
Explore Undergrad Majors
For students with a passion for science, bio-based technology, environment and sustainability, and the advancement of the business related to them.

Pursue Graduate Study
Our graduate degree program explores renewable bio-resources utilization with focus on environmental sustainability and global advancement of business.

Discover BBE Research
With expertise and a proven record in innovation & collaboration, we develop solutions for a bio-based economy, ecological health, and sustainability.
Upcoming Events
Spring Seminar Series
January 25 through May 3Join us on Wednesday starting January 25 through May 3 from 3:30-4:30pm for the Department's Spring Seminar Series.
Sustainable Systems Management major info session
April 18, 4:30 - 5:30 PMJoin us to find out more information about our environmental business major, sustainable systems management. Get specifics about each specialization, and enjoy some food and drink.
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major info session
April 20, 4:30 - 5:30 PMJoin us to find out more information about our undergraduate engineering major. Get specifics about each specialization, enjoy some food and drink, and listen to a Q&A panel made up of current students, alumni, industry professionals and staff.
News
The lost treasure at sea: plastic waste
When BBE Professor Roger Ruan looks at a multicolored mountain of food bags or an ocean island of jugs and personal protective equipment, he sees a gold mine.
Pursuing food equity with engineering
As Madison Stoltzman's interest in food engineering grew, she became increasingly focused on food security and sustainability, and how engineering could provide a way for her to have an impact on many lives.
Alumni Spotlight - Jeff Chambers
Jeff Chambers is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering alumnus currently working as a senior product developer at 3M.