GVSU hosting chemistry education conference

ALLENDALE, MI - More than 1,300 chemistry teachers are expected to gather at Grand Valley State University next month for a conference focusing on how to improve their craft.

The conference, which runs from Aug. 3-7, will feature 102 workshops and other events on topics ranging from advanced placement chemistry and chemical demonstrations to using social media networks for teaching and Next Generation Science Standards.

The conference, which takes place every other year, is titled the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education.

Speakers include John Warner, one of the founders of the field of Green Chemistry, who serves as president of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, as well as Lennie Scott-Webber, director of Education Environments for Steelcase Education Solutions.

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Brian McVicar covers education for MLive and The Grand Rapids Press. Email him at bmcvicar@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter

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