Summer Intensive Exchange Programs

Biomaterials

• June 3–16, 2009 • Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

• June 28–July 10, 2009 • Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria

How to Apply
Program Costs
Travel Information
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Biomaterials • June 3–16, 2009 • Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

A limited number of places will be available for University of Arkansas students. The fundamentals of plant biology and chemistry will be reviewed followed by a discussion of bio-mass and the life cycle analysis and environmental impact of the bio-economy. Bio-fuels, thermo-chemisty and production of industrial chemicals from biomass will also be discussed. Lectures will be given primarily by Iowa State faculty. Tuition and housing costs are covered by Iowa State University.

Proposed Schedule

Day Major Activities
0. Wednesday
June 3		 Attendees arrive – welcoming and situating are main tasks. Welcoming dinner will be held in MU.
1. Thursday
June 4

Course overview and expectations. Orientation to ISU. Introductions. Lecture: Overview of Biorenewables -– demands, supplies, and challenges of a growing bioeconomy. Biosphere mass-energy flows. 0.5 day lecture.
2. Friday
June 5		 Depart on Tour @ 8 AM – visit Cargill Minneapolis in afternoon, stay in downtown Minneapolis.
3. Saturday
June 6		 Breakfast/lunch on own, depart 11 AM for Mall of America. Depart Mall of America 3 PM and proceed to Ames. Free evening.
4. Sunday
June 7		 Farm visit and old fashioned barbeque
5. Monday
June 8		 Review of fundamentals – chemistry, plant biology – 1.0 day lecture
6. Tuesday
June 9

Life-cycle analyses and environmental impacts of the bioeconomy – Economics; Agro-eco zones, 0.75 day lecture, Tour Reiman Gardens; Quiz 1
7. Wednesday
June 10

Biomass production: potential and challenges;
Harvest/Transportation/Storage, 0.75 day lecture total, Tour New Century Farm – late afternoon
8. Thursday
June 11		 Fuel production – thermochemical 0.5 day lecture; Fuel production - biological routes – 0.5 day lecture; Quiz 2
9. Friday
June 12		 Chemicals: opportunities and challenges, 0.75 day lecture
Afternoon tour to either BECON, Lincolnway, West Central Coop.
10. Saturday
June 13		 Fine Chemicals and Fibers: opportunities and challenges 1.0 day lecture
11. Sunday
June 14		 Ames attractions / rest day: Three recreational options
12. Monday
June 15		 Quiz 3; tailored tours* (from a menu); University-wide Student Research Poster Session; Gala Dinner and Awarding of Diplomas and Honors.
13. Tuesday
June 16		 Attendees depart

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Sustainable Utilization of Renewable Resources • June 28–July 10, 2009 •
Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria

A few places for University of Arkansas students will be available to attend this multidisciplinary course with other students from across Europe and the United States. Lectures will be given by a large number of EU and U.S. professors experienced in various disciplines relating to biomass and biomaterials. Tuition and housing cost are covered by the EU.

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• How to Apply

University of Arkansas may send up to three students to the two-week intensive course.

Students should turn in applications to Dr. Andrew Proctor before May 1.

Application Documents:
• Essay indicating interest in international programs and biorenewable resources
• University of Arkansas transcript
• Curriculum vitae

• Program Costs

Once students are in Europe, the cost for housing, food, courses, lab exercises and course-related excursions will be covered by the Karl Franzens University, Graz.

Costs not covered by the institution are the responsibility of the student.

• Travel Information

Travel arrangements will be made once students have applied and are accepted to the two-week program.

• Contact Information

Dr. Andrew Proctor
Dept. of Food Science
University of Arkansas
2650 North Young Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72704
E-mail: aproctor@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-2980
Fax: 479-575-6936

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