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Students Learn Green Chemistry by Taking On Real-World Sustainability Challenges

Students Learn Green Chemistry by Taking On Real-World Sustainability Challenges
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Green Chem Essential
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Summary
In this episode, Professor Glenn Hurst takes his students at the University of York out into the world so they can see firsthand how their training in chemistry and chemical engineering can be channeled to help tackle sustainability challenges.

Along the way, the students learn the value of community engagement and evaluate their green chemistry and green engineering solutions in the context of much broader societal needs and concerns.

This episode includes 1) a 3-minute preview video, 2) a 34-minute video of the full interview... and 3) a soon-to-be-released audio podcast version.

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Object Type
Case studies
Videos (e.g., tutorials, presentations)
Audience
Middle School
High School (Secondary School)
Introductory Undergraduate
Upper/Advanced Undergraduate
Graduate or Professional Training (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellows, Early-Career Professionals)
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
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Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Quality Education
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Partnerships for the Goals
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
Through this guest's experiences, audiences will see how experiential, hands-on projects can be powerful tools for teaching green chemistry and green engineering. Viewers will also learn the value of community engagement and of taking a broad, whole-system approach when considering green chemistry solutions.
Common pedagogies covered
Collaborative/cooperative learning
Hands-on learning
Multimedia-based learning
Problem-based learning
Time required (if applicable)
34 minutes to watch the full episode ; 2 minutes to watch the preview video

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