Ambassador Program
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The My Green Lab Ambassador Program is designed for scientists and laboratory professionals who are motivated to encourage their lab to be more sustainable. This free, online learning program will provide you with a quick introduction to lab sustainability and ideas for how sustainable actions can be implemented at your organization. By becoming a My Green Lab Ambassador you will be able to jumpstart your lab’s journey into sustainability.
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Who should become a green lab ambassador?
The My Green Lab Ambassador program is designed for people working in or supporting a laboratory who wish to start implementing sustainable practices in the lab. The program serves as a crash course in lab sustainability with an emphasis on behavioral changes that promote greener laboratory operations. There are no prerequisites to becoming a My Green Lab Ambassador, and this program serves as a good first step for anyone who is interested in improving the sustainability of scientific research.
Is the ambassador program free?
Participating in the My Green Lab Ambassador Program is free of charge. The program includes access to online training videos, assessment quizzes, and discussion groups.
WHAT DOES THE MY GREEN LAB AMBASSADOR PROGRAM COVER?
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The My Green Lab Ambassador program consists of four Smart Science training videos which follow a single lab’s journey towards sustainable research. The videos cover four main topics of lab sustainability: Energy, Waste, Water, and Green Chemistry & Community.
Furthermore, through the Ambassador Program you will have the ability to network, learn, and discuss laboratory sustainability with other Ambassadors as well as My Green Lab staff, through a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel and organized virtual discussions.
This course is designed to be a high-level overview of lab sustainability and is a stepping stone to becoming a My Green Lab Accredited Professional (AP). The My Green Lab AP Program provides a more in depth look into specific needs, issues, and solutions for implementing lab sustainability best practices. The My Green Lab Accredited Professional (AP) Program is available for more in-depth training.
Furthermore, through the Ambassador Program you will have the ability to network, learn, and discuss laboratory sustainability with other Ambassadors as well as My Green Lab staff, through a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel and organized virtual discussions.
This course is designed to be a high-level overview of lab sustainability and is a stepping stone to becoming a My Green Lab Accredited Professional (AP). The My Green Lab AP Program provides a more in depth look into specific needs, issues, and solutions for implementing lab sustainability best practices. The My Green Lab Accredited Professional (AP) Program is available for more in-depth training.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MY GREEN LAB AMBASSADOR?
- Earning a My Green Lab Ambassador Certificate showcasing your leadership
- Insight into how to introduce, apply, and develop sustainable changes within your lab
- Distinguish yourself amongst the lab community as a sustainability ambassador
- You will be better prepared for the more intensive My Green Lab AP Program
- Participate in monthly discussion meetings for Ambassadors, which will connect you with others within this community.
HOW DO I GET STARTED BECOMING AN AMBASSADOR?
When you have decided to become a My Green Lab Ambassador, follow this link to begin learning. The link takes you to the content, housed within Brilliant Assessments. Once you start, you will be emailed a unique link so you can come back and continue learning at any time later on.
Becoming an Ambassador involves watching four videos, with a corresponding quiz associated with each video. The quiz results will be compiled into one a final score and to become a My Green Lab Ambassador you must have a cumulative score of 80% or higher.
Becoming an Ambassador involves watching four videos, with a corresponding quiz associated with each video. The quiz results will be compiled into one a final score and to become a My Green Lab Ambassador you must have a cumulative score of 80% or higher.
WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected]
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