Join ATEC

Join ATEC!

How to Join

To become an ATEC Member and receive ATEC resources at no-cost, your institution must complete a Memorandum of Understanding with the Algae Foundation. Qualified members must also belong to a United States accredited Community/Technical College, University, Graduate school, and/or Research Institution currently involved or interested in algal cultivation, new product development, biotechnology, workforce development, or education.

Additionally, the school must have the necessary instructional assets to implement an algal curriculum or a plan for its implementation. We can help you identify if you have those assets during an initial introductory conversation.

If an institution is interested in joining ATEC, please fill out the form, and a member of the Algae Foundation team will contact you.

Benefits of Joining

Networking Opportunities & Mentorship

Gain access to a network of leading industry professionals in algae biotechnology. Receive mentorship, feedback, and training, along with opportunities to attend seminars and conferences led by the Algae Foundation and its partners

Access to the Latest Algae News, Resources & Careers

Discover endless resources to support your algal journey

Curriculum Development Support

Access to new curriculum resources, including established curriculum frameworks and guides ready for implementation Tools and guides for curriculum development and implementation

Helpful Resources

Frequently Asked Questions.

Membership is based on an institution of higher learning or research as opposed to individuals. You must represent an accredited community/technical college, or university that is either currently involved in the algal-based value chain or seeking to incorporate it into your program. After you’ve filled out the contact form above, a member of the Algae Foundation will reach out to you with a request for an MOU from your establishment.

No, joining ATEC is completely free as long as you represent an accredited community/technical college, university, graduate school, and/or research institution. We just request that your institution sign a Memorandum of Understanding prior to becoming a member.

Once your establishment sends us the signed MOU, it will remain active until a request to withdraw is received by the Algae Foundation.

Please email info@thealgaefoundation.org to make any edits to your contact information.

Please email info@thealgaefoundation.org if you are facing any issues with accessing the membership portal.

Once an establishment becomes an official member, we will send an email invitation to the designated representative, granting them access to our membership portal.

The ATEC network of schools and volunteers meets virtually via Zoom once a month. The ATEC team meets twice each year in-person at rotating sites throughout the country.

Meetings are not mandatory, however; we highly recommend attending the virtual and in-person meetings to maximize the benefits of your membership.

Yes, travel and lodging costs are reimbursed with valid receipts provided. Meals are reimbursed based on per diem rates listed on GSA.gov. Only active ATEC members currently implementing or working toward implementing an algal curriculum are eligible for reimbursement.