Preliminary Agenda for the Reimagining Chemistry Education Summit
Information for this agenda is subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all in-person events will be held at the ACS Headquarters at the following address:
ACS Headquarters
1155 Sixteenth St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Thursday, Dec. 7
Check-in & Breakfast (In-Person Only)
8:00 am - 9:00 am ET
Challenges and Opportunities
Session 1
9:00 am - 10:10 am ET
Who we are, why we are here, and goals for the Summit.
Opening Remarks and Introductions
9:00 am: Welcome and Overview (In-Person and Virtual)
- Welcome remarks: Jitesh Soares
- Reimagine Chemistry Education Campaign: Adelina Voutchkova
- Fostering a Skilled Technical Workforce: Terri Chambers
- Summit Details - Goals, agenda, attendees, & outcomes: David Laviska
9:40 am: General Introductions (In-Person Only)
- Facilitated by Adelina Voutchkova and David Laviska
Break (15 min)
Session 2
10:25 am – 12:00 pm ET
Looking to the Future
10:25 am: Panel Discussion (In-Person and Virtual)
- Moderator: Jennifer MacKellar
- Panelists: Amy Cannon, Lin He, Ann Lee-Jeffs, Stephen Matlin, Areej Nitowski, Jane Wissinger
Key topic: Multi-sector discussion of needs and challenges for chemistry education. Represented from education, industry, NGOs, funding agencies, and small businesses.
11:40 am: Summary and Outcomes (In-Person and Virtual)
- Facilitators: Jennifer MacKellar, David Laviska
Lunch (In-Person Only)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Curricular Development
Session 3
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Developing Curricular Materials that Address Complex Global Challenges
1:00 pm: Remarks from ACS COO LaTrease Garrison
1:10 pm: Systems Thinking and Green Chemistry (In-Person and Virtual)
- Why systems thinking is critical: David Laviska
- What is systems thinking? Lisa Gilbert
- Teaching Module - Systems Thinking: Kate Aubrecht, John Randazzo
- Teaching Module - Ideal Gases: Wan-yi “Amy” Chu
- Teaching Module - Carboxylic acids and their derivatives: Hubert Muchalski
- Incorporating Systems Thinking – Challenges: Sarah Kennedy
- Incorporating Systems Thinking – Opportunities: Sarah Prescott
2:10 pm: Toxicology for Chemists (In-Person and Virtual)
- Toxicology in the Curriculum: Amy Cannon
- Understanding Hazard and Risk: Saskia van Bergen
- Making Better Chemists: Nesta Bortey-Sam
Break (15 min)
Session 4
2:55 pm – 3:55 pm ET
Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Curricular Resources
2:45 pm: Panel Discussion (In-Person and Virtual)
- Moderators: Amy Cannon, David Laviska
- Panelists: Kate Aubrecht, Nesta Bortey-Sam, Michelle Brooks, Amy Chu, Lisa Gilbert, Tom Holme, Sarah Kennedy, Grace Lasker, Hubert Muchalski, Sarah Prescott, John Randazzo, Saskia van Bergen
Break (15 min)
Session 5
4:10 pm - 5:15 pm ET
Incorporating Environmental Justice into Education and Workforce Training
4:10 pm: Panel Discussion (In-Person and Virtual)
- Moderator: Sederra Ross
- Panelists: Loyd Bastin, Christiana Briddell, Sandra Gaona, Jennifer MacKellar, Nimrat Obhi, Lars Ratjen
5:10 pm: Reflections and Takeaways (In-Person and Virtual)
- Facilitator: David Laviska
Networking Reception (In-Person Only)
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET
Location: Offsite
Friday, Dec. 8
Check-in & Breakfast (In-Person Only)
8:00 am - 9:00 am ET
Professional Development and Beyond
Session 6
9:00 am - 10:35 am ET
Building Curriculum for Chemists Already in the Workforce
9:00 am: Welcome and Overview (In-Person and Virtual)
- Welcome remarks: Isamir Martinez
- Resources at the ACS Institute: Bryan Tweedy
9:20 am: Panel Discussion (In-Person and Virtual)
- Moderator: Edmond Lam
- Panelists: Molly Blessing, Wilfried Braje, Juan Colberg, Jamie Fisk, Shazia Keily, Laura McConnell
Break (15 min)
Session 7
10:50 am - 12:20 pm ET
Global Perspectives on the Challenges of Increasing Green and Sustainable Chemistry in Education
10:50 am: Panel Discussion (In-Person and Virtual)
- Moderator: Pete License
- Panelists: Javier Garcia Martinez, Phillip Jessop, Peter Mahaffy, Avtar Matharu, Audrey Moores, Hans-Georg Weinig
11:50 am: Brainstorming Session (In-Person Only)
12:10 pm: Summary and Outcomes (In-Person and Virtual)
- Facilitators: ACS Staff
Lunch (In-Person Only)
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm ET
