K-State Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Help us welcome Rachel Pratt to the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering! Rachel is a K-State Alum and will join the team as the Academic Program Specialist.

Congratulations to the Helwig Farms K-State Quarter Scale Tractor Team on a 4th place finish at the 2026 ASABE International Quarter Scale Tractor Design Competition in Bloomington-Normal, IL!

Competing against 24 universities, the team defended their streak to 4 consecutive top-4 finishes and 23 top-4 finishes in 29 all-time competitions. K-State leads all universities with 9 overall championships. A legacy worth celebrating!

Dr. Mark Wilkins, K-State Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department Head, is giving an invited talk at the 12th International Bioprocessing Association Meeting at Braga, Portugal in September. K-State Engineering

Two days left in the countdown to Day of Giving!

At the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, students and faculty are solving real-world challenges—developing sustainable food systems, protecting natural resources, advancing biomanufacturing, and designing technologies that improve lives.

Your support fuels hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and student opportunities—from lab and field experiences to competitions and internships that prepare the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers.

Every gift helps us “bring solutions to life” and make a lasting impact on our communities, our environment, and our future.

Join us in making a difference on April 8th! 💜🌾

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Academic Program Specialist - Manhattan, Kansas, United States About This Role The Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is seeking an Academic Programs Specialist. This position provides administrative coordination for the undergraduate programs and/or graduate programs in BAE, serving as a point of contact to stud...

At the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, students and faculty are solving real-world challenges—developing sustainable food systems, protecting natural resources, advancing biomanufacturing, and designing technologies that improve lives.

Your support fuels hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and student opportunities—from lab and field experiences to competitions and internships that prepare the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers.

Every gift helps us “bring solutions to life” and make a lasting impact on our communities, our environment, and our future.

Join us in making a difference on April 8th! 💜🌾

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Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of service, justice, and equality continues to inspire progress and positive change.

From finals stress to well-deserved rest, Winter Break is officially here! 🎉 Take this next month to recharge, celebrate your hard work, and enjoy a change of pace. When you’re ready to pick things back up in January, the Career Center will be here to help you prepare for what’s next. Enjoy your break, Wildcats!

AI meets agriculture! Meet Rayhaan Kabenge, a K-State Biological & Agricultural Engineering grad student building tools that help farmers interpret field data and boost precision in decision-making. Check out his journey and innovations!
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Rayhaan Kabenge builds AI tools for smarter, more precise agriculture From Kampala to the Kansas prairie, Rayhaan Kabenge— a graduate assistant with the Testing Ag Performance Solutions team at Kansas State University — is building tools powered by artificial intelligence that help farmers turn complex data into clear decisions.