News

BBE Student Spotlight - Kyle Wist

February 23, 2023

Kyle Wist is a Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major in the Biorpoducts Engineering specialization. Read about why Kyle chose to pursue BBE.


SSM Student Spotlight - Katie Nesheim

February 23, 2023

Katie Nesheim is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Product Business Management specialization. Read about why she chose to pursue SSM!


A non-traditional path to BBE

February 16, 2023

From managing a cooperative farm out in California, to taking time away from school to pursue a co-op at Westrock as a process engineer, Jason Beck’s path to the BBE program has been unconventional and unique.


SSM student Autumn and her next steps after graduation

February 15, 2023

BBE student ambassadors Matteo Bellazzini and Nick Ramberg interview SSM student Autumn Saign, discussing her experiences in SSM before graduation this May.


Five questions with Alice: Meet an SSM student

February 9, 2023

Sustainable systems management (SSM) student Alice Lesch shares what inspired her to choose her major, how she's involved on campus and where she hopes her career path will lead. 


Alumni Spotlight - Sarah Whiteside

January 9, 2023

Sarah Whiteside is a Sustainable Systems Management alumna currently working as a Sustainability Analyst on the Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact team at Northern Trust. Get to know our alumna!


That water must go somewhere

January 9, 2023

BBE professors John Nieber and Joe Magner work together to find causes of water issues for residents around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


SSM Student Spotlight - Chloe Beaudoin

December 20, 2022

Chloe Beaudoin is a Sustainable Systems Management major in the Corporate Sustainable Systems specialization. Read about why she chose to pursue SSM!


Seeking full time Assistant Professor in robotics, sensors and manufacturing

December 13, 2022

BBE seeks candidates for a tenure-track academic position at the assistant professor level to develop a collaborative, internationally recognized research program.


Dr. Roger Ruan receives Pandey Research Excellence Award

December 12, 2022

The International Bioprocessing Association (IFIBiop) named Dr. Roger Ruan as recipient of the Pandey Research Excellence Award for 2022.