(John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence/Pennsylvania State University) Course Overview: This course will examine the chemistry of technologies of bio-based sources for power generation and transportation fuels. When you successfully complete this course, you will be prepared to: describe various biomasses
(Simtronics) Innovative software for the process industries and the educational institutions which support them – from a world leader in OTS. Simtronics combines experience and the latest technology to deliver a proven, progressive, and exciting simulator system. Your choice of Windows or
(Binghamton University State University of New York) $1.6 million project partially supported through BioMADE, a federally sponsored Manufacturing Innovation Institute -- Binghamton University has received funding to create a biomanufacturing project management training program to foster leadership skills in students, veterans, entry-level workers and
(Ship Management) Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)/Ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s
by Kelsey Walling (Big Island Now) The by-products and waste from papayas, pineapples, coconuts, ʻulu, macadamia nuts and Albezia trees may one day be converted to fuel and energy to help lower greenhouse gas emissions. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is collaborating with
(Oman Observer) NIZWA: Raqaa Student Company, a team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, (UTAS), Nizwa, has achieved a breakthrough in sustainability by converting paper waste into biofuel. This innovative project aims to address environmental challenges associated with
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment Team) I am thrilled to announce that, Kondayama Biofuel Investment team has just concluded two days training of trainers for Women's Network for Environmental Sustainability (WoNES),its partners and representatives from 120 communities in Western
(Ohio Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net) Delaware Area Career Center science teacher Tom Dyer keeps his students in the know with in-depth lessons, made possible through the work of GrowNextGen. In this video, Ohio Ag Net’s Dale Minyo visits with Mr. Dyer
by Lynn Wendt (Idaho National Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy) ... Recently, ocean conditions have been causing this seaweed, known as sargassum, to flourish. The so-called Great Atlantic Sargassum belt stretches from the west coast of Africa to the Caribbean Sea. When
(U.S. Department of Energy) On August 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) released a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in support of its University Training and Research program.
An outdoor professional learning event for science teachers on classroom soil & water investigations -- “Too many times we're trying to do science in a concrete room. Science is outside. Kids want to get their hands dirty and feel silt versus
Connect with National Laboratory Experts to Energize Your End-of-Year and Summer Bioenergy Learning -- Receive guidance on implementing innovative, renewable energy summer learning programs based on national laboratory case studies and evidence-based best practices for educators and students! Register today for upcoming
Consider economic issues and constraints while exploring tools and strategies to transform potential into tangible projects. -- The recent surge of interest in renewable natural gas has given rise to new technologies, business strategies, and opportunities for farm-based production of biogas.
(George Washington University) This June, spend a week in Washington, D.C., to learn from influential and creative environmental leaders and communicators. How can you craft compelling environmental narratives that weave the urgency of the moment, breakthroughs that may be on the
(Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Minnesota farmers arrived in New York City eager and ready to express biodiesel’s success story during Clean Fuels Alliance America’s New York City Big Apple tour. Clean Fuels hosted its 13th tour in the Big
(Planet Forward) How can you craft compelling environmental narratives that weave the urgency of the moment, breakthroughs that may be on the horizon, and the justice and diversity to tell a compelling story? How can you use narratives to inform, have
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has partnered with the Girls Auto Clinic to lead the way in bringing ethanol education and promotion to a new and growing audience: women who are actively interested in auto purchasing, maintenance, and repair. Founded in
by Fatma Marrakchi, Daniele Castello, Lasse A. Rosendahl (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... To achieve a cleaner and healthier environment, there is a strong focus on the development of sustainable low-carbon, high yield, and costcompetitive liquid bio-crude oil as
by Samantha McCollum (WACH Fox 57) Students at Blythewood High School are fueling the future as they turn used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, a drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. Chemistry teacher Will Epps says he noticed there were great careers
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) today (March 8, 2023) announced an Energy I-Corps fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) call for proposals from DOE National Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) received the Workforce Development Leadership Award from the US Department of Clean Energy Clean Cities Program for outstanding work building a green jobs workforce in the D.C.,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) In late January Dominion Energy announced that the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $236,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 15 organizations across South Carolina. One of the grant recipients was Blythewood High School’s
(The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky./Yahoo!) Eleven Diesel Technology students completed a biodiesel training/information course with the Kentucky Soybean Board in November. Cody Fraley, Lucas Hammond, Bryan Reynolds, Hunter Vance, Carter Cole, Hunter Hay, Kenton Rose, Joshua Thayer, Rader Adkins, Stanley McCarty and
(ACS) The ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy is a week-long once-in-a-lifetime experience! Each year about 60 students from the Americas are selected from the applicants to gather in Golden, Colorado at the Colorado School of Mines.
