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.