News | Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

May 6, 2026

Naturally Driven: A BAE Senior’s Journey from Innovation to Restoration

From her earliest memories of exploring forests, Megan Aljian has sensed a mutual understanding between humans and the natural world. As a student at NC State University, Aljian spends her time…

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May 5, 2026

BAE Go-Getter Ready for the Next Chapter

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May 2, 2026

CALS Rural Works!: A Bridge Between Students and Opportunity

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Apr 6, 2026

AI in Agriculture Conference Explores the Future of Farming

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Jan 7, 2026

Back to the Basics: Changing the Course of Stream Restoration Practices

America’s streams and rivers are the silent lifelines of the landscape. Biological and agricultural engineers who focus on stream restoration work to keep these environments healthy and stable. This past…

Nov 27, 2025

Alumni Corner: James Lamb

James Lamb is a lifelong farmer and environmental specialist from Clinton, North Carolina. Raised on a diverse family farm, James spent his childhood helping tend tobacco, corn, soybeans, cucumbers, okra,…