The Prairie View A&M University Algae Center of Excellence for Climate Resilient Food-Energy-Water Systems (PACE-FEWS) is at the forefront of innovation in sustainable algae cultivation, providing groundbreaking research, education, and workforce development. Our mission is to develop climate-resilient solutions that address critical challenges in food, energy, and water systems through algae-based technologies.

Our Mission

PACE-FEWS is dedicated to advancing algae research and cultivation to benefit education, research, outreach, and workforce training. We collaborate with leading experts in algae and aquaculture from universities and industry to solve complex global challenges in sustainability and climate resilience.

Our Focus Areas

Research & Innovation

Conducting world-class research on algae-based solutions for:

  • Animal feed
  • Biofuels
  • Soil amendments
  • Single-cell proteins
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Nutrient & CO2 remediation
  • Sustainable water utilization

Education & Workforce Development

Supporting students from high school to doctoral levels through:

  • Classroom training
  • Apprenticeships
  • Internships
  • Externships
  • Capstone experiences

Outreach & Engagement Bridging the gap between academia and industry through community outreach, workshops, and training programs.

Our Facilities

Located on the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Farm & Ranch, the center is housed in three buildings that have been converted to support algae cultivation and research. Our facilities include:

  • 26 Raceway Ponds
  • Two large mixing tanks
  • Two spray dryers for algae biomass processing
  • Three Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Units
  • One centrifuge
  • Additional equipment and accessories to support algae cultivation and research

Our Partners

PACE-FEWS is a collaborative effort involving the PVAMU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, the Algae Foundation, and leading academic and industry experts in algae cultivation and commercialization.
Our work is supported by:

  • USDA-NIFA
  • The Algae Foundation
  • The Cynthia and George MitchellFoundation
  • Texas Department of Agriculture

Current Research Projects

We are actively researching and developing sustainable algae-based solutions including:

  • Algae Biomass Cultivation Using Wastewater: Exploring sustainable methods togrow algae while treating wastewater
  • Indigenous Algal Strains: Conducting adaptation studies to identify resilient algaestrains that thrive in different environmental conditions
  • Spirulina Cultivation: For animal feed formulation

Get Involved PACE-FEWS offers numerous opportunities for students, researchers, and industry partners to collaborate and engage in our work. Whether you are a student interested in algae-based internships, a researcher looking for collaboration, or an industry leader seeking sustainable algae solutions, we invite you to connect with us.

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