Federal support for advanced algae R&D is on a solid foundation for 2021 with the recent passage of an omnibus appropriations bill that was included in last year’s COVID-19 relief legislation. These funds extend a long-standing tradition of supporting advanced algae technology development at the federal level, and were approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress. …
From the Scottish Association of Marine Science, The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa invite applications to their online 2.5 day course on Algaculture. This course is open to students, technicians, early career researchers, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts. Short lectures from SAMS experts will cover: Taxonomy Nutrition Photosynthesis Legal Issues Algae in Biotechnology: Opportunities …
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The year 2020 will go down in history as one of historic turbulence. We share in the heartbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges for businesses large and small. Through it all, however, the community of the Algae Biomass Organization did find ways to keep up the momentum in scientific advances, commercial milestones, and …
Congratulations to Devinn Lambert at the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) for being named in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list! Devinn’s work as a technology manager at BETO is well-known to ABO members that are coordinating with DOE on projects to advance algae technology. BETO’s grants are primarily focused on bioenergy …
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In January 2021 the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE) is expected to announce a new funding opportunity for projects focusing on the development of algae-based technology that utilizes carbon dioxide from power systems or other industrial sources as a feedstock. The DOE’s announcement notes that “Research should focus on the development and …
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