on the opportunities and challenges facing those working in the chemical sciences\, technologists\, and engineering fields. The distinct identities and independence of CSC and CSChE will be maintained. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/canadian-societies-for-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering-2026-conferences-and-exhibition-x2026/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Toronto\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/x2026_General_LinkedIn_EN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20230130T153433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174626Z UID:10000202-1780876800-1782777599@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Sustainable Science: Contextualizing Chemistry Through Safer Hand-On Labs DESCRIPTION:If youā€™re a science teacher looking to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment for your students\, this is the course for you!\n \nABOUT THIS COURSE\nAre you a science teacher looking to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment for your students? Learn how to weave Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) sustainability content into your classrooms in this remote learning course for middle school and high school science teachers. \nBeyond BenignĀ Lead Teacher Erin MayerĀ will teach this course through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources and access to a network of other like-minded educators in the region. \n \n \n\n**Free for NY teachers\, select other states\, and Environmental Justice Communities\, with discount code (limited numbers of free spots for each state) \n \nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\nā€¢Ā  Youā€™re interested in engaging strategies for NGSS-aligned chemistry labs \nā€¢Ā  You want to foster a safe and engaging classroom environment \nā€¢Ā  Youā€™re interested in how problem-solving with chemistry helps create solutions for sustainability challenges \n \n \nBY ENROLLING YOUā€™LL LEARN:\nā€¢Ā  How to weave NGSS sustainability content into your classroom \nā€¢Ā  How to spark student interest and increase self-efficacy in your classroom \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\nā€¢Ā  NGSS aligned labs featuring easily accessible and safe materials \nā€¢Ā  Plug and play lessons for physical science in chemistry classrooms \nā€¢Ā  Lessons based on real-world innovations \n \n \n \n\n\nFunding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the Environmental Fund as administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/middle-school-and-high-school-teacher-course-sustainable-science-contextualizing-chemistry-through-safer-hand-on-labs/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/Beyond-Benign-Event-Headers-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20230130T154103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174830Z UID:10000204-1780876800-1785801599@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Introducing Green Chemistry in the High School Classroom DESCRIPTION:If youā€™re looking to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your teaching through real-world sustainable inventions\, this is the course for you!\n \nABOUT THIS COURSE\n\nHigh school chemistry teachers and middle/high school physical science teachers: Join us for a course that will support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) integration in your classes!\nIn this course\, Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Cassidy Javner will help prepare you to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your teaching through real-world sustainable inventions. Youā€™ll also learn how to develop safer labs and lessons aligned to your local standards in an interactive online environment.\nThis course features forum discussions\, lesson plan development\, and 3 synchronous zoom classes. Discussions will focus on how to prepare for effective remote learning in this time of an ever-changing educational landscape.\n\n \n \n*Free for NY teachers\, some other states\, and Environmental Justice Communities\, with discount code (contact info@beyondbenign to find out if your state has a discount available and if you teach in NYS and havenā€™t received your code) \n \nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\nā€¢Ā  You want to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment \nā€¢Ā  Youā€™re interested in how problem solving with chemistry helps create solutions for sustainability challenges \n \n \nBY ENROLLING YOUā€™LL LEARN:\nā€¢Ā  How to integrate green chemistry practices and principles into your teaching \nā€¢Ā  How to infuse NGSS learning into your classrooms by developing safer labs and lessons \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\nā€¢Ā  Developing safer labs and lessons \nā€¢Ā  Preparing for effective student driven learning \nā€¢Ā  Integrating green chemistry into your teaching \n \nWANT MENTORSHIP SUPPORT?Ā \nNew York teachers have an opportunity to pair the Advance Green Chemistry course with a new Fellowship opportunity for teachers interested in receiving mentorship support while integrating Green Chemistry into their curriculum. \n \n \nĀ  \nFunding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the Environmental Fund as administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/high-school-teacher-course-introducing-green-chemistry-in-the-high-school-classroom/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/4-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20230130T154254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175128Z UID:10000388-1780876800-1785801599@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World DESCRIPTION:If youā€™re looking to expand your studentsā€™ horizons and support their project-based learning and invention in the classroom\, this is the course for you.