Biological Systems Engineering Department



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Two of our majors are the nationally renowned and accredited educational programs in Agricultural Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. The third major, Mechanized Systems Management, offers degree programs at the undergraduate and masters levels. Department Research and Extension programs provide education and information to the state, region, nation, and world.

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Recent News

Angela Pannier, associate professor of biological systems engineering.
July 29, 2015 -  Angela Pannier, associate professor of biological systems engineering, was one of six federally funded researchers from across the United States briefed Congress on their research and probable advancements that will be made in the next 20 years.  Full Story
The UNL Quarter Scale Tractor X-Team (left) won the International Quarter Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in May. UNL A-Team is shown at right.
June 24, 2015 -  The UNL Quarter Scale Tractor X-Team won the International Quarter Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in May. The ASABE event was hosted in Peoria, Illinois.  Full Story
Members of the Quarter-Scale Tractor Team use the latest Computer Aided Design technology to design their award winning tractors.
Aug 14, 2015 - Ag engineers to showcase tractors at Sunday with a Scientist
The University of Nebraska State Museum’s August Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will showcase quarter-scale tractors and the science behind them.
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Biological Systems Engineering- Bring engineering to life—working with living systems and their environment in the areas of water, food, fuel, and medicine.
Tractor
Agricultural Engineering- Apply engineering to agriculture- by designing machines, testing equipment, or conserving soil and water resources.
Engine Testing
Mechanized Systems Management- Manage machines, natural resources, people and assets for agriculture and associated commodity handling industries.

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