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has again received grant funding to continue to support its safety education program through on-site seminars and Internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with TRANSCAER, a voluntary national outreach program
by Tom Slunecka (Ag Innovation Campus/Biobased Diesel Daily) We’re pouring it on this harvest season at the Ag Innovation Campus, literally. This fall, I'm pleased to report that, after breaking ground in Crookston, Minnesota, last year, concrete has been laid out
(Green Energy Biofuel/ EIN Presswire) South Carolina-based recycling firm Green Energy Biofuel continues its long history of helping schools and students prepare for the energy economy of tomorrow. -- Two Citadel alumni from South Carolina—BioJoe Renwick, co-founder of Green Energy Biofuel, and
by Leander C. Domingo (Manila Times) Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) will jointly promote sustainable bioenergy research and development (R&D) by pooling resources and expertise in leveling up bioethanol production. To achieve that, a memorandum of
Are you a student with big ideas? Do you want to turn those ideas into tangible products, protect your hard-earned intellectual property (IP), and share your creations with others? Then make sure to join us for the U.S. Patent and
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s award-winning ethanol safety training program is now able to reach new audiences with the completion of Spanish-language versions of all materials, developed under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s ALERT grant program. RFA
(The Telegraph) The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has published a Workforce Training & Education Report summarizing opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom, as well as NCERC’s programs that train the next generation
by John Moody (Illinois State University/Biobased Diesel Daily) John Sedbrook, a professor of genetics at Illinois State University, is in the midst of a project that may prove to be the most important research of his career. Sedbrook and a
(University of Maryland Eastern Shore) AgDiscovery is a unique opportunity for students to explore agricultural sciences and gain knowledge about careers in animal and plant disciplines, wildlife management, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, entomology, food safety, food production, agribusiness, forestry, and much
Green Takeover's workshop is the first US-designed certification course accredited by the award winning Carbon Literacy Project in the UK. Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis through understanding the path of carbon emissions from action to atmosphere, and where you can step
by Cecilia von Arnold (Lund University Center for Sustainability Studies) In June 2022, LUCSUS will co-organise a 5-day intensive PhD course focusing on climate change mitigation and the politics of 'Net Zero' and carbon removal. As the climate crisis intensifies, the scientific
ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy --Apply now for the ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy! The 2022 program is being planned as an in-person event at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO,
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has released a series of ethanol emergency response videos aimed at ensuring effective responses to ethanol incidents. The eight-episode package was developed in conjunction with TRANSCAER and funded via a federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
(Bioenergy Insight) Selby College in North Yorkshire, UK has secured funding to develop an education programme that will enable Drax employees to develop the skills needed to operate climate-saving technologies. The £272,000 (€320,000) grant from the Department for Education’s Strategic Development
(Association of Climate Change Officers) ACCO offers recurring programs enabling participants to leverage live online training (supplemented by on-demand study resources) in a cohort learning environment with peers around the world to learn together and prepare for exams to earn the
(ACROFAN) The two organizations celebrated a ribbon cutting at the facility on October 4, 2021 -- Ames-based biofuels producer, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI), joined Iowa State University (ISU) at the BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) for a ribbon cutting
As global leaders gather in Glasgow to reinvigorate their climate pledges during the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, you too can get a taste of the policy and diplomacy decisions involved in limiting global warming to no more
Join the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office on September 16, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET, for a webinar on how Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is partnering with the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) to train the
by Emily Scott (Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit) ... He (Jason Ryder, an adjunct professor in UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry) knows we have the tools to solve these problems: biotechnology and bioprocessing — using the power of
Are You Looking to Develop Promising Interns or Students? The Consortium for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Education (CABLE) is back reaching out to you for a new and unique opportunity! The 2021 Virtual Bioeconomy Career Fair was a success. Now we are continuing
by Mark Laurenzo (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) ... Coupled with homegrown advancements in precision agriculture that continue to revolutionize the industry, Iowa stands as not only a premier destination for agribusiness but a center of agrarian knowledge that informs
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Need to learn or teach about renewable fuels and the circular economy? About biofuels? Find what you need in this new series of 30 minute recorded presentations that come with a package of supporting materials for 30
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s industry-leading safety program celebrates 10 years of national leadership this month. Over the past decade, RFA’s safety training has reached thousands of first responders, rail shippers, ethanol plant workers and others, protecting the industry’s
by Hannah DelSordo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In recent years, Dickinson College of Carlisle, PA, has been interested in innovative environmental practices that will improve the community and foster a hands-on learning experience for the students. In 2008, students and staff
