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Collaborating for a Sustainable Kenya: Solutions to Irrigation and Water Management

Author: Olivia Rogers

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Nov 6, 2025

Precision on Autopilot: Autonomous Drone Accelerates Research for Drought-Tolerant Soybeans

New drone technology being tested in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is poised to usher crop production into the future. 
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Oct 8, 2025

Protecting North Carolina Coastlines with Natural Solutions

Sam Holberg, a doctoral student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, hopes to find a way to leverage oyster farms as a nature-based solution to halt erosion along the coast. 
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Sep 4, 2025

From Trash to Biogas

Biological engineering major Abby Studnek got real-world experience this summer exploring how to turn organic waste into biogas through the Biocarbon Utilization and Sequestration Lab. 
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Aug 27, 2025

From Kilns to Kitchens: Unlocking Biochar’s Potential in Italy

Praveen Kolar, a professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently explored different methods for crafting biochar as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Bologna in Italy. 
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Apr 23, 2025

Engineering Hands-on Experience

Senior Clark Roberts will graduate on May 3 with a degree in biological and agricultural engineering technology, prepared to build his future. 
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Apr 10, 2025

Investing in Innovation: Two BAE Students Awarded NSF Fellowship

Christopher Oates and Evelynn Wilcox are among six NC State students recently named to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program's 2025 cohort. 
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Feb 25, 2025

From Lab to Field: Using Biochar to Clean Watersheds

Liz Riedel, a graduate student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, is investigating a low-cost biochar filtration solution to improve water quality in rural wastewater systems. 
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Nov 20, 2024

Digging Up Roots: How North Carolina Modernized the Sweetpotato Industry

As you enjoy a slice of sweetpotato pie or a scoop of sweetpotato casserole this holiday season, stop and give thanks to the NC State University researchers who helped make the tasty root vegetable a year-round crop. 
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Nov 4, 2024

Run With the RoboPack

RoboPack and WOLFadvance design teams give agricultural robotics students hands-on experiences to sharpen their skills so they're ready to future-proof the food supply. 
Chadi Sadye with Kenyan leaders

Aug 13, 2024

Collaborating for a Sustainable Kenya: Solutions to Irrigation and Water Management

Chadi Sayde, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently traveled to Kenya to meet with farmers, researchers and government officials to discuss water management and technology.