Using Green Chemistry to Enhance Faculty Professional Development Opportunities

Of the plethora of benefits that derive from practicing green chemistry, one that is not often considered, or at least discussed, is its application toward enhancing the professional development of faculty as they advance through the ranks. Opportunities within the areas of teaching, scholarly activities (research and related), and service (both community and institutional) abound as the field advances rapidly. Within the context of developing new green chemistry educational materials, herein is presented a discussion of multiple professional development opportunities taken from both the authors' personal experiences as well as from the numerous contributions of others in the field.