Newsletter
In May 2011, the Biomass Program began sending out a monthly "News Blast," highlighting Progam events, solicitations, publications, related blogs, and other relevant information. This page recaps the most recent news blast and archives the past blasts by month.
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August 2012 Blast Recap
Below are some highlights from the August 2012 News Blast.
Biomass Program's Valerie Reed Named One of "35 people worth knowing in the BioBased movement and industry"
Biofuels Digest named the Biomass Program's Acting Director Valerie Reed as one of the "35 people worth knowing in the BioBased movement and industry." In the article, Dr. Reed was recognized for her knowledge of policy, as well as the Biomass Program's opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Senior Policy Advisory Sarah Bittleman and the U.S. Navy's Deputy Director for Renewable Energy Chris Tindal were also mentioned as two great federal sources for people to turn to in order to learn more about government initiatives in the industry.
August Webinar Wrap-Up
The webinar, "Assessing Impacts of Biofuel Production on Regional Water Resource Use and Availability," was held on August 15, 2012. This session—intended for local, county, and state water managers; working farmers and biofuel leaders; students and professionals in the fuel and energy sectors; and policymakers—provided an overview of requirements for water resources, as well as a discussion of the environmental impacts attributable to wastewater from biofuels production. Dr. May Wu from Argonne National Laboratory presented case studies to highlight the unique aspects of the water footprint of biofuels, thereby demonstrating the complex nature of the energy-water relationship. For questions concerning the webinar topic, please email Dr. Wu. Slides from the presentation are posted on the Webinar Web page.
BioBlogs
Be sure to check out the newest post on the Biomass Program Blog—American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Investments Lead to Early Success for Bio-Based Companies—highlighting this summer's launch of EdeniQ, Inc.'s new pilot-scale biorefinery and other Biomass Program-funded projects. Visit the Biomass Program Blog to learn about and discuss the latest news and events in the Biomass Program, as well as the entire bio-industry.
New and Updated Biomass Program Materials Available
This month, the Biomass Program posted an updated version of its Program Overview presentation. This presentation is an interactive walk through of the Program's vision of advancing the biofuels and bioproducts industry, and it highlights the research and development activities that will help achieve it.
Coming Soon! YouTube Channel Featuring Biomass 2012 Videos
In September, the Biomass Program's Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF) will be starting a YouTube channel. The channel will feature videos from Biomass 2012, as well as interview spots and technology simulation modules that feature relevant Biomass Program processes. Be sure to check the Biomass Program website's Multimedia page for links to the YouTube Channel.
News Blast Archive
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