Bioenergy Technologies Office
July 16, 2019
Algae Technology Educational Consortium Prepares Students for Careers in Algae Cultivation and Technologies
Researchers processing algae cultures in light/growth room. Photo courtesy of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Algae is a fast-growing industry that needs a skilled workforce of scientists, researchers, and engineers to advance algae technology and the commercialization of algal products to support the bioeconomy. With funding from the Bioenergy Technologies Office within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) is developing programs to educate and employ the next generation of algae researchers and to improve skills for those already in the algae workforce.
This year, ATEC launched a new free Algae Culture Extension Short-Course called Part 1: Macroalgae, designed for those already in aquaculture seeking to learn the basic skills to cultivate seaweeds.
Prospective students can learn more about ATEC and other careers in bioenergy by accessing the BETO Career Map, which is an interactive map to help anyone interested in a career in bioenergy to discover opportunities in engineering and manufacturing; agricultural, life and physical sciences; infrastructure; operations, management, and business; and education, communication, and outreach. It shows a growing network of bioenergy occupations, illustrates potential career pathways, and identifies the education and training necessary for each career.
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