Since 1906, the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering has responded to the changing needs of society by integrating and applying principles of engineering and biology in a systems context.
The department offers joint academic programs spanning the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The MSU biosystems engineering undergraduate program was ranked the #5 biological and agricultural engineering program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Focus areas:
- Food: Food safety and quality
- Environment: Sustainable ecosystems and resource conservation
- Energy: Bioenergy and bioproduct solutions
- Health: Diagnostics, systems models and risk assessment tools to enhance public health
BAE News & Articles
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Biosystems engineering student hopes to open free clinic in Africa
Published on February 25, 2021
Yassah Bah-Deh, a biosystems engineering junior, aspires to create a global foundation to help minority women and children. -
MSU Biosystems Engineering prepares student for career in combating climate change
Published on February 23, 2021
For junior Lindsey Hassel, a biosystems engineering degree offers the flexibility to pursue a variety of interests related to environmental and ecosystems engineering. -
MSU researcher awarded grant to develop low-cost sensor monitoring system for Great Lakes farmers
Published on February 17, 2021
Younsuk Dong, specialist in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is leading a project to make sensors more accessible for farmers in Michigan and Indiana.
In the News
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MSU partners with East Lansing on wastewater treatment research
Published on February 10, 2021 by Michigan Farm News
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Creating online tool to improve drainage water goal of researcher
Published on December 3, 2020 by Michigan Farmer
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Tackling a tasty invader: Michigan vs. red swamp crayfish
Published on November 20, 2020 by WOOD TV
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MSU partners with University of Illinois, other institutions to extend research projects in four developing countries
Published on October 15, 2020
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MSU researcher awarded grant to develop risk assessment training
Published on October 15, 2020 by WLNS