Green Chemistry

The NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), in collaboration with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), is offering a PAID three-day workshop for high school chemistry teachers. Held at the University of Minnesota, this workshop will focus on teaching chemistry through inquiry-based learning and connections to sustainability-related topics.

Developed through the University of Minnesota MRSEC Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program and Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP), the workshop welcomes applicants from across the Midwest. The workshop is in-person only. 

Participants will gain knowledge and experience with topics such as sustainability, green chemistry, replacement experiments, sustainable plastics, climate science, and chemical safety through hands-on experiments, engaging activities, computer simulations, and demonstrations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for educators to enhance their teaching practices while promoting sustainability in science education.

Apply at mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/Workshop

Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is the premier conference for the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The mission of the chemistry conference is to be your forum; a venue where you can embrace learning, exchange knowledge, build innovative ideas, advance your career, and advance the chemistry profession.

Taking part in the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is an opportunity to grow, learn, connect, and celebrate all that Canadian chemistry has to offer.

The program will be composed of plenary, award and invited lectures (20 or 40 minutes, subject to change), oral presentations (20 minutes with a short discussion period included in this time, subject to change), poster presentations, and workshops. The exhibition will run from Sunday, Jun. 15 to Tuesday, Jun. 17.

The conference activities begin on Sunday, Jun. 15 in the late afternoon with a Welcome and Opening Plenary lecture followed by the Welcome Reception and Exhibition. The scientific program will start on Monday, Jun. 16 and end on Thursday, Jun. 19. The CIC and CSC Awards Ceremony and Reception will be on Wednesday evening, Jun. 18.

There will be Green Chemistry Symposia throughout the conference!!

This webinar will introduce you to three leaders in the field of green chemistry and their stories related to start-ups in this sector: Dr. John Warner, Prof. Philip Jessop, and Prof. Richard Blackburn.

This panel discussion will aim to answer the following questions: 
•    'What are their top two pieces of advice for budding chemistry entrepreneurs?'
•    'What have been the biggest barriers or challenges that they've experienced?'
•    'In their opinion, how can we encourage entrepreneurship, especially in the chemistry community?’

The 17th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School (GCSS 2025) continues its tradition of fostering international collaboration and advancing Green Chemistry education. Building on past successes, this prestigious event will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and top postgraduate students to explore key topics, including:

✅ Benign synthesis routes & green catalysis
✅ Alternative solvents & renewable materials
✅ Sustainable polymers & clean processes
✅ Green chemistry for energy & education

With support from sponsors, scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students from developing countries, covering both virtual and on-site participation. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their research in poster sessions, with awards for the best contributions.

Beyond learning, GCSS 2025 provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and global research collaboration. The event will take place both in-person in Venice and online.

🌱 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of Green Chemistry!

Deadline for applications is April 30th, 2025.