Building a Better Bioeconomy

From educating future leaders to supporting industry research, the Department of Forest Biomaterials is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials.

Looking ahead, our industry is experiencing a paradigm shift towards innovation. The Department of Forest Biomaterials is uniquely positioned to support these developments and to promote value-chain thinking.

Dr. Marko Hakovirta, Department Head

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Our faculty experts pioneer solutions to real-world industry challenges. As part of our land-grant mission, we provide testing and technical services to support industry advancements.

Undergraduate

Our undergraduate programs put classroom theories into practical hands-on action and train today's students to be tomorrow's sustainability leaders.

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Graduate

Our graduate programs emphasize hands-on research and close partnerships with industry that preparing students to become global industry leaders.

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Research

As a research powerhouse built on collaboration, our faculty and scholars are advancing the bioeconomy, developing novel biomaterials and increasing sustainability.

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2,000+ alumni globally

Including CEOs, senior executives and owners of major paper and pulp or wood products companies

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DEPARTMENT NEWS More News

Mar 12, 2019

2019 Graduate Research Symposium Winners

Check out the winners of our Graduate Research Symposium!

Apr 18, 2019

2018-19 Faculty, Staff and Safety Awards

Mar 12, 2019

Yao receives prestigious NSF CAREER award

Dr. Yuan Yao is the recipient of the National Science Foundation career award, the most prestigious award for early career faculty.

May 20, 2019

Forest Biomaterials Supports Consortium for Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Education (CABLE) Spring Conference

UPCOMING EVENTS Full Calendar

May23

Thursday 12:30 PM

Graduate Student Appreciation

May30

Thursday

Graduate Student Industry Field Trip

Jun28

Friday 8:00 AM

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