2YC Community

Welcome to the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Two-Year College Community of Practice

The CHAS 2YC Community welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions, whether you are faculty, staff, or student at such an institution or would like to provide information and support.

Please join the CHAS 2YC email list by sending a request to Robin Izzo at rmizzo@princeton.edu or Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu.

If you would like to get involved in leadership of the 2YC Community, please contact the chair, Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu

Join the next CHAS Chat for the 2YC Community
2YC CHAS Chat: “Making Your Lab Less Toxic” with Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane (DCM) and Other Solvents
Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM EDT
In celebration of the ACS 150th anniversary and June being National Safety Month, please join the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety Two-Year College Lab Safety Community of Practice on Thursday, June 18th for “Make Your Lab Less Toxic: Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane (DCM) and Other Solvents”. Over the course of this interactive session, we will discuss incorporating greener alternatives that are presented in this free poster. This free, interactive discussion will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The session will be led by CHAS 2026 Chair-elect/2YC Lab Safety Community of Practice Chair, Dwayne Henry, as well as special guest alternative solvent experts to be announced soon! Though geared towards 2-year institutions, information provided may be applied to 4-year institution students and graduates as well.
Registration: 2YC CHAS Chat: “Making Your Lab Less Toxic” with Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane (DCM) and Other Solvents Tickets, Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 4-5 PM EDT | Eventbrite

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