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Meet our next #PeopleOfPOET feature: Lucas Bindert, IT Help Desk. "I love that there are so many opportunities to learn and improve and help people out at POET. There are always computer issues in IT, so just staying on top of them and making sure things are working for everyone is really important. The way POET treats their employees makes you feel really supported and at home and welcome here. We like to say we’re all a team and call ourselves 'One POET,' and it really is true." Find out how you can have a career at the place with the latest in technology and innovation at poet.com/careers.
“This globe is a very small place. I don’t think there is any difference between helping the neighbors that live on a farm a mile away or those who live 10,000 miles away.” –Arne Svarstad, fourth-generation U.S. farmer Through the Grain for Change program, American farmers can impact the lives of farmers in Africa by designating a portion of their POET grain delivery to go to Seeds of Change! Those dollars go directly toward teaching viable farming practices in countries like Kenya and Uganda, so farmers can grow enough to feed and support their families. Learn more:
“As a fuel, bioethanol is renewable, safe, cost-effective, high in octane, and very clean, which is especially ideal given the climate crisis we are confronting.” –Dr. Andy Randolph Dr. Andy is a fuels expert with a background in Chevrolet and NASCAR engine building. He hosted a biofuels performance workshop attended by nearly 300 students and instructors at the Orlando campus of the Universal Technical Institute (UTI). Read more to find out the highlights from this event with Get Biofuel:
Did you know that the corn used to produce bioethanol is not the same as the corn that you eat? 🌽 Bioethanol is actually made from field corn (No. 2 yellow corn), and one-third of every bushel used in bioethanol production is returned to the market in the form of valuable co-products, like animal feed rich in protein and fat. Learn more at poet.com/bioethanol
This week we're reminded of all the benefits and opportunities that bioethanol gives to Americans 🇺🇸 🌽 Bioethanol supports U.S. farmers by increasing the market for corn and creating co-bioproducts such as animal feed and distillers grain. 💼 Bioethanol provides thousands of green jobs for Americans. 🚙 Bioethanol is an essential component of the 138-billion-gallon U.S. fuel market and is contained in 98% of the gasoline sold in the United States. ♻️ Bioethanol is a clean-burning, renewable alternative to fossil fuel that reduces consumer greenhouse gas emissions. 💰 Bioethanol saves consumers money at the pump, which is more important now than ever before! We're proud to produce an American-made fuel that's good for consumers, farmers, and the planet! #POETproud
Congratulations to Steve Lewis, POET Vice President of Innovation, on winning the Charles D. Scott Award! Steve has blazed a trail for research and innovation throughout his decades at POET. He has left an indelible mark on the bioeconomy, and there's no question that POET would not be where we are today without his humble brilliance, his ingenious contributions to biotechnology, and his exceptional leadership. Please join us in congratulating Steve on this well-deserved accomplishment!
Meet our next #PeopleOfPOET feature: Ronnie Barnett, Maintenance Technician II at POET Bioprocessing – Hudson! "I like that when people ask me about where I work I can tell them I work at a bioethanol plant. At our plant, we produce bioethanol that's going into my gas tank and others’ gas tank, and it’s an American-made product. The mission of POET resonates with me personally and I can clearly see the impact of how I or my team was helping push things towards the bigger picture of POET as this plant is helping the entire company. It truly blows my mind what we can do with one kernel of corn, what we can make with it, and how nothing goes to waste." See our career opportunities to join a team where you can make an impact on the world. poet.com/careers
Introducing our next #PeopleOfPOET feature: Jeff Heikes, Senior Vice President of POET Research! 🔬 "I support POET Bioprocessing in multiple areas, such as fermentation, corn oil yields, and some of the newest technologies like Voilà Premier. Whether it's science or engineering, we have some of the greatest innovators here at POET, and one of the most exciting parts of my job is being able to work with those people every day.” We're proud to have leaders like Jeff on the POET team! See our career openings at poet.com/careers.
One year ago, BBC StoryWorks released our Nature's Building Blocks episode worldwide. We were proud to be a part of this series to showcase how biofuels and agriculture are working to solve many of our world's most pressing issues. Watch our 5-minute short film and the entire series!
Meet our next #PeopleOfPOET feature: Mike Burke, Nightshift Supervisor at POET Bioprocessing – Hudson! "I grew up across the street and heard all about POET through my dad. Farming has also been a huge part of my life from the cradle to now, and I love seeing all the ways that POET gives back to the community. POET is so innovative in trying to find new avenues to minimize their footprint and constantly striving to make a better product. Life at POET means asking how we can make the world greener or produce a better product for our customers." Do you strive to leave the world better than you found it? The POET team might be the place for you. View our openings at poet.com/careers.
