Education and Outreach

ABOUT US:

The mission of GLBRC Education & Outreach is to inform a variety of audiences about bioenergy research, energy concerns, and sustainability issues affecting our planet.  Our goal is to broaden the understanding of current issues in bioenergy for the general public, and students and educators at the K-12, undergraduate and graduate levels.   Read more..

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:To view our library of materials on biofuels for K-12, undergraduates, and the general public. View Materials

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PROGRAMS:The Education and Outreach area of GLBRC supports and collaborates on a diverse array of programs, which complement our mission and goals.  These programs mainly address the needs of K-12 and undergraduate learning communities, and topically address bioenergy-related issues ranging from biotechnology to sustainability.  Select programs are highlighted. View more programs.

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RELATED BIOENERGY PROGRAMS:

Department of Energy: Genomics: GTL
The US Department of Energy Office of Science offers a broad spectrum of materials on biomass and biofuels, including the Biomass to Biofuels Plan, Biofuels primer placemat, fact sheets on bioenergy, and policy and legislation information. This site is appropriate for both general and technical audiences.

Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (DOE ACTS)
Opportunity for summer research.

Joint BioEnergy Insitute (JBEI)
One of three DOE funded Bioenergy Research Centers, led by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Contains links to news stories about the Center. Primarily for an adult audience.

Research Experience for Teachers opportunity at JBEI
Middle school and high school teachers can conduct bioenergy research at the National Lab. Click for program details.

BioEnergy Science Center (BESC)
One of three DOE funded Bioenergy Research Centers, led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Contains some information for students and kids, but primarily geared towards an adult audience.

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LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCESAn annotated list of recommended websites videos, and articles.

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For more information on GLBRC Education and Outreach programs:VIEW OUR OUTREACH EVENTS CALENDAR

Phone: (608) 890-2828
Email: education@glbrc.wisc.edu
Mailing address:
University of Wisconsin
GLBRC Education & Outreach
445 Henry Mall, Suite 506
Madison, WI  53706