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Biosystems Engineering Research and Design Showcase

Biosystems engineers integrate biology and engineering to solve problems related to food, health, energy, and the environment. Meet biosystems engineering (BE) faculty and students and learn about exciting research and design projects related to harmful algal blooms, bioreactors for energy, growing sustainable Christmas trees, robots for sustainable agriculture, and more! Restore a model urban stream using stream bioengineering techniques and tour a pilot-scale food safety processing plant. Watch the MSU Fountain Wars Team shoots balls from their hockey-themed fountain while the BE robotics team tests their egg-collecting robot. 

Presented by:

  • Dawn Dechand, Associate Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, MSU
  • Bradley Marks, Chair, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Energy and Environment
  • Health and Human Services
  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • Behind the Scenes 20

For more information:

Read more about Biosystems Engineering Research and Design Showcase (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/5/2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: Farrall Agricultural Engineering Hall

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