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Construction competition teams collect awards at New Builders Competition

Feb. 14, 2025

Two teams of undergraduate Construction Systems Management (CSM) students represented The Ohio State University's Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) last week at the New Builders Construction Competition held at the University of Cincinnati last week. 

After months of preparation and planning, the Commercial Construction Team placed first in the proposal competition, while the Residential Team took third in their respective categories. 

Senior Spotlight: Q & A with Brock Barbey

Feb. 6, 2025

The Construction Systems Management (CSM) program within the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at The Ohio State University provides students with several opportunities to advance during their time in college and prepare them to be ahead of the game once they graduate.  

We sat down with CSM senior Brock Barbey to learn about his experience in the program and plans for after graduation. 

Autumn 2024 Dean's List honors announced

Feb. 3, 2025

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and the College of Engineering recently announced it's Dean's List honorees for the Autumn 2024 semester. The Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) is proud to announce that across our three majors, 185 students achieved the honor of Dean's List this past semester. 

Congratulations to all the students who made the list, and best of luck for the spring!

Senior Spotlight: Q & A with Zane Robison

Jan. 29, 2025

Something that separates the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) from others is its ability to prepare graduates for the workforce. For Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) senior Zane Robison, his experience in the department has certainly given him all the tools needed as he takes the next step in his career. 

We sat down with Zane to hear more about his story and his reflections on the ASM program at Ohio State. 

Jepsen named 2025 “Leader in the Field” by Journal of Agromedicine

Jan. 15, 2025

Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) faculty Dee Jepsen was recently named as the 2025 "Leader in the Field" by the Journal of Agromedicine, a publication showcasing research on agricultural health, medicine and safety in terms of behavior, mental health, climate change, rural healthcare, epidemiology, policy and technology.

Advanced Drainage Systems collaboration supports Ohio State research, students and operation

Dec. 5, 2024

Climate change is altering weather patterns, leading to more frequent and intense rainfall events that place increasing strain on community stormwater systems. In 2022, the Sustainability Institute (SI) at Ohio State announced a new collaboration with Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a provider of water management solutions for stormwater and onsite septic wastewater systems, to study the impacts of urban stormwater management, engage student engineers, and promote campus collection of recycled plastic, a material used in ADS pipe.

Mycobite team earns silver medal at iGEM Jamboree in Paris

Nov. 8, 2024

Plastic pollution is an environmental threat that continues to impact sustainability efforts not only in Ohio, but the world. While the material itself is very useful, it proves quite resistant to natural degradation, contributing to major challenges to global waste management. 

Polyethylene (PE) plastic specifically is a leading contributor to pollution, since it is by far the most highly produced at 27% of global plastic production. PE is commonly found in plastic bags, food containers, bottles, and water pipes.

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