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.
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!
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.
Ohio State is on the forefront of the next generation of space research. And yes, some of that research does involve growing cosmic plants. In this episode, the Now at Ohio State podcast talk with two experts who are helping pave the way for a new era of space exploration and discovery — and how those findings are improving our lives down here on planet Earth.
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.
Presenting research internationally as a student offers invaluable opportunities for academic growth and global networking. It not only enhances visibility within the global research community but also exposes students to diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration and innovation across borders.
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.
Currently, the disposal of food waste is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, as decomposition in landfills releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and incineration produces carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
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.
Sustainability is one of the most urgent issues of our time, and a priority for undergraduate education at The Ohio State University. Its complexities pose a significant challenge to the traditional division of knowledge in higher education, requiring Ohio State to embrace new forms of collaborative and transdisciplinary learning.
