June 2009
- MSU researchers link carbon markets and tree-planting to fight poverty, protect the earth
- Expanding the bioeconomy with woody biomass
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale co-authors cover story on cellulosic ethanol in Scientific American
- Green chemistry firm is first Bioeconomy Institute tenant in Holland
May 2009
- Carbon assessment project grows under U.N. umbrella
- Bill Cook, MSU Extension forester based at the U.P. Tree Improvement Center, discusses forest-based renewable energy in the Grand Traverse Herald
- Kris Berglund, MSU University Distinguished Professor, discusses his invention AlsoSalt on the May 2, 2009 Michigan Business Beat program.
- Mascoma announces cellulosic ethanol breakthrough
- OBT Director Steve Pueppke and Dennis Pennington, MSU Extension bioenergy educator, discuss bioenergy in May 4 Detroit News
April 2009
- "Green" technology firm based on MSU science lands $21M in venture capital
- MSU-developed food product replaces added salt in new Heinz ketchup
- Infrastructure project prepares University Corporate Research Park for expansion
- Rural alternative energy assistance program focus of upcoming workshops
- MSU researchers help lead international carbon assessment project
- Learn about biomass heating options in new MSU Extension bulletin
- MSU expert joins international policy group on climate change and trade
Expanding the bioeconomy with woody biomass
MSU scientists and Extension educators are leading a number of intiatives aimed at expanding the bioeconomy with woody biomass.
July 2009
Fifth International BioPower Generation Conference
Chicago
July 8-9, 2009Sixth Annual International Congress on Industrial Bioprocessing and and Bioprocessing
Montreal
July 19-22, 2009
August 2009
Sustainable Biofuels and Food Production Tours
MSU Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners
August 24-26, 2009
October 2009
Scaling Up Biogas Production in North America
San Francisco
October 1-2, 2009
MSU scientists have been investigating many facets of the bioeconomy for several decades. Besides the Office of Biobased Technologies, which serves as a clearinghouse for all bioeconomy information and research, other distinctive centers include:
- Biomass Conversion Research Lab
- Center for Biobased Renewable Energy
- Center for Microbial Ecology
- Center for Nanostructured Biomimetic Interfaces
- Composite Materials and Structures Center
- Energy & Automotive Research Laboratories
- Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
- Long-Term Ecological Research Project
- MBI International
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab
- MSU Technologies
- Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
From plant science and biology to engineering and supply chain management, MSU scientists add value to every aspect of the bioeconomy. Find an expert by clicking here.
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