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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.
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
SSM virtual info session
Tuesday, February 11th 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, February 12th 4:30-5:30 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.
Department open house
April 19, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMMake an impact with a degree focused on sustainability! Join us for our department open house to learn more!
News
BBE seeks qualified applicants for three tenure-track faculty positions
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering seeks candidates for three assistant professor tenure-track position openings in ecological engineering, renewable energy systems engineering, and data science for agricultural and ecosystem sustainability.
From Brazil to Minnesota: ‘Tree of Sustainability’ project illustrates the power of circular economy
BBE visiting scholar Ana Beatriz Lobo-Moreira has turned a lifelong passion for the environment into groundbreaking research on sustainable bioproducts
Student Spotlight - Faith Rabideau
Faith Rabideau is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Building Science and Technology specialization. Read about why Faith chose to pursue SSM.