News
November 2009
- MSU, Michigan Tech sign biofuel research contract with Frontier
- Stimulus grant to help MSU team improve drug development from plants
October 2009
- MSU receives $2 million for wave disk engine research
- Simple measures can yield big greenhouse gas cuts, MSU scientist says
- David LaGrand Grand Rapids city commissioner guest commentary: Senate needs to pass clean energy act to help Michigan
- Miscounting bionergy benefits may increase greenhouse gas release says MSU scientist
- OBT Director Steve Pueppke and OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale discuss alternative fuels with Robert Colangelo, host of the GreenSense radio show
- MSU marks Campus Sustainability Week
- MSU scientists developing more efficient solar energy solutions
- Michigan stakes claim in clean fuel race
- MSU-led study to examine effect of climate change on global industries
- "Green is the new gold" in Michigan
- GLBRC two-year review held at MSU
- David Skole discusses the Carbon2Markets program on MLive/Greening of the Great Lakes
- MSU licenses plant oil enhancement technology to BASF Plant Science
September 2009
- New program pays biomass plant suppliers in U.P.
- Project aids environmental decisions in the face of complicated trade-offs
- Lawmaker wants less greenhouse gas from fuels
- New study finds low-carbon fuels policy essential to Michigan's leadership role in breaking America's oil addiction
- MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center grand opening set for Sept. 10
August 2009
- A new, more CO2-absorbent algae strain?
- Companies eye Wixom plant for energy park
- Chemistry Building addition is first LEED-certified project on campus
- MSU researchers look at rutabagas for biofuel
- Michigan's future needs can be solved by alternative energy, report claims
- MSU receives recovery act funding for biofuel sustainability research
- Microbes provide solutions to energy issues
- Birds are chirping over cellulosic biofuels
July 2009
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 programs 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
March 2009
- MSU technology transfer office relocates to East Lansing SmartZone
- MSU wins federal funds to create biofuel research center with Michigan Tech
February 2009
- DOE funding for biofuel center will assist ongoing projects in U.P.
- Plant begins producing ethanol from wood chips
- MSU scientists speed up discovery of plant metabolism genes
January 2009
- What we don't know still hurts us, environmental researchers warn
- MSU to host climate change teach-in Feb. 2
- MSU-patented process can reduce the cost of making cellulosic biofuels
- MSU names experienced CEO to help bioeconomy business start-ups
- How much greenhouse gas will biofuels add to the atmosphere? MSU research says not as much as previously thought
- Bottling sustainability in Webberville
- Farmers can explore bioeconomy opportunities at MSU Extension programs
- MSU student videos spotlight MSU research on "A New Green Economy"
December 2008
- Waste-to-fuel downside less steep, thanks to new MSU research
- Two MSU faculty members named AAAS Fellows for contributions in food and
crop research - MSU technology harnesses microbes to boost plant production
with environmental benefits - Diverse landscapes are better -- Policymakers urged to think broadly about biofuel crops
- Park would power economy -- County aims to use agriculture, clean energy
- Cow Power: Michigan farmers turn manure into energy
- Sound biofuel policies need sound science says OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale in Washington Times editorial
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale talks about net energy, food vs. fuel and indirect land use on The Spartan Podcast
November 2008
- Gov. Granholm announces three new Centers of Energy Excellence
- MichBio names MSU professor innovator of the year
- MSU scientist helping lead climate-change study advising next U.S. Congress
- Greenhouse gas policy paper wins Harvard competition
- Will Michigan learn from ethanol?
- If a tree falls in the forest, are biofuels to blame?
- Fuels of the future may come from ice that burns, water and sunshine
- Spirited business: Local entrepreneurs aim to globalize Michigan beer, liquor
October 2008
- MSU researcher named editor of international plant research journal
- MSU fuels an energy revolution
- Department of Energy to invest $26M in U.P. cellulosic ethanol plant
- Experts agree: environmental standards needed for biofuels
- Grow-your-own biofuel refinery
September 2008
- First centers of energy excellence announced
- State begins alternative-energy grants
- Researchers work to use biotech to advance alternative fuel solutions
- One-of-a-kind robot on display at GLBRC open house at MSU
- MSU and other URC members fuel new industries, create 69,285 jobs
- As member of Council on Competitiveness, MSU challenges next president to execute 100-day Energy Action Plan for America
- Midwestern states leverage buying power for bioproducts
- Forest biomass development coordinator named by Michigan Ag Experiment Station
- International renewable energy authority to speak at MSU Sept. 17
- MSU technology that helps convert plant fibers to biofuel commercialized
August 2008
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale testifies before Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on biofuels
- SunEthanol Collaborates With MBI to Scale-Up Cellulose BioEthanol Process
- Report from NRC panel says public input good for environmental issues
- MSU honored by National Wildlife Federation for sustainability efforts
- MSU's discovery of plant protein holds promise for biofuel production
- Michigan cellulosic ethanol: great promise lies ahead
- MSU scientists brief Congress on the sustainability of cellulosic biofuels
- MSU to create genomic clearinghouse for biofuel crops
- 'Small' research at MSU leads to advances in energy, electronics
July 2008
- MSU research could help boost Michigan's economic spirits
- With the right grass, biofuels make sense says MSU researcher
- Jobs Fund grant helps fuel alternative-energy technology development
- Oxobiodegradable bag wears down anywhere
- Cellulosic ethanol fuel gains traction in Michigan
- MSU part of first Michigan Center of Energy Excellence
June 2008
- OBT Director Steve Pueppke talks about food vs. biofuel concerns on the Spartan Podcast
- Biomass production plant planned for Michigan
- Two MSU-led alternative energy projects receive funding from URC
May 2008
- MSU scientists visiting Sweden share their progress via the Web
- MSU scientist edits special journal issue on biofuels
- MSU scientist Chris Peterson discusses food and biofuel with Paul W. Smith on WJR on May 19
- MSU scientist discusses food and fuel with Renewable Fuels Commission
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale talks about alternative fuels with Jack Lessenberry on May 12
- Flint and Swedish company partner to turn waste into biogas
- MSU scientists Chris Peterson and Steve Pueppke discuss balancing food and fuel needs in May 8 Detroit Free Press
- GM buys stake in cellulosic ethanol research firm; refinery planned for Michigan
April 2008
- MSU researcher Kris Berglund talks about his distilling research and how it can help Michigan entrepreneurs on WKAR on April 29
- MSU scientists Dean Della Penna and Rob Last author invited paper in special issue of Science and appear in online videos (click on "Insights" and "Future Directions")
- Listen to MSU scientists Joan Rose, Soji Adelaja and Bruce Dale on WWJ radio as part of the Green Michigan Conference on April 22
- Mariam Sticklen discusses biofuels on NPR's "Science Friday" on April 11, 2008
- Michigan plans for boom from energy/green breakthroughs
- MSU Distinguished Professor Kris Berglund testifies in favor of new bill to allow small distilleries to market and sell their products on-site
- Michigan State and Michigan Tech release report on research and outreach needed to support forest-based biofuels
- Gut reaction: Cow stomach holds key to turning corn into biofuel
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale's editorial on ethanol featured in The Times of Trenton
- MSU to host Biofuel Inventors Day on April 11
March 2008
- Phil Robertson and Tim Donohue, of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, discussed the bioeconomy on Wisconsin Public Radio on March 19 at 11:45 a.m.
