Tuesday, December 27, 2011

MN Green Chemistry Conference 2012

Minnesota Green Chemistry 2012: Strategies for Growth
January 26, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Humphrey Center, University of Minnesota
Register today at: www.greenchemistrymn.org
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012

This conference will explore how we can reap the benefits of green chemistry by promoting a healthy business environment for green chemistry here in Minnesota.

Keynote Speakers
Dr. Paul Anastas is the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Research and Development and Science Advisor to the EPA. Known as the “Fa­ther of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking research use of minimally-toxic, environ­mentally-friendly chemicals.

Dr. Patrick Gruber is the Chief Executive Officer of Gevo and has served as a director of the company since 2007. In 2008, he was awarded the George Washington Carver Award which recognizes significant contributions in the field of indus­trial biotechnology.

  • Product Improvement through Green Chemistry
  • Green Product Value Chain
  • Minnesota Grown to Minnesota Made - the Promise of Bio-Industrial Processing
  • Growing Green Chemistry in Minnesota

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