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Upcoming Events
BBE fall seminar with Dr. Robert C. Brown
October 8, 3-4 PMJoin us for the next fall seminar of 2024. This seminar will include pizza. We hope to see you there!
SSM virtual info session
Tuesday, October 8th 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMInterested in exploring and developing solutions that solve environmental issues? Join us for our Sustainable Systems Management info session to learn more!
BBE virtual info session
Wednesday, October 9th 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMIs a sustainable and healthy environment important to you? Join us for an information session on the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major to learn more.
News
BBE involved in bringing back ‘bio supermarkets’
Scientists estimate Minnesota has lost 50 percent of its original wetlands. In the southern part of the state, it’s more than 90 percent. Prof. Chris Lenhart works with a program that helps landowners restore these vanished wetlands.
Exploring the food industry: Summer internships with Tetra Pak
Two BBE seniors embarked on unique internship journeys with Tetra Pak this summer, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and discovering the diverse opportunities available within the same company.
The University’s AI Climate Institute is a leader in climate-smart agriculture and forestry
BBE researchers collaborate with partners across campuses to leverage AI to create more climate-smart practices that will absorb and store carbon while also boosting the economy in the agriculture and forestry industries