Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC)
The Algae Foundation, in partnership with the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), launched the Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) project in 2016. We work closely with academic institutions, national research laboratories, and industry leaders to develop novel educational programs to strengthen industry workforce capabilities by focusing on the skills needed to support the commercialization of algal products.
Through algal education, students learn practical applications of farming and biotechnology, developing the skills for the next generation of algal-based jobs. We aim to produce novel K-12 and community college courses, labs, microcredentialing digital badges, certificates and degrees in algae cultivation and algae biotechnology. Learn more below and visit our main ATEC website to get involved.
K-12 & Collegiate Algae-based STEM Curriculum
ATEC offers innovative educational programs both in-person, hybrid, and online for students worldwide at no-cost, including collegiate level certification and badging and K-12 programs.
Training Workshops & Community Relations
By participating as an ATEC partner institution, academic leaders receive training, mentorship, and networking opportunities through both in-person and virtual meetings and workshops.
