The gap year that helps an engineer's career
BBE students receive hands-on experience as engineers during 15 month co-op at Sappi paper mill in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Summer BioBriEf department head message
Stay up to date on the department's latest news. Read the full department head message from our summer BioBriEf newsletter published on August 17.
Student Essay: 15 months at the Sappi co-op
BBE student Alexander Hilde shares his perspective on the 15 month Sappi co-op experience in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Dr. Rui Cheng joins BBE as assistant professor
Dr. Rui Cheng joins the department in a tenure-track assistant professor position in Robotics, Sensors, and Manufacturing in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management.
Professor John Nieber receives Dave Ford Award
This award honors a person for significant long-term achievement or public service in water resource management who exhibits the collaborative leadership style of Dave Ford.
SSM Student Spotlight - Julie Van
Julie Van is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Corporate Sustainable Management specialization. Read about why Julie chose to pursue SSM.
Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification Program wraps up 21st training season
The program provides certification and training to a wide audience on numerous erosion prevention and sediment control topics.
Professor Ulrike Tschirner receives 2023 Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service
This award recognizes exceptional service that has strengthened the functioning and climate of the recipient's unit.
Professor Kevin Janni and team develop model to assess lactating cow heat stress
BBE and U of M researchers developed a highly sophisticated model to assess lactating cow heat stress, a problem that can lead to numerous health complications for cows and financial difficulties for dairy producers due to reduced milk production and pregnancy rates.
Alumni Spotlight - Chandra Her
Chandra Her is a Sustainable Systems Management alumna currently working at Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) as a Policy Associate. Get to know our alumna!