The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
envisions to be global leaders in the discovery, development and application of
renewable resources and sustainable technologies to meet society's needs while
enhancing the environment in Minnesota
and beyond. Learn more about the
Departmental strategic plan and programmatic and organizational priorities. (.pdf)
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE)
has historically been strongly supported by alumni, industry and other
stakeholders We thank them for their
generous contributions and support.
We are proudly celebrating our centennial this year
(1909-2009) – 100 years of excellence in education, research and Extension. This is a great opportunity for you to make a
gift that will help enrich our programs, create new opportunities for our
students and faculty, and work toward achieving our vision.
We focus our departmental gifts in these areas:
- Undergraduate Scholarships: Our
department currently has 155 undergraduate students and 50 of them
received a scholarship this year. Generous support from our donors
has allowed us to attract and retain the best and the brightest students. For a list of our
scholarship funds, click here.
- Graduate Fellowships: Our faculty,
students and staff are actively engaged in cutting-edge research advancing
the frontiers of sustainable use of renewable resources and environmental
sustainability. A contribution to graduate fellowships will help us
continue to maintain our strength in conducting research and provide the stability
and continuity.
- Building Remodeling: Internationally
recognized, cutting edge research and education in the 21st century
requires top notch facilities and equipment. This requires substantial
investments to augment and upgrade existing facilities and equipment to fulfill
the aims of our strategic plan and to most effectively serve the state and
institution in advancing the forefront of a renewable bioeconomy and
environmental sustainability. The historic Biosystems and Agricultural
Engineering (BAE) building built in 1913 (Bioproducts and Biosystems
Engineering department’s south building (BBE south), located on 1390
Eckles Avenue in the heart of Saint Paul campus, is slated for a complete
renovation and remodeling to create a brand new state-of-the-art facility
that will address growing educational and research needs focused on the
sustainable use of renewable resources and enhancement of the
environment. Remodeling the
historic BAE building in the heart of St. Paul
campus is one of the priorities for the College of Food,
Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) capital planning
initiative and is expected to be in the 2010 capital bonding request. Contributions from donors, including
possible naming rights, will significantly help advance this cause and make
this dream a reality.
- Endowed Professorships: In an environment of declining state
support, named endowed professorships would ensure a continuation of our long
lasting legacy of exceptional teaching, research and Extension. Endowed
professorships can be tailored and matched with the research, teaching and
Extension and outreach interests, vision and passions of the donor.
Your Donations can truly make a
difference.
To contribute through online giving, click
here to golink to the Foundation’s secure web site. You will be
able to select where you’d like to direct your tax deductible gift.
For more information, check out the University’s Foundation’s web site
and the CFAN’s donor web
page.
Questions: If you have any questions or need additional information about
making a gift, please contact Shri Ramaswamy, Head of the Department of
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, at shri@umn.edu
or 612-624-8797 or Cynthia Cashman, CFANS Director of Development, at cashman@umn.edu or 612-624-7489.
We thank you for your generous gifts and past support. Our students, faculty and staff sincerely appreciate your kind generosity. Your
contributions can help continue the legacy of excellence. | 
