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Meet Emma: the newest writer for the student newsletter

September 10, 2024

Get to know the new contributing writer to the department student newsletter.


Meet Eilee: the newest writer for the student newsletter

September 10, 2024

Get to know the new contributing writer to the department student newsletter.


Bo Wang joins BBE as Assistant Professor

August 16, 2024

Bo Wang joins the department as an Assistant Professor in Metabolic Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Biomanufacturing, and Renewable Energy.


Veluchamy Chitraichamy joins BBE as Research Assistant Professor

August 14, 2024

Veluchamy Chitraichamy joins the department as Research Assistant Professor in Renewable Energy, Biomass Utilization and Conversion, Waste Valorization, and Circular Bioeconomy. 

 

Research professor Joe Magner 2024 recipient of Dave Ford Award

July 25, 2024

Congratulations to Professor Joe Magner! The Dave Ford award is presented to those who have made an indelible impact on Minnesota’s environmental landscape. 


Alumni Spotlight - Mike Tetzlaff

July 1, 2024

Mike Tetzlaff graduated from the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) program with the skills to carve out a career in renewable energy.


Student Spotlight - Rhiannon Wilson

June 24, 2024

Rhiannon Wilson is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Ecological and Environmental Engineering specialization. Read about why Rhiannon chose to pursue BBE.


BBE researchers unveil innovative microbial approach for plastic biodegradation

June 10, 2024

Plastic pollution remains a pressing global issue, but groundbreaking research from BBE offers a promising microbial solution to accelerate the biodegradation of polyethylene plastics.


SSM Alumnus brings systems thinking to Amazon rainforest

June 6, 2024

Researching ways to create and improve sustainable systems across our world is a driving force behind our Sustainable Systems Management (SSM) program. One of SSM’s recent graduates has brought their systems thinking to the Amazon rainforest.


Profesor Omar Espinoza receives 2024 Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service

June 3, 2024

SSM Professor Omar Espinoza was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the department.