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Meet the researcher: Vinni Thekkudan Novi and advanced forest pathogen diagnostics

May 24, 2024

Vinni Thekkudan Novi's innovative testing approach to detect oak wilt offers real-time results visible to the naked eye in the field.


Assistant Professor Rui Cheng uses ‘leaf glow’ to understand changing climate

May 16, 2024

New BBE research suggests “leaf glow” provides vital information on vegetation dynamics in Arctic and boreal ecosystems like Minnesota’s forests and wetlands, which are among the fastest warming in the world.


Ph.D. Candidate Koushik Sampath Awarded Jean E. and Mark T. Schroepfer Fellowship

May 13, 2024

The fellowship supports BBSEM Ph.D. candidates with a focus on addressing sustainability issues and ensuring the future professional work of the department.


BBE student group FaBEO receives Tony Diggs Award

May 3, 2024

FaBEO student group received the Tony Diggs Excellence in Career Readiness award.


Leigh Henning receives 2024 Early Career Alumni Award

April 29, 2024

Leigh Henning received the 2024 Early Career Alumni Award at the BBE Gala on April 26 held at the Bell Museum. 


Sonia Massel Jacobsen receives Distinguished Alumni Award

April 29, 2024

Sonia Massel Jacobsen received the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award at the BBE Gala on April 26 held at the Bell Museum. 


From Farms to fuels: Transforming manure into renewable energy

April 18, 2024

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


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

April 16, 2024

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.


Professor Jason Hill receives Distinguished McKnight University Professorship Award

April 5, 2024

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.


BBE Adjunct Professor Ping Wang Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

March 25, 2024

Dr. Wang was inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows for pioneering work in the cross-disciplinary areas of biological engineering and material science, and leadership in bioengineering education.