'Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel’Student Members Attend National Biodiesel Conference & Expo

摘要

The Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel program is intended to foster professional relationships between budding and established scientists,share accurate information,and increase collaboration with aca-demia and the biodiesel industry.The National Biodiesel Board oversees the program,with support from the United Soybean Board and other funders.Each year NGSB offers a scholarship to college students for the opportunity to participate,alongside other industry experts,at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.The scholarship is for science majors interested in all aspects of the biodiesel industry.”I came to the conference with knowledge of the chemistry behind many of the processes,but little to no information about the actual industry,”said William Gray,chemical engineering major at Rowan University and NGSB co-chair.”I learned exensively about other feedstocks,quality assurance and policy.These topics dominated discussion and got me even more interested in the exciting world of biodiesel.The National Biodiesel Conference & Expo was a wonderful experience.”NBB founded NGSB in 2010,with 2011 being the first year of the conference scholarships.Since then,it is estimated that more than 100 students have attended on scholarship,with approximately another 50 attending for a reduced registration rate.