Department News

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  Biosystems Engineering Students Win Awards at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting

  Published on July 31, 2025
  The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting took place in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  BAE well represented at ASABE Annual International Meeting

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Over 40 faculty, staff, and students represented MSU at the ASABE Annual International Meeting

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  MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.

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  New online self-paced Better Process Control School is available

  Published on June 11, 2025
  FDA-required course for thermal processors of food is now available on-demand.

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  Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation

  Published on June 5, 2025
  MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

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  Alizadeh joining MSU to help Michigan agriculture, water resources confront extreme weather

  Published on May 28, 2025
  The former MIT postdoctoral associate is bringing his expertise on Earth system science to MSU to help protect Michigan water systems and farms from extreme weather impacts.

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  MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.

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  Alpha Epsilon Honor Society Michigan Chapter Revitalized

  Published on May 8, 2025
  Twenty-two students are inducted into the revitalized chapter of Alpha Epsilon in a ceremony last month

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  Balgoyen receives 2025 CANR Early Achievement Award

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Kate Balgoyen, of the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will receive the 2025 CANR Early Achievement Award on May 8

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  CANR honors departments, units with CAB badges

  Published on April 22, 2025
  The CANR and Office of Culture, Access and Belonging OCAB will honor the 2025 Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8

Upcoming Events

• Nov 24

  Thesis Defense - Emeka Aniekwensi

  November 24, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom or Farrall Hall room 208

  "Dynamics of Phosphorus Losses from Sub-Surface Drainage Fields"

• Dec 2

  Dissertation Defense - Kieron Moller

  December 2, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom or Farrall Hall 208

  “Development of a Novel, Holistic Framework to Evaluate Agricultural Climate Resilience”

In the News

• Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities

  Published on September 19, 2025 by Associated Press
  

• Student view: Leading Michigan FFA at MSU

  Published on September 5, 2025 by MSU Today
  

• MSU researcher develops new technology to speed up bacteria testing

  Published on September 2, 2025 by WILX
  

• Faster methods for detecting viruses in food, water

  Published on August 20, 2025 by MSU Today
  

• Automation innovation for orchard irrigation

  Published on August 19, 2025 by Good Fruit Grower