The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is partnering with secondary and post-secondary schools, resource centers, industry, government, and workforce development organizations to develop a model bio-energy workforce education program based on the bioconversion of organic material into methane. The project is (1) creating bio-energy certificate and associate degree education programs to serve at least 40 traditional and non-traditional students recruited through a marketing and recruitment plan, (2) developing alternative educational and career pathways for students from high school to technical college to university, (3) offering professional development about bio-energy to 120 high school and college teachers, and (4) disseminating project findings and resources throughout Ohio and the nation. The project will address Ohio's growing need for bio-energy technicians. On the site, visitors will find details about the program and contact information, teacher resources, a host of educational videos, a photo gallery, and news and events for the project.

ATE Award Metadata

Award Number
1103995
Funding Status
ATE Start Date
July 1st, 2011
ATE Expiration Date
June 30th, 2015
ATE Principal Investigator
Zhiwu Wang
Primary Institution
Ohio State University
Record Type
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