Energy and Agriculture Depts. Provide $8.3 Million in Funding for Biofuels Research--GO HOKIES!

“These research projects build upon DOE’s strategic investments in genomics and biotechnology and strengthen our commitment to developing a robust bioenergy future vital to America’s energy and economic security,” Secretary Bodman said."

Awards have been selected for:

• University of Minnesota, $715,000
• South Dakota State University , $420,000Mississippi State University, $1,300,000
• University of Georgia, $400,000
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, $1,200,000
• University of Florida, $750,000
• University of Delaware, $600,000
• USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center (Albany, CA), $600,000
• USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center (Albany, CA), $600,000
• USDA-ARS (Cornell University), $700,000
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $1,040,000

From the U.S. Department of Energy
Virginia Tech University
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