1. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Sun Grant BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts March 22, 2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Orlando, FL Dr. Kelly Tiller University of Tennessee Agricultural Policy Analysis Center ktiller@utk.edu

2. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Overview  What is (isn’t) Sun Grant BioWeb?  Development methodology  Features  Contents  Status update

3. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Problems Addressed  Current biomass literature is difficult to piece together –Scattered –Fragmented –Not always comparable  Not accessible for various audiences –For example, researchers, grade school teachers, grandmas, policymakers

4. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts What is BioWeb?  An online encyclopedia of everything biomass –Feedstocks, biofuels, biopower, bioproducts, biorefineries –Comprehensive and consistent content –Tailored to various audiences –Using best available technology to develop, deliver, and maintain –Easy to use and navigate –Ongoing periodic updates

5. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BioWeb Is …  Complements other online resources –Forest Encyclopedia –BioenergyWiki  Limited to biomass  Restricted contributions  Centrally maintained by SunGrant

6. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Source  Repackages existing knowledge with content contributions from a variety of sources –Land Grant universities– Other public/private universities –Federal agencies– Private companies & institutions –National laboratories– Other non-profits, NGOs –Environmental groups  Material is peer reviewed, about 75 contributors to date –About 25 content authors –50+ reviewers –Technical editing team

7. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Management Server System CMS Developers Template Designers Database Developers 1 Content Authors Section Coordinators 2 3 ReviewersEditorsApprovers 4 Web Pages 5 Web Users 6

8. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts User Interface  User selects an entry level of detail Technical General At a Glance  User selects a starting point Search metadata for keywords Explore a graphical classification browser Browse by topic  Drill down/up navigation  Continuous detail selection options

9. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts

10. Detail Level: At a Glance

11. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Detail Level: General

12. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Detail Level: Technical

13. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BioWeb Search Functions  Three methods of finding content Search metadata for keywords Explore a graphical classification browser Browse by topic in an index  The Explore function is a graphical, preplanned way to access content, beginning with a user choosing from a list of FAQ’s.

14. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Advanced Search Capabilities

15. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Click to go to “Agriculture” Level II page Click to go to “Forests” Level II page Click to go to “Wastes” Level II page

16. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Click to see more about each feedstock

17. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BioWeb Contents

18. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Secondary Products  Searchable bibliography  Extensive glossary  Searchable contact / expertise database  Document archive

19. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Updating & Mgmt  Potential contributors may request authorization to edit or author content in various capacities –Requires approval of credentials  All updates require a review and approval prior to acceptance  Ongoing management plan through Sun Grant Initiative

20. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BioWeb Update  Public Beta version scheduled to launch March 28  Official launch scheduled April 18  Expect it to launch with at least 80% of peer reviewed content  Will continue to add additional initial content  Sun Grant will continue to maintain, support, expand the content and features

21. BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts bioweb.sungrant.org