Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Jul 2, 2018

First Ph.D. Graduate Endows Professorship in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Professor Emeritus Charlie Suggs spent his 90th birthday the same way he had spent many other days: making a lasting impact on NC State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. This time, he and his wife, Jane, created an endowed professorship. 

Jun 27, 2018

Student Spotlight: Data Analytics and Vulnerable Estuaries

Biological and agricultural engineering Ph.D student Lise Montefiore uses tools within data analytics to identify which estuarine ecosystems are most vulnerable to global and local change. 

Jun 18, 2018

BAE Student Selected for ACC Fellowship Program

Carrie Sanford, a student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), was selected for the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Consortium (ACC AC) Fellows Program in Creativity and Innovation. 

Jun 8, 2018

Faculty Focus: Shah Seeks Real-World Solutions

Sanjay Shah sees the potential of solar energy use in livestock barn heating, not only for reducing heating fuel use but also improving the indoor air quality. So he is working to test a low-cost solar air heating technology that could have an immediate impact on poultry and pig producers. 

Apr 11, 2018

These Floating Islands May Improve Water Quality

Two students in the NC State Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering have been using an on-campus research site to evaluate whether floating islands of plants can improve stormwater quality. 

Apr 10, 2018

Student Spotlight: Dani Winter Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

NC State senior Dani Winter was named a 2018 NSF Graduate Research Fellow -- no surprise to those who know the hard-working, prolific and accomplished Biological and Agricultural Engineering student. 

Mar 19, 2018

Faculty Focus: Humboldt Award-Winner Wayne Yuan

Fresh from winning the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s “Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers," Dr. Wayne Yuan sat down with us to answer a few quick questions about his work. 

Mar 1, 2018

AgPack Strong: “NC State Changed My Life”

Patent attorney and eastern North Carolina farm kid Larry Coats reflects on his time at CALS and the impact of the college on his career trajectory. 

Mar 1, 2018

New Ag Ed Scholarship Honors Retired Teacher

A new scholarship offered by CALS’ Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences will help juniors and seniors who want to be agricultural teachers but face financial or other obstacles. 

Dec 4, 2017

Extension in Action: Protecting a Farmer’s Harvest

When farmer Martha Calderon needed help keeping her tomato harvest fresh, she turned to NC State Extension. The result? A project that protects her crops and ensures profitability.