Schedule

Bioeconomy Institute


Intensive Program in Biorenewables
June 3 - June 15

Schedule

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Tuesday
June 2

Participant Arrival

Wednesday
June 3
Participant Arrival
Welcome Dinner
Introductions

Thursday
June 4
Overview of Biorenewables
Biosphere Mass Energy Flows
Biorenewables Quiz Bowl

Friday
June 5
Cargill, Inc. Visit
Group Dinner

Saturday
June 6
Minneapolis Tour

Sunday
June 7
Riparian Buffer Tour
Reiman Gardens

Monday
June 8
Lipid Chemistry
Starch Chemistry
Plant Biology
Cell Wall Biochemistry
Maize Processing

Tuesday
June 9
Life-cycle Analysis
Biofuels Economics
Biofuels Challenges
Farm Visit

Wednesday
June 10
Next Generation Feedstocks
Biomass Production
Harvest, Storage and Transportation
BioCentury Research Farm Tour

Thursday
June 11
Biofuels Production
Thermochemical and Biological

Friday
June 12
Industrial Chemicals
Opportunities and Challenges
Lincolnway Energy Tour
Renewable Energy Group Tour

Saturday
June 13
Fine Chemicals and Fibers
Biobased Plastics

Sunday
June 14
Recreational Options

Monday
June 15
Campus Lab Tours
Poster Session
Gala Dinner and Awards

Tuesday
June 16
Participant Departure