Stories From 2024
Forging a Path Forward
Biological and agricultural engineering technology major Taj Hewitt is building his skills so he can make a difference on his family’s farm in Jamaica.
Spider Robot to Help Untangle Cucumber Disease
An NC State engineer and plant pathologist aim to help growers get ahead of a devastating cucumber disease with the development of a new spider-like robot.
Ph.D. Candidate Wins Fulbright to Develop Soil Sensors in France
Riley Lawson, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, will be spending the next academic year in France as a Fulbright.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering Programs Continue to Shine in Rankings
The graduate program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering has ranked No. 3 in the nation according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.
BAE Educational Garden Opens to the Community
Graduate student Jasmine Gibson led the design and construction of a new campus garden, highlighting education and sustainable farming practices.
A Flourishing International Partnership
Faculty in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering discussed cutting-edge applications for robotics and machine learning in agriculture during a trip this spring to the Technical University of Moldova.
‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Increases Fecal Contamination of Coastal Waters
The findings suggest public health officials should be aware of potential risks associated with tidal flooding.
Domesticating Duckweed, 300 Samples at a Time
What does it take to domesticate a plant? Ryan Sartor is creating unique systems for testing duckweed, an aquatic plant that grows on wastewater.
How a Distinguished Professorship Became a Career Pinnacle
Gary Roberson, the Charles W. Suggs Distinguished Professor in CALS, is retiring after 40 years. His relationship with a departmental legend — the donor and namesake behind his title — helped pave his way to success.