Fall/Winter 2025 Department Head Message
The Department Head message for the Fall/Winter 2025 BioBriEf newsletter.
Student Spotlight - Ness Carda
Ness Carda is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Sustainable Products Business Management specialization. Read about why Ness chose to pursue SSM!
Student Spotlight - Edie Bollenbach
Xiaowen Chen joins BBE as Assistant Professor
Xiaowen Chen joins BBE as an Assistant Professor in Biomass conversion, Biomaterial development, and Techno-economic analysis
BBE hiring three tenure-track faculty positions
We are searching for three tenure-track faculty positions this academic year (2025-26).
Meet Ella Griffin: a student exploring energy, research and sustainability
Ella Griffin shares how she found her passion in sustainability and renewable energy through the SSM program.
BBE student Lila Branchaw takes her research to the national stage
Lila Branchaw has earned national attention for her work in renewable materials and science communication, presenting her research to an audience of scientists from across the country.
Professor Roger Ruan inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
The formal induction will take place at the NAE's Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
Associate Professor Erin Cortus Receives Distinguished Extension Faculty Award
Associate Professor and Extension Engineer Erin Cortus received the 2025 Distinguished Extension Faculty Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to Minnesota’s agricultural community.
BBE researcher receives UMN Postdoc Impactful Research Award
Dr. Lang Qiao has been recognized with the 2025 UMN Postdoc Impactful Research Award for his innovative work advancing AI-driven solutions in agriculture.