Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

109350 NSF REU - Interdisciplinary Approach for Biobased Products and Energy.

Poster Number 301

See more from this Division: C03 Crop Ecology, Management and Quality
See more from this Session: Crop Ecology, Management and Quality General Poster III

Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Tampa Convention Center, East Exhibit Hall

Vijaya Gopal Kakani, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Abstract:
Introduced students to the interdisciplinary science involved in developing biobased products and energy. Total of 29 undergraduate students were mentored by 11 faculty during 2014-2016. Demographic makeup included women, minorities, and economically depressed. Projects addressed fundamental questions related to converting biomass to fuels. Students that graduated are now attending graduate schools.

See more from this Division: C03 Crop Ecology, Management and Quality
See more from this Session: Crop Ecology, Management and Quality General Poster III