Beyond Benign@beyondbenign

Beyond Benign provides educators with the tools, training, and support to make #GreenChemistry an integral part of chemistry education.

 Boston, MA
beyondbenign.org
Joined April 2009
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We no longer post on this platform, but our account will remain an archive of #GreenChemistry resources. To stay connected, follow us on Bluesky (@beyondbenign.bsky.social) and other platforms. We’re grateful to be in community with you. 💙
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In this episode of the #EDIICatalyst, Dr. @juliana_lvidal of @beyondbenign joins us to share her experiences as an international student and her transition from academic research to the not-for-profit sector. ➡️ Listen today: bit.ly/4miU7Ml
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📢🧑🔬 COMING SOON! Beyond Benign courses designed by educators, for educators. Sign up to be among the first to access our debut course, An Introduction to Undergraduate Green Chemistry Teaching & Practice: buff.ly/q6C8Xb4 #ChemistryEducation #BeyondBenignCourses
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Beyond Benign Co-Founder @JohnWarnerOrg joined Change Chemistry for a workshop spotlighting the critical role safer & more sustainable chemistry plays in a #CircularEconomy. ➡️ Read more here: buff.ly/bTV9vrz
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By supporting Beyond Benign's work, you equip educators with the tools, resources, & peer networks they need to transform chemistry education & create a sustainable future. 📷 Make a one-time donation or become a corporate sponsor to amplify your impact: buff.ly/qkxjAFZ
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Did you catch our "Ask Me Anything" interview with K-12 educator & environmental justice advocate Nina Hike? 💬🌱 @ninahike06 shared powerful insights on bringing #GreenChemistry into classrooms, aligning lessons with NGSS, & more. Read the Q&A here: buff.ly/x0V2bSr
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Members of the Beyond Benign team and community will be part of @IUPAC 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! 🌏 This year’s theme, "Chemistry for a Sustainable Future," underscores chemistry’s pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges. RSVP: buff.ly/mPUQWMY
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Join us in welcoming @AUG_University to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 👏 The Chemistry Department is embedding #GreenChemistry into core courses, launching a dedicated class, & connecting students to the community through research & outreach. Learn more: buff.ly/oyjUklV
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In this conversation with @Tech_Networks, Beyond Benign Co-Founder Dr. John Warner (@JohnWarnerOrg) shares why sustainability must start with education—and how #GreenChemistry can drive systemic change in how we design and teach chemistry. 🧪 Read more: buff.ly/JS0udeM
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We want to hear from you! 💬 Take our Annual Community Survey to help us measure the impact of our programs and better understand how to support you, your peers, and your students in advancing #GreenChemistry education. ➡️ buff.ly/HjaYSKo
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Looking to collaborate with your #GreenChemistry peers? 💬🌱 #GCTLC Groups are open and growing fast! These discussion spaces make it easy to connect with others working on similar projects, goals, and challenges. ↪️ Jump into the conversation here: buff.ly/tMG4C8E
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New York-based changemakers! 🌱 Join Beyond Benign + @NYSP2I in Rochester on July 9th for a FREE green chemistry workshop! The program includes hands-on lab activities for K-12 teachers and plenty of time to collaborate across sectors. 🧪 RSVP today: buff.ly/WKxdVf5
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Please join us in welcoming @TCNJ to the Green Chemistry Commitment! 🎉 With an emphasis on student success & hands-on learning, @ChemistryTcnj offers instruction in #GreenChemistry through lab courses & a dedicated sustainability-focused course. buff.ly/yx8KQLa
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With support from a Beyond Benign #GreenChemistryEducationAward, Dr. Robert Iafe is leading @CSUSM's efforts to develop a #GreenChemistry minor. 🎓 Learn how this Green Chemistry Commitment signer is building momentum for green chemistry education: buff.ly/9HDTfdP
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With support from a Beyond Benign #GreenChemistryEducationAward, Dr. Adalgisa Batista Parra is leading efforts to redesign the undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory curriculum at @PUCPR1. 🌱 Learn about the influence of her efforts in this Q&A: buff.ly/gl3daOv
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With support from a #GreenChemistryEducationAward, Dr. Jihyun (Ji) Kim, an Associate Professor at @GuttmanCC, redesigned a classic organic chemistry experiment to emphasize #GreenChemistry principles & provide a safer lab experience for students. buff.ly/VfdHYbk
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📢 We’re hiring! Beyond Benign is looking for a Technical Program Manager/Developer to support the #GCTLC and build the digital tools that power #GreenChemistry education. Apply by July 2nd or share with your network: buff.ly/tGAUbJd #STEMCareers #DigitalInfrastructure
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The 2025 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (#GCandE) kicks off today in Pittsburgh, PA! 🧪🌎 If you are attending, don't miss these sessions featuring members of our team and community: buff.ly/iDjdgjM @ACSGCI
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There's still time to participate in our #GreenChemInAction campaign! 🌍 We want to hear how you are advancing #GreenChemistry in your classrooms, communities, and beyond. Learn more and join by June 22nd. 👉 buff.ly/JsKcRkL #GreenChemistryEducation
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Deadline extended! Submit your resources to two special collections on the Green Chemistry Teaching & Learning Community by June 30th. 📚✨ 🌱 Soy Chemistry: buff.ly/3aGlQ4I 🧪 Safer Labs (in collaboration with @lab_safety): buff.ly/GqOFJks
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