Student and Graduate Profiles
Students' and graduates' perspectives on Biosystems Engineering:
"Transferring into Biosystems Engineering was one of the best moves I've made. The students are great, and the professors are the best, always willing to help, both in class and one on one. I've worked for a year with Dr. Fasina in his food engineering research, and I've learned more in this job than in all my previous jobs combined. He makes learning about food engineering fascinating." Jennifer McMullen '04 - Student
"What I find most beneficial in the department is its diversity. Being supported by both the College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture provides a broader resource base for funding and for diversifying your education. My study-abroad program was awesome. It gave me the opportunity to spend a year studying in Morocco." Sara Johnson '04 - Student
"For the past year, it's been my honor to design military training ranges for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The broad curriculum in Biosystems Engineering exposed me to a wide variety of topics, which has allowed me to excel and build greater expertise in engineering. Thank you, Biosystems Engineering, for preparing me for this great task." Kenny Sanders '02 - Poly Engineering
"From the small class sizes to the one-on-one relationships with the professors, I was extremely satisfied with Biosystems Engineering. The mixture of core engineering, forestry, and specialized forest engineering classes prepared me well for my career in Caterpillar's Forest Products division. The strong foundation Biosystems Engineering provided is helping me build a successful future." Matt Serotsky '01 Caterpillar
"I'm part of a team that provides regulatory oversight of remediation activities at the U.S Dept. of Energy's Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, Kentucky. The Biosystems Engineering Department gave me a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of soil and water conservation engineering that enables me to understand complex environmental problems. In addition, the department's senior design experience introduced me to the importance of working effectively in a team environment and helped me cultivate skills that I utilize on the job daily." Lori Veal '00 Ky. Dept. for Environmental Protection
