Department News

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  Younsuk Dong receives 2026 CANR Early Career Researcher Award

  Published on April 23, 2026
  Younsuk Dong, Ph.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 CANR Early Career Researcher Award. He will be honored during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards Reception on May 6.

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  CANR honors departments, units with Culture, Access and Belonging badges

  Published on April 23, 2026
  The CANR and the Office of Culture, Access and Belonging will honor the Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.

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  Vegetable growers from across Michigan visit MSU to explore the latest research

  Published on March 24, 2026
  The Veg on the Go event united Michigan vegetable growers at Michigan State University, strengthening relationships and translating research into practical farm solutions.

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  MSU, Glanbia collaboration advances environmental sustainability at Michigan dairy processing facility

  Published on March 13, 2026
  The partnership pairs MSU research expertise with industry innovation to advance environmental sustainability at one of the state’s largest dairy processing facilities supporting the safe, reliable processing of 2.9 billion pounds of milk each year.

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  MSU's Mitchell named SRA Fellow

  Published on January 7, 2026
  Jade Mitchell, Ph.D., was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of risk analysis with the honor of SRA Fellow

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  Turning Agricultural Data Into Decisions is Goal of MSU Researcher

  Published on December 18, 2025
  Anjin Chang, Ph.D., joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering to bring data together from drones, sensors, and satellites to create decision tool for producers.

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  Zhang joins MSU's Cross Campus Collaboration for Climate Resilient Agriculture

  Published on December 17, 2025
  Yilin Zhang joins the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering as part of the 1855 Professors initiative.

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  Graduate assistantship supports sustainable wastewater application research

  Published on October 16, 2025
  A recipient of the Kent Taylor Graduate Assistantship in Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, Greg Rouland is conducting innovative research on sustainable wastewater treatment systems that reduce environmental impact.

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  Biosystems Engineering Students Win Awards at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting

  Published on July 31, 2025
  The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting took place in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  BAE well represented at ASABE Annual International Meeting

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Over 40 faculty, staff, and students represented MSU at the ASABE Annual International Meeting

Upcoming Events

• Apr 29

  Thesis Defense - Carter Monson

  April 29, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM

  “Magnetic-Facilitated Electro-Coagulation and Electrodialysis for Decentralized Blackwater Treatment, Ammonia Recovery, and Water Reclamation”

In the News

• 2026 MSU International Awards to recognize leaders making a global difference

  Published on February 26, 2026 by MSU Today
  

• MSU named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2025–26

  Published on February 3, 2026 by MSU Today
  

• MSU Engineering honors 18 for contributions and service

  Published on February 2, 2026 by MSU College of Engineering
  

• 10 Spartan research projects that could change the world

  Published on December 3, 2025 by MSU Today
  

• Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities

  Published on September 19, 2025 by Associated Press