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Back-to-School Resouces from Advanced Biofuels USA

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Looking for resources as you teach or research class projects about climate change mitigation or sustainability? Take a look at what Advanced Biofuels USA has to offer. Complete slide presentations. Easy-to-navigate topics of research from Algae to Zeolites by way of Biorefineries, Feedstocks, Green

September 2, 2019 Read Full Article

A Free Online Course Reveals the Scary Reality and Health Dangers of Climate Change. But It Also Gets You Involved in Solutions.

by Erin Blakemore (Washington Post) Scientists warned for years about the ramifications of human-caused climate change. Now, those predictions are coming to pass as glaciers melt, wildfires rage and the global surface temperature continues to rise. But the polar ice caps and the Amazon rainforests aren’t the only things at risk.

August 31, 2019 Read Full Article

Algae Technology Educational Consortium Prepares Students for Careers in Algae Cultivation and Technologies

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 Technologies Office (BETO) within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office

July 22, 2019 Read Full Article

Make a World of Difference — Explore Penn State Energy and Sustainability Programs Online

(Pennsylvania State University) The global shift to clean energy is creating opportunities for project developers and policy experts to drive renewable energy initiatives and encourage a culture of sustainability. Prepare yourself to help shape the future by graduating from one of Penn State’s energy and sustainability programs, offered completely online

April 9, 2019 Read Full Article

Online Programs in Energy and Sustainability at Penn State

(Pennsylvania State University) The global power shift is creating jobs for renewable energy project developers as well as policy experts who can drive clean energy initiatives and encourage a more sustainable culture. Let our online programs help you become an agent of change in the emerging green economy. Prepare yourself —

March 5, 2019 Read Full Article

ISO Greenhouse Gas Standards Training for Organizations, Verifiers, and Oversight Bodies

Futurepast offers six courses on verification and validation of GHG statements that can be taken individually, or as a package for a discounted price. The courses are interactive and available 24-hours a day. In accordance with ASTM E2659-18, a certificate will be awarded for individuals who have successfully completed a

January 14, 2019 Read Full Article

A First-of-a-Kind Algal-based College Certificate Program Sends Off Its First Graduates

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) is proud to announce its first graduates from the algal certificate program at Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These first ATEC graduates received their Associate Applied Science Degree in Controlled Environment

June 27, 2018 Read Full Article

Online Discussion: Partnerships, Innovations and Financing for Youth in Climate-Smart Agriculture — April 23-May 21 — Online

The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) are organizing an online discussion on partnerships, innovations and financing opportunities available for young people in Africa to adopt CSA. The discussion will also highlight the role of mentorship, training

May 18, 2018 0 comment Read Full Article

Consortium Launches Online Algae Intro Course

(Algae Industry Magazine) A new online course in algae basics has just been made available by Coursera for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of algae. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Introduction to Algae, was produced at the University of San Diego and is being taught by Drs. Steve Mayfield

February 22, 2018 Read Full Article

Environmental and Energy Law Program at Vermont Law School (Fellowship Application Deadline: May 1)

(Vermont Law School) SHAPE ENERGY POLICY–Learn how to use the law to shape policies that encourage energy efficiency, advance renewable energy, and promote energy security and justice. The legal system will critically affect how humanity meets the challenge of energy and environmental issues. In the private sector, in government policy and

February 14, 2018 Read Full Article

Algae Foundation Gears up Coursework

by Mark R. Edwards (Algae Industry Magazine) t the recent Algae Biomass Summit in Salt Lake City Algae Foundation President Ira Levine shared this year’s advancements in algal-based education for K-14 and beyond. The past year has been an eventful year for the Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC), which is chartered to design,

December 4, 2017 Read Full Article

Renewable Energy Market Trends and Finance Course — December 11-12, 2017 — Washington, DC and online

Understanding policies and finances – fast track to a renewable energy consultancy job. Organised by The George Washington University and the European Energy Centre (EEC) Two-day course This course is also available as distance learning with live tutorial, visit: http://onlinelearning.theect.org/ WHO IS IT FOR: Individuals considering a consultancy job and/or those who

