College of Agriculture & Natural Resources│College of Engineering Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering

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Department News

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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

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  CANR honors departments, units with CAB badges

  Published on April 22, 2025
  The CANR and Office of Culture, Access and Belonging OCAB will honor the 2025 Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8

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  Balgoyen receives 2025 CANR Early Achievement Award

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Kate Balgoyen, of the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will receive the 2025 CANR Early Achievement Award on May 8

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  MSU Professor and Researcher selected as NASA Science Team Members for two Satellite Missions

  Published on March 25, 2025
  Narendra N. Das, Ph.D., Associate Professor in BAE and CEE, is serving on two NASA satellite missions as a Science Team member.

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  Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

  Published on March 11, 2025
  The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.