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40% projected increase in world population by 2030 will add 2 billion people to the planet Finding Solutions for Life on a Small Planet Growing world population requires more food, water, energy, goods Limited resources demand we do more with less, without degrading our natural world

Biological and Agricultural Engineers ensure growing population has the necessities for life Safe and abundant food and water Timber and fiber for shelter and clothing Plentiful and renewable energy resources A healthy environment in which to live

Biological and Agricultural Engineers— what do they do? Develop solutions for responsible, alternative uses of agricultural products, byproducts and wastes and of our natural resources - soil, water, air, and energy Devise practical, efficient solutions for producing, storing, transporting, processing, and packaging agricultural products Solve problems related to systems, processes, and machines that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, and biological materials

Can’t decide whether to study math, physical sciences, or biological sciences? Bio-Ag Engineering allows you to combine them all! Why Choose Biological and Agricultural Engineering? Make a lasting mark on the world around you! Unique curriculum offers valuable experience in other engineering disciplines and prepares graduates for multi-disciplinary teams common in today’s workforce.

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Food and Bioprocess Engineering Information & Electrical Systems Structures & Environment Biological Engineering Natural Resources Energy Specialty Areas Forest Engineering Aquacultural Engineering Safety, Health, Ergonomics Nursery & Greenhouse Engineering Power Systems & Machinery Design

Biological Engineering Applying engineering practice to problems and opportunities presented by living things and the environment Pest control Hazardous waste treatment Environmental protection Bioinstrumentation Bioimaging Medical implants and devices Plant-based pharmaceuticals and packaging materials

Natural Resources Improving conservation by understanding the complex mechanics of soil and water Wetlands protection Water control structures: dams, reservoirs, floodways Drainage Erosion control Pesticide and nutrient runoff Crop water requirements Water treatment systems Irrigation

Food and Process Engineering Using microbiological processes to develop useful products, treat municipal, industrial, and agricultural wastes, and improve food safety Packaging, storage, transportation of perishable products Pasteurization, sterilization, irradiation techniques Food processing techniques & technologies Biomass fuels Nutraceuticals, phamaceuticals Biodegradable packaging materials

Information & Electrical Technologies Perhaps the most versatile specialty area, it’s applied to virtually all others Data acquisition and “Bioinformatics”— biorobotics, machine vision, sensors, spectroscopy Electromagnetics Global positioning systems Machine instrumentation and controls

Structures & Environment Engineering a healthy environment for living things Animal housing Grain storage Waste storage, recovery, reuse, transport Climate, ventilation, disease control systems

Power Systems & Machinery Design Improving efficiency and conservation in agricultural, food, and biological systems Agricultural tractors, combines, implements, and transportation equipment Turf and landscape equipment Equipment for special crops Irrigation equipment Farmstead equipment Food processing equipment

Energy Developing renewable energy sources, devising energy conservation strategies to reduce costs and protect the environment Devising new ways of meeting the energy needs of agriculture Meeting the energy needs of the general population by using agricultural products and by- products Biomass, methane, vegetable oils Wind and solar energy

Aquacultural Engineering Preserving our natural fish populations and habitats through improved aquacultural practices. System design for fish farms Water quality, machinery, feeding, ventilation Pollution reduction and water conservation Ecological reuse or disposal of waste Product harvesting, sorting and processing

Nursery & Greenhouse Engineering A microcosm of large-scale production agriculture, with similar needs Irrigation, mechanization Disease and pest control Temperature, humidity, ventilation control Plant biology: tissue culture, seedling propagation, hydroponics

Forestry Applying engineering principles to forestry management and conservation Machine-soil interaction and erosion control Operations analysis and improvement Equipment design Wood product design Access systems design and construction

Safety, Health and Ergonomics Making agriculture safer, more efficient, and more economical Compile and analyze health and injury data Standardize equipment for component compatibility Encourage safe use of machinery, equipment, and materials through better design and better communication

Preparing for a College Career in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Math Science— especially life sciences Writing and Speaking—to communicate clearly and to “sell” your ideas

Arkansas State, Auburn, Cal Poly State, California State University, Clemson, Colorado State, Cornell, Dalhousie, Florida A&M, Fort Valley State, Iowa State,, Kansas State, Louisiana State, McGill, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Montana State, New Mexico State, North Carolina A&T State, North Carolina State, North Carolina State, North Dakota State, Nova Scotia Agr College, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Penn State, Purdue, RAFA, Rutgers, South Dakota State, Southern Illinois, SUNY CESF, Tennessee Tech, Texas A&M, College Dublin, Laval, University of Alberta, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of British Columbia, University of California Davis, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Guelph, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, University of Maine, University of Manitoba, University of Maryland, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, University of Puerto Rico, University of Saskatchewan, University of Tennessee, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin–River Falls, Utah State, Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State, Virginia Tech, Washington State, “I found biological and agricultural engineering to be a challenging field of study and very different from the typical engineering fields. And, I have the chance to work in an industry that affects everyone in the world!” “Other university departments are so big and impersonal, but my faculty took time to get to know me and help me grow, personally as well as academically. There is a real sense of community in this major.” “My studies prepared me for the job market by exposing me to many different experiences and scenarios that come across in work.”

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