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
CALS Events
- March
- March 20Science Communication Colloquium"From Neursocience to Civic Science Entrepreneurship and Scholarship" by Fanuel Muindi1:05 PM, 1120 DeLuca Biochemistry Building
- March 21
- March 21Biotechnology Training Program Winter Banquet 2024Keynote Speaker: Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward, Inc.5:00 PM, Great Hall, Memorial Union
- April
- April 1Biochemistry Colloquium: James BardwellStructural Insights into Phase Transitions and Unpublished Experiments from my time in Betty Craig's lab3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- April 3