October 18, 2017 Read Full Article

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces $21.1 Million to Grow the Bioeconomy

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced six grants totaling nearly $21.1 million to support the development of new jet fuel, biobased products and biomaterials from renewable sources. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI),

September 25, 2017 0 comment Read Full Article

ATEC Passes First Semester

(Algae Industry Magazine) The Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC), a collaboration among the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Algae Foundation, universities, community colleges, and industry production companies across the United States, has successfully implemented the first semester of the ATEC curriculum at Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

May 10, 2017 Read Full Article

Climate Generation Offers a Suite of Grades 3-12 Curriculum Resources in the form of Curriculum Guides, as Well as Online Modules that Can Be Downloaded for Free.

(Climate Generation) Aligned with Minnesota state science, social studies and language arts standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the climate and energy literacy principles, the curricula has been reviewed by scientists, professional educators, and organizations. All curriculum guides encourage in-depth learning, are interdisciplinary and science based and have online

May 2, 2017 Read Full Article

Advanced Biofuels Course–Special Edition — Online until June 30, 2017

BioFuelNet Canada, a national research network hosted by McGill University, is offering an online certificate course on advanced biofuels. This is a special edition for engineers who would like to complete their mandated training. Anyone else interested is also welcome to join. This course is a basic overview of biofuels

March 31, 2017 Read Full Article

Education: Graduate Program Bioenergy Scholarships–Graduate Distance Education DEADLINE: March 20, 2017

(NEWBio) The NEWBio graduate distance education program provides scholarship support to students wanting to enroll for one of the following online courses from Penn State World Campus: Bioenergy Bioenergy Feedstocks Bioenergy Harvest and Logistics Conversion Technologies for Bioenergy Production Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must have completed

March 14, 2017 Read Full Article

Expanding Algae Education

(Algae Biomass Organization) The Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has shown a commitment to algae and its future by funding a project to expand education in the algae industry. More specifically, BETO is funding the Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC) to expand algae-based educational programs at the community

September 30, 2016 Read Full Article

@EthanolRFA Offers Online #Ethanol Emergency Course

by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) For first responders unable to attend in-person training courses, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is now offering an online version of its Ethanol Emergency Response course. Offered in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and TRANSCAER, the two-hour training course covers content from the

August 5, 2016 Read Full Article

CAB-Comm Final Report Documents Accomplishments from Six Years of Algal Research

(U.S. Department of Energy) The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has just released its final report, detailing the many accomplishments and impactful contributions achieved in its six years of operation. CAB-Comm was established in 2010 through a competitive award from the

May 12, 2016 Read Full Article

March Madness Webinar Series: In Review, the 600+ slides, the BioChannel.TV Replay Schedule

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) …We’ll have more webinars over the coming weeks as we turn our attention to new pressing topics — but first of all, thank you to the 1300+ season pass holders who joined us these past four weeks of near-daily webinar’ing, and to our experts who

April 15, 2016 Read Full Article

University of Vermont Announces Online Bioenergy Professional Certificate Program Summer Session — June 15-August 3, 2016

(University of Vermont) A new era of clean BioEnergy solutions is beginning to emerge now. Clean sustainable Bioenergy such as Bio-Electricity and Biogas production from Dairy manure and Food Waste streams is becoming a well-known phenomenon. Pellets made from wood or grass biomass are commercially available at stores for heating

April 8, 2016 Read Full Article

WEBINAR: “Train the Trainer” Ethanol Emergency Response — August 31, 2016

RFA and TRANSCAER® are hosting a webinar training opportunity titled “Train the Trainer” to members and their emergency response teams. Professional hazmat trainer Richard Miller of the International Association of Fire Chiefs will teach individuals how to train others in ethanol emergency response tactics and procedures. This webinar will take place Wednesday,

