Biofuels: Powering the Biofuels: Powering the FutureFuture

Danny HerrigesDanny Herriges

For my Mentoring Project…For my Mentoring Project…

Worked with Kurt ThelenWorked with Kurt Thelen Developed a Curriculum for a Developed a Curriculum for a

Biofuels ConcentrationBiofuels Concentration Created hypothetical coursesCreated hypothetical courses

So why was this done?So why was this done?

Confused about career choiceConfused about career choice Wanted to do something meaningful Wanted to do something meaningful

to a larger segment of societyto a larger segment of society Had previous knowledgeHad previous knowledge

What was learned…What was learned…

Curriculum planning is annoying!Curriculum planning is annoying! Its hard to predict trends 5-10 years Its hard to predict trends 5-10 years

in the futurein the future An emerging field is exciting to be a An emerging field is exciting to be a

part of!part of!

Likeable facets….Likeable facets….

Kurt Thelen is awesomeKurt Thelen is awesome The working atmosphereThe working atmosphere Working in a greater contextWorking in a greater context

What was detested…What was detested…

Scientists are boringScientists are boring People are WAY too busyPeople are WAY too busy Lack of information out there on Lack of information out there on

Biofuels that isn't statistical resultsBiofuels that isn't statistical results

Did it affect my career choice?Did it affect my career choice?

Undoubtly yesUndoubtly yes Will probably study International Will probably study International

Relations for my graduate degreeRelations for my graduate degree Work for UN Work for UN

What was done for my portfolio…What was done for my portfolio…

Demonstrated ability to formulate Demonstrated ability to formulate ideas about what was needed in this ideas about what was needed in this field and to plan courses accordinglyfield and to plan courses accordingly

Made a professional contact with Made a professional contact with Kurt ThelenKurt Thelen

Gave material for other projectsGave material for other projects

In Summary…In Summary…

Learned about the industry and Learned about the industry and expectationsexpectations

Discovered a new career callingDiscovered a new career calling Expanded and enriched MSU Expanded and enriched MSU

experiencesexperiences