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Illinois-based Lewis and Clark Community College is making progress toward “building a pipeline of biodiesel technicians,” according to a recent presentation given by Chris Reynolds, the school’s associate professor of automotive technology. Year one’s
(Science Business/University of Eastern Finland) The School of Forest Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland is a partner in a new Erasmus+ project of the European Bioeconomy University, EBU, which seeks to develop a mechanism to enhance bioeconomy students’ cross-sectoral
by Jackie Pohlman (Renewable Fuels Association) Today (October 9, 2020), the Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits has partnered with RFA as the title sponsor of the Young Professionals Network in 2021. As the
by Nate Birt (Farm Journal Ag Web) Over the past year, a wave of global food companies have transitioned their focus from sustainable to regenerative agriculture. General Mills—maker of Cheerios cereal, Yoplait yogurt, Nature Valley granola bars and Pillsbury desserts, among
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) 1) We are no longer living in an all-hydrocarbon fuel world. 2) If there’s water involved, the ethanol stays with the water. 3) AR-AFFF is the only firefighting foam that can successfully extinguish an
We have both transitioned ABC’s Operator School to a very interactive virtual platform (these are not just webinars!), and completely overhauled our content to make it clearer, richer and more helpful than ever before. Operator School is designed by operators
(BioCycle Magazine) Risa Lewis, an undergraduate in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources program at the University of Connecticut, has focused her senior thesis on on-farm anaerobic digestion in the Northeastern United States. A component of Lewis’ thesis
The Provasoli-Guillard National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota (NCMA) will have its annual Algal Culturing Course from: Saturday, May 9 through Friday, May 15, 2020; Travel days should be Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 16, 2020. The course will be
by Evan Garcia (WTTW) A new program at Cook County Jail teaches inmates how to make biodiesel fuel from cooking oil used in the jail’s dining halls. Two of the Cook County sheriff’s utility trucks, which transport supplies throughout the county, run
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ...At Growth Energy, we share that commitment to community and are excited to invest our philanthropic time and money into the next generation through biofuels education and advocacy training in the classroom. Through our
(Bismark State College) As the biomass industry grows and adapts to new technologies and innovations, qualified supervisors and managers will play an important role in ensuring the profitable operation of facilities well into the future. A Bachelor of Applied Science
(ACS) July 7-14, 2020, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado Applications for 2020 are now open.APPLY NOW Apply by January 24, 2020 to be Considered for the Class of 2020. The application window will close at 11:59 p.m. (applicant’s local
As the biomass industry grows and adapts to new technologies and innovations, qualified supervisors and managers will play an important role in ensuring the profitable operation of facilities well into the future. A Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management
(Planet Forward at GW) Grand Prize: A storytelling voyage to Iceland with Lindblad Expeditions and Planet Forward in summer 2020! -- There is no story more gripping than that of our changing planet — and the solutions to sustain it. While
(Growdiesel Ventures Limited/Futures Trading Charts) Established in 2001, Growdiesel is India's leading Renewable Fuel company that is providing innovative turn-key solutions to various Government, Hotels, Hospitals, Residential societies, Corporates, Schools and other sectors. They are solving World's 2 biggest problems: Waste Elimination
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Each year, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) hosts a group of undergraduate students to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, designed to immerse students in research. This summer, 11 undergraduate
by Jonathan Male (U.S. Department of Energy) Algae is a fast-growing industry that needs a skilled workforce of scientists, researchers, and engineers to advance algae technology and the commercialization of algal products to support the bioeconomy. With funding from the Bioenergy
The global energy transition can’t succeed without the full participation of citizens. We need a paradigm shift towards more renewable energy which is sustainable, affordable and reliable, as well as an energy system that is more decentralised and digitalised. Our current
(Centre international de formation européenne) The Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance is targeted at students and young professionals with a bachelor degree and is open to all academic disciplines. It aims to give a deep understanding of the complexity of the
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, in partnership with the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), announced the release of their new curriculum aimed at educating high school students to the world of biofuels. The curriculum is the first industry-supported biofuels curriculum that provides students a guided
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) An American Ethanol partnership facilitated an ethanol-focused presentation to future and current mechanics at one Universal Technical Institute campus. -- Mechanic certification focuses intensely on engines themselves, and the mechanical aspects of engine parts. It makes
(Bergeson & Campbell) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce an exciting and important new component to our suite of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) offerings. Our TSCA Tutor™ training platform provides live in-person training at a company’s site,
by Karen Binder (AgriNews) While most talk these days about ethanol swirls around fuel credits and marketing needs, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center has quietly celebrated its 15th anniversary. And what a 15-year run it’s been. “The difference is that as policies, technologies
Through presentations, exercises and plenary discussions participants will acquire solid knowledge of fundamental biochemistry and molecular biology and obtain an understanding of essential methods used in the biotech industry. The course enables participants to better understand and communicate with their R&D colleague's and partners,
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