April 6, 2016 Read Full Article

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Flammable Liquid Unit Trains Response Curriculum

(US Department of Transportation) Online Resource Offers Responders a Flexible Approach to Pre-Incident Planning for Rail Incidents — The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced the launch of the web-accessible Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response (TRIPR) training resource, which provides emergency responders with

April 5, 2016 Read Full Article

NEWBio Scholarships Available: Online Bioenergy Graduate Education DEADLINE: March 15, 2016

(NEWBio) NEWBio is offering a limited number of scholarships for students to take the following online graduate-level bioenergy courses during the summer semester of 2016: ABE884 (Bioenergy Systems) and ABE885 (Bioenergy Harvest and Logistics). Find more information and the scholarship application form here. Deadline is March 15. READ MORE

February 1, 2016 Read Full Article

Advanced Biofuels Online Course Offered by McGill University and BioFuelNet Canada

(BioFuelNet Canada) BioFuelNet Canada, a national research network hosted by McGill University, is offering an online certificate course on advanced biofuels. BioFuelNet strongly recommends that the network’s Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) take this course, but anyone from outside the organization is also welcome to join and in-company training can be arranged

January 11, 2016 Read Full Article

Learning about Ethanol Production Is Now Fun & Easy

(Novozymes Think Bioenergy/Bioenergy University) How do you teach the basics of ethanol production in a fun and engaging manner? The Novozymes Bioenergy team asked itself this question and found the answer in Ethanol Challenge, an interactive game designed to illustrate ethanol production in a unique way. And it’s fairly simple.

September 16, 2015 Read Full Article

Novzymes Rolls out Ethanol Education Training Program

by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new training tool called Novozymes Bioenergy University is available to the ethanol industry. Novozymes created the online training program to address the educational needs of the diverse workforce in the ethanol industry, said Rachel Burton, Novozymes training specialist. Novozymes Bioenergy University is designed

September 16, 2015 Read Full Article

University of Vermont Offers Online Bioenergy Certificate Program

UVM’s Bioenergy Professional Certificate provides alternative approaches to traditional energy sources in Biofuels, including: Liquid Biofuels (seed-based biodiesel; bioethanol; algae-biofuels) Solid Biofuels (wood and grass energy) Biogas (farm-based energy) This Certificate Program offers college graduates, farmers, teachers,and entrepreneurs technical exposure to Biofuels science and technology topics that address environmental, economic, social, and other Biofuels-related issues. Depleting

August 11, 2015 Read Full Article

Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Standards Training — September 16-18, 2015 — Montefiascone (VT), Italy,

The RSB has created a state-of-the-art third-party accredited certification system to ensure the sustainable production of biomaterials and bio-based products. It covers the entire supply chain from biomass production to end user, and is applicable to any region in the world. RSB certified operations can be sure they are ‘doing

July 6, 2015 Read Full Article

Blog: Project to Restart Idled Ethanol Plant Has Deep Impact on Student

by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This week, we’ll hear from someone that was part of a project to restart an idled ethanol plant in 2013. It was an ambitious and interesting effort and I’m sorry to hear it wasn’t ultimately successful. … Before the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo,

June 30, 2015 Read Full Article

Pennsylvania State University (PSU): An Example to Follow

by Danilo Gusmão de Quadros* (Advanced Biofuels USA) I had heard about Pennsylvania State University’s bioenergy and biofuels educational initiatives from Advanced Biofuels USA’s Joanne Ivancic, just after starting to work on a project to identify college level biofuels education opportunities in the US. We were interested in finding out

May 13, 2015 Read Full Article

Top of Biofuels Class

by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Training programs around the U.S. offer opportunities in the biofuels industry for part- and full-time students. … Mick Miller, president of NuVu Fuels and general manager of DENCO II in Morris, Minnesota, also went through the program at Bismarck State. Unlike (Todd) Finneman, who

