GRAND RAPIDS – For researchers, chemists, engineers, industry CEOs, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, the 2013 Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Oct. 23-24 provides an excellent opportunity to hear and share ideas on how we can best “green up” Michigan through green chemistry and engineering.

Conference attendees will learn how green chemistry and engineering not only protects human health and the environment, but can also help businesses create new markets, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge.

The conference is scheduled for the Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University in downtown Grand Rapids.

The program also includes:

5th Annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Awards

Keynote presentation by Terry Collins, Professor of Green Chemistry and Director of the Institute for Green Science at Carnegie Mellon

Over 15 breakout session speakers

Poster session and student poster contest with prize money

American Chemical Society Career Workshop and resume reviews

101 Green Chemistry and Engineering Workshop

Networking reception with exhibitors

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