News
August 2008
- MSU's discovery of plant protein holds promise for biofuel production
- Michigan cellulosic ethanol: great promise lies ahead
- MSU scientists brief Congress on the sustainability of cellulosic biofuels
- MSU to create genomic clearinghouse for biofuel crops
- 'Small' research at MSU leads to advances in energy, electronics
July 2008
- With the right grass, biofuels make sense says MSU researcher
- MSU research could help boost Michigan's economic spirits
- Jobs Fund grant helps fuel alternative-energy technology development
- Oxobiodegradable bag wears down anywhere
- Cellulosic ethanol fuel gains traction in Michigan
- MSU part of first Michigan Center of Energy Excellence
June 2008
Spotlight
MSU research could help boost Michigan's economic spirits
A new law allowing small distilleries to market and sell their products onsite is expected to bolster the state's sagging economy by providing new markets for Michigan-grown agricultural crops and creating new jobs, according to Michigan State professor Kris Berglund who played a key role in providing background research on the legislation.
Events
August 2008
Short Rotation Crops International Conference
Bloomington, Minnesota
August 18-22, 2008
2008 Nanoscale Science and Engineering Conference
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
August 18, 2008
September 2008
2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
Ames, Iowa
September 8-9, 2008
Michigan Bio-Economy Consortium 2008 Bio-Economy Summit
Lansing, Michigan
September 17, 2008
October 2008
Center for Alternative Energy Technology 2008 Alternative Energy Symposium
Chicago
October 2-3, 2008
November 2008
BioFusion: The Global Bioscience Partnering Conference
Atlanta
November 9-11, 2008
MichBio 2008 Expo and Conference
Novi, Michigan
November 18-19, 2008
Related centers
MSU scientists have been investigating many facets of the bioeconomy for several decades. Besides the Office of Biobased Technologies, which serves as a clearinghouse for all bioeconomy information and research, other distinctive centers include:
- Biomass Conversion Research Lab
- Center for Biobased Renewable Energy
- Center for Microbial Ecology
- Center for Nanostructured Biomimetic Interfaces
- Composite Materials and Structures Center
- Energy & Automotive Research Laboratories
- Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
- Long-Term Ecological Research Project
- MBI International
- MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab
- MSU Technologies
- Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
From plant science and biology to engineering and supply chain management, MSU scientists add value to every aspect of the bioeconomy. Find an expert by clicking here.
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