April 13, 2015 Read Full Article

Telling the Story of Energy Through Online Educational Resources

(American Farm Bureau Federation) The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched new, free energy-based educational resources online for middle- and high-school educators and volunteers. Educators will discover the power of energy education and the unique connections to agricultural literacy with two units of curriculum. Each unit provides five comprehensive

April 7, 2015 Read Full Article

Education: Graduate Program Bioenergy Scholarships

This program offers scholarships for graduate professional courses in bioenergy – take a look at the bioenergy courses that are available, and envision how you could benefit from taking one of these graduate level, credit-bearing courses. Submit your complete application, along with your CV and transcripts, to the NEWBio Graduate

March 2, 2015 Read Full Article

Lifting America’s Game in Climate Education, Literacy, and Training

(The White House Office of Science and Technology) … Continued progress into the future will depend on ensuring a climate-smart citizenry and a next-generation American workforce of city planners, community leaders, engineers, and entrepreneurs who understand the urgent climate-change challenge and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and training to seek and implement solutions.

December 8, 2014 Read Full Article

Students Power Up in Classroom with Biofuels Video Game

by Mary Sussman (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) High school students wrestle with the sustainability challenges of making real-world decisions about biofuel agriculture while playing Fields of Fuel, an educational video game developed by WID researchers. Recently released online for use by educators and the public, Fields of Fuel encourages

November 24, 2014 Read Full Article

BIB Receives $9.9M Biobased Education Grant

by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) The Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy (BIB) consortium has received a $9.9 million grant to create an Illinois network of biobased training and employment pathways that can be completed in two years or less. BIB is comprised of Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Carl Sandburg College,

October 15, 2014 Read Full Article

University of Tennessee Publishes Learning Materials–Biochar Module for Middle and High School Students AND Online Course for Biomass Procurement Specialist-Switchgrass

The University of Tennessee’s Southeastern Partnership for Integrated Biomass Supply Systems has published learning materials for students and professionals in their Learning Materials web pages. Using Biochar as a soil amendmentThe UT conversion team has created an education module that pertains to the use of biochar as a soil amendment. In

September 16, 2014 Read Full Article

SIC Officials Hoping to Offer Biofuel Certification

by Nick Mariano (The Southern Illinoisan) A Southern Illinois college is hoping to offer the first national certification in the country for training in biofuels processing, the instructor for the program said Tuesday. Southeastern Illinois College is among a consortium of Illinois community colleges and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awaiting word

August 11, 2014 Read Full Article

Summer 2014 NEWBio Graduate Bioenergy Scholarships Available – Apply by March 20, 2014

(NEWBio) Scholarships are available for two online courses that will be offered this summer: ABE 884: Bioenergy Systems and ABE 885: Bioenergy Harvest & Logistics. The courses are 3 credits each, and scholarships are available that cover all tuition and fees for taking one course (except the $35 registration

March 3, 2014 Read Full Article

Lead Auditor Training Program March 17-19, 2014 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK

Join the “best performing scheme” out of the 13 EU-recognized voluntary certification schemes that WWF recently analyzed. A similar report by IUCN Netherlands concluded that RSB “covers more sustainability criteria, with greater detail, and with more breath in terms of level of assurance” than any of the other Voluntary sustainability

February 14, 2014 Read Full Article

Students and Companies Worldwide Invited to Join Open-Source Embry-Riddle Project to Develop Renewable Jet Fuel

(GreenAirOnline) Senior students at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona are taking part in an open-source project to develop jet biofuel. The ‘CapStone’ project is also inviting the participation of students and academics from universities around the world as well as companies interested in developing renewable jet fuel.

