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Clean Energy As A Platform For Interdisciplinary Collaborations Within A Technology-Driven Institution, Douglas J. Schauer, Isaac Slaven, Glen Robinson

Isaac Slaven

Using biodiesel production as the centerpiece, the efforts of multiple academic programs were combined to achieve a common objective, thus illustrating the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration. These programs include Chemical Technology, Sustainable Energy, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Biotechnology, and Agricultural Technology. By participating in the implementation of a closed-loop biodiesel supply chain, students learned the significance of communication and the interdependence of the myriad programs.