High School Day at Spring ACS National Meeting
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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!
Green Chemistry Student Chapters: Stories of Success at ACS NOLA 2018
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
GSEM STEM Conference & Expo 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA, United States“Changing the Course of Chemistry: Adopting the Green Chemistry Commitment” at ACS NOLA 2018
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
“State-of-the-Art: Two Decades Advancing The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry” at ACS NOLA 2018
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
“Changing the Course of Chemistry: Adopting the Green Chemistry Commitment” at Sci-Mix
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
“Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice” at ACS NOLA 2018
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Ethics in Industry Collaborations that Work at ACS NOLA 2018
New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United StatesSTEM Night at Essex Elementary School
Essex Elementary School 12 Story St., Essex, MA, United StatesFamilies 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 […]
Rhode Island Science Teachers Association (RISTA) Annual Conference
New England Institute of Technology 2500 Post Rd, Warwick, RI, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign Lead Teachers for a hands-on workshop showcasing labs and lessons that highlight green chemistry innovations!
New Hampshire Science Teachers Association (NHSTA) Spring Conference
Pinkerton Academy 5 Pinkerton St., Derry, NH, United StatesJoin 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 […]
USA Science & Engineering Festival 2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign outreach fellows at the largest STEM celebration in the United States for free science fun for the whole family!
Girls STEM Summit – Statewide 2018
Regis College 235 Wellesley St., Weston, MA, United StatesOpening Reception for CARBON, Art Exhibit at WBI/BB
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Cambridge Science Festival 2018
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign and hundreds of other organizations from the Boston area to celebrate science through hands-on activities at the annual Cambridge Science Festival!
Perspectives of Careers in the Chemical Industry
Register Today! 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 […]
Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference 2018
Hilton Portland Downtown 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Sustainable Science & Green Chemistry Workshop
Camas High School 26900 E 15th Street, Camas, WA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Sustainable STEAM: Elementary Teacher Training
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Sustainable STEAM: Elementary Teacher Training
Bridgewater State University, Center for the Advancement of STEM 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Exploring Chemistry through Green Chemistry
Bridgewater State University, Center for the Advancement of STEM 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United StatesBridgewater 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 […]
Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, United StatesJoin 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, […]
First Annual GCC Summit, BCCE 2018
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, United StatesJoin 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: […]
Chemical Education Seminar, Purdue University
Purdue University Herbert C. Brown Laboratory of Chemistry, 425 Central Drive, West Lafayette, IN, United StatesBeyond 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 […]
Gordon College Green Chemistry Lecture: Dr. John Warner
Gordon College 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA, United StatesHear from Dr. John Warner, a founder of the field of Green Chemistry, at Gordon College as part of their annual Green Chemistry Lecture Series. Dr. Warner will be talking […]
Safer Made Webinar: Investing in Safer Chemistry and Consumer Products
Register Today! This webinar will feature Dr. Marty Mulvihill, General Partner at Safer Made. Description: At Safer Made we support companies that create chemicals and materials that make our consumer […]
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA) Conference
Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA, United StatesJoin Dr. Lurea Doody, one of Beyond Benign's Lead Teachers, at PSTA for a hands-on presentation of "Making dye-sensitized solar cells using blackberries".
Greening the Chemistry Research and Teaching Labs: Resources to Increase Safety and Reduce Waste
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Dr. Amy Cannon from Beyond Benign and Dr. Jane Wissinger from the University of Minnesota at the annual Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference […]
A New Resource To Engage Your Chemistry Department In Sustainability
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Derrick Ward from Beyond Benign as he presents a poster on a Resource Guide for the Organic Chemistry Lab Course at the AASHE Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
Hamilton-Wenham STEM Discovery Night
Families from Hamilton and Wenham, MA are invited to Hamilton-Wenham High School’s STEM Discovery Night for a night of hands-on activities showcasing exciting careers in the STEM fields. While you’re […]
Idaho Science & Math Teachers Conference
Columbia High School 301 S Happy Valley Rd, Nampa, IDJoin Tanya Elmer, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher from ID, at the ISMT Conference an interactive presentation featuring green chemistry replacement labs.
