by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) ... NGBS (Next Generation of Biodiesel Scientists) co-chair Jennifer Greenstein, North Carolina State University, moderated a panel
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Back TO HOMEA 14-Year-Old California Engineer Transformed Paper and Cotton Into Plastic
by Sarah Sloat (Inverse.com) Jacqueline Prawira has competed in science fairs since she was in fourth grade. ... That science fair
January 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Undergraduates Participate in Bioenergy Research at GLBRC through REU Program
by Max Witynski (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center hosted 10 REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) students
December 27, 2018 Read Full Article
Biodiesel-Powered Vehicles "Wrapped" Just in Time for Christmas
(National Biodiesel Board) In keeping with the spirit of the season, five biodiesel users have unveiled new vehicle “wraps” that are
December 19, 2018 Read Full Article
Students Make Biodiesel from Used Vegetable Oil
by Aditi Gyanesh (Times of India) What do you do with vegetable oil after use? Flush it down the drain? You could
December 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Student Education and Activities at 2019 GC&E Conference and 9th Annual GSC Conference
The 2019 GC&E Conference and 9th Annual GSC Conference provides a perfect venue to present your research, deepen your understanding
November 12, 2018 Read Full Article
NAMA Launches Student Sales Competition
by Chuck Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is announcing plans to launch a new competition for student members in conjunction with
November 01, 2018 Read Full Article
ABO Announces Six Winners of the Young Algae Researcher Awards at the 2018 Algae Biomass Summit
(Algae Biomass Organization) Six student scientists were presented with this year’s Young Algae Researcher Awards for their contributions to fields of algae biology
October 31, 2018 Read Full Article
Dispatch from the 2018 Algae Biomass Summit
(Algae Biomass Organization) This month hundreds of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and government leaders gathered in Houston for the 2018 Algae Biomass
October 31, 2018 Read Full Article
Ethanol Rule Change Likely to Take Months, Even Years
by Charles Dunlap (The Mexico Ledger) ... “The question is whether there will be a restraining order prohibiting the rules to go
October 29, 2018 Read Full Article
Minnesota State Mankato Agroecology Class Tours Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy yesterday to get a closer look at clean
October 29, 2018 Read Full Article
REA Resource Recovery Systems and UConn Join to Create Biodiesel from Wastewater
by Kevin Zimmerman (Westfair Communications) “It’s a huge problem, both in the United States and internationally,” said REA Operations Manager Eric
October 15, 2018 Read Full Article
Sleepy Eye High School Tours Highwater Ethanol
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Associati0n) Twenty-eight students from Sleepy Eye High School’s Natural Resources class toured Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton yesterday to get
October 05, 2018 Read Full Article
The Future of Biofuels Discussed at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) I was pleased and excited to be invited to speak on a "Future of
October 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Tell a Data Story. Visualize a Better World.
(Google) In collaboration with the World Bank, the United Nations Foundation, and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Google Cloud
October 02, 2018 Read Full Article
HERO BX – Even Kryptonite Can’t Stop the Largest Biodiesel Producer in the Eastern U.S. from Getting Stronger and Bigger
by Helena Taveres Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The largest biodiesel producer in the Eastern United States is getting larger, and stronger. Lake
October 01, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA Crappie Masters Team Brings in Youth Winner
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) For the second year in a row, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) sponsored team in the Crappie Masters National
September 29, 2018 Read Full Article
University of Rhode Island Energy Fellows Program: Applications for 2019 Now Open! DEADLINE: November 12, 2018
(University of Rhode Island Extension) In response to a growing need for student experiential learning opportunities in energy, URI Cooperative Extension
September 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Seattle University Will Become First College in State to Divest of Fossil Fuels
by Katherine Long (Seattle Times) The university says it will become the first among the nation's 28 Jesuit universities to divest
September 21, 2018 Read Full Article
'Next Gen Scientists for Biodiesel' Program Selects Two New Leaders
(National Biodiesel Board) Rowan University and Missouri University of Science and Technology students chosen as co-chairs -- Shyam Paudel’s interest in energy
September 20, 2018 Read Full Article
"LabPats" "Lose Yourself" Video, Especially for Biologists, the iGEM Edition
LabPats (Carroll High School) Just some Syn. Bio nerds dropping some sick beats to the tune of Lose Yourself. WATCH VIDEO Editor's
September 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Eliminating Biofilms in Biofuels: A Bacterial Approach
by Anna Bete, Yazmin Camacho, Jonah Carter, Jason Dong, Christopher Guptil, Max Herrmann, Hayley Jesse, Peter Menart, Travis O’Leary, and Laura
September 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Agriculture Youth Benefit From GROWMARK Support
by Carrie Muehling (AgWired.com) Illinois FFA State Officers including Treasurer Taylor Hartke helped to bring in the flags during a moving
September 14, 2018 Read Full Article
Farm Camp Minnesota Tours Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty children from Farm Camp Minnesota visited the Guardian Energy ethanol plant in Janesville yesterday to learn about
August 15, 2018 Read Full Article
HAPPY WORLD BIOFUEL DAY! World Bio-Fuel Day 2018 Observed Globally
World Biofuel day to be observed on 10th August 2018 The World Bio-Fuel Day was observed across the world on August 10,
August 10, 2018 Read Full Article
The EnergyPath toward Renewables
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) EnergyPath. It’s like nothing else. Funded by a lawsuit settlement more than a decade
August 08, 2018 Read Full Article
National FFA Organization and Microsoft Announce Initiative to Bring Transformational Innovation to over 650,000 Students Bationwide
(Microsoft) The National FFA Organization and Microsoft Corp., on Thursday announced their collaboration to bring innovative technology, science, research and entrepreneurship
August 01, 2018 Read Full Article
