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
UW-Madison team developing carbon capture technology
BSE student Micah Robinson and Professor Rob Anex were featured in a recent Spectrum News story about a UW-Madison team competing in the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2022/03/18/uw-madison-team-developing-carbon-capture-technology# The student team, which includes several BSE students, …
March 25, 2022UW Milk Research and Instruction Lab page has been updated
The UW Milk Research and Instruction Lab webpage has been upgraded and updated. Please make sure to check it out! https://uwmril.wisc.edu/
September 3, 2021BSE Graduate Program ranked by US News
April 9, 2021Jordi Francis Clar appears on the cover of the Soil Science Society of America Journal
In the latest issue of the Soil Science Society of America Journal, Jordi Francis is featured on the cover for a paper that Professor Robert Anex and he published. Jordi is pictured with one of …
March 5, 2021- More News posts
CALS Events
- June
- June 24Garden Pests and BeneficialsInsect Ambassadors Community Science Series1:00 PM, Eagle Heights Community Gardens
- July
- July 8Firefly NightInsect Ambassadors Community Science Series6:00 PM, Biocore Prairie, Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison Wisconsin
- July 10
- July 29BumbleBee BrigadeInsect Ambassadors Community Science Series1:00 PM, Biocore Prairie, Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison Wisconsin
- August
- August 4Wisconsin Butterfly Monitoring ProgramInsect Ambassadors Community Science Series1:00 PM, Biocore Prairie, Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison Wisconsin