Outreach Fellows Training
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesCollege students from across New England are invited to apply and join us for the Outreach Fellows Training. This training will feature a review of green chemistry principles and practices […]
Geek is Glam Expo
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign at the upcoming Girl Scouts of Central and Western MA Geek IS Glam Expo! Learn about green chemistry and innovation at this exciting and empowering event for […]
New Hampshire Science Teachers Association Fall Conference
Church Landing 281 Daniel Webster Hw, Meredith, NH, United StatesJoin Eric Nash, Beyond Benign Lead Teacher from NH, for an interactive presentation featuring "Kind by Design" student inventions inspired by biomimicry and guided by green chemistry principles.
Washington Science Teachers Association Conference
4 Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel and Conference Center Bellingham, WA, United StatesLearning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom Learn how Target, Beyond Benign and a team of elementary school teachers are working together to create interactive curriculum spotlighting technologies […]
National Chemistry Week
The mission of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public, particularly school-aged children with positive messages about chemistry! Beyond Benign will be facilitating activities at outreach events hosted by […]
MA STEM Week
In an effort to highlight how strong STEM education will lead to a talented and skilled workforce, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito, in collaboration with the STEM Advisory Council, […]
New Jersey Science Convention
Princeton Marriott Forrestal 100 College Rd E, Princeton, NJ, United StatesLearn from ACS Safety Committee Member Bettyann Howson how to integrate and align Beyond Benign's Types of Reaction Lab to increase safety in the high school classroom.
2018 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) Conference
Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, United StatesCome see Lead Teacher Jen Sherburn at CAST present hands-on activities on environmentally-friendly replacements to styrofoam and plastic, in addition to nature inspired materials that prevent bacteria from growing. All activities […]
Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST) Conference
Boxborough Regency 242 Adams Pl, Boxborough, MA, United StatesJoin Lead Teachers Raks Derival and Gisele Rubino for an interactive workshop at MAST. Sustainable Living: A Green Chemistry Final Project The Sustainable Living Project is the final project in […]
North Shore Nature Fair
Glen Urquhart School 74 Hart St, Beverly, MA, United StatesGlen Urquhart School will be hosting their 2nd annual Nature Fair to highlight the local natural environment. This is a family-friendly event for attendees to participate in hands-on nature activities. […]
The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) Annual Conference
Riverside Conference Center 123 E Main St, Rochester, NY, United StatesGreen Chemistry in Industry, Dana Wadnola and Stephen Costanza Join Dana and Stephen present hands-on activities on sharkskin in their talk, "Green Chemistry in Industry."
Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO) 2018
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, CanadaJoin Lead Teacher Richard Cooper in a demonstration on green chemistry and it's alignment in international standards.
Minnesota Conference on Science Education (MnCOSE)
Rivers Edge Convention Center 10 4th Ave, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesJoin Cassie Javner and Cassie Knutson in their hands-on workshops at MnCOSE 2018. They will be demonstrating classroom adaptations of plastic alternatives, along with showing the greener replacement labs they […]
Green Chemistry ACS Student Chapters: Models of Success
Is your ACS Student Chapter interested in becoming a Green Chemistry Student Chapter? Join us as we talk about what it takes to be eligible for a Green Chemistry Student […]
Massachusetts STEM Summit
DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worchester, MA, United StatesCome visit Bob Baldo and Janie Butler who will be sharing resources and lessons on sustainable science for grades 2 through 12.
Art Opening Reception: Photography by Stan Czesniuk
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesOur newest Art Exhibit features beautiful photography by local artist Stan Czesniuk. Stan's photography includes a compilation of items and subjects that are often overlooked. Beautiful images of nature, and […]
Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, MichiganJoin Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura at the MSTA Conference.
Green Chemistry: Inventing a Circular Economy through a Thermodynamic Lens
Speaker: Dr. John Warner, Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry Register Now! The natural world is a beautiful and intricate system of intertwined and overlapping materials ecosystems. As humans, our […]
From Novice to Confident Green Chemistry Educator and the Lessons Learned
Join us to learn about success stories from teachers who have adopted green chemistry in their classroom and increased safety in their labs. This interactive webinar will feature Lead Teachers […]
Harvard Extension School Course: ENVR E-158A Green Chemistry
January 30 - May 15, 2019 This Harvard Extension School Course is taught by Dr. John Warner co-founder of the field of green chemistry, Beyond Benign and Warner Babcock Institute […]
Design and Engineering Expo @ Bagnall Elementary School
Bagnall Elementary School 253 School St, Groveland, MA, United StatesBeyond Benign Outreach Fellows will be leading green chemistry activities for elementary school students during the Design and Engineering Expo in Groveland, MA!
