Great Lakes Region of the American Chemical Society is an incorporated group of 20 ACS Local Sections the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Sections work together to sponsor technical meetings, present awards and recognitions, and organize activities of interest to benefit the members and the general public.
How is chemistry connected to social justice? Join the ACS GCI's Sederra Ross, Ph.D. for a webinar on Tuesday, November 13th from 2-3 p.m. which will delve into chemical innovations and green chemistry principles that address environmental inequalities which disproportionately impact marginalized communities, ensuring healthier lives and sustainable futures for all.
The 2024 Sustainability Summit will spotlight the vital role of chemistry in advancing U.N. Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Join experts from academia, industry, and government as they explore how chemistry can drive global progress toward clean water access and quality.
Join us November 14, 2024, from 8:30am-5:30pm MT (10:30am-7:30pm ET), for a hybrid townhall. This event will create a community dialogue among researchers, community leaders, educators, public health practitioners, local residents, and representatives from tribal, state, and federal agencies.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding its 2024 National Pollution Prevention Training and Conference in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 10-11. The event will convene representatives from EPA grantees, academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and state and federal agencies. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of pollution prevention (P2) while leveraging and strengthening their connections to other practitioners.
Discover cutting-edge research, network with leading experts, and explore ground-breaking solutions for a sustainable future through green chemistry & engineering. An industry-focussed day on Wednesday, 11th December 2024, will facilitate industry, academia, and government authorities to network, share information, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Plenary Speakers:
Professor Paul Anastas, Yale University
Professor John Warner, Technology Greenhouse
Professor Qin Li, Griffith Univerisity
This 3.5-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students.
Learn the principles of the RAMP paradigm through a series of case studies and discussion sessions focused on practicing each of the RAMP steps.
Faculty and safety staff are also encouraged to attend to learn strategies to better prepare the student researchers on their campuses for risk management of their experimental work.
The Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference is focused on inter- and transdisciplinary aspects of green and sustainable chemistry.
Invited speakers will be joined by the finalists of the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge, contributed talks, and posters for which abstracts are invited.
Reasons to attend:
The 11th International Workshop on Anthocyanins and Betalains (IWA&B 2024) will be held at the University of Leeds from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th September 2024. This will be the first time the conference has been held in the United Kingdom and presents a unique opportunity to meet and discuss with colleagues from all over the world, get updated on the newest developments and insights in the colourful world of anthocyanins and betalains.
The 2023 US Innovators Roundtable will be an opportunity for Change Chemistry members and non-members to engage with leading innovators, investors, and government officials in the green and sustainable chemistry space.
Structured as a series of dialogues exploring topics, the gathering will provide attendees with opportunities to meet and engage with key players from across the globe. This will be a hybrid event so both virtual and in-person registration tickets are available.