Diesel Technician Curriculum for Biodiesel Accredited by ASE
(Biodiesel Magazine/National Biodiesel Board) ...This week, the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation officially awarded the Automotive Service Excellence accreditation to
(Biodiesel Magazine/National Biodiesel Board) ...This week, the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation officially awarded the Automotive Service Excellence accreditation to
The Education and Outreach area of GLBRC supports and collaborates on a diverse array of programs, which complement our mission
(Gold Eagle/PR NewsWire) Understanding Ethanol is as Easy as A,B,C and E Consumer curiosity about ethanol continues to rise as news
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has released an ‘infographic’ entitled “It’s Working” which provides a vivid depiction of how
by Kelly Madsen (IowaStateDaily.com) The Iowa State University-led Cenusa Bioenergy project works to develop a biofuel with both a Midwestern
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Students in Craig Kohn’s biotechnology classroom are on the hunt for biomass degraders. Scavenging for
by Bryan Sims (Biodiesel Magazine) Alabama native Helen Keller once said, “No one has the right to consume happiness without
(Renewable Fuel Association) RFA's most popular publications, the 2012 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide to Ethanol, are now available.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has published a set of teaching resources based on its report Biofuels: ethical issues. The
(University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) The Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
by Bryan Sims (Biodiesel Magazine) Having finished the first phase of exploring the feasibility of growing, harvesting and utilizing bioenergy
(Airbus) This video spotlights Airbus’ alternative fuels research programme, which is a core tenet of the company’s initiatives to reduce
by Marc Valero (Highlands Today) With ethanol production poised to bring jobs and a major economic impact to Highlands County,
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) A new white paper released by Gold Eagle Co aims to answer questions about ethanol blended
by Karin Holzzknecht (Center for International Forestry Research Forest Blog) Assessing how biofuels affect forests and people’s livelihoods and how
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Background: With the understanding that if auto makers selling in the US intend to
by Mark Reagan (Dodge City Globe) Dodge City High School biology teacher Shannon Ralph said she'll never look at algae
(Renewable Fuels Association) The ongoing effort to alter gasoline to minimize its impact on the environment and reduce U.S. dependence
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) “We'll share information about educational materials and projects as we hear about them. If
(PR NewsWire/Elesvier) New Tool Enables the Successful Commercialisation of Alternative Energy Technologies Elsevier, the world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Whoever thought of inviting “degree and non-degree seeking students, farmers, budding entrepreneurs, teachers (interested
by Drew Sowersby (Advanced Biofuels USA) Fuels of the Future: The Bioalcohol Paradigm This slide presentation has been created by
(Biofuels Center of North Carolina) The Biofuels Wiki provides a virtual online encyclopedia about renewable transportation fuels, the feedstocks making
(Vernier) Vernier says "thanks" to science educators Vernier is providing 30 grants to ten elementary or middle schools, ten high schools,
Course Dates: August 21-26, 2011 Organized by: Michigan State University World Technology Access (WorldTAP) Program in collaboration with Great Lakes Bioenergy
(PR Web) “Biodiesel can be made at home for about $1.00 a gallon, significantly reducing customers' diesel fuel bill,” states
This spring GLBRC launched a seminar series featuring a wide range of bioenergy experts. The series is open to the public
(US Department of Education) The U.S. Department of Education announced today the creation of the Green Ribbon Schools program to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...NGOs in Africa have been touting for some time the use of ethanol cook stoves,
(Michigan State University) The KBS K-12 Partnership is is a joint effort among KBS scientists, MSU College of Education faculty,
Course Description: Depleting fossil fuel reserves and adverse affects of fluctuating oil prices have renewed interest in alternative and sustainable
by Stacey Shackford (Cornell Chronicle) From the farm to the fuel pump, Cornell educators hope to get youngsters excited about
(WKYT/AP) The Kentucky Biofuels for Schools Program is offering grants to high schools in the state that design projects to
by Dr. Mark Davis (BioEnergy Science Center, National Bioenergy Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Dr. Davis discusses a multidisciplinary approach
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced January 18, 2011, two grants that will create educational opportunities in
(Michigan State University) Most college students in the United States do not grasp the scientific basis of the carbon cycle
Research Experience for Teachers (RET) (UW): The RET allows grade 6 -14 science or agriculture teachers to spend 6 weeks on
(W.K. Kellog Biological Station) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services from Bioenergy Cropping Systems Kellogg Biological Station, in partnership with the Great Lakes Bioenergy