Michigan Science Teacher Association Annual Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, MichiganJoin Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn and Erika Fatura as they discuss bringing green chemistry into classrooms!
High School Marine Science Symposium
Northeastern University 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United StatesHigh school students will learn from Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows about how green chemistry can help reduce ocean plastics and the impacts of ocean acidification.
Green Chemistry – The Connection to Environmental Justice
Chemistry has provided significant benefits to society. It has also had major impacts on human and ecosystem health. Chemical accidents like the 1984 Union Carbide plant in Bhopal India, which […]
Girls Scouts STEM Conference
Framingham State University 100 State St, Framingham, MA, United StatesGirls Scouts will have the opportunity to create solar cells using the green chemistry principles! We will also have an Expo table focusing on biomimicry!
Girls Inc. of Lynn SMART Girls Summit
Girls Inc is hosting their annual SMART (Science Math And Relevant Technology) Girls Summit for middle school girls in Lynn, MA. The goal of this event is to increase interest and participation […]
ACS National Meeting, Orlando
Join Beyond Benign staff and Lead Teachers at the ACS National Meeting and Exposition in Orlando, FL Sunday, 8:35am: CHED symposium "Chemistry Teachers Day Program" - Beyond Benign Lead Teachers, […]
Full STEAM Ahead
Lincoln Elementary School 161 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Winchester, MA, United StatesFamilies at Lincoln Elementary School will learn from Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows about how green chemistry can help reduce the impacts of ocean acidfication with a dry ice demonstration!
Ipswich STEAM Showcase
Ipswich High School Ipswich, MABeyond Benign Outreach Fellows will be one of many groups facilitating STEAM activities for the students of Ipswich Public Schools. With the Outreach Fellows, students will explore the life cycle […]
National Science Teachers Association National Conference
America's Center Convention Complex 701 Convention Plaza, St Louis, MO, United StatesBeyond Benign Lead Teachers Bob Baldo, Tanya Elmers and Jon Baek will all be leading workshops at the National Science Teachers Association. Come to booth 1641 to learn how to […]
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
Museum of Science Boston, MA, United StatesChemists Celebrate Earth Week at the Blue Wing of Museum of Science on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. The theme for event this year is […]
Cambridge Science Festival: Science Carnival and Robot Zoo
Explore over 150 hands-on activities with local scientists, researchers, and STEM educators. Indoors and out at the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and War Memorial. Come […]
Essex Elementary School STEM Night
Essex Elementary School 12 Story St., Essex, MA, United StatesFree event for students to engage in hands-on STEM activities. Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows from Gordon College will be there, along with other exhibitors such as: Society of Women Engineers, […]
Tech Savvy
University Center Gaylord 80 Livingston Blvd 49735, Gaylord, MI, United StatesThis annual event hosted by the American Association of University Women allows middle school girls to explore different fields of STEM thorough hands on activities led by female role models […]
Science on State Street
Framingham State University 100 State St, Framingham, MA, United StatesA free event open to all! There will be many opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with fun, high quality interactive activities. Beyond Benign Outreach Fellows will […]
Intel ISEF 2019 in Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix, ArizonaKate Anderson (BB Director of K-12 Education) will be leading a workshop called "Are Mushrooms the New Plastic?" Participants will explore how green chemistry principles are being used to invent […]
Boston University STEM Institute
Earl Center 180 Riverway, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin BB staff, Amanda Maddalone and Janie Butler, as they leads two sessions for both Middle and High School teachers. Titled Sustainable Innovations in Industry and Chemistry with a Conscience. Through these […]
K-12 STEM Teacher Conference
Rotunda of Mercy College 55 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY, United StatesGreen chemistry provides a framework and lens for learning, teaching and investigating chemistry concepts. This session will highlight unique partnerships across New York State with many regional BOCES, New York […]
Central Regional ACS Meeting (CERM)
The H Hotel 111 W Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesThe theme for the 100th anniversary of the ACS Midland Section will be "Molecules to Materials"! Join Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Jen Sherburn, Erika Fatura and Jon Baek at CERM […]
