The School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon State University has its roots in one of the oldest and most respected chemical engineering departments in the western United States. CBEE's mission is to provide formal education for undergraduate and graduate students; to perform sponsored and unsponsored research for the benefit of the State of Oregon, private industry and the federal government; and to conduct public service activities. The School has an enrollment of about 1000 undergraduate students, 120 graduate students, 26 full-time faculty and six support staff members.