Beyond Benign

Chemical Education Seminar, Purdue University
2018-09-19 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Purdue University, Herbert C. Brown Laboratory of Chemistry, 425 Central Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Beyond Benign’s Executive Director, Dr. Amy Cannon, will give a seminar at the Chemical Education department at Purdue University.
Title: Green Chemistry Education: Preparing next generation chemists to practice sustainability through chemistry
Abstract:
Today’s global sustainability challenges will involve innovative chemical solutions. Green chemistry by definition is the intentional design of safer, less hazardous products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances. The implementation of green chemistry throughout educational systems is essential to support a growing global greener chemicals market. Through innovation in the laboratory and with changes in chemical education, chemistry students can be prepared to solve 21st century problems.
This presentation will discuss techniques and resources for adopting green chemistry throughout our educational systems and highlight higher education programs that are aimed at transforming chemistry education, including Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment, a voluntary, flexible framework for chemistry departments to adopt green chemistry theory and practice. The Commitment aims to transform chemistry education in higher education to equip students with the skills and knowledge to design safer, more sustainable products and processes. Additional resources will be presented, including a newly available Green Chemistry Resource Guide for the Organic Chemistry Lab Course.

American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA
2018-08-19 - 2018-08-23

First Annual GCC Summit, BCCE 2018
2018-07-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, 46556, United States
Join us as we share best practices in implementing green chemistry in academia and explore partnerships for address resource gaps. The agenda will feature interactive discussions in 5 key areas:
1. Integrating Toxicology into Chemistry Courses
2. Green Chemistry Courses and Programs
3. Green Chemistry Integration in Undergraduate Teaching Labs
4. Green Chemistry Undergraduate Research
5. Green Chemistry K-12 and Community Outreach
Faculty from Current and Prospective GCC signing schools are welcome! The program includes refreshments and lunch.
Reserve your seat now: GCC Summit Tickets

Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
2018-07-29 - 2018-08-02 | University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, 46556, United States
Join Beyond Benign staff and academic partners at the 2018 BCCE at the University of Notre Dame. Beyond Benign will be hosting the First Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit, exhibiting, running a workshop on Toxicology for Chemistry faculty, and participating in two green chemistry symposia:
To Green or Not to Green: Approaches for including green chemistry in a traditional academic setting: teaching, research and service, Organized by Amy Cannon, Beyond Benign, Glenn Hurt, York University, Dalila Kovacs, Grand Valley State University and Natalie O’Neil, Utica College
and
Green Chemistry in High School, College & University Curricula (and Beyond!), Organized by Loyd Bastin, Widener University and Andy Dicks, University of Toronto

Exploring Chemistry through Green Chemistry
2018-06-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bridgewater State University, Center for the Advancement of STEM, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United States
Bridgewater State University CASE, in collaboration with Beyond Benign, a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to green chemistry education, invites high school and middle school STEM educators to an exciting day of professional development! Our workshop will take place in the Dana Mohler Faria Science & Math Building and will feature interactive lessons and labs designed for and by teachers aligned to MA STE standards. Throughout the day you will work with Beyond Benign staff and K-12 Lead Teachers along with BSU faculty and students on various hands-on chemistry laboratory activities. You will have access to Beyond Benign open-access resources, BSU teaching and research equipment, and the opportunity to network with educators from BSU and Beyond Benign. BSU chemistry students will serve as “Teaching Assistants” guiding you through the morning and afternoon hands-on activities. NOTE: Dr. Ed Brush (ebrush@bridgew.edu) will contact you for additional information as the workshop approaches.
Upon complete participation, participants will receive 10 PDP’s with the opportunity to earn an additional 2-6 clock hours.

Sustainable STEAM: Elementary Teacher Training
2018-06-28 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bridgewater State University, Center for the Advancement of STEM, 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United States
Join us for a full day workshop featuring new interactive lessons aligned to MA STE, MA Common Core ELA & Math standards as well as Art extensions. Real-world sustainable innovations inspired by nature provide the backdrop for integrating scientific thinking and engineering design into your classroom.
Taught by Beyond Benign’s staff and Lead Teacher team of elementary teachers you will receive hands-on experience and open-access resources designed for teachers and by teachers. Earn 10 PDP’s for full participation in the workshop and completion of a follow-up assignment through our professional development co-sponsor Bridgewater State University. Space is limited! Register by JUNE 8th.
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Sustainable STEAM: Elementary Teacher Training
2018-06-26 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Beyond Benign, 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United States
Join us for a full day workshop featuring new interactive lessons aligned to MA STE, MA Common Core ELA & Math standards as well as Art & Social Studies extensions. Real-world sustainable innovations inspired by nature provide the backdrop for integrating scientific thinking and engineering design into your classroom.
Taught by Beyond Benign’s staff and Lead Teacher team of elementary teachers you will receive hands-on experience and open-access resources designed for teachers and by teachers. Earn 10 PDP’s for full participation in the workshop and completion of a follow-up assignment through our professional development co-sponsor Bridgewater State University.
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Sustainable Science & Green Chemistry Workshop
2018-06-22 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Camas High School, 26900 E 15th Street, Camas, WA, United States
Join us for a full-day interactive workshop in Washington State focused on integrating green chemistry and sustainable science concepts and practices into the classroom. Earn professional development STEM clock hours for full participation in the workshop through our state education partners in WA and OR. Register by JUNE 8th to reserve your space.