Online Course: Introduction to Green Chemistry
Looking to create a safer more engaging learning environment for your students? This course will equip you to integrate green chemistry principles and practices into your classroom by teaching through […]
Green Chemistry Commitment 2nd Annual Summit
Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA, United StatesRegister Now! Join faculty members and green chemistry professionals at the 2nd Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit, held at the ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference hotel the day preceding […]
ACS GCEC: Linking Chemical Design to Toxicity/Hazard/Alternatives Assessment
Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents St., Reston, VA, United StatesJoin Executive Director, Amy Cannon, along with partners Saskia van Bergen (WA State Dept of Ecology) and Dalila Kovacs (Grand Valley State University) at a session on Linking Chemical Design […]
IUPAC Paris 2019, Paris, France
Palais des Congres Place de la Porte Maillot, Paris, FranceJoin Beyond Benign's Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program, Irv Levy, at the IUPAC conference in Paris, France where he will present a poster on "The Green Chemistry Commitment: […]
Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Summit
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesIt's that time of year where our Lead Teachers will be coming together here at Beyond Benign headquarters. The Summit includes teacher professional development, resource sharing, hands-on workshops by-teachers and […]
Exploring Innovative Solutions to Environmental Challenges Through Green Chemistry, Biomimicry and Real World Technologies
Beyond Benign is working in partnership with the Wade Institute for Science Education to lead the 2019 North Central Summer Professional Development Institute. Partners: Fitchburg State University; The Revolving Museum; Harvard […]
ChemEd 2019
North Central College 131 S Loomis Street, Naperville, IL, United StatesThis is one of the largest conferences for educators involved in teaching Chemistry in North America! Beyond Benign Lead Teachers Cassie Knutson Lydon and Cassie Javner will be there as […]
NYC STEM Institute: Sustainability and STEM
Beyond Benign will be hosting a three day workshop on sustainability and STEM within the NYC Summer STEM Institute for New York City Teachers. Come see how lead teacher Scott […]
NEACT Conference
Middlesex School, Concord, MA MA, United StatesJoin Kate Anderson and Janie Butler at the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers 2019 Summer Conference for a 90 min workshop featuring the Recycling Polylactic Acid Lab-Transforming Cups into […]
Vote for the Beyond Benign session proposal “Inventing Green with Bioplastics” for the South by Southwest® (SXSW) EDU 2020 Conference
Please vote for the Beyond Benign proposal for the 2020 South by Southwest® Conference, an important forum for global professionals at every level to share ideas and network. This large […]
Chemistry Teacher’s Day, ACS National Conference, San Diego, CA
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign Lead Teacher Steven Kosmas during the ACS National Meeting's Chemistry Teacher's Day program. Steven will be presenting on "Using green chemistry to remedy environmental problems". Access the […]
Green Chemistry Commitment, ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA
San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive,, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign's Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program, Irv Levy at the General Posters during the ACS National Meeting in San Diego, CA. Abstract can be found here. […]
ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA
Join Beyond Benign's Lead Teacher Cassandra Knutson at the ACS National meeting where she will present on "Community engagement for healthy oceans: Green chemistry & bioplastics". Access the Abstract here. […]
DOZN™ 2.0: A Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator
Register Now! MilliporeSigma launched a new Green Chemistry tool, DOZN™ 2.0 this past spring. DOZN™ is an industry-first Quantitative Green Chemistry Evaluator that evaluates the relative greenness of chemicals and […]
Back to School Bash with Girl Scouts
Camp Maude Eaton 141 Abbot St, Andover, MA, United StatesCome join undergraduate students as they show off innovative green chemistry technologies, and host a make-and-take table!
Fueling Fall Investigations with Green Chemistry
Calling all K-12 chemistry teachers! Looking for safer labs for your students? How engaged are your students? Try these green chemistry labs that are both safe and exciting. Explore phenomena […]
Implementing Green Chemistry into your curriculum
Siena College 515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY, United StatesJoin Annette Sebuyira, NY Master Teacher and Lead Teacher, in how green chemistry fits into her curriculum, and how it can fit into yours!
