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Student Spotlight - Tyler Nelson

November 11, 2024

Tyler Nelson is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Bioproducts and Engineering specialization. Read about why Tyler chose to pursue BBE.


Student Spotlight - Faith Rabideau

November 11, 2024

Faith Rabideau is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Building Science and Technology specialization. Read about why Faith chose to pursue SSM.


From Brazil to Minnesota: ‘Tree of Sustainability’ project illustrates the power of circular economy

November 6, 2024

BBE visiting scholar Ana Beatriz Lobo-Moreira has turned a lifelong passion for the environment into groundbreaking research on sustainable bioproducts


Teaching a robot dog new tricks

October 28, 2024

Associate Professor Ce Yang and her team in the Agricultural Robotics Lab are developing new technologies to make farming more efficient and cost effective.


Exploring the food industry: Summer internships with Tetra Pak

September 26, 2024

Two BBE seniors embarked on unique internship journeys with Tetra Pak this summer, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and discovering the diverse opportunities available within the same company.


The University’s AI Climate Institute is a leader in climate-smart agriculture and forestry

September 26, 2024

BBE researchers collaborate with partners across campuses to leverage AI to create more climate-smart practices that will absorb and store carbon while also boosting the economy in the agriculture and forestry industries


BBE involved in bringing back ‘bio supermarkets’

September 12, 2024

Scientists estimate Minnesota has lost 50 percent of its original wetlands. In the southern part of the state, it’s more than 90 percent. Prof. Chris Lenhart works with a program that helps landowners restore these vanished wetlands.


Meet Eilee: the newest writer for the student newsletter

September 10, 2024

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


Meet Emma: the newest writer for the student newsletter

September 10, 2024

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


Retiring professor reflects on a career fostering the next-generation of problem-solvers

September 10, 2024

As Prof. Bruce Wilson prepares to retire after a distinguished career in water resources and ecological engineering, he remains optimistic about the future, citing the dedication and promise of his students.