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Research associate job opportunity in forest industry research

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A research associate position is available at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, at the University of Montana. The BBER is part of Montana State University which is a NARA member.

This position is responsible for and expected to achieve the following:

• Participates in state-level primary forest products industry censuses, including: developing facility lists, contacting facilities and administering questionnaires, entering and checking …more

Dissertations and theses from NARA graduate students

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Images of some graduate students working on NARA projects
Images of some graduate students working on NARA projects

Since NARA’s inception in 2011, over 100 graduate students have conducted research for NARA funded by the USDA-NIFA. Their efforts contribute substantially towards NARA goals and play an important role in preparing a trained workforce for a bioenergy-based industry.

Often a student’s dissertation or thesis …more

Unlocking Lignin

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Fractionating the molecular structure of wood has always been a challenging issue in biofuel production from woody biomass. ORNL research team has simulated a genetically modified aspen tree lignin molecule linked to a hemicellulose molecule and demonstrated that genetic modification of lignin can boost the amount of biofuel derived from plant material without compromising the structural integrity of the plant. Read more at http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/12149/ornl-unlocking-lignin-for-sustainable-biofuel.

Using northwest forest residuals to power a commercial flight

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Image courtesy of Alaska Airlines
Image courtesy of Alaska Airlines

The Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance is producing 1,000 gallons of iso-paraffinic kerosene to be bended and used in a demonstration flight anticipated in Spring 2016. This event, when completed, will represent the first commercial flight using alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals.

The development and use of alternative jet fuel made from …more

NARA’s Cumulative Report is available

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Webpage for the NARA 2014-2015 Cumulative Report
Webpage for the NARA 2014-2015 Cumulative Report

NARA’s third Cumulative Report is now available online. The report describes research efforts and activities conducted during April 2014 to March 2015.

View the NARA Cumulative Report: April 2013-March 2014 here.

Cumulative Report content

The report is segmented into sections that relate to NARA’s five goals: Sustainable Biojet, …more

Students with the NARA Tribal Partnership Program (TPP) present at the Intertribal Timber Council, National Indian Timber Symposium

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Sifford, C. et al poster
Sifford, C. et al poster

The NARA TPP provided research opportunities to Native American collage students interested in wood-based renewable energy. This year, two students presented their work at the Intertribal Timber Council, National InTimber Symposium at Coos Bay Oregon.

Cody Sifford, a graduate student at the University of Washington, presented a poster describing how they will …more