For more information download the workshop flyer:
Sustainable Science Workshop WA 2018

Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference 2018
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-20 | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Join us at the GCEC in Portland, Oregon. Beyond Benign will be involved with the Conference Kickoff Event for Students, running a symposium titled Towards Safer Design Strategies: Using Toxicology Tools and Concepts within Chemistry Courses and Programs and participating in the Green Chemistry Innovations in the Classroom: Rapid Fire Session.

Perspectives of Careers in the Chemical Industry
2018-04-30 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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From chemical manufacturing to components to final products, there are many paths to careers involving green chemistry— you just have to know where to look for them. In this webinar, three professionals working in the chemical industry discuss how they got to where they are, what their companies are interested in and how it connects with green chemistry, and what they would recommend to early-career scientists looking to pursue careers in the field.
1. Linda B. Sedlewicz, President/CEO–schülke inc.
As President/CEO for schülke inc., she is responsible for the introduction and promotion of the schülke preservative product lines across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. A graduate of Rutgers University, Linda began her career in the cosmetics industry over thirty years ago, leading to a range of professional opportunities in cosmetics. With her technical and leadership skills, Linda is recognized as one of the industry experts in the area of preservation of personal care products.
2. Christoph Krumm, Co-founder and CEO-Sironix Renewables
From his PhD background in chemical engineering at the University of Minnesota, he pursued entrepreneurial coursework, accelerator programs, and grant applications to receive over $3M in funding and partnerships to start Sironix Renewables. Sironix Renewables develops bio-renewable chemicals for consumer products. As a recipient of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 35Under35 award for innovation, he has grown Sironix Renewables to be an innovator in the renewable chemicals world.
3. Maureen Kavanagh, Senior Technical Manager-3M
Maureen is a strong operations leader known for her passion of people and sustainability. Maureen is a Senior Technical Manager currently working for 3M’s Industrial Mineral Products Division. She has 13 years of experience as a scientist with 28 issued patents. Maureen holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls and a master’s degree in management from the College of St. Scholastica
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Cambridge Science Festival 2018
2018-04-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join Beyond Benign and hundreds of other organizations from the Boston area to celebrate science through hands-on activities at the annual Cambridge Science Festival!

Opening Reception for CARBON, Art Exhibit at WBI/BB
2018-04-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Beyond Benign, 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United States
Join us for the Opening Reception for our newest Art Exhibit: CARBON. This exhibit is a celebration of a unique partnership between Collaborative Aggregates, a spin-off company out of the Warner Babcock Institute, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst Art Department. Join Beyond Benign, WBI and Collaborative Aggregates scientists, alongside student recipients of the Collaborative Aggregates Art Scholarship at the opening event.
Join us for FOOD, DRINKS and MUSIC.
The opening is free and open to the public.

Girls STEM Summit - Statewide 2018
2018-04-08 | Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston, MA, 02493, United States

USA Science & Engineering Festival 2018
2018-04-07 - 2018-04-08 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
Join Beyond Benign outreach fellows at the largest STEM celebration in the United States for free science fun for the whole family!

New Hampshire Science Teachers Association (NHSTA) Spring Conference
2018-04-07 | Pinkerton Academy, 5 Pinkerton St., Derry, NH, 03038, United States
Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Sarah McCarron-Stewart and Gisele Rubino for a hands-on workshop highlighting NGSS aligned middle and high school labs and lessons featuring green chemistry innovations! All participants will walk away with free resources to implement directly into their classrooms.

Rhode Island Science Teachers Association (RISTA) Annual Conference
2018-04-07 | New England Institute of Technology, 2500 Post Rd, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers for a hands-on workshop showcasing labs and lessons that highlight green chemistry innovations!

STEM Night at Essex Elementary School
2018-03-30 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St., Essex, MA, 01929, United States
Families from Essex, MA are invited to Essex Elementary School’s STEM Night for a night of hands-on activities showcasing exciting careers in the STEM fields. While you’re there, make sure to visit our outreach fellows to learn about green chemistry!

