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 #6 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
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Michigan State University women making a difference in global health
Published on February 11, 2020
Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering faculty prepare the next generation of biosystems engineers while advancing human health through disease detection and prevention. -
MSU researcher fighting tuberculosis, other infectious diseases around the world
Published on February 7, 2020
Evangelyn Alocilja is a world-renowned scientist studying infectious disease detection and diagnosis. -
Improving food safety for immunocompromised patients
Published on February 4, 2020
People with weakened immune systems are typically instructed to avoid eating fresh produce. Michigan State University research, spearheaded by the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is working to change that. -
Embracing diversity and cultivating success
Published on February 1, 2020
The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources creates opportunity for all -
CANR meets academic needs to prepare students for their futures
Published on February 1, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources added a new undergraduate minor, several masters programs and a certificate program. CANR also established new state, national and international partnerships. -
Inaugural group of three global scholars named in CANR international initiative
Published on January 7, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced the first cohort of three global scholars through an initiative that began last year. -
MSU leader accepted into Food System Leadership Institute program
Published on December 11, 2019
Darrell Donahue, MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering chair and Institute of Water Research director, is participating in the national executive leadership program through the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. -
MSU alumnus looks to the future of farming
Published on September 16, 2019
MSU alumnus Larry Walker credits the university for his multidisciplinary approach to solving agriculture challenges. -
Pouyan Nejadhashemi named MSU Foundation Professor
Published on September 16, 2019
Pouyan Nejadhashemi is a professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences who studies water and its distribution, movement and quality in a variety of environments. -
Michigan State University and Nanjing Agricultural University in China finalize dual-degree agreement
Published on September 12, 2019
The Ministry of Education in China approves dual-degree program between Nanjing Agricultural University and MSU in the areas of food science and biosystems engineering. -
Michigan State University students design plans for mobile food labs
Published on June 3, 2019
Mobile food labs designed by MSU students will travel to different locations in Michigan as part of a new food processing certificate program developed to meet the state’s workforce needs. -
New MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology food processing program launches
Published on May 9, 2019
The newest IAT certificate program, Food Processing, Technology and Safety, will accept students starting in fall 2019 in East Lansing, Battle Creek, Lansing, Muskegon and Traverse City. -
FSHN and BAE faculty member receives the 2019 CANR Camden Endowed Teacher/Scholar Award
Published on April 22, 2019
Kirk Dolan, professor in the departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering was awarded the 2019 CANR Camden Endowed Teacher/Scholar Award. -
CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions
Published on April 19, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions. -
MSU partnership with University of Costa Rica supports biosystems engineering
Published on April 4, 2019
The collaboration between MSU and the University of Costa Rica increases enrollment numbers, as well as research initiatives in biosystems and agricultural engineering.
In the News
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Food waste pump proves itself at largest University Biogas Plant
Published on January 10, 2022 by Process and Control Today (UK)
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Ten Michigan State University students, four alumni nominated for prestigious graduate school scholarships
Published on October 12, 2021
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Five MSU Jobs Taking a Holistic Approach to Student Success
Published on July 30, 2021 by MSU Undergraduate Education
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Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development tours water quality monitoring project site
Published on July 25, 2021 by Morning Ag Clips
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Spartan irrigation management technology cuts costs, protects environment
Published on July 23, 2021 by MSU Innovation Center