ANN ARBOR – For chemists, engineers, industry executives, educators, students, entrepreneurs, decision makers, policymakers, and anyone interested in innovation and sustainability in Michigan, the GreenUp Michigan conference is an opportunity to hear from leading experts and share your solutions through green chemistry and engineering.

Attendees will receive information and examples of real strategies to employ less toxic materials and processes in the manufacture and design of the products we use every day while protecting human health and the environment.

Pre-conference events – November 3:

Green Chemistry & Engineering 101 Workshop

Networking Reception

Conference highlights – November 4:

7th Annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Award Ceremony

Keynote Speakers: Andy Hoffman, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the Erb Institute, University of Michigan and Dr. Deborah Mielewski, Senior Technical Leader of Sustainable Materials and Plastics Research, Ford Motor Company

Breakout sessions and panels

Student Poster Contest with a $500 prize

Check out the detailed agenda here.

The pre-conference 101 workshop (11/3) qualifies for 3 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) and 3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and the GreenUp conference (11/4) qualifies for 5 CEHs and PDHs.

Registration

GreenUp Conference Cost:
$75 professional / $25 students (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Pre-conference Green Chemistry and Engineering 101 Workshop:
$25 / $15 students

www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops