NSF Joint China-USA Workshop: Determining the Green Chemistry Science Drivers and Implementation Challenges

通过这一奖项，有机化学和高分子化学计划支持由阿拉巴马大学塔斯卡卢萨分校化学系罗宾·D·罗杰斯博士组织的关于确定绿色化学科学驱动因素和实施挑战的NSF/NSFC双边研讨会。研讨会将重点讨论绿色化学在像美国和中国这样复杂的国家中的科学驱动因素和实施挑战。讲习班将试图确定实现绿色化学承诺所需的基本调查和研究需求领域。这将包括这样的问题：为什么需要绿色化学？需要绿色化学方法的全球和国际挑战是什么？如何为这一领域培养多样化的劳动力？如何实施新的绿色技术？如何衡量绿色化学的进展？如何评估绿色技术的环境优势？研讨会参与者将在出发前参与撰写会议报告。马胜明博士(中国科学院上海有机化学研究所)将担任中方组织者。研讨会定于2005年5月27日至5月31日在北京举行。研讨会项目将以科学、社会和文化交流为特色，旨在为富有成效的国际合作和知识交流搭建长期桥梁。研讨会预计将为化学家小组之间交流研究想法、成就和共同问题提供一个论坛。安排和拟议的时间表旨在鼓励正式和非正式讨论，使与会者能够相互熟悉。对讲习班的评估将通过对所有参与者的正式调查和持续的电子邮件交流进行。研讨会的成果将包括会议记录(每个参与者3-4页)、电子邮件列表交换、后续合作以及在《绿色化学》杂志上发表的会议报告。还预计将提交讲习班概览论文，以便在《绿色化学》或《环境科学与技术》等期刊上发表。

With this award, the Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry Program is supporting a bilateral NSF/NSFC Workshop on "Determining Green Chemistry Science Drivers and Implementation Challenges," organized by Dr. Robin D. Rogers of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa. The Workshop will focus on the science drivers and implementation challenges of green chemistry in countries as complex as the US and China. The Workshop will attempt to identify the fundamental areas of inquiry and research needs required to bring the promise of Green Chemistry to fruition. This will include such questions as Why is green chemistry necessary?; What are the global and international challenges that require green chemistry approaches?; How can a diverse workforce be developed for this field?; How can new green technologies be implemented?; How can green chemistry progress be measured?; and How can environmental advantages of a green technology be assessed? Workshop participants will take part in writing the conference report prior to departure. Dr. Shengming Ma (Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences) will serve as the Chinese organizer. The Workshop is scheduled to extend from May 27, 2005 through May 31, 2005 in Beijing.The Workshop program will feature scientific, social, and cultural exchange, with the aim of building long-term bridges for productive international collaboration and knowledge exchange. The workshop is expected to provide a forum for the exchange of research ideas, accomplishments and common problems among the group of chemists. The setting and the proposed schedule are designed to encourage formal and informal discussion that will allow participants to become well acquainted with one another. Assessment of the workshop will be conducted by formal survey of all participants and by continued email exchange. Outcomes of the Workshop will include a proceedings (3-4 pages per participant), email lists exchange, follow up collaborations, and a conference report in the journal Green Chemistry. It is also anticipated that an overview paper of the Workshop would be submitted for publication in a journal such as Green Chemistry or Environmental Science & Technology.