- MSU scientist studies switchgrass as bioenergy crop in U.P.
- Michigan to study how mass plug-in hybrids would affect utility grid
- MSU Land Policy Institute releases summary of studies on economic impact of Michigan's green infrastructure assets
- MSU studying Toledo firm's waste-based biofuels
February 2008
- Michigan State and Michigan Tech host biofuels summit in Escanaba
- Office of Biobased Technologies helps sponsor Great Lakes environmental issues Web site
- MSU, University of Iowa become partners in Chicago Climate Exchange program
- Two MSU faculty members honored by French government
- Sweden's transition to renewable fuels: MSU community can hear how it's being done
January 2008
- Bruce Dale explains biofuels in MSU Alumni Magazine
- MSUE adds two new bioeconomy positions
- Thelen named first MSU bioenergy crop agronomist
December 2007
- MSU research analyzing the technical and financial feasibility of regional biomass pre-processing centers featured in Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization
- MSU Artisan Distilling Program helps add value to Michigan fruit and grain
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale squares off against noted biofuel critic David Pimentel in the Dec. 17 issue of Chemical and Engineering News
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale featured on Autoline Detroit
- MSU professor Harold Schock talks about energy legislation and fuel efficiency standards on NPR's Science Friday on Dec. 7
- MSU team to edit special bioeconomy issue of the Journal of Environmental Engineering
November 2007
- MSU biofuel research -- "science with a purpose" -- touted in International Herald Tribune
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale discusses the food vs. fuel controversy surrounding ethanol in the Nov. 30 Detroit News
- Motorola Foundation awards grants to College of Engineering for microsystem, energy and environment youth outreach programs
- Governor lauds new Michigan State-Michigan Tech biofuels partnership
- Group pushes for renewable electricity requirement for Michigan
- MSU helps bring fueling station of the future to Grand Blanc Township
- MSU receives grant to explore cellulosic biomass Extension education needs
October 2007
- OBT Associate Director Bryan Ritchie featured on Spartan Podcast
- Bioeconomy connections between Sweden and Michigan are strengthened with beer
- MSU aims to solidify its bioeconomy leadership with new faculty positions
- Michigan Brewing Company makes first batch of beer with biodiesel
- Ritchie named associate director for external strategy
September 2007
- GLBRC scienitsts recognized during MSU-UW football game
- OBT associate director edits new journal on biofuels, bioproducts and biorefining
- MSU earns national sustainability award
August 2007
- Michigan and Sweden: Working together to grow the bioeconomy
- Energy & Automotive Research Laboratories open at MSU
- MSU revs up efforts to get biofuels in gas tanks
- OBT associate director selected for top USDA honor
July 2007
- New cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Michigan; MSU to be research partner
- MSU professor Kris Berglund discusses vodka and other distilled beverages on Wisconsin Public Radio
June 2007
May 2007
- OBT associate director discusses cellulosic ethanol in Lake Odessa
- MSU scientist edits new journal on biomaterials and bioenergy
- Fuel
from fiber: Pretreatment can put corn stalks, trees in your car's
tank
- Creating
corn for cars
- Pfizer
donates Holland building to MSU for bioeconomy research
- New
mid-Michigan facility to provide worker training for the bioeconomy
April 2007
- OBT
associate director testifies before Senate panel weighing fuel alternatives
- Michigan,
Midwest fueling drive to "green" energy
March 2007
February
- It's
not easy being green: Ethanol production requires careful management
for maximum environmental benefits
- Dale Discusses Cellulosic Ethanol with President
January 2007
- MSU Is Greener after Joining Chicago Climate Exchange
- At MSU, There's More to the Bioeconomy than Research
December 2006
- MSU Researchers Awarded $13.1 Million for Projects Aimed at the Michigan Bioeconomy
- Potential Value of the Bioeconomy
- Specific Michigan Industries that Could Benefit from the Bioeconomy
- MSU part of Alliance Receiving $15 Million WIRED Grant to Refocus Economy
- MSU Partners with U-M and Wayne State to Create University Research Corridor
