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Forging a Path Forward

Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

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Nov 21, 2024

Industry Partnership Aims to Tackle Hog Farm Wastewater

CALS researchers have partnered with an international irrigation company to help develop a more environmentally friendly solution for managing wastewater from hog farms. 
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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 14, 2024

New Grant Gets Proactive with Pigs  

A collaboration of researchers will explore a new, high-tech approach to controlling indoor environments for pigs with support from a $1.15 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 
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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. 
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Nov 1, 2024

Spreading Their Wings

In honor of First-Generation Celebration Week, CALS cheers on our vibrant, dynamic students and shares their stories of pride, resilience and optimism. Meet a few of our first-generation go-getters. 
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Sep 23, 2024

I Am CALS: Sana Siddiqui

CALS alumna Sana Siddiqui says her varied education as a biological and agricultural engineering major helped set her up for success as an entrepreneur. 
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Aug 26, 2024

Find Your Pack

CALS clubs and organizations help students connect with like-minded peers, enrich their college experience and create lasting memories. 
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.  
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Jul 29, 2024

Kolar Awarded Fulbright to Transform Biochar Into Batteries

Praveen Kolar, professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, has been awarded a Fulbright to study the valorization of rice husk into biochar for use in energy storage devices. 
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Jul 22, 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.