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Sustainable Biomaterials provides hands-on learning and career ready degrees
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The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials is tackling one of the biggest problems facing society: How do we create a more sustainable future?
We offer three majors focused on finding that answer: Sustainable Biomaterials, Sustainable Systems Science (S3), and Packaging Systems and Design (PSD).
Sustainability is the foundation of our department. All aspects of classwork and research return to our basic mission and guiding purpose: to create a better world by preserving natural resources, reducing the waste stream, and decreasing energy consumption.
The shared goals of all SBIO, S3 and PSD degrees include:
- Using bioengineered materials such as wood-based polymers
- Using recycled materials
- Reducing the waste stream
- Increasing the durability of products
- Meeting the needs of society in our areas of specialization
Learn more about each degree
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Sustainable Biomaterials Major , homeThe Sustainable Biomaterials major examines the lifecycle of materials with a focus on renewable resources such as wood and biopolymers. Sustainable and renewable products made with biomaterials and wood products such as hardwood, bamboo, hemp, and wood pulp, are the foundational renewable materials which are processed in a wide variety of ways to make products that increase sustainability and reduce waste.
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Packaging Systems and Design Major , homePackaging is a major segment of any economy where goods must be transported. Packaging Systems and Design looks at shipping from a safety standpoint, a marketing perspective, and focuses on the sustainability of reducing the waste stream with products that are both made from recyclable materials and easily reclaimed as recyclable, or others that biodegrade with no harm to the environment.
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Sustainable Systems Science (S3) Major , homeThe Sustainable Systems Science (S3) major examines the lifecycle of materials with a focus on renewable resources such as wood and biopolymers. Sustainable and renewable products made with biomaterials and wood products such as hardwood, bamboo, hemp, and wood pulp, are the foundational renewable materials which are processed in a wide variety of ways to make products that increase sustainability and reduce waste.
Learn more about our minors
Sustainable biomaterials Minor
Acquire the hands-on experience and knowledge needed to design and build innovative and sustainable products, buildings, and other renewable materials while minimizing waste.
View Course RequirementsPackaging systems and design Minor
Discover how sustainable, green packaging can eliminate waste and pollution, how packaging design enhances products, and how smart materials are used in packaging to improve safety and quality.
View Course RequirementsSustainability Analytics Minor
Discover how to use analytics and systems thinking for sustainable business and management. Learn about lifecycle assessments, the circular economy, and green building systems.
View Course RequirementsScholarships
The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials has over $55,000 in scholarships to be awarded to our students each year. These scholarships are funded by individuals and companies with connections to our department and/or industries. SBIO, PSD, and S3 majors are all eligible to apply for these funds. Learn more about the scholarships available to students in the SBIO department and how to apply for them by visiting the page linked here.