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Educational Programs

SD-CAB is a member-based non-profit organization with membership open to research institutions, public and private sector organizations, students, and individuals. We accomplish our objective of enhancing knowledge in algae biotechnology through shared information in these ways:

Distinguished international science and technology fellows

With support from our sponsors, SB-CAB recognizes excellence with our Distinguished Research Award and Innovative Industry Award.

Graduate and postgraduate research fellowships

SD-CAB will offer fellowships and scholarships on behalf of our sponsors to further the education of young scientists showing promise in fields that advance algae biotechnology, including biology, oceanography, chemistry, engineering, economics, and public policy.

Undergraduate training

SD-CAB coordinates summer internships to broaden students’ educational experience. In addition, SD-CAB coordinates activities with the Biofuels Action and Awareness Network (BAAN). UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students from multiple disciplines created BAAN as a way to organize biodiesel workshops and implement programs.

Community outreach

Along with BAAN and the San Diego Natural History Museum, SD-CAB plans to reach out to youth through high school and educational programs.

Scientific, commercial, and policy analysis

SD-CAB scientists summarize and comment on the latest scientific and policy trends.

Interactive Web

SD-CAB plans to develop an online library, industry/ research updates, ongoing news and policy alerts, jobs postings, and a directory of firms.

Annual conference

SD-CAB plans an Annual Conference featuring an International Distinguished Fellows panel.

Seminars and webinars

Seminars and interactive live chats are posted on the SD-CAB Web site and summarized in Center papers, including:
• Algal Biotechnology Seminar Series – a series on the commercialization of algae hosted by the Scripps Photobiology Group

Virtual tours

SD-CAB offers tours of facilities via the Web.

Networking functions

Through its presentations, seminars, and events, SD-CAB provides face-to-face interactions.

Support to businesses

In conjunction with Clean Tech, SD-CAB sponsors business briefings and access to scientists.