Symposium

Submit your abstract to the Symposium: Advancing Green Chemistry Education: The Process, Research and New Developments in Curricular Activities which will take place at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2025 meeting in CA& Hybrid.

Abstract

There is an increase in educational activities aimed at enhancing knowledge and use of Green Chemistry principles and applications. However, with demands in academia, this sometimes presents a barrier to wider adoption across the curriculum. This symposium explores the process of developing Green Chemistry activities, courses, and curricular changes, sharing how educators got started and progressed through development. The discussion will cover research, theory-based methodology, and pedagogical strategies used to revamp or develop activities, as well as chemical education research on this process. The session will also discuss the pivotal role of change agents—educators and researchers who drive the adoption of innovative practices and sustainable principles in education. By sharing the developmental journey and the theoretical underpinnings of our assessment strategies, the session aims to contribute to the broader discourse on advancing Green Chemistry education and to inspire ongoing research and implementation of effective teaching methodologies. Speakers from all sectors of the CHED community are invited to share how they are integrating green and sustainable chemistry, systems-thinking, toxicology, and social/environmental justice into their classrooms, laboratory curriculum, undergraduate research and outreach activities. Interdisciplinary and international perspectives are welcome, as are student speakers at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels, including those from minority-serving institutions.

Deadline for Submission is Monday, September 30.

In 2024, Green Chemistry celebrates its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, members of the Editorial Board are holding symposia worldwide for their local communities. Join Prof. Helen Sneddon and Dr Kirsten Hawkins on this event, a celebration of some of the UK's latest advances in Green and Sustainable Chemistry. 

The symposium will be held in person at Department of Chemistry, The University of York, UK from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm on Monday 24th June, 2024. 

Please note that there is a maximum number of in-person attendees, so in-person attendance cannot be guaranteed. A confirmation email will be sent with further instructions after the registration deadline.

We look forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of Green Chemistry with you!

Registration deadline is May 31st, 2024. 

Symposium:

The GCI is a student organization focused on raising awareness and promoting green chemistry practices within the chemistry community. In partnership with McGill University, we are currently organizing our 9th annual GCI Symposium, “Making Greener Choices: A more sustainable approach to chemistry”, that aims to encourage students to implement more sustainable practices in their research, teaching and careers. 

Our events are designed to connect students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members interested in Green Chemistry with current leaders in the field to discuss advances in chemical processes and the future of sustainable research practices.  This year we will be featuring speakers from academia and industry, as well as a student-led panel discussion and a workshop with ACS Green Chemistry Institute. 

Posters:

We will also be hosting a poster session which we encourage your students to submit an abstract for. Abstracts are limited to 200 characters. The inclusion or mention of Green Chemistry elements or aspects is not a prerequisite for the submission of poster abstracts. However, all presenters are invited to look for opportunities to talk about Green Chemistry within the context of their research. Posters from previous conferences are welcome!  

Travel Scholarships:

We are offering travel scholarships to contribute towards the commute and accommodation expenses. The amount awarded will depend on the total estimated expenditure of each attendee.

Speaker Lineup:

Additional Information:

Please consider submitting and abstract for this symposium that I am co-organizing at BCCE entitled "Low Barrier Professional Development".

We have all said, “I don’t have time or funding for that!”. Well, in this symposium, we hear you and we want to share ideas together about low-cost and low-time investment professional development opportunities. Do you have your own professional development journey and/or ways that you have created or taken opportunities to grow your professional self? Low barrier professional development examples include participation in teaching squares, engaging in a community of practice, book clubs, utilizing mid-course evaluations, and volunteering or leading service committees.  

Join our team members and community at the NOBCChE’s 50th Annual Meeting from September 11th – September 14th in New Orleans, LA, USA. This year, the conference will also be a celebration of the history of the organization and the achievements of its members! Each year, the Annual Conference provides opportunities for networking and mentorship between students of all levels and professionals. In addition, the conference creates a venue for scientific dialogue through technical programming, as well as personal and professional development for students and early/mid-career professionals. 

Learn more about the NOBCChE’s Annual Meeting, submit your abstract and register for the event here.

Find Beyond Benign and our community members at these events (see NOBCChE’s Agenda here):

Tuesday, September 12

Student Program Workshop: Green Chemistry and Environmental Justice, 2:00 – 4:00 pm CT. Run by Sederra Ross (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) and Monica Nyansa (Michigan Tech).

Technical Session: Environmental/Green Chemistry I, 2:00 – 6:00 pm CT.

Wednesday, September 13

Student Program Workshop: Students as Change Agents: Bringing Green Chemistry to Your Institution, 2:00 – 3:00 pm CT. Run by Nimrat Obhi (Beyond Benign).

The goal of this session is to support student leaders in their efforts to bring green chemistry to their campuses/institutions. Students will hear from Beyond Benign about what green chemistry is, our programming developed specifically to support them, and strategies for creating change at their institutions.

Technical Session: Environmental/Green Chemistry II, 2:00 – 4:00 pm CT.

• Who: Chemistry students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty
• When: September 11th – September 14th
• Where: New Orleans, LA
• How: Register here.