This article originally appeared in official press release from the Governor’s Office. (DES MOINES)–Today, Gov. Branstad joined MidAmerican Energy Company officials in announcing a major project that will provide a cleaner energy future for Iowa.  This proposed project will increase company…

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…

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…

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…

Utilizing Student Smartphone & Other EHS Interactive Presentation Techniques   June 16-18, 2015 at Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN  (Download Brochure)   or   July 21-23, 2015 at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY (Download Brochure)     Register Online Now!  …

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…

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…

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…

Senator Tom Harkin made a visit to the Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center last friday.

This summer saw the third installment of the Energize Students! Teachers’ Workshop.