College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering

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  Founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” researches biosensors to detect swine fever

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Chelsie Boodoo, founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” on Impact 89 FM, is a Ph.D. candidate researching DNA-based biosensors to detect swine fever viruses.

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  Delisa Scholarship supports students interested in water research and sustainability

  Published on September 21, 2022
  Sally Delisa, ’64 elementary education, established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Robert Delisa, ’64 social science, for students interested in water research and sustainability.

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  FAA grant supports MSU researchers studying PFAS remediation at Grand Rapids airport

  Published on August 18, 2022
  Five MSU researchers are part of the team that received a $1.2M grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

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  2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

  Published on June 7, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.

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  MSU researcher receives $769K grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Evangelyn Alocilja, a world-renowned expert in rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, is developing the test to be used at poultry operations and processing facilities to inspect large samples.

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  CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

  Published on April 26, 2022
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.

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  CANR honors 2022 cohort of Global Scholars in Research

  Published on April 6, 2022
  CANR announces a new cohort of five new global scholars representing research.

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  Center for PFAS Research Faculty Spotlight: Pouyan Nejadhashemi

  Published on December 1, 2021
  Dr. Nejadhashemi leads an interdisciplinary research team focused on addressing water resource problems including water quantity and quality.

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  MSU alum, philanthropist continues to advance MSU and CANR

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering alumnus, Larry P. Walker, Ph.D., is a true philanthropist, giving back his time, talent and treasure to advance Michigan State University.

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  Spartan establishes endowed graduate assistantship to help reduce carbon footprint; create a greener world

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Kent Taylor, ’71 social sciences and ’73 labor and industrial relations, has created an endowment to support CANR’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering graduate assistants researching sustainable energy sources.

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  Entrepreneurial electrical technology student pursuing career as electrical journeyman

  Published on September 24, 2021
  IAT student Brady Zettle hopes to not only become an electrical journeyman, his ultimate goal is to own an electrical business.

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  Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering

  Published on September 20, 2021
  A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major.

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  Scale-up facilities increase opportunities for MSU researchers

  Published on September 14, 2021
  Investments have had significant impacts on MSU biosystems engineering researchers, but additional support in water research and smart agriculture is key for continued growth.

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  Biosystems engineering student uses research, academic experiences to land internship at Nestlé

  Published on September 2, 2021
  Andrew Kearney performed data analysis to help the global food company reduce its environmental impact.

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  Biosystems engineering student uses problem-solving skills to land internship at Goldman Sachs

  Published on September 1, 2021
  Taryn Hanses uses analytical approaches from engineering to help prepare for a future career in data analytics.

• Food waste pump proves itself at largest University Biogas Plant

  Published on January 10, 2022 by Process and Control Today (UK)
  

• Ten Michigan State University students, four alumni nominated for prestigious graduate school scholarships

  Published on October 12, 2021
  

• Five MSU Jobs Taking a Holistic Approach to Student Success

  Published on July 30, 2021 by MSU Undergraduate Education
  

• Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development tours water quality monitoring project site

  Published on July 25, 2021 by Morning Ag Clips
  

• Spartan irrigation management technology cuts costs, protects environment

  Published on July 23, 2021 by MSU Innovation Center