Research programs are in diverse areas and include the physical properties of biological materials, plant and animal production systems, food engineering, wood engineering, agricultural structures, agricultural safety, food safety, microbial food safety engineering, agricultural systems engineering, agricultural by-product utilization, forage processing and handling systems, horticultural engineering, on-line computer control systems, erosion and sedimentation control, waste management, water quality, and natural resources management and conservation.
 Although Penn State is a large university, the atmosphere in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is typical of a small university or college. Graduate students in our Department are invited and encouraged to participate in all academic, professional, and social activities with the faculty and staff. Other features to enhance professional development for the graduate students include financial support to attend national professional meetings and clerical and technical support for assistance with research activities. Total Students have identified the following positive attributes of graduate study in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State: graduate enrollment, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs, is typically 40-45 students. Approximately one-half of our students are of international origin and nearly sixty percent are actively seeking Ph.D. degrees. |
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Students have identified the following positive attributes of graduate study in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State: * Professors know students' names and treat them as individuals. |
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