February 6, 2014 Read Full Article

NEWBio Webinar – The Status and Potential Future of Biomass Harvesting Guidelines February 11, 2014 1:00 PM ET

Evans will present a comprehensive review of existing biomass harvesting guidelines from Maine to South Carolina, which demonstrates commonalities across regions and some important differences. In addition to state level guidelines, Dr. Evans will present new regional guidelines and their underpinning science. These new guidelines developed by the Forest Guild

January 6, 2014 Read Full Article

NEWBio Webinar – Biofuel Industry Economic Impacts and Analysis: Reporting the Facts in an Environment of Hype January 14, 2014 1:00PM ET

While we often articulate the overall benefits of biofuels development in the U.S. along lines of environmental improvement coupled with a vague notion of energy security, most state and regional interest in biofuels development hinges on one primary outcome: Jobs. The promises of job creation associated with biofuels expansion have,

January 6, 2014 Read Full Article

Extension Programs: NewBio Webinars 2nd Tuesdays

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for our “Northeast Bioenergy Webinar Series”. These online, hour-long presentations are free to the public, and feature fascinating and important topics related to bioenergy in the northeast. Attend the live webinars at https://meeting.psu.edu/bioenergy – sign in as a guest. For a list of

January 6, 2014 Read Full Article

Algae Production Certification Course

NAA is proud to announce its new online Algae Production Certification Course. NAA was the first association to promote education based on all aspects of commercial algae production, the first to provide an algae production incubator program, and now, the first to offer our algae production certification program online. Our

December 13, 2013 Read Full Article

New Online Tools to Help Petroleum Industry Grow with Biodiesel

(National Biodiesel Board) Web portal and newsletter to help petroleum professionals quickly access biodiesel information Professionals in the petroleum supply chain will now have all the biodiesel information they need to grow their business at their fingertips, thanks to two new tools developed by the National Biodiesel Board. They are

October 23, 2013 Read Full Article

Online Course: Algae Production Certification Course

Name of Provider: National Algae Association Type: introduce individuals to the multifaceted concepts of not only strain selection, cultivation, harvesting, and bioproduction methods; but also the economic considerations prevalent in the commercial algae production industry. Course: NAA Algae Production and Certification Course Course description: The National Algae Association is the first non-profit algae

September 23, 2013 Read Full Article

Online Course: Energy 101 begins September 15, 2013 UT Austin

By being fluent in energy you will be able to think critically about energy issues. ABOUT THIS COURSE This multidisciplinary course will give students an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies. Topics will be interdisciplinary and will include an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, including

September 3, 2013 0 comment Read Full Article

Penn State Debuts Online Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems Degree

(Pennsylvania State University) Interest in renewable energy is growing worldwide and so are jobs in this field, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s green economy occupations database. Penn State, which is ranked first among universities engaged in alternative energy research by Elsevier Publishing, is bringing together faculty from multiple academic units to

August 30, 2013 0 comment Read Full Article

Penn State Offers New Online Bioenergy Course: ABE 884 – Bioenergy Systems

This fall semester, Penn State World Campus is offering the following online graduate course: ABE 884 – Bioenergy Systems You are invited to register now for this advanced course in bioenergy principles and applications. The course examines the theories and applied technologies used in the production and conversion of biomass

August 21, 2013 Read Full Article

No Matter Who Wins The Presidency, Addiction to Foreign Oil Will Still Be a Problem

(National Algae Association) …NAA is proud of its efforts in promoting collaboration between the research community and the commercial algae production industry. Without any grant money from the government, NAA has been successful in promoting collaboration between researchers and producers, building commercial-scale algae production systems and testing them in a commercial environment.

October 23, 2012 Read Full Article

Online Course: HAZWOPER Courses

Name of Provider: eTraining Type: course required for those working with/potentially exposed to hazardous substances Course: HAZWOPER 40 Hour Course (24 Hour Course, 8 Hour Refresher) Course description: eTraining’s online 40 Hour Hazwoper Course has been designed for, and is required to be taken by workers that will potentially be exposed to hazardous

September 24, 2012 Read Full Article

Online Course: Introduction to Biofuels

Name of Provider: Agrow Knowledge-The national resource center for agriscience & technology education Type: basic: Overview/ Introduction course Course: Introduction to Biofuels Course description: AgrowKnowledge has been expanding its collections of materials available to educators by producing high quality rigorous courses available to its members. The intent of this curriculum