Bioresource Research Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS) - Bioenergy

The Bio Resource Research Program in the College of Agricultural Sciences provides research-based, interdisciplinary education, in conjunction with a rigorous biosciences curriculum and opportunities for experiential learning and professional development, in fields related to biological resources, agriculture, and environmental, food and health sciences. Our graduates can contribute successfully to their future career fields or graduate programs, and think critically to help solve the world’s bio resource-related problems. Students can choose any one of the following option: Bioenergy Bioenergy is renewable energy (e.g., fuel ethanol, hydrogen and biodiesel) derived from biomass, including byproducts, residues, woody waste products, and crops and microbes which are grown specifically for fuel. Development and production of bioenergy could contribute to long-term environmental and economic sustainability. Bioenergy research creates new uses for agricultural and other materials by developing new biochemical processes for the production of sustainable fuels. This area of research involves both science and engineering. Students completing this option will be ready for challenging careers in industry, governmental agencies, consulting companies, and novel start-up companies, or for graduate programs.