MACTLAC Annual Meeting, St. Catherine University, MN
St. Catherine University MN, United StatesHear Beyond Benign's Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program, Irv Levy, in his keynote address as part of the Midwestern Association of Chemistry Teachers in Liberal Arts Colleges (MACTLAC) […]
Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom
Join Alyson VanAlphen in her spotlight session on what sustainable science looks like in her elementary classroom!
New Jersey Science Convention
Explore how natural materials can replace harmful chemical reactions in the classroom with lead teacher Robert Colvin in his presentation, Chemistry with a Conscience. By using greener reactions, student can […]
Green Chemistry University Curriculum Webinar
Register Now! This webinar will introduce the Yale-UNIDO Green Chemistry University Curriculum, a semester long course developed in collaboration with Beyond Benign. This FREE course is designed for undergraduate students […]
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) Annual Conference
Spokane, Washington Convention Center 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program, Irv Levy at the AASHE conference where he will co-present with Green Chemistry Scientist, Saskia van Bergen, from the Washington […]
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE’s) Annual Conference Poster Session
Spokane, Washington Convention Center 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, United StatesJoin Beyond Benign’s Director of the Green Chemistry Commitment program, Irv Levy at the AASHE conference where he will co-present with Green Chemistry Scientist, Saskia van Bergen, from the Washington […]
Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Science Classroom
New York teachers Stephen Costanza and Dana Wadnola will share how sustainable science is applicable for students of all grade levels, see how blue mussels can inspire us to invent […]
Tools for Innovation in Chemistry from the ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable
Register Now! The ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable has publicly available tools for innovation in chemistry which may be of interest to those in academia and research beyond the […]
MAST/MSELA Science Safety Under OSHA
Royal Plaza Hotel Marlborough, MAJoin us for a Science Safety Event featuring Jake Foster and Flinn Scientific. Beyond Benign will lead 2 hands-on workshops for both K-12 science teachers and Science Administrators. For Teachers: […]
NSTA Regional Conference
Seattle, WAScotty Stalp will be representing the Beyond Benign Lead Teacher team leading the following session: Practical Applications: Assessing Human and Environmental Hazards in the Lab and in the Home December […]
North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators State Conference
Meredith College 5237, 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, United StatesJoin Lead Teacher Alyson VanAlphen for her session titled: Learning from Nature: STEAM Investigations for the Elementary Classroom. Hear how she teaches STEAM concepts in a dynamic manner through technologies inspired […]
Lab Waste Management & RCRA Updates for Universities (Manhattan)
NY DEC is hosting a public workshop to discuss the management of hazardous lab waste at academic institutions. During this workshop DEC staff will talk about New York's upcoming adoption […]
STEM Ecosystems: Spring 2020 Community of Practice Convening
San Antonio, TX Marriot Riverwalk, TXJoin Lemelson-MIT Program's Stephanie Couch, PhD., Kate R. Anderson and the teacher team of Jon Baek from Ann Arbor, MI and Loren Kristick from Houston, TX for an interactive introduction […]
Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
Join Lead Teachers Jennifer Sherburn and Erika Fatura in their session titled, "Invent! Investigate! Intrigue! Applying Green Chemistry to Engineering" on the role of green chemistry in inventing!
