The importance of the field of chemistry in sustainability is often not fully recognized. Workshops and workshop reports on this topic can be effective modes of articulating the critical role of chemistry research and education in sustainability. In my talk, I will discuss several workshops that I have led on sustainability and chemistry. These workshops involve key stakeholders (academia, government, industry) to consider the areas of energy, green chemistry, the environment, nanotechnology and chemical education across all levels in the context of sustainability. Based on these workshops, several lectures and published articles have been disseminated over the past decade that have been used to teach chemistry graduate and undergraduate students about the opportunities to not only engage in sustainability research and education but to also be leaders. Using these materials as guidance, it is anticipated the next generation of chemists will be well-equipped to infuse sustainability principles into their professional and educational endeavors.

Awareness and promotion of the roles of chemistry and chemical education in sustainability

255th National Meeting (2018)

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