Evan Siemann, Rice University (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University's Evan Siemann partnered with the Houston Department of Public Works to test a process for growing high-value strains of oil-rich algae at one of the city's suburban wastewater treatment facilities. Credit Jeff Fitlow/ Rice University Usage Restrictions For news reporting purposes only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.