CANCELLED – SXSW Edu
Austin, TXCANCELLED Inventing Green with Bioplastics Wednesday March 11th, 2020 at 12:30 PM- 2:00 PM From ocean plastics to global warming, today’s sustainability challenges require innovative, sustainable solutions. This workshop will […]
CANCELLED – Society of Toxicology (SOT) 59th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo
CANCELLED - Join our Executive Director, Dr. Amy Cannon at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) meeting in Anaheim, California. Stop by the poster session on Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 AM […]
Green Chemistry Workshop
Canton High School Canton, NYThis one-day workshop presented by a local Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Lead Teacher, Jim Burdick, will provide attendees with an overview of green chemistry, how to incorporate green chemistry into […]
POSTPONED – Sustainable Science and Green Chemistry Workshop
Sewickley Academy 315 Academy Ave, Sewickley, PAPOSTPONED - New Date TBD! Join Lead Teachers Cassidy Javner and Michael Maudal for the upcoming Sustainable Science and Green Chemistry Workshop for high school teachers in partnership with the […]
CANCELLED – ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia 2020
Philadelphia, PACANCELLED - For this National Meeting, the Beyond Benign team will be in full swing! We will be at Booth #103 along with hosting symposia and leading workshops. “Reducing the […]
Lab Waste Management & RCRA Updates for New York Universities Webinar
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting a public webinar to discuss the management of hazardous lab waste at academic institutions in collaboration with New York State […]
Transforming Chemistry Education: Models for Transitioning to Green Chemistry Education in Higher Education
Register now to join us for a webinar about how the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program is fostering a community of practice among higher education institutions through sharing resources and […]
CANCELLED – NSTA National Conference, Boston 2020
Boston, MACANCELLED - For this National Conference, the Beyond Benign team will be in full swing! In addition to hosting booth 2650, our elementary team will be sharing what sustainable STEM […]
We are all in this together: Why chemists and non-chemists must join forces to invent a future we can all be proud of
Register now to join us virtually on Earth Day! Global climate change, ocean plastics and toxics in the environment, we hear the issues loud and clear. We hear about green […]
Follow-up Q&A Session with Dr. John Warner and Dr. Amy Cannon
Register now! Join us for a follow-up Q&A session to our Earth Day Webinar. Our Earth Day webinar was so well attended and so many great questions were asked that […]
Employing DOZN™ 2.0 – The Quantitative Greener Alternative Evaluator in Academic Settings for Safer Labs
Register now! This webinar will cover how DOZN™ 2.0 can serve as a virtual resource for academics to utilize in laboratory courses and research settings. It will contain an overview […]
So you think you want to teach Green Chemistry
Register now! Building off our Transforming Chemistry Education: Models for Transitioning to Green Chemistry Education in Higher Education webinar Andy Dicks, David Laviska & Nick Kingsley will share tips & […]
How to Catalyze Student Engagement with Green Chemistry
Register Now! Are you looking to increase student engagement in chemistry and physical science classes? Green chemistry provides K-12 students the context through which to engage with science, while inspiring […]
Sparking Student Interest with Safer, Greener Chemistry
Register Now! Calling all NY Middle & High School Teachers teaching chemistry or physical science! Looking for safer labs for your students? Looking for new ways to engage your students […]
Sneak Peek Preview: Education Symposia at the June 2020 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference Webinar
Register now to join us to make some Green Chemistry Connections before the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference! The 2020 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) will be 100% on-line […]
Introduction to Green Chemistry for High School Teachers
Looking for a course that will support NGSS integration in your high school science & engineering class? Also are you looking to infuse how science and technology are creating solutions […]
24th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E)
The 24th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference, originally scheduled to take place in Seattle, WA on June 16-18, 2020, is now a virtual event due to the COVID-19 […]
Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World
Ready to take green chemistry to the next level in your classroom? Have you already started replacing your labs with safer materials? Are you looking to expand your students horizons […]
How does Green Chemistry help me do my job?
