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For students with a passion for science, bio-based technology, environment and sustainability, and the advancement of the business related to them.
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Our graduate degree program explores renewable bio-resources utilization with focus on environmental sustainability and global advancement of business.
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With expertise and a proven record in innovation & collaboration, we develop solutions for a bio-based economy, ecological health, and sustainability.
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News
Professor Ruan reflects on four decades of turning waste into opportunity
For more than 40 years, Professor Roger Ruan has advanced technologies that transform waste into valuable resources, sharing insights on invention, sustainability, and the human drive to build a better world.
BBE student Lila Branchaw takes her research to the national stage
Lila Branchaw has earned national attention for her work in renewable materials and science communication, presenting her research to an audience of scientists from across the country.
Associate Professor Erin Cortus Receives Distinguished Extension Faculty Award
Associate Professor and Extension Engineer Erin Cortus received the 2025 Distinguished Extension Faculty Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to Minnesota’s agricultural community.