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Monica Hensley

Monica Hensley

Content Manager, Higher Education

She/Her/Hers

Beyond Benign, Inc.

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monica_hensley@beyondbenign.org

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Bio

Monica Soma Hensley (She/her) earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Michigan Technological University in 2023. She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Bachelor’s in Pharmacy (BPharm) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

Throughout her doctoral studies, Monica demonstrated her commitment to chemistry education research. Collaborating with teaching faculty, she played a pivotal role in integrating risk-based safety instruction into the undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory curriculum, enhancing the preparedness of students for safe laboratory practices. Her dedication to safety also led to her active involvement with the student-led Lab Safety Team (LST), a grassroots movement dedicated to promoting safety awareness.

With her interest in Green Chemistry and sustainability, Monica also participated in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy Summer School. Moreover, she co-developed a GreenChem Catalyst workshop, which was successfully piloted at the 2023 NOBCChE Conference. This workshop aimed to empower chemistry students by imparting knowledge on environmental justice, fostering sustainable careers, and contributing to resilient communities.

As a devoted chemistry educator, Monica Soma Hensley is dedicated to shaping the next generation of environmentally conscious and responsible chemists.

About

GCTLC Roles

  1. Limited Admin

Languages

  1. English

Keywords Tags/Expertise

  1. Professional Development
  2. Chemical Safety
  3. Chemistry Education Research
  4. Curriculum development

Ongoing Projects

Beyond Benign is currently seeking Higher Education educators to participate in pilot testing (may or may not be incentivized) for these modules:

If you are interested in participating in our pilot testing program, please send me an email. 

 

Green Chemistry Content Support

If you are in need of green chemistry content support for your teaching and learning, feel free to Book time to meet with me to explore available assistance and opportunities.

Learning Objects Authored

Published

Title Authors and Co-authors Published on
Exploring Sustainable Practices in Metal Plating: The Drive for Greener Innovations - A case study Hun Bok Jung, Ji Kim, Sarah Briggs, Monica Soma Hensley An image of a PPT slide with a gear icon and two green leaves growing out of the icon. The case study title is also written on the slide
The Olin Chemical Superfund Site Case Study Doug Raynie, Nesta Bortey-Sam, Monica Soma Hensley Cover page with Title "Olin Chemical Superfund Site" inscribed on it
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 2: Avoiding Regrettable Substitutions, Natural Is Not Always Safer Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 1: Introduction to ChemFORWARD, and Use of ChemFORWARD to Find Safer Chemical Alternatives Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 0: Background materials Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Overview Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
A promise to a sustainable future: 10 years of the Green Chemistry Commitment at Beyond Benign Amy Cannon, John Warner, Juliana Vidal, Natalie O'Neil, Monica Soma Hensley, Jonathon Moir, Nimrat Obhi Image containing the Green Chemistry Commitment 10-year logo.
Learning Objects Submitted

Published

Title Authors and Co-authors Submitted on
Water Depollution Control: A Gateway to Reaction Monitoring and Analytical Chemistry Learning Objets
Iodination of vanillin and subsequent Suzuki-Miyaura coupling: two-step synthetic sequence teaching green chemistry principles Jane Wissinger Learning Objets
Extraction of dyes contained in glow sticks using liquid CO2 Learning Objets
A greener organic chemistry experiment: reduction of citronellal to citronellol using poly(methylhydro)siloxane Learning Objets
The safer chemical design game. Gamification of green chemistry and safer chemical design concepts for high school and undergraduate students Karolina Mellor Mellor, Grace Lasker, Adelina Voutchkova Learning Objets
Putting the squeeze on imine synthesis: citrus juice as a reaction medium in the introductory organic laboratory Manisha Nigam, Barb Morra, andrew.dicks@utoronto.ca Learning Objets
Using systems thinking to connect green principles and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in a reaction stoichiometry module Jessica D'eon, Julian Silverman Learning Objets
Synthesis of substituted N-phenylmaleimides and use in a Diels–Alder reaction: a green multi-step synthesis for an undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory Loyd Bastin, Manisha Nigam Learning Objets
Exploring Sustainable Practices in Metal Plating: The Drive for Greener Innovations - A case study Hun Bok Jung, Ji Kim, Sarah Briggs, Monica Soma Hensley An image of a PPT slide with a gear icon and two green leaves growing out of the icon. The case study title is also written on the slide
The Olin Chemical Superfund Site Case Study Doug Raynie, Nesta Bortey-Sam, Monica Soma Hensley Cover page with Title "Olin Chemical Superfund Site" inscribed on it
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 2: Avoiding Regrettable Substitutions, Natural Is Not Always Safer Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 1: Introduction to ChemFORWARD, and Use of ChemFORWARD to Find Safer Chemical Alternatives Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Unit 0: Background materials Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
ChemFORWARD Module Overview Mark R Mason, cmwoodbridge, Heather McKenney, Gabrielle Rigutto, Monica Soma Hensley Image with title "ChemFORWARD module : Use of ChemFORWARD for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings" and Beyond Benign and ChmeFORWARD logos
Understanding climate change as a process Learning Objets
The pH scale and the chemistry of ocean acidification Learning Objets
Antibacterial properties of the halogens Learning Objets
Tie sustainable industry into your chemistry topics Learning Objets
Slot sustainable energy into your teaching Learning Objets
Women in chemistry Learning Objets

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I am a member of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) and the American Chemical Society.