Biological & Ecological Engineering - Oregon State University

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Biological and Ecological Engineering is the application of engineering and life-science principles and problem-solving techniques to the optimum use and sustainability of biological resources. The curriculum is engineering-based with strong emphasis on the life sciences. With undergraduate and graduate options, we bring the insights from biology and the methods of engineering together to provide the products and tools of the future.

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Angelica O'NeillAfter graduation, Angelica will be entering their second year o...
05/29/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Angelica O'Neill
After graduation, Angelica will be entering their second year of the Accelerated Master’s Program and taking the FE exam either this summer or next school year.
Angelica’s favorite memory at OSU is the connections and community they built through an OSU club called Real Life—retreats, fun events, and friendships that turned into a supportive, loving community.
Congrats, Angelica, and best of luck on the next step in your journey!
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Good luck, Alexia, on your defense!Alexia Mackey will present her MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering title...
05/29/2026

Good luck, Alexia, on your defense!

Alexia Mackey will present her MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering titled, "Assessing Land-Use Chemical Candidates Through Nontarget Analysis of Surface Water and Groundwater with High Nitrate Contamination", held on May 29th at 1:00 pm in ALS 4000. Salini Sasidharan in Biological & Ecological Engineering advises Alexia. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Noah Fisher!Noah plans to pursue an MEng in Biological & Ecological Engineering...
05/28/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Noah Fisher!
Noah plans to pursue an MEng in Biological & Ecological Engineering this fall. This summer, they’ll be interning with AKS Engineering & Forestry. Noah’s favorite OSU memory was studying abroad in the Peruvian Andes and Amazon—exploring Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) alongside Western science principles.
Congratulations, Noah! We’re excited for the next part of your journey—and can’t wait to see what you do next.
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It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Keira Janowski!After graduation, Keira will be an intern on Jacobs’ Water Team ...
05/26/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Keira Janowski!
After graduation, Keira will be an intern on Jacobs’ Water Team in Portland, OR this summer, supporting a range of water resources engineering projects. She’ll then return to OSU in the fall to complete her MEng in Biological & Ecological Engineering.
One of Keira’s favorite memories was watching everyone’s final senior design presentations. Each group brought a unique, creative spin (from a Lily pointer stick to a Bad Bunny reference), and it was incredible to see how much every team grew over two terms of senior design.
Keira, we at BEE are so proud of you and your peers. Have an amazing internship—we can’t wait to see you back this fall!
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05/26/2026

Meet Khrystal, our head academic advisor!

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Ava Gelin!After graduation, Ava is headed to Santa Barbara, CA to begin a Civil...
05/25/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Ava Gelin!
After graduation, Ava is headed to Santa Barbara, CA to begin a Civil Engineering position with Ashley and Vance Engineering.
Her favorite memory at OSU: The River Engineering rafting trip on the Rogue River with her classmates and faculty member, Scott Wright. "It was such a great time to let loose with the people who I've been through the hardest classes with! I love this cohort with all my heart!"
Ava, we're so proud of you and can't wait to see what you build next! Best of luck in Santa Barbara
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Good luck, Manuel, on your defense!Manuel Rios Rivera will present his MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering ...
05/22/2026

Good luck, Manuel, on your defense!

Manuel Rios Rivera will present his MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering titled, " A Machine Learning Framework for Crop Coefficients Modeling and Actual Evapotranspiration Forecasting using Satellite Data in Oregon, United States Will be held on May 29th at 10:30 am via Zoom. Maria Zamora Re in Biological & Ecological Engineering advises Manuel. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Karissa Makus!After graduation, Karissa plans to pursue job opportunities and t...
05/21/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Karissa Makus!
After graduation, Karissa plans to pursue job opportunities and take the FE exam to open even more doors.
Favorite BEE memory: the River Engineering field trip with their peers.
Karissa, congrats on all you’ve accomplished—we’re cheering you on for the FE exam!
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Good luck, Cassie, on your defense!Cassandra Knutson will present her MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering t...
05/21/2026

Good luck, Cassie, on your defense!

Cassandra Knutson will present her MS thesis in Biological & Ecological Engineering titled, “Variability of Carbon Decomposition in a Headwater Stream”, held on May 21st at 12:30 pm in ALS 4000. Adam Ward in Biological & Ecological Engineering advises Cassie. Reach out to [email protected] for Zoom details.

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Hannah Granger!After graduation, Hannah is planning to stay at OSU to earn her ...
05/20/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Hannah Granger!
After graduation, Hannah is planning to stay at OSU to earn her master's degree with BEE!
Hannah's favorite memory: "I've really enjoyed all the people I've met and all the opportunities I've had to get outside and explore!"
Hannah, we are so excited for you and we can't wait to see you back in the Fall!
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It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓Next up: Lilian Hiedrick!After graduation, Lilian will be studying and taking the FE exa...
05/19/2026

It's another Senior Spotlight! 🎓
Next up: Lilian Hiedrick!
After graduation, Lilian will be studying and taking the FE exam and looking for job opportunities in the Albany and/or Salem areas. Their favorite memory at OSU is going on the River Engineering rafting trip. "It was very fun to get to know everyone in the major and go on a road trip. It was also very interesting to go on all the site visits.
Lilian, we are so excited for you and wish you the best of luck on the FE exam!
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