(Michigan State University) The sixth annual Plant Genomics @ Michigan State University Summer Undergraduate Research Program will run from May
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) At the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences (PJAS) state competition earlier this year, Jacob Robertson took
(Algae Industry Magazine) The National Algae Association is putting out a call to educators to network with other educators and algae
By Linda Brozyna (Great Lakes BioEnergy Research Center) For most, the ideal summer vacation does not include donning lab goggles, performing hands
by Jennifer Runyon (Renewable Energy World) A mapping application shows where bio-energy facilities are located now and where more could
(US Department of Energy) BioEnergy Atlas, a Web portal that provides access to two bioenergy analysis and mapping tools, was
(Audubon) A Lexington, KY woman is the recipient of a national conservation fellowship, enabling her to bring biofuel education to
(US Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Research and Development, Paul Anastas,
by David Schwartz (Algae Industry Magazine) If moving genes around on a chromosome is your idea of a good time,
(Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel) Campaign unites college students for collaboration, education. The next generation of thought leaders is gearing up to
Akinori Ito of the Blest corporation in Japan had a simple idea. The premise was take plastic which is made
(State University of New York--Environmental Science and Forestry) Valuable materials free to educators New educational units for middle and high school
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel) ...“While sweet corn isn’t something we normally plant in these fields, we realize there are people
(PR Newswire) It's about as close as you can get to a personal visit to a Brazilian sugarcane processing mill without
(Albemarle Corporation) Albemarle Corporation, a leader in providing innovative and sustainable chemistry solutions to its customers and communities, partners with LSU
(General Motors) Student-Designed and Built Vehicles Put to the Test; Virginia Tech, Penn State Finish Second and Third. Students from Mississippi
(Environmental Protection Agency) President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) Winner: Adarsha Shivakumar, Apoorva Rangan, and Callie Roberts Pleasant Hill and Martinez, California
(Environmental Protection Agency) President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) Winner: Oak Hall School Gainesville, Florida - The Oak Hall School Biodiesel Project began
(Environmental Protection Agency) President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) Winner: Westerly Innovations Network/Westerly Middle School, Westerly, Rhode Island - This group of
by Aniqa Hasan (Discovery News) Students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign created Bio-Grow, a device made from various computer
(National Algae Association) With an eye toward young talent leading the future of algaebioenergy development, the National Algae Association, in cooperation
(US Department of Energy) DOE also released May 6, 2010, a new video which showcases how cellulosic biofuel technologies can help decrease U.S.
(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to
2009’s Best Science Book award winner, Mark Edwards, will begin a 20-part primer in understanding the basics and current state
by Megan Peterson (WEAU.com) A group of Durand High School (Wisconsin) students made the trip to Texas this past weekend
by Karen Lovett (Nashua Telegraph) ...Closer to home, the Merrimack Biodiesel Crew has also been experimenting with algae, growing different
(Michigan State University) A $2.65 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Michigan State University graduate students
"Changes in Gasoline IV” is the 2009 edition of the ongoing series of “Changes in Gasoline” manuals. The first manual,
North Carolina's traditional tobacco farms are switching to other crops, so the state’s Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, has initiated
by Joel Hood (Chicago Tribune) Some time ago, Brian Sievers picked up a crazy notion that one simple idea might
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is providing up to $5.5 million in funding from the
Bio Base Europe, the Biopark Terneuzen and Ghent Bio-Energy Valley joint initiative launched in April 2009, has said its new
The German Marshall Fund on September 25, 2009, sponsored a debate at the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington,
Focusing on its work with corn cobs as a cellulosic ethanol feedstock, POET's latest video provides a basic look at
By Rob Fisher, Forrest Jehlik (Circle Track) Shortly after the first installment of Circle Track's Project G.R.E.E.N. hit the newsstand it
One of the most exciting developments for aviation is the use of sustainable biofuels to replace the standard kerosene, or
In California, Burrill & Company released its 23rd annual industry report, Biotech 2009 Life Science, subtitled Navigating the Sea Change. The
June 19, 2008 The Lincoln County High School Future Farmers of America club has started the first biodiesel production center
May 1st, 2007 Linsay Hassett (aka Betty Biodiesel) leads a group of Laguna High School students in the Green Ambassadors
March 14, 2008 In the midst of rising concern about energy sources, many are looking at local, waste-derived biofuels as