International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition
(iGEM Foundation) A pioneer in engineering biology. -- The iGEM Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of
July 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Student Videos on Green Chemistry
(Yale University) Our Center hosted a student video competition at the 22nd Green Chemistry & Engineering conference in Portland, Oregon. The
July 09, 2018 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
June 27, 2018 Read Full Article
Growing Leaders for the Emerging Bioeconomy: A Personal Experience with CABLE
by Leyla Battista* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Consortium for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership and Education (CABLE) grant was established by the
May 21, 2018 Read Full Article
Worthington High School Tours Heron Lake Bioenergy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fifteen students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake Bioenergy on May 1st to gain a better understanding
May 10, 2018 Read Full Article
Student Scientist Receives Grant from Biodiesel Foundation
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Biodiesel Foundation has announced the recipient of the first Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant is studying Chemical
May 07, 2018 Read Full Article
EnergyPath Student Science Fair Applications Open DEADLINE: June 29, 2018
EnergyPath 2018 has something for everyone: Learn about renewable technologies, energy efficiency techniques and start or expand your career in the
May 03, 2018 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Announces Partnership between American Ethanol and Universal Technical Institute
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy announced a new partnership initiative between its American Ethanol program and Universal Technical Institute (UTI),
April 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Seeking 2 Co-Chairs to Lead Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel -- Application Deadline: May 4, 2018
(National Biodiesel Board) The next generation of science thought leaders are gearing up to lead America’s energy efforts. And biodiesel, our
April 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Student Biodiesel Leader Joins World Energy Council Program
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A former co-chair of the Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel has been selected to participate in the World Energy Council’s Future Energy
April 18, 2018 Read Full Article
SDC Developing Techniques to Produce Bio-Crude Oil: Director
by Joey Aguilar (Gulf Times) The Sustainable Development Centre (SDC) at Qatar University’s College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) is now
April 13, 2018 Read Full Article
Siouxland Ethanol Educates Tomorrow’s Drivers
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Pam Miller, Board Chair and Director of Industry and Investor Relations for Siouxland Ethanol in Nebraska, recently visited a
April 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Call for Young Researchers: 2018 Algae Biomass Summit
If you are a student, postdoc or early career professionalinterested in algae and algae-based technologies, the Algae Biomass Organization (ABO) would like to
April 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Youth Climate Justice Summit 2018 --- April 25, 2018 --- St. Paul, MN
Join Climate Generation for a day at the capitol! This is a chance for youth to experience first-hand how to
March 15, 2018 Read Full Article
March Madness: These Colleges are Mad for Biodiesel
(National Biodiesel Board) National Biodiesel Board releases field of "Elite Eight" -- March Madness kicks off next week, showcasing the very best
March 08, 2018 Read Full Article
Young Female Scientist Hopes to Create Energy Efficient Biofuel from Bacteria
by Emma Nobel (ABC Central Victoria News) Environmental microbiologist and science champion Marianne Haines hopes her work converting bacteria into biofuel will
March 08, 2018 Read Full Article
College Republicans Propose an Unusual Idea From the Right: a Carbon Tax
by Lisa Friedman (New York Times) As the Republican Party struggles to find its footing with the next generation of voters, several
March 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Emergent Research Could Forge New Paths to Biodiesel's Future
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Young scientists presented their ongoing biodiesel research projects during a panel at the National Biodiesel Conference
February 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Turning Prawns into Plastic: Schoolgirl Angelina Arora Fights Science Stereotypes
by Liam Mannix (Sydney Morning Herald) Angelina Arora was sitting in her local fish and chip shop looking at all the discarded
December 12, 2017 Read Full Article
2017 Green Chemistry Student Chapter Award Winners Announced
(American Chemistry Society Green Chemistry Institute) What better place than the classroom for green chemistry – the “field open for innovation, new
October 19, 2017 Read Full Article
High Gas Prices? No Problem for This Biofuel-Making Destrehan Teen
by Barry Guillot (Times-Picayune) ... Dillon Deshotel doesn't worry about gas prices. Deshotel, a recent Destrehan High graduate, makes his own
July 07, 2017 Read Full Article
South Dakota State University Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Projects Use Cutting-Edge Science to Feed and Fuel the Future
(Farm Forum) ... Through Senior Capstone Design projects, the senior engineering students partner with innovators in the ag industry using the
April 25, 2017 Read Full Article
Two Students Receive Scholarships to #RFANEC
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association and the Renewable Fuels Foundation are proud to announce two students are
February 07, 2017 Read Full Article
Youth Explore Biofuel as Renewable Energy
(Michigan State University Extension) Youth can explore biofuel at 4-H Renewable Energy Camp and through other 4-H science programs. --
January 03, 2017 Read Full Article
Algae Biomass Organization Seeking Virtual Interns
(Algae Biomass Organization) Students - Are you interested in doing more for your industry while completing your degree? Help define
December 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Baguio Students Create Biofuel from Wild ‘Gabi’ Plant
by Enrico Belga Jr. (Rappler) Dubbed as 'Bio-Gab,' the group’s biofuel invention converts wild taro, which is hazardous to humans and
December 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Minnesota Student #Biodiesel Contest Adds Video
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) The Clean Air Choice® Biodiesel Scholarship contest offers high school seniors awards to help with college.
