
A message from the Department Head - spring 2025 edition
Professor Hua Zhao shares his department head message for the spring 2025 BioBriEf issue!

Student Spotlight - Ben Schiltz
Ben Schiltz is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Sustainable Products Business Management specialization. Read about why Ben chose to pursue SSM!

Student Spotlight - Brooke Brenden
Brooke Brenden is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Bioproducts Engineering specialization. Read about why Brooke chose to pursue BBE!

Inside the career of a BBE alumna leading pharmaceutical projects worldwide
Olivia Veloske used diverse internships and a passion for sustainability to build a career in process engineering and consulting at HBW Solutions.

Patricia Popescu receives 2025 Early Career Alumni Award
Patricia Popescu received the 2025 Early Career Alumni Award at the BBE Gala on April 24 held at the Bell Museum.

Bruce Johnson receives 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Bruce Johnson received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award at the BBE Gala on April 24 held at the Bell Museum.

SSM student bridges business and sustainability
Undergraduate student Lauren Ryan blends global experience and business strategy to lead impactful sustainability efforts.

BBSEM student Nandin Ganjoloo receives Distinguished Poster Presenter Award
The 2025 CFANS Research Symposium on March 20 brought together undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to share their research projects in agricultural innovation, natural resource and environmental sciences.

Professor Roger Ruan receives Award for Excellence in Academic Service Unit
Professor Roger Ruan recognized for his dedication and contributions to the BBE department.

The future of sustainable skyscrapers is wood
Engineers and architects are turning to cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete, paving the way for the future of high-rise wooden skyscrapers.