Welcome to Biological Systems Engineering!
As the world faces steadily rising temperatures and expanding populations, biological systems engineers are at the forefront of transforming the way we look at using our natural resources. We are dedicated to educating students to protect natural resources as they study new methods in such fields as agriculture, food production, and machinery engineering.
Our research and extension programs are designed to engage communities across Wisconsin per the Wisconsin Idea. The vibrant group of students and faculty at BSE work to unlock infinite possibilities that will revolutionize a broad range of areas from forest management to energy production.
The Wisconsin Idea
How does BSE embody the Wisconsin Idea?
Research Centers, Labs, Faculty, and Students exploring new possibilities and working toward a better Wisconsin.
“I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family of the state.”
-UW President Charles Van Hise, 1905
Explore our many extension programs
Across the state our students and faculty engage with Wisconsin residents to learn and spread knowledge.
The Latest from BSE
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CALS Events
- October
- October 12Biochemistry Colloquium: Kavi MehtaStrand-Specific Replication Coupled DNA Repair and Mutagenesis3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- October 14Food and Agricultural Student-Employer Connectora casual drop-in networking event4:30 PM, Atrium, Discovery Building
- October 15Interruptions & mixed signals: disrupting chemical conversations phytopathogenic Ralstonia rely on to colonize plantsRebecca Schomer -- University of Arizona | Host: Michael Thomas3:30 PM, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences
- October 16Special Seminar in Biochemistry: Justin CrockerExploring biological design space: from perturbation to phenotype11:00 AM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- October 16Info Session: STEM Public Service FellowsSTEM grad students & postdocs: learn more about this professional development opportunity. 1:00 PM, Online