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.
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CALS Events
- January
- January 26Biochemistry Colloquium: Susan MarquseeIs the Protein Folding Problem Really Solved? Probing Hidden Conformations on the Energy Landscape3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- January 28When Biotechnology Goes “Wild": Stakeholder Engagement for Emerging Environmental BiotechnologiesSpeaker: Jason Delborne, Assistant Professor at UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs12:05 PM, 1420 Microbial Sciences
- January 29Cryo-EM THURSDAY MORNING MEET UP!Silvia Cavagnero - Exploring Protein Folding and Dynamics at Birth9:00 AM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- January 29Regulation and mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer by natural transformationSpeaker: Ankur Dalia -- Indiana University | Host -- Mark Mandel3:30 PM, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences
- February
- February 2CALS Case Competition with the Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesSolve a real-world scenario and win prizes!8:00 AM