A different path to an engineering degree
Taking a year away from the BBE program to work at a pulp and paper mill was a benefit to Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering major Lauren Stach.
Student summer highlights
Learn about what BBE students have been up to this summer. Students keep busy with unique internships, co-ops, and experiences.
BBE hosts "Biofuels to Brewing" course for high school teachers
BBE hosted a continuing education workshop on fermentation processes with high school teachers from across the Twin Cities.
CFANS announces new BBE department head
CFANS names Hua Zhao, PhD, as the new head of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, effective August 28.
BBE students canvas Lake Nokomis residents
BBE students were invited to canvas Lake Nokomis area residents regarding water issues at a community picnic on July 28.
BBE Professor Receives Linsley Award for Surface Water
Dr. Bruce Wilson is the recipient of the Linsley Award for Surface Water from the American Instutute of Hydrology.
BBE researchers explore use of Biochar and Iron-Enhanced Sands in septic systems
Adjunct Associate Professor, Dr. Sara Heger, and Professor, Dr. Bo Hu, study the effectiveness of Biochar, a highly porous bio-material, and iron-enhanced sand (IES) to enhance the treatment in septic systems of organic matter, bacteria and viruses, nitrogen and phosphorus.
Dairy Farms & Sustainability: A Conversation with BBE's Dr. Erin Cortus
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Dr. Erin Cortus, joins Barb Liebenstein, owner of Wolf Creek Dairy in Dundas, MN, to discuss sustainability and dairy farms, especially as the industry looks to reach Net Zero by 2050.
We mourn the loss of Professor Simo Sarkanen
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Simo Sarkanen. Read about Professor Sarkanen's contributions and impact within the department.