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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
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SUMMARY:MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Sustainable Science: Contextualizing Chemistry Through Safer Hand-On Labs
DESCRIPTION:If you’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 Benign Lead Teacher Erin Mayer 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:\n•  You’re interested in engaging strategies for NGSS-aligned chemistry labs \n•  You want to foster a safe and engaging classroom environment \n•  You’re interested in how problem-solving with chemistry helps create solutions for sustainability challenges \n \n \nBY ENROLLING YOU’LL LEARN:\n•  How to weave NGSS sustainability content into your classroom \n•  How to spark student interest and increase self-efficacy in your classroom \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\n•  NGSS aligned labs featuring easily accessible and safe materials \n•  Plug and play lessons for physical science in chemistry classrooms \n•  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
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SUMMARY:HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER COURSE: Introducing Green Chemistry in the High School Classroom
DESCRIPTION:If you’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. You’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 haven’t received your code) \n \nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n•  You want to create a safer\, more engaging learning environment \n•  You’re interested in how problem solving with chemistry helps create solutions for sustainability challenges \n \n \nBY ENROLLING YOU’LL LEARN:\n•  How to integrate green chemistry practices and principles into your teaching \n•  How to infuse NGSS learning into your classrooms by developing safer labs and lessons \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\n•  Developing safer labs and lessons \n•  Preparing for effective student driven learning \n•  Integrating green chemistry into your teaching \n \nWANT MENTORSHIP SUPPORT? \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 \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/high-school-teacher-course-introducing-green-chemistry-in-the-high-school-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12,Online Course
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SUMMARY:Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to expand your students’ 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\, you’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 haven’t received your code)\nTHIS COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n•  You want to support your students’ project-based learning and invention in the classroom. \n•  You have completed Intro to Green Chemistry and are ready to advance to the next level. \n•  You are curious about how to foster student engagement. \n\nBY ENROLLING YOU’LL LEARN:\n•  How to expand your knowledge of green chemistry principles and practices. \n•  How to infuse student-driven projects and research into your curriculum. \n•  How to develop deeper real-world chemistry connections for your students. \n \nCOURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:\n•  Analyzing Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award technologies. \n•  Introduction to Toxicology for chemistry basics. \n•  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
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SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit – 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\n🧑‍💻 Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\n📍 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
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SUMMARY:2026 Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Summit – 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\n🧑‍💻 Virtual: June 10th\, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC\n📍 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
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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. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside fellow science educators! \n💬 Led by Beyond Benign Certified Lead Teacher Scott Carlson \n🗓️ Third Thursday of each month from February to June 2026\n⏰ 7-8:30 p.m. ET\n📍Online – Zoom link upon registration
URL:https://www.beyondbenign.org/event/new-york-green-chemistry-professional-learning-team-2/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:K-12
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