Ethics in Industry Collaborations that Work at ACS NOLA 2018
2018-03-20 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States

"Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice" at ACS NOLA 2018
2018-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign during the “Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice” symposia as we discuss the Green Chemistry Commitment at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Come learn about the Green Chemistry Commitment and the impact it’s making in higher education!

The Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) is a consortium program that unites the green chemistry community around shared goals and a common vision to:

expand the community of Green Chemists
grow departmental resources
improve connections to industry and job opportunities in green chemistry
affect systemic and lasting change in chemistry education

Beyond Benign’s vision is to revolutionize the way chemistry is taught to better prepare students to engage with their world while connecting chemistry, human health, and the environment.

"Changing the Course of Chemistry: Adopting the Green Chemistry Commitment" at Sci-Mix
2018-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign at the Sci-Fi-Mix poster session held by the Division of Chemical Education (CHED) at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Stop by and learn about the Green Chemistry Commitment!
The GCC is helping to transform chemistry education in college and university chemistry departments who strive to:

prepare world class chemists whose skills are well aligned with the needs of the planet and its inhabitants in the 21st century, and
design and develop innovative, e cient, and environmentally sound solutions to the safety and e ectiveness of chemical products and processes.

With the GCC, colleges and universities can band together to share resources and experiences to shift how and what the next generation of chemists learn. Students will enter the workforce armed with the necessary skills and knowledge to be leaders in making The Principles of Green Chemistry standard practice in all branches of the chemical sciences.

"State-of-the-Art: Two Decades Advancing The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry" at ACS NOLA 2018
2018-03-19 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign’s very own Dr. Amy Cannon and Dr. John C. Warner as they present in the symposia “State-of-the-Art: Two Decades Advancing The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry” at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Come see for yourself how the past two decades of Green Chemistry impacted and continue to impact the science industry!

“Changing the Course of Chemistry: Adopting the Green Chemistry Commitment” at ACS NOLA 2018
2018-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign at the poster session held by the Division of Chemical Education (CHED) at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Stop by and learn about the Green Chemistry Commitment!
The GCC is helping to transform chemistry education in college and university chemistry departments who strive to:

prepare world class chemists whose skills are well aligned with the needs of the planet and its inhabitants in the 21st century, and
design and develop innovative, e cient, and environmentally sound solutions to the safety and e ectiveness of chemical products and processes.

With the GCC, colleges and universities can band together to share resources and experiences to shift how and what the next generation of chemists learn. Students will enter the workforce armed with the neces- sary skills and knowledge to be leaders in making the principles of green chemistry standard practice in all branches of the chemical sciences.

GSEM STEM Conference & Expo 2018
2018-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, 01701, United States

Green Chemistry Student Chapters: Stories of Success at ACS NOLA 2018
2018-03-18 08:00 - 2018-03-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute to celebrate model green chemistry student chapters at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
The Green Chemistry Award has quickly become one of the most sought after accolades for student chapters. To be eligible for green chemistry status, chapters must engage in at least three green chemistry activities per year, ranging from community outreach activities to hosting invited speakers. This symposium will provide a platform for student chapters who have been awarded green chemistry status to share their unique strategies and stories. Through peer to peer student conversations, more student chapters may be inspired and empowered to achieve green chemistry status.

High School Day at Spring ACS National Meeting
2018-03-18 | New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Lurea Doody during the High School Day at the ACS National Meeting in New Orleans, LA for a hands-on workshop featuring blackberry dye-sensitized solar cells!

Boston STEM Fair
2018-03-17 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham, 550 Winter St., Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
You’re invited to bring your families and explore STEM through hands-on activities for all ages at the 2018 Boston STEM Fair. While you’re there, be sure to visit with our outreach fellows to learn about the exciting opportunities in green chemistry!

Meet Me in the Middle Day at NSTA Atlanta
2018-03-16 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Int'l Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Visit with Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Jonathan Baek to learn about free NGSS aligned middle school engineering curriculum at the annual Meet Me in the Middle event during the NSTA National Meeting in Atlanta, GA!

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) 2018 National Conference
2018-03-15 - 2018-03-17 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Int'l Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Visit Beyond Benign staff and Lead Teachers at the NSTA National Conference exhibit hall! We’ll be located at booth 845 and ready to share free resources and answer any questions you have about green chemistry for any level of education!

Family STEM Night at George Keverian School
2018-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | George Keverian School, 20 Nichols St., Everett, MA, 02149, United States
Families from Everett, MA are invited to George Keverian School’s Family STEM Night event for a night of hands-on activities showcasing exciting careers in the STEM fields. While you’re there, make sure to visit our outreach fellows to learn about green chemistry!

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Conference
2018-03-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Salem State University, 352 Lafayette St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
