Power: Drawing on the synergy of an interdisciplinary and highly integrated team of scientists, educators, and extension specialists to advance the bioeconomy.

Fuels: Fostering strategic partnerships with the public and private sector to refine logistics and demonstrate innovative process technologies.

Chemicals: Creating fundamental insights for novel chemical and material products from advanced biorefining of renewable carbon sources from forestry and agriculture.

Materials: Deploying the science to expand management options throughout the life-cycle of renewable carbon systems, ensuring sustainable development.