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
BSE grad student Jaya Suneja featured in ASABE Resource Magazine
September 20, 2024BSE Ph.D grad turns biomass into a safe replacement for BPA
September 20, 2024- More News posts
CALS Events
- May
- May 21Food Supply Networks and AI: A Four-Webinar SeriesWebinar 4: “AI tools for food networks – national, regional and local”, with Dr. Song Gao, UW-Geography and Geospatial Science Lab; Dr. Alfonso Morales, UW-Planning and Landscape Architecture, and Michelle Miller, UW-CALS Center for Integrated Agricultura10:00 AM, Online
- May 29UW-Madison Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences Golf Classic8:30 AM, Pleasant View Golf Course Middleton, WI
- May 30
- June
- June 6
- June 9Throughput Computing Week 2026Bringing Together the Throughput Computing Community - Registration RequiredAll day, Howard Auditorium, Fluno Center For Executive Education
Also offered online