\n\nABOUT THIS COURSE\nReady to take green chemistry to the next level in your classroom? Have you already started replacing your labs with safer materials? \nJoin Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Annette Sebuyira as you expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices by analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. In this course\, youā€™ll dive into toxicology for chemistry basics and investigate the pedagogy for effective guidance of student-based research projects and inquiry-based projects. \n \n \n**Free for NY teachers\, some other states\, and Environmental Justice Communities\, with discount code (contact info@beyondbenign to find out if your state has a discount available and if you teach in NYS and havenā€™t received your code)\nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\nā€¢Ā  You want to support your studentsā€™ project-based learning and invention in the classroom. \nā€¢Ā  You have completed Intro to Green Chemistry and are ready to advance to the next level. \nā€¢Ā  You are curious about how to foster student engagement. \n\nBY ENROLLING YOUā€™LL LEARN:\nā€¢Ā  How to expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices. \nā€¢Ā  How to infuse student-driven projects and research into your curriculum. \nā€¢Ā  How to develop deeper real-world chemistry connections for your students. \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\nā€¢Ā  Analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. \nā€¢Ā  Introduction to Toxicology for chemistry basics. \nā€¢Ā  Integration of science research into your chemistry course. \n\n \n \nFunding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the Environmental Fund as administered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/advanced-green-chemistry-connections-to-our-world-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/5-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260225T160907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160907Z UID:10000614-1781085600-1781100000@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit ā€“ Virtual DESCRIPTION:Attention academic leaders\, students\, and industry partners from Green Chemistry Commitment institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2026 GCC Summit to explore how to implement and scale green chemistry in higher education. Our global community can participate virtually on June 10th or in person on June 14th at the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in San Antonio\, Texas.\n\nNow in its 9th year\, the GCC Summit aims to foster deeper engagement with green chemistry across curricula\, laboratories\, and workforce development. The program will feature keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, working groups\, and case studies that highlight the systems\, partnerships\, and strategies needed to embed green chemistry at scale.\n\nGCC Signers: Check your email for an invitation from our team and register to join us for one (or both!) of these gatherings: \n\nšŸ§‘ā€šŸ’» Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\nšŸ“ In person: June 14th\, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT | Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-green-chemistry-commitment-gcc-summit-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image3-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20260225T160726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160726Z UID:10000613-1781438400-1781461800@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit ā€“ In Person DESCRIPTION:Attention academic leaders\, students\, and industry partners from Green Chemistry Commitment institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2026 GCC Summit to explore how to implement and scale green chemistry in higher education. Our global community can participate virtually on June 10th or in person on June 14th at the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in San Antonio\, Texas.\n\nNow in its 9th year\, the GCC Summit aims to foster deeper engagement with green chemistry across curricula\, laboratories\, and workforce development. The program will feature keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, working groups\, and case studies that highlight the systems\, partnerships\, and strategies needed to embed green chemistry at scale.\n\nGCC Signers: Check your email for an invitation from our team and register to join us for one (or both!) of these gatherings: \n\nšŸ§‘ā€šŸ’» Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\nšŸ“ In person: June 14th\, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CDT | Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk\, San Antonio\, Texas URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/2026-green-chemistry-commitment-gcc-summit-in-person/ LOCATION:San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk\, 101 Bowie St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States CATEGORIES:Higher Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/image3-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145934 CREATED:20251217T175259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154719Z UID:10000607-1781809200-1781814600@www.beyondbenign.org SUMMARY:New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team DESCRIPTION:Calling New York-based teachers in grades 6-12! Join us for our New York Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team\, where your professional growth aligns with New York State learning standards for pedagogy and student performance. This collaborative initiative is designed to enhance your instructional skills through demonstrations\, peer reviews\, and a strong emphasis on lab safety. By exploring green chemistry principles and integrating them into your current labs\, you will not only expand your knowledge but also help create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for your students. \nOur monthly virtual meetings foster a supportive community of practice where educators can share their experiences and learn from one another. You will have the opportunity to analyze student work and refine your teaching strategies while building a collective repository of greener laboratory practices. Together\, we will improve pedagogical skills and confidence\, promote educational leadership\, and enhance student achievement through real-world problem-solving experiences. Donā€™t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \nšŸ’¬ Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \nšŸ—“ļø Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\nā° 7-8:30 p.m. ET\nšŸ“Online ā€“ Zoom link upon registration URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-06-18/ CATEGORIES:K-12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.beyondbenign.org/wp-content/uploads/NYGCPLT-Social-Graphics-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR