To view a snapshot, in matrix form, of university research activity in the field of ethanol, please click here. Leading the way on ethanol-related research with aggressive programs are Iowa State, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Purdue, UC-Berkeley, and VA Tech. Many of the programs focus on DDGs and cellulosic ethanol.
Please contact us to apprize us of any ethanol-related research and curriculum developments at universities and colleges around the country to keep this matrix current.
RFF/RFA'sweb-based ethanol curriculum, developed through a partnership with the Future Farmers of America (FFA), was launched in September. This educational tool is tailored for use by college and high school teachers, as well as other instructors desiring an ethanol curriculum. These ethanol web modules focus on the ethanol production process, the benefits of ethanol production, the interplay between renewable fuels and agriculture, and wide range of other issues. Modules may be accessed via FFA's Team Ag Ed Learning Center (TAELC) at: http://aged.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178409
RFF, in concert with FFA, will continue to monitor the content of the curriculum to keep the information current and ensure that this valuable teaching tool is being utilized to its full potential.
Created through this RFF/Future Farmers of America (FFA) partnership, the Renewable Energy Learning Center is designed to:
- Provide resources to students and teachers to support instruction around the science, business, and technology of renewable energy in agriculture and beyond.
- Establish a systematic approach to build a future workforce prepared to be a part of the renewable energy industry.
- Create a more informed public that understands and is aware of the science, business and environmental benefits of renewable energy technologies.
To meet these objectives, FFA, with RFF/RFA's assistance:
- Developed 90 hours of academically sound classroom-ready instructional materials.
- Built highly-interactive self-paced distance-ready modules for students.
- Delivered modules through the Ag Ed Learning Campus and other websites, proven to reach teachers.
- Will train teachers to integrate and infuse the instructional resources and self-paced modules in their classroom.
- Will provide interdisciplinary outreach to the general science academic community.
- Will assist with public and media relations.