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ACS Spring Meeting 2025

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American Chemical Society (ACS)

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ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry, connecting with one of the world's largest scientific societies, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy.


 

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San Diego, CA
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29th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

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American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI)

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The annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. GC&E attracts scientists, educators, students, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions.   
 

The 2025 conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry to align withthe 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.

 

There are always many sessions on education topics. Symposia will be released in December and the call for abstracts opens January 3. 

Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amy Cannon

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Beyond Benign, Inc.

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Join us in the GCTLC forums for an exciting “Ask Me Anything” interview with Dr. Amy Cannon - with you as the interviewers! 

 

From Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, post any questions for Dr. Cannon in our dedicated forum space. Dr. Cannon will be on hand during this period to answer your questions (time permitting!) – we do hope you will participate. 

 

Find Dr. Cannon's AMA forum and interview her here!

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United States

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Green Chemistry Commitment Info Session

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Beyond Benign, Inc.

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October 30th | 12 - 1 p.m. EDT

Beyond Benign is excited to invite all educators, students, and staff from higher education institutions to a Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Info Session on October 30th, 2024. At this virtual session, we will hear from Glenn Hurst, a Professor of Green Chemistry Education at the University of York. Glenn will share how collaborating with students can foster sustainable change, how the GCC supports the University of York's green chemistry goals, and more.

 

Why Green Chemistry Education Now:
Green chemistry offers educators and students the chance to practice chemistry in ways that benefit society and the planet, but transitioning to these methodologies can be challenging. Join us for this Info Session to connect with peers, explore strategies for integrating green chemistry at your institution, and contribute to a global movement toward molecular and sustainable chemical design. Shape the future of chemistry education and innovation with us.
 
Meet Professor Glenn Hurst:
Glenn Hurst is a professor of green chemistry education at the University of York, where he specializes in applying systems thinking-based approaches for green chemistry instruction at all levels. He has made several important contributions to engaging students with green chemistry through the development of resources, modules, and programs that have been adopted internationally. In recognition of these achievements, he has been the recipient of multiple honors and is regularly invited to present his work internationally. Read his article "Student partnerships for sustainable change" here.
 

U.S. Institutions, Join Us in Our 25×25 Initiative:
Beyond Benign aims to ensure that 25% of graduating chemists in the United States have a background in green chemistry by 2025, and the involvement of our U.S. community is vital to reaching this target. Join us for this Info Session to discover how you can contribute to transforming chemistry education and expanding access to green chemistry resources for all students and institutions. (Non-U.S. institutions are still encouraged to join us!).

 

About the Green Chemistry Commitment:

The GCC serves as a unifying framework for the higher education community, fostering the expansion of green chemists, enhancing departmental resources, facilitating connections to job opportunities, and driving systemic and enduring change in chemistry education. Learn more here.

 
  • Who: Higher education faculty, students, staff, and their peers (GCC signer status not required!).
  • What: A chance for you to learn more about the GCC and hear from a GCC champion.
  • When: October 30th, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. EDT
  • Where: Online—register below! Meeting details will be sent after registration.
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Careers at the Cross-Section of Toxicology and Sustainability: A Panel Discussion

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Sustainable Chemicals through Contemporary Toxicology

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Hosted by: The SOT Sustainable Chemicals through Contemporary Toxicology Specialty Section, the Graduate Student Leadership Committee, and the Postdoctoral Assembly

 

Want to make a difference in the world by utilizing your toxicology skills and knowledge? Join our upcoming webinar for graduate students and postdocs interested in learning more about nonacademic toxicology career paths related to sustainable chemicals. A diverse panel of toxicologists will share their unique career paths including former and current roles, followed by a panel discussion—bring your questions! Distinguished panelists for this event from industry, nongovernmental organizations, and government backgrounds will provide insight into nonacademic careers utilizing the toxicologist skillset while also supporting sustainability. Don’t miss this enlightening session and discover where a career in sustainability can take you! 

