Professional development on your terms, and your timeline.
Our higher education professional development is aimed at sharing best practices in integrating green chemistry in higher education programs, including developing resources for chemistry faculty and students to connect toxicology concepts to chemistry content in their courses and programs.
We share these resources through a variety of virtual and online professional development opportunities, including webinars and self-paced courses designed to support educators in integrating green chemistry into their teaching.
An Introduction to Undergraduate Green Chemistry Teaching and Practice
Support your journey in Green Chemistry education. This self-paced, online course gives higher ed faculty a strong foundation in Green Chemistry concepts and practical strategies for integrating them into the curriculum. With four one-hour sessions, participants gain knowledge in professional standards, curriculum design, and environmental justice. Complete the full course to earn a certificate of completion.
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Green Chemistry Connections
From biomimicry to toxicology, green chemistry offers powerful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing crises. This year, we want to zero-in on the powerfully adaptable principles of green chemistry, and their role in forming connections between educators, industry, and advocates.
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Greener Curriculum Showcase Series
This free, interactive webinar series is designed to help educators effectively adapt and implement the newest cutting edge green chemistry curriculum our community has to offer. D
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Upcoming Events
AASHE 2025: A Strategic Forum for Higher Education Sustainability
October 22, 2025 - October 24, 2025The AASHE 2025 Conference & Expo, October 22-24 in Minneapolis, MN, is your strategic opportunit...
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2nd Symposium on Green Chemistry, Chile: Education, Innovation, and Biomimicry for a Sustainable Future
November 3, 2025 - November 6, 2025“A meeting point to promote sustainable, environmentally respectful approaches in science and ...
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Beyond Benign works with educators (faculty members, staff, and students of higher education institutions) on collaborative projects through the Green Chemistry Commitment program. Educators work for one or two semesters with Beyond Benign staff to lead programs within the Green Chemistry Commitment. LEARN MORE
Toxicology for Chemists
We facilitate workshops at national chemistry and chemistry education conferences and develop curriculum resources that are aimed at providing chemistry faculty with:
- Understanding in the principles of toxicology, the molecular mechanisms of how chemicals affect human health and the environment, and the resources to identify and assess molecular hazards
- Opportunities to learn from and interact with their peers who are integrating toxicology concepts into chemistry courses and programs
"I am very unfamiliar with toxicology and followed all presentations. I thought it was presented at a very appropriate level."
- 2016 BCCE Toxicology for Chemists workshop participant