Register now! Sometimes people will say “what I do has nothing to do with green chemistry” or “my job doesn’t involve green chemistry”. In the extreme, someone who claims to […]
3rd Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit
Register now to join us and faculty from current & prospective Green Chemistry Commitment signing institutions to discuss transforming chemistry education! Join us to network with like-minded colleagues, participate […]
Fostering Student Investigation in Sustainability and Chemistry
OnlineCo-sponsored by Beyond Benign and the NYS Master Teacher Program. How can we work together to prepare for the unpredictability of 2020-2021? Join us as two Master Teachers discuss what […]
Fostering Student Investigation in Sustainability and Chemistry
OnlineCo-sponsored by Beyond Benign and the NYS Master Teacher Program. How can we work together to prepare for the unpredictability of 2020-2021? Join us as two Master Teachers discuss what […]
Career Talk with Janie Butler – Green Chemistry
OnlineJanie Butler is the K-12 Program Manager for Beyond Benign and an Advocate for Green Chemistry Education. Green Chemistry gives scientists the framework to design “something beautiful” using chemistry as […]
Leading the Way in K-12 Green Chemistry Education
Beyond Benign’s Lead Teacher Program develops and supports teachers to lead in advancing sustainable science education as teacher trainers and presenters. As a part of this three year program, teachers become ambassadors […]
POSTPONED: Sustainable Science & Green Chemistry Virtual Course
To learn more about our next professional learning opportunites for teachers in CO please complete the following form: Green Chemistry Professional Development Interest Looking for safe and engaging lessons to […]
Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into Chemistry Education
OnlineThis AACT Virtual Summer Symposium is co-organized with Andy Dicks and Lloyd Bastin and will highlight the incorporation of green chemistry and sustainability principles throughout the chemistry curriculum as well […]
Inventing Green through Education
OnlineThis AACT Virtual Summer Sympossium focuses on how challenges from ocean plastics to global warming require innovative, sustainable solutions. There is a demand for changing how we make our products, […]
The Lead Teacher Program: Green Chemistry PLC
OnlineBeyond Benign’s approach to bringing sustainability into chemistry education is through fostering a professional learning community (PLC) of educators who collaborate together and cultivate green chemistry resources. The Lead Teacher […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
Virtual ACS Kids Zone
Explore the wonders of chemistry with the online Kids Zone science event featuring Miss Camille Schrier -- Miss America 2020 -- and more distinguished guests. Host Bibiana Campos Seijo, Editor-in-Chief […]
ACS Fall 2020 VIRTUAL Meeting & Expo
Join us online for the upcoming ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo, August 17 – 20. Hear from our staff during the General Papers of the Division of Chemical […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
Increasing Student Engagement by Connecting Chemistry and Invention
What does it look like for students in the classroom (virtually and in-person) when chemistry concepts are introduced through the lens of invention education? By aligning chemistry with inventive thinking […]
2020 OSTA/WSTA Virtual Conference
Check out Janie Butler on OSTA/WSTA's virtual conference and engage with the interactive virtual booth. https://wsta.wildapricot.org/Exhibitors-and-Sponsors
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
ACS UFRJ Student Chapter Green Chemistry Webinar in Portuguese
Join our Communications Intern, Juliana Vidal for a webinar in Portuguese hosted by the American Chemical Society Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Student Chapter on Tuesday, October 13th, 6 […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
SLiThEr #11 – Implementing Green Chemistry in the Inorganic Laboratory
Join our Greener Chemistry Laboratory Fellow Dr. John De Backere from the University of Toronto and our Higher Education Program Manager, Dr. Natalie O’Neil at the next virtual SLiThEr hosted […]
Virtual Meet-up: Connecting With Chemistry During COVID-19
Are you teaching chemistry in-person, hybrid or virtually this semester? Are you looking to support student investigation using a real-world context? Join members of the Beyond Benign Lead Teacher team […]
“Greener Glue” Livestream
It's National Chemistry Week! Join Madi Morin and Alexa Weindorf from Gordon College as they lead an engaging elementary grade focused activity in creating glue from Benign Materials. This livestream […]
“Bioplastic” Livestream
Celebrate National Chemistry Week with Beyond Benign, Museum of Science Boston and American Chemical Society! Join Janie Butler as she leads a stepwise livestream for high school students to follow […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Using Virtual Learning to Foster Creativity in Chemistry
In a time that demands flexible thinking, there is an opportunity to bridge science and art in new ways. Eric Nash is an artist, green chemistry leader, and high school […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the Green Chemistry Commitment program as a loose […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
inventEd 2021: Inventing An Equitable Future
Connecting Invention and Chemistry for Impactful Student Engagement Spotlight Beyond Benign and Musuem of Science, Boston will highlight collaborative efforts to explore the synergies of the Invention Education and ChemAttitudes […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
Green Chemistry Context and Pedagogy for In-person and Virtual Learning in Pacific Northwest Webinar
