11th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

June 26 –29, 2007capital hilton n washington, dc

> From Small Steps to Giant Leaps — Breakthrough Innovations for Sustainability

11th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

June 26 –29, 2007capital hilton n washington, dc

> From Small Steps to Giant Leaps — Breakthrough Innovations for Sustainability

�       11th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference

From Small Steps to Giant Leaps — Breakthrough Innovations for Sustainability

Presenters and attendees at this year’s conference will identify and discuss breakthroughs that have advanced, or will advance, green chemistry and green engineering to significant new levels of innovation. 

Breakthroughs Made What breakthroughs have recently occurred that open up new possibilities to green chemistry and green engineering? In these cases, conference attendees will have the chance to share knowledge on the latest innovations for sustainability.

Breakthroughs NeededWhat innovations need to take place in order for significant advances to be made? These cases will serve as calls to action, challenging all participants to focus their efforts on achieving these breakthroughs.

Green Chemistry and Green Engineering have made possible tremendous advances in the march towards sustainability. Yet for all of this progress, we know that we have unlocked but a hint of the true potential that is inherent in these disciplines. Working together, we can continue the drive for discoveries to advance sustainability.

keYNote sPeakers

Eric J. BeckmanGeorge M. Bevier Professor of Engineering,  University of Pittsburgh;  Co‑director, Mascaro Sustainability Initiative

Addison D. Davis, IVDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health, Department of the Army

Catherine T. HuntPresident, American Chemical Society;  Leader for Technology Partnerships,  Rohm and Haas Company

David E. KeplerChief Sustainability Officer, The Dow Chemical Company

Mark L. WysongChief Operating Officer,  Dolphin Software, Inc.;  Author, The Non-toxic CEO

Welcome from the Organizing CommitteeoN Behalf of the orgaNiziNg coMMittee, we welcome you to the 11th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.

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Conference SponsorsConference Co-Sponsor

U.S. EnvIROnMEnTAL PROTECTIOn AGEnCY

Diamond ($35,000+)THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPAnY 

Gold ($25,000+)ACS GCI PHARMACEUTICAL ROUnDTABLE 

nATIOnAL SCIEnCE FOUnDATIOn

Silver ($15,000+)ROHM AnD HAAS COMPAnY

Bronze ($5,000+)ACS DIvISIOn OF MEMBERSHIP & SCIEnTIFIC ADvAnCEMEnT

BASF CORPORATIOn

BERkELEY W. CUE, JR.

BIOvERDAnT

PFIzER, InC.

Session SponsorsACS GCI PHARMACEUTICAL ROUnDTABLE

nATIOnAL InSTITUTE OF STAnDARDS AnD TECHnOLOGY

nATIOnAL SCIEnCE FOUnDATIOn

nATIOnAL InSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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Organizing CommitteeMembers

Paul Anastas, ChairCenter for Green Chemistry & Green Engineering at YaleDiana BauerU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyEllyn Beary national Institute of Standards and TechnologyBerkeley W. Cue, Jr.ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Rich Engler U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyCarmine IovineConsultantPeter KellyAmerican Chemical SocietyLarry Koskan Global Green Products, LLCJulie ManleyACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Bob MarianelliConsultantTina Masciangiolinational Research CouncilRaul MirandaU.S. Department of EnergyNhan Nguyen U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyDoug RaberGreenPoint ScienceRobin Rogers The University of AlabamaPaul ScheihingU.S. Department of EnergyJohn Regalbutonational Science FoundationDarlene SchusterAmerican Institute of Chemical EngineersJim Solystnavigant ConsultingDouglas Young U.S. EPA national Risk Management Research LaboratoryBob Welleknational Science FoundationTracy Williamson U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJulie ZimmermanCenter for Green Chemistry & Green Engineering at YaleDorothy Zolandznational Research Council

Conference AdministratorsVernar BeattyKathryn ParentJames ReaNancy ToddJennifer Young

Student Poster Awards ($1,000+) ACS GCI PHARMACEUTICAL ROUnDTABLE

AMERICAn InSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL EnGInEERS

CEnTER FOR GREEn CHEMISTRY  & GREEn EnGInEERInG AT YALE

GREEn CHEMISTRY JOURnAL

MASCARO SUSTAInABILITY InITIATIvE

nATIOnAL InSTITUTE OF STAnDARDS AnD TECHnOLOGY

nATIOnAL SCIEnCE FOUnDATIOn

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Schedule at a GlanceMorning

Monday, June 25

studeNt WorkshoP*Green Chemistry and Engineering Education

Nsf WorkshoP*Breaking the Chemical and Engineering Barriers to LignoCellulosic Biofuels

Tuesday, June 26

MorNiNgPre‑Conference Workshops

ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Meeting(by invitation only) 

Wednesday, June 27

MorNiNgKeynote: Catherine T. Hunt

techNical sessioNs:Green Chemistry Awards IEducational Innovations I Biofuels: R&D Agenda I Greening the Supply Chain Ionic Liquids

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Thursday, June 28

MorNiNgKeynote: Addison D. Davis, Iv

techNical sessioNsInformation Resources & AssessmentBiofuels: Reference Materials and Test Methods IResearch AdvancesBio‑Based Materials I Designing Safer Chemicals Catalysis I

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Friday, June 29

MorNiNgKeynote: Eric J. Beckman

techNical sessioNs:Industrial Implementation Biofuels: Measurements and Standards —  next StepsEnergy Efficient TechnologiesBiotechnology and BiocatalysisRenewable FeedstocksBenign Solvents I

traiN the traiNers WorkshoP*

* Pre-registration required to attend these events.

