Department News

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  Turning Agricultural Data Into Decisions is Goal of MSU Researcher

  Published on December 18, 2025
  Anjin Chang, Ph.D., joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering to bring data together from drones, sensors, and satellites to create decision tool for producers.

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  Zhang joins MSU's Cross Campus Collaboration for Climate Resilient Agriculture

  Published on December 17, 2025
  Yilin Zhang joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering as part of the 1855 Professors initiative.

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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

Upcoming Events

• Feb 12

  Environmental, Energy, Geography, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Career Fair 2026

  February 12, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Munn Ice Arena

  MSU will host the 2026 Environmental, Energy, Geography, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Career Fair at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 12, 2026.

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