FABE | Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Construction students get high-level training from Ohio CAT at the Digital Earthworks Sandbox

Providing hands-on learning opportunities and making good use of university resources for the advancement of student success are two things that the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at The Ohio State University does exceptionally well.

The department recently introduced the Digital Earthworks Sandbox, a nine acre plot of land located at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center to give students across all three majors adequate laboratory space outside of the classroom.

Prochaska supports water access project in Tanzania, uses scholarship to aid funding

Each year, the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) at The Ohio State University awards over $100,000 in scholarships to its undergraduate and graduate students, helping them in their academic endeavors both in the classroom and out.

This past summer, biological engineering major Ben Prochaska made good use of these generous gifts by helping him pay for a humanitarian engineering trip to Tanzania, where he worked on a long term program aimed at delivering clean water to the village of Marwa.

Schott gains firsthand experience during internship at CNH

Bryce Schott, a senior agricultural engineering major in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE), recently completed his summer internship at CNH, a global leader in the agricultural and construction equipment industry. The internship provided Schott with an invaluable opportunity to immerse himself in real-world projects and gain direct experience in a corporate environment.

FABE National rankings

Ohio State FABE ranked 12th nationally in Biological / Agricultural Engineering

The Ohio State University’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) was tied for 12th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Biological / Agricultural Engineering Programs, which was released this week.

"It's an exciting time to be in FABE and the College of Engineering," said department chair Scott Shearer. "We will continue to give our students the best opportunity to succeed in the classroom and beyond."

Lewis receives 2024 Rising Collegiate Star Award from SWE

Last month, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) announced the recipients of its annual awards program, celebrating the trailblazers driving progress within the STEM community and championing the advancement of women in engineering. The 2024 SWE awards honorees include collegiate students and professionals from leading companies, organizations, and academic institutions around the world.

Cross and Drewry publish article on remote diagnosis of wheat stripe rust progression

Ohio State University Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) Environmental Sciences Graduate Program (ESGP) student James Cross and advisor Darren Drewry recently published an article in the Frontiers in Plant Science journal last week.

Student Spotlight: Alex Babinski and the Ecological Engineering Society

For most students at The Ohio State University, their experiences outside the classroom are what they remember the most during their time in Columbus. Developing a sense of community with like-minded individuals is invaluable.

Senior ecological engineering major Alex Babinski is certainly making the most of his time in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE), helping to revamp an old organization and setting it up for success in the future.

Velasquez-Giraldo visualizes a new plant-based meat alternative at CEMAS

According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, plant-based meat alternatives are getting more comparable to meat in some areas, but often lack the flavor and texture.

Dhakal and Katari receive ASABE Presentation Excellence Awards

Ohio State University Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering graduate students Sandeep Dhakal and Sushma Katari were awarded Presentation Excellence Awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting this past July in Anaheim, California.

The Presentation Excellence Award recognizes the top 15% of student presentations that demonstrate excellence in content, delivery, and impact, showing a high level of expertise and creativity in awardees' research and analysis.