November 07, 2016 Read Full Article
White House Hosts the First-Ever Meeting of Kid Science Advisors
(White House) Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Dr. John Holdren is meeting with 11 students who will
November 04, 2016 Read Full Article
SciTech Now: Renewable Cellulosic Ethanol
(Detroit Public TV) Innovative efforts to develop renewable cellulosic ethanol processes. High school student Tavis Reed and DuPont's innovative efforts
October 06, 2016 Read Full Article
Indonesian Student Discovers Ethanol-Producing Bacteria in Mount Ijen
(AntaraNews.com) An Indonesian student from the University of Surabaya Kenny Jeremia has found bacteria and fungi in Mount Ijens crater
August 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry
This annual green chemistry award sponsors the participation of students—from high school through graduate school—to attend an American Chemical Society
July 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Getting Community College Students into the Lab with Green Chemistry
(Green Chemistry: The Nexus Blog) During the GC&E conference in June, we had a chance to catch up with Rick
July 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Collegiate Biobased Network
(Soybiobased.org) Collegiate Biobased Network, a no-cost professional development organization. See what schools and universities are doing with biobased. The CBN’s mission
July 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Indian Students Build Machine to Convert Cooking Oil to Biodiesel
(Biofuels International) A team of three Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) students have come up with a prototype called
June 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Lab Creates New Biofuels to Expand Alternative Energy Sources
by Allison Ong (Daily Bruin) ... UCLA researchers have been using bacteria, microscopic organisms responsible for disease and digestion, to convert
March 29, 2016 Read Full Article
Become a Next Generation Biodiesel Leader
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is calling for the next crop of biodiesel leaders to join
March 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Tribal Partnerships Fuel Sustainable Aviation
by Stephanie Pearl (US Department of Agriculture) Alaska Airlines will conduct a demonstration flight in 2016 using 1,000 gallons of
November 26, 2015 Read Full Article
Six Students Win Young Algae Researcher Awards at ABS
(Algae Biomass Organization) Six student scientists were presented with the fourth annual Young Algae Researcher Awards earlier this month for their contributions
October 22, 2015 Read Full Article
Editorial: Bright Future ahead for Local High School Student
(Deming Headlight) Like other high school seniors, Sophia Sánchez-Maes of Mayfield High is weighing her options as she considers where
April 24, 2015 Read Full Article
New Co-chairs Selected to Lead Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel
(National Biodiesel Board) James Anderson helped work his way through college behind the wheel of a diesel semi-truck, where he
August 12, 2014 Read Full Article
Students Present Research at Ethanol Conference
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Several University of Minnesota students are giving the ethanol industry a preview of their cutting-edge research in
August 07, 2014 Read Full Article
The Hunt for Hydrogen and Hydro-Riches
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “You will never have enough affordable hydrogen.” Perhaps that is the attractor in the news
March 07, 2014 Read Full Article
The Next Generation Adds to Biodiesel Sustainability and Growth
by Don Scott (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) When National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe addressed the biodiesel industry at the
March 06, 2014 Read Full Article
Colorado Student Awarded $50,000 for Algae Biofuels Study
(Algae Industry Magazine) Seventeen-year-old Sara Volz, of Colorado Springs, CO, has been awarded a $50,000 scholarship for her science project,
September 17, 2012 Read Full Article
Merrimack High School Biodiesel Crew Wants to Turn Algae into Energy
by Karen Lovett (Nashua Telegraph) ...Closer to home, the Merrimack Biodiesel Crew has also been experimenting with algae, growing different