We hosted over 100 attendees representing 12 universities, 8 industry partners, and 4 federal agencies:
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Conference Highlights
Over two days of sessions and discussion, we explored MASBio’s legacy and future through:
3 Keynote Presentations:
- Opportunities and Challenges in the Biomass Industry – Rachel Burton, ProcessWerx
- Science, Policy, and Partnerships: Advancing the Next Generation of Biobased Solutions – Dr. Tim Rials, University of Tennessee
- Biomass + AI: Fueling a Data-Driven Future – Clarence Neese, Orbis
Key Takeaways
- Strengthen collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders
- Advance marketing and commercialization of biomass innovations
- Invest in next-generation leaders and education for the future
- Embrace emerging technologies and AI for data-driven solutions
- Expand grants, support, and hands-on workshops
- Address uncertainties to strengthen the bioeconomy
MaSBio's 2024 Annual Meeting:
workshops, and professional development
On Wednesday, activities began with a welcome from Dr. Jingxin Wang, Dr. Tim Volk, and Christopher Nowak SUNY ESF's Forest Resources Management, followed by presentations highlighting MASBio Technical Groups (TGs). Breakout sessions focused on "Ripple Effects". The panel discussion covered policy and socio-economic perspectives of growing a regional bioeconomy, featuring experts:
- Marissa Jordan, Senior Behavioral Scientist, Evidn, NY, USA
- Danielle Kloster, Assistant Professor, Department of Sustainable Resources Management, SUNY-ESF
- Tristan Brown, Director of the Bioeconomy Development Institute and Associate Professor, Department of Sustainable Resources Management, SUNY-ESF, Task Group 4 Sustainability Lead
- Tim Volk, Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sustainable Resources Management, SUNY-ESF, Lead of Task Group 2 Harvesting Logistics
Poster Session Graduate Student Competition Winners:
- First Place: Mica Keck, PhD student at NC State University.
- Second Place: Gundeep Kaur, PhD student at SUNY-ESF.
- Third Place: Piumi Jayalath, PhD student at SUNY-ESF, and Jinghan Zhao, PhD student at NC State University.
Poster Session Undergraduate Student Competition Winners:
- First Place: Ameris Chadband, West Virginia State University.
- Second Place: Jana Whitlock, West Virginia State University.
Our Y5 Progress
- 19 peer-reviewed papers published; 15 more submitted/in prep.
- 28 outreach & engagement activities reaching students, teachers, industry, and communities.
- Graduated 17 students (6 PhD, 4 MS, 7 BS) into academia, government, and industry.
- Breakthroughs in bioproducts: adhesives outperforming soy, CO₂-to-nanomaterials, and high-density biochar pellets.
- Large-scale pilots in biochar asphalt, methane reduction, stormwater filtration, and urban forestry.
- AI-powered models cut supply chain analysis time by 99%.
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Community impact: workshops and field days in WV and OH shared practical
biochar and soil health solutions.
MaSBio's year 6 journey:
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating five years of MASBio.
Your collaboration and dedication have been essential to advancing
research, innovation, and impact in biomass. I SINCERELYely appreciate
your support and look forward to our continued work together.
Dr. Jingxin Wang, Project Director
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating five years of MASBio. Your collaboration and dedication have been essential to advancing research, innovation, and impact in biomass. I SINCERELYely appreciate your support and look forward to our continued work together.
Dr. Jingxin Wang, Project Director