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UMN Wins Race to Zero Student Design Competition

April 24, 2015

The University of Minnesota’s Team OptiMN is the 2015 grand winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s second annual Race to Zero Student Design Competition.


Professor Jason Hill receives Distinguished McKnight University Professorship Award

Professor Jason D. Hill has been selected as a recipient of the University of Minnesota Distinguished McKnight University Professorship, an award designed to recognize exceptional mid-career faculty.


Assistant Professor Jiwei Zhang receives 2024 Richard C. Newman Art of Teaching Award

The Art of Teaching Award is presented annually to a faculty member who displays passion for teaching in the natural resource sciences; achieving excellence and making a positive impact on students.


From Farms to fuels: Transforming manure into renewable energy

Professor Roger Ruan and team have identified ways to make use of the manure produced on Minnesota farms–biofuel.


Seeking full time Research Assistant/Associate Professor Bio-utilization and Ecological Energetics

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