College students find way to recycle garbage and protect water supplies
In a project partnership among Rice University, NASA, and Chalmers University of Technology (based in Sweden), Rice University students developed a device called the BioBlend that makes it easy to turn kitchen waste into mulch.
Video describing the project
The BioBlend takes food going thro…
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Makani: A newer wind turbine.
What is Makani’s mission?
Makani is working to make clean energy accessible for everyone. We’re developing energy kites, a new type of wind turbine that can generate up to 50% more energy than conventional wind turbines while eliminating 90% of the materials used and at lower cost.
How did Makan…
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Energy: Why Our Choices Matter Presentation
The Iowa Energy Center’s Speaker Series is coming to the Quad Cities on November 11. The featured speaker will be Carol Werner, Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). She will be speaking on Energy: Why Our Choices Matter.
The free event begins with a recept…
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2015 PETE Instructor Conference Registration
Utilizing Student Smartphone & Other EHS Interactive Presentation Techniques
June 16-18, 2015 at Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN
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July 21-23, 2015 at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY
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Madison College honored for innovation in international education
Madison College honored for innovation in international education
College’s ‘Sustainable Development Network’ builds partnerships, promotes global STEM education
MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 23, 2015)—The Institute of International Education has named Madison Area Technical College one of five rec…
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EPA's Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series - Arsenic Removal
U.S. EPA:
Webinar on Research and Implementation of Arsenic Removal Technologies at Small Community Water Systems
In 2015, U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development and Office of Water will host monthly webinars to discuss various treatment technology topics for small community drinking water…
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Solar Workshop - The Transformative Change Initiative
The Transformative Change Initiative, co-led Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory, working in partnership with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the US Department of Energy, is pleased to invite you to a one-day invitation-only workshop in Baltim…
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Community SuppOrt, Networking, and AssistaNce for Environmental Career Training (CONNECT)
Senator Tom Harkin made a visit to the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center last friday.
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Energize Students!
This summer saw the third installment of the Energize Students! Teachers’ Workshop.
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DHS offering PAID HS-STEM Summer Internships
Senator Tom Harkin made a visit to the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center last friday.
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RCNET Webinar - Nuclear Leadership
Senator Tom Harkin made a visit to the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center last friday.
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Senator Harkin Visits ATEEC
Senator Tom Harkin made a visit to the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center last friday.
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