• The atmosphere in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is typical of a small university or college. Graduate students in our Department are invited and encouraged to participate in all academic, professional, and social activities with the faculty and staff.
  • Graduate students select research projects (and supporting course work) from a wide range of interest areas that match faculty research expertise.
  • Research projects are available in:

    • physical properties of biological materials
    • plant and animal production systems
    • food engineering
    • wood engineering
    • agricultural structures
    • agricultural safety
    • food safety
    • bulk solids handling and storage
    • agricultural systems engineering
    • agricultural by-product utilization
    • forage processing and handling systems
    • electronics instrumentation
    • online computer control systems
    • erosion and sedimentation control
    • waste management
    • water quality
    • natural resources management and conservation