The development of a research program that engages undergraduates and focuses on environmentally friendly organic synthesis methods using non-toxic bismuth salts has also inspired us to innovate our undergraduate curriculum. This has led to the introduction of green chemistry principles into sophomore-level organic labs and the development of new laboratory experiments. The presentation will focus on work done over the past two decades in which green chemistry and sustainability principles have been incorporated into multiple facets of undergraduate education at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU). These include the development of a one-semester upper level course that addresses various green chemistry topics and culminates in a student centered poster session open to the public. Furthermore, the work has been extended to the local Bloomington-Normal community in which green chemistry has been promoted in wellness expos. Globally, the work has been disseminated through workshops at several universities in India and in Hong Kong. These workshops include tutorials that highlight green chemistry concepts. A summary of these activities will be showcased.<br/>

Incorporation of green chemistry and sustainability into the chemistry curriculum at Illinois Wesleyan University and globally

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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