Student Spotlight - Juliana Gudmundson
Juliana Gudmundson is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Bioproducts Engineering specialization.
BBE student researcher aims to cut microplastic consumption through paper innovation
Driven by a desire to protect future generations from microplastic consumption, BBE student Cameron Borner is transitioning from his undergraduate studies to a full-time engineering role focused on the evolution of the forest products industry.
SSM senior unlocks sustainable business opportunities through data analysis
From organizing complex datasets to advising executive leadership, SSM student Wyatt Ellinger’s internship set the stage for a career in sustainable consulting.
BBE senior Dian Castro engineers a sustainable future in the lab
Working alongside Dr. Hua Zhao since their sophomore year, Dian Castro has been investigating the use of novel ionic liquids to improve the enzymatic synthesis of biodiesel and biosurfactants.
Student Spotlight - Danielle Jakob
Danielle Jakob is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Sustainable Products Business Management specialization. Read about why Danielle chose to pursue SSM!
Sustainability that sticks
Researchers are using soybeans to engineer new, sustainable adhesives.
Turning classroom learning into real-world experience
Undergraduate capstone projects bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to solve real-world problems and connect with employers before graduation.
Erik Joerres Receives 2025 BBE Outstanding Service Award
BBE Professor Jason Hill warns against doubling down on biofuels as global climate solution
Current accounting methods for biofuel emissions are inconsistent with the best science, leading Hill to conclude that a rapid global expansion of these fuels is ill-advised.