AID DCL: Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks

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Abstract

This project aims to serve the national interest by accelerating the training of college and university faculty in teaching students about safer and more sustainable approaches to chemical product design. This framework for design, known as green chemistry, is essential to America maintaining its place as a leader in scientific innovation: it encourages scientific inquiry to consider human and environmental impact alongside important economical drivers such as operational efficiency and waste reduction. Importantly, green chemistry is necessary for students in STEM fields (and chemistry in particular) to learn by developing essential skills and knowledge to innovate viable, sustainable solutions applicable across sectors of society. Until recently, the integration of green chemistry into college and university programs relied on individual faculty and departments to take the initiative. However, with its recent inclusion in the American Chemical Society's (ACS) national education guidelines for bachelor's degree programs, faculty training in green chemistry has gained significant importance. Instructors require support in redeveloping their courses and curricula to meet these new requirements and learn how to effectively train students to address safety, efficiency, and sustainability considerations in chemical product design. In alignment with the NSF’s mission to promote the progress of science and advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, this project aims to

Key facts

NSF award ID
2439515
Awardee
BEYOND BENIGN, INC. (MA)
SAM.gov UEI
LV8VS8S67MG4
PI
Amy S Cannon
Primary program
04002526DB NSF STEM Education
All programs
Improv Undergrad STEM Ed(IUSE), UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Estimated total
$1,826,261
Funds obligated
$1,826,261
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
09/15/2025 → 08/31/2030