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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Engineering Natural Solutions

Managing natural resources to address grand challenges related to providing food, water, fiber and energy locally and globally.

Biological and Agricultural Engineering makes our natural world work better. We discover new biological processes and use innovative technologies to conserve natural resources and improve air and water quality. From precision agricultural to food processing and water management, we’re engineering solutions for a sustainable future.

Partnering with the College of Engineering, we train tomorrow’s engineers to improve food and fiber production and protect our natural resources.

#6 Undergraduate Program

US News and World Report

#3 Graduate
Program

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Degree Programs

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Undergraduate Programs

Include two BS tracks, multiple concentrations and a minor.

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Graduate Programs

Include two Masters tracks with multiple specializations and a Ph.D. program.

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Online Programs

Include a Master of BAE and a graduate certificate.

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Jumpstart your career while gaining technical and soft skills that set you apart from the pack. Hear from faculty and students how undergraduate research impacted their lives for the better.
Undergraduate Research

Research and Extension areas

All BAE Research

Bioprocess Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Controlled Environment Agriculture

Data Analytics and Integrated Modeling

Ecological Engineering

Precision Agriculture and Machine Systems

Sustainable Waste Management

225 undergraduate students

75 graduate students

27 faculty members

Student Resources

Scholarships

We offer our undergraduate and graduate students a range of scholarships and endowment funds. Financial aid is available as well.

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Study Abroad

Engineer without borders. Learn to design and engineer like the ancient Romans did during a summer in Spain. Or travel to Belgium and bolster your knowledge in environmental engineering. Think globally and work locally.

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Student Clubs

From our student chapter of the American Society of Biological and Agricultural Engineers, to Pack Pullers to Fountain Wars, get involved right here in BAE and across the university.

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Department News

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