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program’s recent ascent reflects dedicated efforts to enhance
opportunities for graduate students in the Department of
Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE).
“We have been actively focused on building stronger graduate
programs,” said ABE department head and professor Ronaldo
Maghirang. “Our graduate students choose Illinois because of our
renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities and resources,
comprehensive curriculum, and collaborative culture.”
ABE — part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences (ACES) as well as The Grainger College of
Engineering — has long been a premier destination for students.
“Both the undergraduate and graduate programs have consistently
ranked among the top 10 nationwide with multiple instances of
securing the No. 1 rankings,” Maghirang said. “Currently, the
undergraduate program is ranked No. 3, further highlighting the
department’s exceptional quality and reputation.”
Cross-college ties provide students with scholarships,
resources, and support from both ACES and Grainger Engineering,
both renowned in their disciplines. ABE students can select
courses from each college to specialize in areas such as
computer science, climate change, health, and safety.
“We find that students are able to tailor their education at
Illinois,” Maghirang said. “Our programs provide learning
opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere. We have graduate
degree programs and faculty experts to suit every student’s
unique needs, interests, and goals.”
Graduate degrees offered include:
M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
M.S. in Engineering Technology and Management for
Agricultural Systems
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Professional Science Master's
in Bioprocessing and Bioenergy
Professional Science Master's in Engineering
Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Digital Agriculture (online)
At Illinois, students gain valuable, hands-on experiences through
collaborations with the Integrated Bioprocessing Research
Laboratory, the Center for Digital Agriculture, the South Farms’
“living laboratory,” and more. The campus is home to
interdisciplinary research institutes that make interesting
collaborations and cutting-edge technologies readily available.
The department is committed to supporting doctoral students and
provides a five-year funding guarantee, allowing them to fully focus
on their studies and research. Students work alongside faculty who
specialize in a number of research areas, including synthetic
biology, digital precision agriculture, bioprocessing and industrial
biotechnology, sustainable ecological and environmental systems
engineering, soil and water resources engineering, and agricultural
safety and health, among others.
“We are committed to student success, which is
reflected not only in this ranking but in our retention and
graduation rates,” Maghirang said. “Ultimately, we provide students
with the technical experience and problem-solving skills required to
thrive in our fast-paced industry.”
Learn more about agricultural and biological engineering graduate
programs at Illinois.
[Source: Ronaldo Maghirang
News writer: Claire Benjamin] |
