Chemical Processes, Design, Materials, Recycling & Reuse, Sensors, Sustainable Manufacturing
Format:
Hybrid
Audience:
Educators, Graduate student, Incumbent workforce, Undergraduate, Underserved community, Veterans
Partners:
University of Hawai‘i, Hilo, National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Solano Biotech Consulting
The ALAKAʻI project established a Hawaiian bioeconomy academy to develop industry-relevant training for delivery in Hawaiʻi and across the United States. This first phase of ALAKAʻI focused on accessible, non-credit “bootcamp-style” modules to increase awareness and effectiveness of bioeconomy workers at all levels. These modules will be made available for national distribution. Future phases will include annual training in Hawaiʻi, delivery at team member and other institutions, expansion into for-credit degree programs, and democratization of the bioeconomy by extending ALAKAʻI training to remote, often rural areas to create career opportunities and broad national benefit.
University of Hawai‘i,
Spalding Hall, 2540 Maile Way,
Honolulu,
96822 HI
USA
hello [at] biomade.org