Biofuels
For More Information, Please Contact: Dr. Callista Ransom Phone: (517) 355 5191 ext. 1405 Fax: (517) 432 1982 E-mail: [email protected] OR Dr. Karim Maredia Phone: (517) 353 5262 E-mail: [email protected]
Instructional Staff
An International Short Course on
Our training group has a diverse background in various aspects of the biofuel field, including research, education, policy ,and commercialization aspects of biofuels.
Biofuels August 21-26, 2011
Application Deadline: July 15, 2011
ORGANIZED BY
Registration Fee: $250 (Non-Refundable) Course Fee*: $3,000
http://www.greatlakesbioenergy.org/
Course Fee includes instruction fee, meals, lodging, information packages, and local travel. *Course Fee non-refundable after July 30, 2011
Please make check payable to: Michigan State University
World Technology Access Program (WorldTAP) http://worldtap.msu.edu/
Biofuels: An International Short Course Course Rationale
Course Description
Globally, biofuels research and development is gaining increasing attention as energy U.S. Bio, Woodbury, MI costs are rising. There is interest worldwide to look for alternative sources of energy using bio-based renewable resources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this context, there is a renewed focus on production and commercialization of biofuels that are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially acceptable. Human resources and institutional capacity need to be developed to support biofuels research and development worldwide. Both developed and developing countries are investing in biofuels research and development programs. These programs will require trained human resources, information, and networking opportunities to learn from new advances that are occurring worldwide.
With a renewed interest in biofuel research and development, Michigan State University (MSU) is now actively involved in this arena. MSU is a partner in the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), one of three new U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Centers. MSU has over 25 biofuels specialists under this program. Using this faculty resource base, as well as U.S. and international experts, MSU will offer this one-week short course on biofuels. This short course will provide meaningful exposure to topics related to science, technology and policy associated with biofuels, and address the economic, social, ethical, environmental and technological issues associated with the use and management of biofuels. Participants will receive background information and publications, as well as hands-on training on these subjects.
Course Components Course topics are covered under five broad areas: Policy Issues Related to Biofuels Introduction and History of Biofuels International Codes, Regulations and Recommendations
Research on Biofuels Raw materials Processing Current State of Research in Biofuels Biotechnology and Biofuel Commercial Production of Biofuels Biomass Production Dedicated Biomass Crops New Infrastructure Socio-Economic Aspects of Biofuels Ethical and Socio-Economic Issues Land Value and Use Biofuels in Developing Countries and Food Security: Balancing Food and Energy Security Biofuels and Sustainable Energy Environmental Concerns and Sustainability Use of Marginal Land for Biomass Production Transition of Diverse Landscape to Monoculture Agronomic Issues Impacts on Soil (Carbon) Case studies: U.S., Europe, Brazil, and other developing countries
Other Components: Visits to Ethanol and Biodiesel Plants in Michigan, Michigan Biotechnology Institute, and Research Laboratories at MSU Panel Discussion: Opportunities, Benefits, Risks, Concerns, and Myths about Biofuels Training Programs and Information Resources on Biofuels
Instructional Staff
An International Short Course on
Our training group has a diverse background in various aspects of the biofuel field, including research, education, policy ,and commercialization aspects of biofuels.
Biofuels August 21-26, 2011
Application Deadline: July 15, 2011
ORGANIZED BY
Registration Fee: $250 (Non-Refundable) Course Fee*: $3,000
http://www.greatlakesbioenergy.org/
Course Fee includes instruction fee, meals, lodging, information packages, and local travel. *Course Fee non-refundable after July 30, 2011
Please make check payable to: Michigan State University
World Technology Access Program (WorldTAP) http://worldtap.msu.edu/
Biofuels: An International Short Course Course Rationale
Course Description
Globally, biofuels research and development is gaining increasing attention as energy U.S. Bio, Woodbury, MI costs are rising. There is interest worldwide to look for alternative sources of energy using bio-based renewable resources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this context, there is a renewed focus on production and commercialization of biofuels that are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially acceptable. Human resources and institutional capacity need to be developed to support biofuels research and development worldwide. Both developed and developing countries are investing in biofuels research and development programs. These programs will require trained human resources, information, and networking opportunities to learn from new advances that are occurring worldwide.
With a renewed interest in biofuel research and development, Michigan State University (MSU) is now actively involved in this arena. MSU is a partner in the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), one of three new U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Research Centers. MSU has over 25 biofuels specialists under this program. Using this faculty resource base, as well as U.S. and international experts, MSU will offer this one-week short course on biofuels. This short course will provide meaningful exposure to topics related to science, technology and policy associated with biofuels, and address the economic, social, ethical, environmental and technological issues associated with the use and management of biofuels. Participants will receive background information and publications, as well as hands-on training on these subjects.
Course Components Course topics are covered under five broad areas: Policy Issues Related to Biofuels Introduction and History of Biofuels International Codes, Regulations and Recommendations
Research on Biofuels Raw materials Processing Current State of Research in Biofuels Biotechnology and Biofuel Commercial Production of Biofuels Biomass Production Dedicated Biomass Crops New Infrastructure Socio-Economic Aspects of Biofuels Ethical and Socio-Economic Issues Land Value and Use Biofuels in Developing Countries and Food Security: Balancing Food and Energy Security Biofuels and Sustainable Energy Environmental Concerns and Sustainability Use of Marginal Land for Biomass Production Transition of Diverse Landscape to Monoculture Agronomic Issues Impacts on Soil (Carbon) Case studies: U.S., Europe, Brazil, and other developing countries
Other Components: Visits to Ethanol and Biodiesel Plants in Michigan, Michigan Biotechnology Institute, and Research Laboratories at MSU Panel Discussion: Opportunities, Benefits, Risks, Concerns, and Myths about Biofuels Training Programs and Information Resources on Biofuels
