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This flagship series brings together Parliamentarians with
experts across science and engineering, showcasing outstanding
Canadian research accomplishments. Its purpose is to provide
unbiased insight into topical scientific issues, within
a non-partisan forum in which lobbying is not permitted.
This prestigious forum represents a unique opportunity for
scientists to communicate important findings to a distinguished
and influential audience, which includes key decision-makers.
The series is organized by PAGSE, an umbrella group of 25
+ science and engineering organizations operating under
the auspices of the Royal Society, and is cosponsored by
NSERC.
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Switching
to Green Chemistry
with
Philip Jessop, Queen's University
The old way to prevent pollution was to capture
pollutants before they left the factory, which is always
a financial burden. The Green Chemistry approach—design
the process so pollutants aren’t made—can reduce
environmental impact while making industries more economically
competitive. Economic benefits occur because designing processes
to reduce pollution requires minimizing wasted energy and
materials. What’s the catch? The right chemistry and
societal conditions are necessary to bring these green processes
to market. This presentation will discuss the origins of
green chemistry, as well as how new technology is assessed
for “greenness” and the factors that slow the
adoption of innovations. Philip Jessop will introduce, as
an example of a new technology, one of his switchable solvents.
Dr. Jessop is the Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry
at Queen’s University and the Technical Director of
GreenCentre Canada. He studies green solvents, carbon dioxide
and hydrogen. Distinctions include the Canadian Catalysis
Lectureship Award (2004), a Canada Research Chair (2003
to present), the NSERC John C. Polanyi Award (2008), a Killam
Research Fellowship (2010-12) and the Queen’s University
Award for Excellence in Research (2010). Dr. Jessop chaired
the 2007 CHEMRAWN/ICCDU Conference on Greenhouse Gases and
the 2010 3rd International IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry,
as well as serving on the Government of Ontario’s
Toxics Reduction Scientific Expert Panel.
Organized by: The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering
(PAGSE)
Sponsored by:
--the Speaker of the Senate
--the Speaker of the House of Commons
--Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Date: Tuesday October 4, 2011, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Government Conference Centre, 2
Rideau Street
Cost: No charge to Members of the House of Commons, Senators
and Media. All others $25
Registration: Please register by contacting Donna Boag,
PAGSE Manager: 613-991-6369, pagse@rsc.ca
Registration Deadline: Thursday September 29, 2011
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