Given the question: Alternative Energy Institute (also known as AEI) is West Texas A&M University's alternative energy research branch. Formed in 1977 the program is nationally and internationally recognized and along with research provides education and outreach around the U.S. and the globe. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
The answer is:
Educational Institution