Kids’ Tech University is a program at Virginia Tech with one primary goal: creating the future workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by sparking kids’ interest in these fields. Follow this link to learn more: http://ktu.vbi.vt.edu/
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Report on Petroleum Products Markets in the Northeast
This report examines how and from where petroleum products are transported into the Northeastern US states, how gasoline and home heating oil ultimately make their way to consumers, and how ownership and control of various elements of the supply chains are structured. Follow this link to learn more: http://statecenterinc.org/docs/Complete_Petroleum_Report_09-07-07.pdf
Educating and Developing Workers for the Green Economy
Opinion article on the reshaping of education programs to meet demands of the biofuel sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.future-science.com/doi/pdf/10.4155/bfs.12.9
Engineering a Metabolic Pathway for Isobutanol Biosynthesis in Bacillus subtilis
In this research article, an isobutanol biosynthesis pathway was designed in Bacillus subtilis, a notable solvent-tolerant host. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/b5016m1674505722/
Criteria for a Sustainable Bioenergy Infrastructure and Lifecycle
Measures and suggestions for the biofuel market on sustainability and socioeconomic acceptability. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/p3m5127534463281/
Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Current challenges in biofuels research. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/q25u138810u51527/
Biofuels and Agriculture: A Past Perspective and Uncertain Future
A review article that explores the history of the linkages between energy and agriculture, specifically the US corn ethanol program and the cellulosic biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13504509.2012.691432
Teachers Try Science: Which plants are good for bioenergy production?
A lesson and experiment plan for middle school grades to determine which kinds of plants would be useful for bioenergy production. Suggested grades: For late elementary and middle-school teachers Follow this link to learn more: http://www.teacherstryscience.org/lp/biofuels
Kids Saving Energy
Games and information for kids about reducing energy use Follow this link to learn more: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/index.html
Bioethanol: Science and technology of Fuel Alcohol
A free downloadable textbook about bioethanol and its production. Follow this link to learn more: http://bookboon.com/en/textbooks/chemistry-chemical-engineering/bioethanol-science-and-technology-of-fuel-alcohol