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Afternoon Evening

studeNt WorkshoP* (Continued)Green Chemistry and Engineering Education

Nsf WorkshoP* (Continued)Breaking the Chemical and Engineering Barriers to LignoCellulosic Biofuels

eveNiNgPresidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Ceremony*Conference participants are cordially invited to attend this ceremony, which will be held at 5:30 PM at the national Academies, 2100 C Street, nW, Washington, DC. Business dress.

techNical sessioNs:Green Chemistry Awards IIEducational Innovations IIBiofuels: R&D Agenda IIBiofuels Standards needs: Stakeholder PerspectivesStocking the ToolboxMeasuring Progress: Metrics and BenchmarkingPolymersAlternative Synthesis

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eveNiNgReceptionBanquetBanquet Speaker: Mark L. Wysong

luNcheoN & Poster recePtioNLuncheon Speaker: David E. keplerLunch provided

techNical sessioNsBiofuels: Reference Materials and Test Methods II Green Process Design Bio‑Based Materials II Green nanotechnology Catalysis IIGreen Analytical Chemistry 

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eveNiNgConference ReceptionHealth & Medicine Track Reception

techNical sessioNs:Sustainable Energy SystemsExploring new Pathways to Academic/Industrial CollaborationBenign Solvents II

traiN the traiNers WorkshoP* (Continued)

closiNg sessioN: Facilitating Breakthrough Innovations in Green Chemistry & Green Engineering 

geNeral dailY schedule

�:00 AM – 8:00 AM Registration; Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM keynote Address

9:30 AM – 1�:10 PM Technical Sessions

1�:10 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM – �:�0 PM Technical Sessions

�:00 PM – �:00 PM Posters/Receptions/Social Events

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The Technical Sessions are divided into five core tracks and color‑coded:

Building Community

Energy

Health & Medicine

Materials

Processes

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Monday, June 25, 2007

Green Chemistry & Engineering Student Workshop (pre-registration required)

Monday MorningAmerican Chemical Society, Othmer A LobbyContinental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 1�:00 PMAmerican Chemical Society, Othmer A&BGreen Chemistry & Engineering Student Education WorkshopK. Parent, Organizer

8:30   Background & Sustainability,  Paul Anastas, Yale University 

9:00  Group Discussion

9:30   Green Chemistry, Amy Cannon,  University of Massachusetts, Lowell

10:00   Green Engineering, Julie zimmerman,  Yale University

10:30 AM – 10:�� AMTea & Coffee Break

10:��   Sustainable Energy, Ramon Espino,  University of virginia

11:30  Group Discussion

Monday Afternoon1�:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch

American Chemical Society, Othmer A&BGreen Chemistry & Engineering Student Education WorkshopK. Parent, Organizer

1:00   Renewable Feedstocks, Richard Wool,  University of Delaware

1:��  Group Discussion

�:1�    Trash to Treasure, Rich Gurney, Simmons College

�:�� PM – 3:00 PMTea & Coffee Break

3:00  Activity

3:��  Group Discussion

�:00   Closing Remarks, John Warner,  University of Massachusetts, Lowell

�:��  Group Discussion

�:00  Adjourn

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Tuesday Morning�:00 AM – �:00 PM American Chemical Society HQRegistration

Pre-Conference Workshops

ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Meeting (by invitation only)

Tuesday EveningPresidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Ceremony*The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 PM at the national Academies, 2100 C Street, nW, Washington, DC.  Business dress.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Wednesday Morning�:00 AM – 8:00 PM Foyer 1Registration

�:00 AM – �:00 PM Capital TerraceExhibition

�:00 AM – 8:00 AMUpper LobbyContinental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AMPresidential Ballroom Opening session: Perspectives from Winners of the 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsSESSIOn CHAIR: Paul Anastas, Center for Green Chemistry  & Green Engineering at Yale 

9:00 AM – 10:00 AMPresidential BallroomKeynote Address: Catherine T. HuntPresident, American Chemical Society; Leader for Technology Partnerships, Rohm & Haas Company

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Upper lobbyTea & Coffee Break

Technical Sessions

Green Chemistry AwArds

10:30 AM – 1�:10 PMFederal A RoomGreen Chemistry Awards ISESSIOn CHAIR: Rich Engler, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

10:30      Introductory Remarks. 

10:�0  1   Small Business Award novaSterilis Inc. “Environmentally Benign Medical Sterilization Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide” Bruce Ganem, Cornell University

11:30  2    Academic Award Professor Michael J. krische, University of Texas at Austin “Hydrogen-Mediated Carbon–Carbon Bond Formation” Michael J. Krische, University of Texas at Austin

BuildinG Community

10:30 AM – 1�:10 PMSenate Room Educational Innovations ISESSIOn CHAIR: Margaret kerr, Worchester State College

10:30   3    Collaborative models for curriculum development. Julie Haack, University of Oregon

10:�0   4   Educating green citizens and scientists. Liz Gron, Shelly B. Bradley and M. Warfield Teague, Hendrix College

11:10   5   Learning to be green: Involve students in the decision‑making process. Richard W. Gurney, Simmons College

11:30   6   Greening the chemistry curriculum: now is the time to infuse existing mainstream textbooks with green chemistry. Michael C. Cann, University of Scranton

11:�0   7   Workforce training and regional economic development through green chemistry. John C. Warner and Amy S. Cannon, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Technical Program

* Pre-registration required to attend these events.