Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture - What Does It Mean To Be Chemically Green?

Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture Series

What Does It Mean To Be Chemically Green?

Dr. Andrew P. Dicks
Senior Lecturer, Chemistry Department, University of Toronto

Thursday, November 24, 2011, 5:00pm
Ramsay Wright Zoological Laboratories
25 Harbord Street, Lecture Room 432
University of Toronto

Location map: http://www.sigmaxi.utoronto.ca/events/location.html

Abstract: “Green” is one of the most used (and misused) adjectives of the 21st century. Conceptually, to be “green” might refer to appearing “wholesome”, “biodegradable” or “environmentally-friendly”. But what does being “green” really mean? What are the principles driving the development of safer consumables, cleaner industrial processes, and a sustainable future for humankind? From the manufacture of blockbuster drugs such as Viagra® to the so-called “greenwashing” of company policies and products, chemical scientists are shaping society in an unprecedented manner. This presentation will focus on the role chemists currently play in the “greening” of society from both teaching and research perspectives.

All students, faculty, and the general public are welcome.

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Madhur Anand
Associate Professor
Global Ecological Change (GEC) Laboratory
School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 x56254
manand@uoguelph.ca