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
- MSU research could help boost Michigan’s economic spirits
- With the right grass, biofuels make sense says MSU researcher
- 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
- OBT Director Steve Pueppke talks about food vs. biofuel concerns on the Spartan Podcast
- Biomass production plant planned for Michigan
- Two MSU-led alternative energy projects receive funding from URC
May 2008
- MSU scientists visiting Sweden share their progress via the Web
- MSU scientist edits special journal issue on biofuels
- MSU scientist Chris Peterson discusses food and biofuel with Paul W. Smith on WJR on May 19
- MSU scientist discusses food and fuel with Renewable Fuels Commission
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale talks about alternative fuels with Jack Lessenberry on May 12
- Flint and Swedish company partner to turn waste into biogas
- MSU scientists Chris Peterson and Steve Pueppke discuss balancing food and fuel needs in May 8 Detroit Free Press
- GM buys stake in cellulosic ethanol research firm; refinery planned for Michigan
April 2008
- MSU researcher Kris Berglund talks about his distilling research and how it can help Michigan entrepreneurs on WKAR on April 29
- MSU scientists Dean Della Penna and Rob Last author invited paper in special issue of Science and appear in online videos (click on "Insights" and "Future Directions")
- Listen to MSU scientists Joan Rose, Soji Adelaja and Bruce Dale on WWJ radio as part of the Green Michigan Conference on April 22
- Mariam Sticklen discusses biofuels on NPR's "Science Friday" on April 11, 2008
- Michigan plans for boom from energy/green breakthroughs
- MSU Distinguished Professor Kris Berglund testifies in favor of new bill to allow small distilleries to market and sell their products on-site
- Michigan State and Michigan Tech release report on research and outreach needed to support forest-based biofuels
- Gut reaction: Cow stomach holds key to turning corn into biofuel
- OBT Associate Director Bruce Dale's editorial on ethanol featured in The Times of Trenton
- MSU to host Biofuel Inventors Day on April 11
March 2008
- Phil Robertson and Tim Donohue, of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, discussed the bioeconomy on Wisconsin Public Radio on March 19 at 11:45 a.m.
- MSU scientist studies switchgrass as bioenergy crop in U.P.
- Michigan to study how mass plug-in hybrids would affect utility grid
- MSU Land Policy Institute releases summary of studies on economic impact of Michigan's green infrastructure assets
- MSU studying Toledo firm's waste-based biofuels
February 2008
- Michigan State and Michigan Tech host biofuels summit in Escanaba
- Office of Biobased Technologies helps sponsor Great Lakes environmental issues Web site
- MSU, University of Iowa become partners in Chicago Climate Exchange program
- Two MSU faculty members honored by French government
- Sweden's transition to renewable fuels: MSU community can hear how it's being done
January 2008
- Bruce Dale explains biofuels in MSU Alumni Magazine
- MSUE adds two new bioeconomy positions
- Thelen named first MSU bioenergy crop agronomist
December 2007
- MSU research analyzing the technical and financial feasibility of regional biomass pre-processing centers featured in Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization
- MSU Artisan Distilling Program helps add value to Michigan fruit and grain
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale squares off against noted biofuel critic David Pimentel in the Dec. 17 issue of Chemical and Engineering News
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale featured on Autoline Detroit
- MSU professor Harold Schock talks about energy legislation and fuel efficiency standards on NPR's Science Friday on Dec. 7
- MSU team to edit special bioeconomy issue of the Journal of Environmental Engineering
November 2007
- MSU biofuel research -- "science with a purpose" -- touted in International Herald Tribune
- OBT associate director Bruce Dale discusses the food vs. fuel controversy surrounding ethanol in the Nov. 30 Detroit News
- Motorola Foundation awards grants to College of Engineering for microsystem, energy and environment youth outreach programs
- Governor lauds new Michigan State-Michigan Tech biofuels partnership
- Group pushes for renewable electricity requirement for Michigan
- MSU helps bring fueling station of the future to Grand Blanc Township
- MSU receives grant to explore cellulosic biomass Extension education needs
October 2007
- OBT Associate Director Bryan Ritchie featured on Spartan Podcast
- Bioeconomy connections between Sweden and Michigan are strengthened with beer
- MSU aims to solidify its bioeconomy leadership with new faculty positions
- Michigan Brewing Company makes first batch of beer with biodiesel
- Ritchie named associate director for external strategy
September 2007
- GLBRC scienitsts recognized during MSU-UW football game
- OBT associate director edits new journal on biofuels, bioproducts and biorefining
- MSU earns national sustainability award
August 2007
- Michigan and Sweden: Working together to grow the bioeconomy
- Energy & Automotive Research Laboratories open at MSU
- MSU revs up efforts to get biofuels in gas tanks
- OBT associate director selected for top USDA honor
July 2007
- New cellulosic ethanol plant to be built in Michigan; MSU to be research partner
- MSU professor Kris Berglund discusses vodka and other distilled beverages on Wisconsin Public Radio
June 2007
May 2007
- OBT associate director discusses cellulosic ethanol in Lake Odessa
- MSU scientist edits new journal on biomaterials and bioenergy
- Fuel
from fiber: Pretreatment can put corn stalks, trees in your car's
tank
- Creating
corn for cars
- Pfizer
donates Holland building to MSU for bioeconomy research
- New
mid-Michigan facility to provide worker training for the bioeconomy
April 2007
- OBT
associate director testifies before Senate panel weighing fuel alternatives
- Michigan,
Midwest fueling drive to "green" energy
March 2007
February
- It's
not easy being green: Ethanol production requires careful management
for maximum environmental benefits
- Dale Discusses Cellulosic Ethanol with President
January 2007
- MSU Is Greener after Joining Chicago Climate Exchange
- At MSU, There's More to the Bioeconomy than Research
December 2006
- MSU Researchers Awarded $13.1 Million for Projects Aimed at the Michigan Bioeconomy
- Potential Value of the Bioeconomy
- Specific Michigan Industries that Could Benefit from the Bioeconomy
- MSU part of Alliance Receiving $15 Million WIRED Grant to Refocus Economy
- MSU Partners with U-M and Wayne State to Create University Research Corridor
