The Department of Chemistry at Saint Francis University utilizes microwave chemistry as a tool to integrate green chemistry within varying sub-disciplines of chemistry. Along with classroom integration, their Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K) program gives chemistry majors the opportunity to learn important communication skills and connect green chemistry with environmental health topics through K-12 outreach activities. The department’s passion and success with integrating green chemistry comes from the collaboration of students and faculty; especially Dr. Edward Zovinka and Dr. Rose Clark, who became active leaders within green chemistry at Saint Francis.

Minor; BS; BA

R.O.C.K.

• Incorporate Toxicology into the curriculum
• Expand the use of microwave chemistry to more of the organic labs
• Increase Chemistry Club Green Chemistry Outreach for K-12
• Collaborate with other higher education institutions
• Participate in an Outreach Working Group
• Participate in the Toxicology Working Group

Resources Used Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice by Paul T. Anastas and John C. Warner; In-house Curriculum