 

Speakers: 

• Kaley Beins, MPH, Senior Scientist, Environmental Working Group 

• Shoba Iyer, PhD, Toxicologist, San Francisco Department of the Environment 

• Britt McAtee, PhD, DABT, Global Manager, Toxicology, PPG Industries

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Live Conversation with John Warner: Learning from Nature's Chemistry Live Conversation

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Biomimicry Institute

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The AskNature Hive Live Monthly Conversation Series continues with John Warner, a world-renowned chemist, President and CEO of the Technology Greenhouse, and a leading advocate for the development of non-toxic, sustainable materials. In this month's conversation, John will share his insights and new reflections on how biomimicry principles can revolutionize chemical design and create sustainable solutions. With numerous patents and publications to his name, John has dedicated his career to pioneering green chemistry practices that mimic nature’s processes, reducing their environmental impact and promoting human health.


 

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United States

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Observe, Wonder, Think

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Beyond Benign, Inc.

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New Observe Wonder Think format for 2024-25. This year we are focusing on K-12 teacher peer collaboration. You are our best resource. There will be space for teachers to bring the resources, labs, lessons, articles that they are seeking to implement. What are the things you are learning as you implement? What challenges are you facing as you implement green chemistry in your classroom and lab? What has really worked well for you? Are there elements of your lessons/labs that you really need help with before implementation? Come and talk with your K-12 peers in the Green Chemistry Community of Practice. We are here to support, accompany, encourage and learn together. We will have speakers periodically to share what has worked in their classrooms, or to share lab safety tips. Register to attend. Only speaker sessions will be recorded, included with registration.

 

Esther Hines, retired chemistry teacher, ACS mentor and coach, adjunct chemistry faculty, will facilitate Observe Wonder Think monthly, third Thursdays, at alternating evening times.

Use This Not That: Safer Substitutions for Methylene Chloride

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Lab Safety Institute

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From the Lab Safety Institute:

Join our webinar on September 27th at 11:00 AM EST to explore the latest TSCA regulations on methylene chloride and their impact on lab practices. Learn practical strategies for substituting methylene chloride in research and school labs and discover effective methods for finding safer, green chemistry alternatives with our expert partners, Beyond Benign.


More about the Lab Safety Initiative's Methylene Chloride Webinar Series:

This webinar series will focus on actionable steps to comply with the EPA TSCA final rule on methylene chloride. Walking through the hierarchy of controls, each installment will focus on a hazard control method (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative, PPE) applicable to laboratory handling of this common reagent.

The webinar series will help participants:

  • Meet the EPA TSCA regulatory requirements
  • Provide guidance on selecting safer alternatives to methylene chloride
  • Update processes to promote safety and minimize exposure by developing exposure control plans (ECPs)
  • Offer practical strategies for managing exposure, implementing safety controls, and maintaining compliance documentation

Designed for anyone in academia or industry who uses methylene chloride, this webinar series offers essential strategies to navigate new regulatory landscapes and enhance laboratory safety culture.

 

 

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United States

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Making strides in sustainable laboratories: Examples of recent initiatives

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Royal Society Of Chemistry

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Lab sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of decision making in science centres around the world, as evidenced by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Sustainable Labs report and the high level of interest in the RSC Sustainable Lab grants. 

 

In this hour-long, interactive webinar you will hear from recipients of the first round of the RSC Sustainable Labs grant whose projects seek to answer questions in topics areas including solvent choices and reuse of single use plastics. You will hear about the problems they’re trying to solve and how findings from their initial results can be actioned. By joining this webinar, you will learn how chemical scientists are looking to solve challenges faced when making more sustainable choices in the lab. You will also hear perspectives on the broader challenges in sustainable labs and efforts by the wider research community – including major funders – to drive more sustainable laboratory practices. 

 

The webinar will provide useful and actionable information as well as highlighting the opportunity to apply for the second round of RSC Sustainable Laboratories grants. 

 

The RSC will send a certificate of attendance to everyone who joins us live for the event. Please make sure you register using exactly the name you want on the certificate.

 

Note: this webinar will run from 3 - 4 pm British Standard Time (10 - 11 am Eastern Time).
 

Ask Me Anything with Dr. John Warner

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Beyond Benign, Inc.

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Join us in the GCTLC forums for an exciting “Ask Me Anything” interview with Dr. John Warner - with you as the interviewers! From Sept. 3 to Sept. 6, post any questions for Dr. Warner in our dedicated forum space (launching soon, link will be added here when available). Dr. Warner will be on hand during this period to answer your questions (time permitting!) – we do hope you will participate. 

 

Find the AMA in the forums here: https://gctlc.org/forum/ama-dr-john-warner.

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