University of Washington offers certificate program in green chemistry

A new certificate program from the University of Washington will help chemists, environmental and  sustainability professionals, health and safety professionals and product managers make informed  product decisions that take into account sustainability, toxicity and human health concerns. The  certificate in Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship will be offered through the Professional and  Continuing Education program at the University of Washington.

There will be three online courses in the certificate and individuals can sign up for a single course on a  space available basis:

  • Sustainability, Toxicology and Human Health
  • Principles of Green Chemistry
  • Assessment Tools for Safer Chemical Decisions  

The certificate program will be offered online and is intended to give professionals working in  chemicals management experience using comparative chemical hazard assessment tools for product  selection. The classes will be offered sequentially, beginning in January, 2015, and concluding in  August, 2015. Students will complete a capstone project requiring them to evaluate a chemical or  product within a sustainability framework.

Go to http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/green-chemistry-chemical-stewardship.html to learn more  about the certificate program.