29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
Event Description
The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions.
Each year, the conference evolves, incorporating new ideas while maintaining its 28-year legacy. Its vision is for green and sustainable chemistry to be integral to all scientific endeavors, providing solutions that balance human well-being with planetary health. For this reason, the 2025 conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3.
GC&E 2025 will showcase innovative research and cross-cutting topics in green and sustainable chemistry and engineering, with an emphasis on symposia that highlight our theme “Good Health and Well-Being”, such as medical breakthroughs, new technologies, and efforts to eliminate or reduce hazardous chemical pollution promoting longer and healthier lives.
Beyond Benign Talks and Social Events
“Design and development of an on-demand introductory course to infuse green chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum”
Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee, Professor of Chemistry, Florida Southern College
“Case study on sustainable practices in metal plating for Green Chemistry education”
Dr. Hun Bok Jung, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College
“An online course for the chemistry education community: empowering educators to bring environmental justice discussions into the classroom”
Dr. Monica Soma Hensley, Content Manager, Beyond Benign
““Soy” What? We’ve “bean” incorporating soybean-based industrial innovations into the chemistry curriculum”
Dr. Jane Wissinger, Professor Emerita, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota
"Institutional Change for a Sustainable Future: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment"
Dr. Juliana Vidal, Dr. Amy Cannon, Dr. Omar Villanueva, and Dr. Natalie O’Neil
"Mechanochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Connection Between Education, Research, and Innovation for a Healthier Planet"
Juliana Vidal, Beyond Benign; James Batteas, Texas A&M University; Francesca Kerton, Memorial University; Isaiah Speight, William & Mary
"Comprehensive survey on the implications of green chemistry and toxicology concepts in chemistry education: An industry and academic perspective"
Nesta Bortey-Sam, University of Pittsburgh
"Development of a green chemistry and toxicology professional development certificate course"
Douglas Raynie, South Dakota State University
"Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom"
Thomas P. Umile, Villanova University; Jennifer A. Tripp, University of San Francisco; Monica Soma Hensley, Beyond Benign; Amy S. Cannon, Beyond Benign; David Laviska, Green Chemistry Institute, American Chemical Society
Green Chemistry Commitment: Catalysts for Change Reception
Come mix and mingle with Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute at 6 PM on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at Sienna Mercato's rooftop bar, il Tetto.
Embrace the unique opportunity to connect with current leaders in the field of green chemistry and find resources to help lead a sustainable future.
Current green chemistry leaders joining this event include members of industry, as well as faculty members who are signers of Beyond Benign's Green Chemistry Commitment.
Enjoy free food and drinks and unique networking opportunities-- all against the beautiful Pittsburgh skyline at a scenic, award-winning venue.
Who: Chemistry Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate Students
What: A chance to connect with likeminded young chemistry leaders and influencers in the green chemistry space.
When: Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 PM EST
Where: il Tetto at Sienna Mercato, 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Faculty Luncheon
Join Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) for a free, catered luncheon on June 24th, 2025 at the ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference.
Who: Chemistry faculty, administrators, and student leaders interested in generating departmental support for green chemistry implementation.
What: A lunch panel of faculty members who are leading a systemic change in education through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) at their institutions.
Panel moderators: Dr. Amy Cannon (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Beyond Benign) and Jeffrey Whitford Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, will bring their own expertise as green chemistry leaders.
Where: Sterlings 1, 2, & 3
When: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
The GCC program is a collaborative voice created to unite the higher education chemistry community towards green chemistry principles and practices and further its size, reach, and diversity. Join us to learn all the benefits that the students, faculty, and staff in your department can gain access to when they join the GCC.
Pittsburgh, PA
United States