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“We are developing the next generation of algae researchers, scientists and engineers whose skills are in great demand from the hundreds of companies developing and deploying algae technology in the U.S. and around the world.”

- Ira Levine, Fulbright Scholar,the University of Southern Maine


About the Project


The Algae Foundation launched the Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) project, recognizing algal production will provide a sustainable source of biomass for bio-based products, feed, fuel and foods creating high quality jobs for an educated workforce.

The Foundation’s ATEC committee is presently comprised of seventeen members based throughout the United States who collectively have more than 100 years in algal-based education, research, and commercial experience. ATEC is currently supported through a three year grant to produce a novel two year associate of science degree in Algae Biology, Technology and Cultivation.  The ATEC team members include professionals from the following organizations:


Algae Foundation
Algae Biomass Organization
University of California, San Diego
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
University of Texas, Austin
Global Algae
University of Southern Maine
Sante Fe Community College
Austin Community College
Rutgers University
University of Maine Aquaculture Extension
Enochs High School
Solano Community College
Polaris Renewables
Qualitas Health
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley
Lenoir Community College
South Texas College
California State Univeristy, Fresno