Culture, Access, and Belonging 2023-23

Leaders in Climate Solutions

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is a leader in climate solutions. BAE faculty are creating innovative solutions to real-world climate problems, like EV tractors, groundwater, circular economy, and renewable energy.

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Climate Solutions

Department News

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
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
MSU Professor and Researcher selected as NASA Science Team Members for two Satellite Missions

Published on March 25, 2025
Narendra N. Das, Ph.D., Associate Professor in BAE and CEE, is serving on two NASA satellite missions as a Science Team member.
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
BE Club attends Science Night for 5-8 graders

Published on March 5, 2025
The Biosystems Engineering Club attended the Kiwanis Science Night on February 13, 2025.
MSU scientist making food safer worldwide through research, policy

Published on March 5, 2025
Felicia Wu is working to better understand how to mitigate harmful aflatoxins and other food safety challenges globally.
MSU faculty drive leadership in global risk analysis at SRA 2024 Annual Meeting

Published on January 21, 2025
CANR was well-represented at the SRA 2024 Annual Meeting in December 2024. MSU’s involvement was highlighted by Dr. Felicia Wu, who served as president, and Dr. Doug Bessette, Dr. Jade Mitchell and Dr. Adam Zwickle, who served on the SRA’s council.
MSU Researcher Receives the 2024 AWRA Honorary Member Award

Published on January 21, 2025
The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) is the primary multidisciplinary association for information exchange, professional development, and education about water resources and related issues.
MSU ag engineer designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production

Published on December 12, 2024
MSU assistant professor Yuzhen Lu is supporting Michigan’s asparagus and blueberry industries through several research projects.
ADREC continues to be a leader in waste-to-energy solutions

Published on December 4, 2024
ADREC can carry out research and development projects from small bench scale to large demonstrations, utilizing the variety of technology available there

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Upcoming Events

Apr 25

BE Showcase 2025

April 25, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM 116 Farrall Hall or click to join https://msu.zoom.us/j/97714737403

Showcase 2025 in Farrall Hall
Apr 28

Thesis Defense: Kaily Kao

April 28, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

“Sample Extraction and Parallel Detection of Carbapenem Resistance Genes Using a Field-Portable Plasmonic Nano-Biosensor”
May 1

Dissertation Proposal Seminar: Olumide Fashakin

May 1, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

"Optimization of Roasting Conditions and Their Effects on the Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidants, Antinutrients, and Lipid Profile in Dry Beans"