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Biological engineering (BE) utilizes engineering principles to conserve natural resources and create food, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and additional biobased goods. It combines biological fundamentals with engineering theory and application to devise sustainable solutions for challenges across diverse industries. Biological engineers innovate novel designs and methods in fields including agricultural robotics, remote sensing, bioprocessing, biofuels, precision agriculture, plant space biology, natural resource sustainability, and packaging product design and development. Graduates receive training in both biological and environmental sciences alongside engineering disciplines. They will tackle crucial issues related to land and water resources, biological systems, agricultural production, and packaging advancements. Students can select a concentration area through their specialized coursework and personal elective choices. Specialization options include biosystems engineering, land and water resources engineering, packaging engineering, and agricultural production engineering.