On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, held the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar. Attendees learned how the Bioenergy R
October 10, 2023
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On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory, held the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar. Attendees learned how the Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) program, a case study-based education curriculum, can be incorporated into their classrooms.
The webinar featured education professionals from national laboratories and DOE who discussed the following topics:
- An overview of the BRIDGES program
- How to access the BRIDGES National Laboratory Case Study Toolkits
- A walk-through of a case study on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
- Tools for empowering Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) teachers to facilitate learning with knowledge-building bioenergy curriculum
BETO and its partners have developed toolkits for four case studies covering SAF, upcycling plastics, bioenergy feedstocks, and waste-to-energy potential. Each case study toolkit includes a student and instructor guide focused on authentic research and development (R&D) scenarios using bioenergy technologies.
BRIDGES case studies can be taught in diverse settings, including high schools, technical and community colleges, and universities, and are designed to introduce students to exciting careers in the bioenergy industry.
Watch the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar recording to learn how BRIDGES case studies can help students develop and strengthen skills in problem solving, complex decision making, and understanding R&D dynamics. Learn more about the BRIDGES program.