Join us for an interactive webinar that will dive into the basics how Green Chemistry contextualizes chemistry basics and utilizes sound pedagogical practices for both in-person and virtual learning for […]
POSTPONED Connecting with Real-world Chemistry in Colorado for K-12 Teachers
Beyond Benign 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, United StatesEVENT POSTPONED This event has been postponed, please email Info@beyondbenign.org if you would like information about the rescheduled event. Are you teaching chemistry in-person, hybrid or virtually this semester in […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
2nd Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit
Join like-minded college and university faculty at the Second Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit. Participate in interactive sessions, share best practices and brain storm ideas to advance green chemistry in […]
Toxicology for Chemists: Preparing Chemists to Design Safer Products through Smarter Molecular Design
Join our Executive Director, Amy Cannon, and our Toxicology for Chemists team for the Virtual 2021 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting hosted online March 12-26th. Our team will be hosting […]
American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting 2021
Join us and some of our Green Chemistry Commitment community at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring National Meeting from April 5th to April 16th. Stay tuned here for updates […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
From Toxics to Green Chemistry: Real World Context and Resources
Join us at the 2021 Community Forum Series hosted by the Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3) to get ideas and new resources that can connect to your curriculum! You will […]
Panel Discussion: DOZN/Green Chemistry and the Future for Sustainable Labs
Register now to join us! Join the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL), in partnership with us and My Green Lab, for a free, 90-minute webinar on April 21st at […]
Choose and Reuse Compostable Plastics
OnlineAs part of Virtual Kids Zone Activities with CCEW and Earth Day 2021, Greg Tucker will feature sustainable invention and green chemistry based activities. Fishing bait bags are useful in solving […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Green Chemistry Connections
Join us to make Green Chemistry Connections Beyond Benign will be hosting a monthly Green Chemistry Connection around Green Chemistry education using the Green Chemistry Students Learning Objectives from the […]
AACT Webinar: Using Sustainablity to Foster Equity in Chemistry
AACT Webinar: Using Sustainability to Foster Equity in Chemistry In this time of momentous change and planetwide introspection, teachers look to their curricula to determine how it meets the needs […]
#GGKPwebinar – Green and Sustainable Chemistry: From Objectives to Action
Register now to join our Executive Director, Amy Cannon, and leaders in the field of Green and Sustainable Chemistry from academia, industry, and government during the #GGKPwebinar - Green and […]
Careers in Green Chemistry & Engineering that Advance the Circular Economy – GC&E Friday Session
To attend this session you must be registered for the 25th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Visualize your green chemistry/engineering career at this session organized by members of the […]
Toxicology for Chemists Virtual Friday Workshop at the ACS 25th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Toxicology for Chemists: Preparing Chemists to Design More Sustainable Products Through Smarter Molecular Design We are hosting a workshop session during a Virtual Friday (June 4th 2021, 11:00 am - […]
Intro to Green Chemistry Online Course for High School Teachers
Looking for a course that will support NGSS integration in your high school science & engineering class? Also are you looking to infuse how science and technology are creating solutions […]
Advanced Green Chemistry: Connections to Our World
Have you already started replacing your labs with safer materials? Ready to take green chemistry to the next level in your classroom? Are you looking to expand your students horizons […]
NYSMTP Statewide Green Chemistry Professional Learning Team
OnlineFrom ocean plastic to forest fires, our world needs invention, innovation and creativity to find solutions to our biggest problems. Green chemistry, also known as the science of solutions, offers […]
Lunch N’ Learn: The Green Chemistry Commitment at the Great Lakes Regional ACS Meeting
Are you attending the Great Lakes Regional ACS Meeting? Interested in learning about the Green Chemistry Commitment from one of the founding members? Join Irv Levy, our Senior Faculty Advisor […]
Green Chemistry Education Presentations and Sessions at the Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference
Join us and the Green Chemistry community at the 25th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering (GC&E) Virtual Conference! The Virtual Conference will be held June 14-16, 2021. To attend the […]
4th Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit – Hosted Online
Save the date and time of June 24th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET for the 4th Annual Green Chemistry Commitment Summit. Registration and pre-summit survey are now open […]
Invention with Intention: A discussion with Dr. John Warner, candidate for ACS President.
Chemistry is everywhere. But it goes mostly unseen. Society has come to view the invisibility of chemistry as something insidious, like a monster under our beds, lurking, waiting to hurt […]
Greener Chemistry: Principles and Lab Practices Session at the Lab Manager Green Labs Digital Summit
Join our Director of Higher Education, Natalie O'Neil, and Green Chemistry Advisory Board Member and partner Dr. Samy Ponnusamy from MilliporeSigma at the Lab Manager Green Labs Digital Summit. This […]