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"Moving the Cities" 2023 - Annabella Lau from SSM reflects on an international immersive experience
Sustainable Systems Management student, Annabella Lau, spent a week in Münster, Germany to participate on a multinational team working on challenges related to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 17 - Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Revolutionizing paper production and jet fuel for a greener future
From transforming the carbon-intensive paper production process to tackling the challenge of creating sustainable aviation fuels, Professor Shri Ramaswamy and his research team are at the forefront of decarbonization efforts.
Alumni Spotlight - James Barsness
James Barsness was the first undergraduate to receive a Bachelor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering from the University of Minnesota in December 2006, and currently works as Director of Engineering at Donaldson Company, Inc.