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. @caitlin_h2o, assistant professor of @PurdueABE and @purdue_see, has received a $650,000 grant from @USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to study ways to improve hydroponic growing systems. Working with a multidisciplinary team – Roland Wilhelm of @PurdueAgronomy, Celina Gomez of @PurdueHortLA and Soledad Benitez Ponce of @CFAES_OSU – the project will help growers better understand the microbiomes within their systems, enabling more proactive decisions and strengthening the resilience of food systems. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/06/p…

Roadside mowing is dangerous, time-consuming and costly. @INDOT partnered with @PurdueABE and @PurdueEngineers to create ROWMow Sim, a virtual digital twin of real Indiana roadside locations, to improve safety and efficiency in autonomous mowing systems. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/05/r…

Congratulations, Abigail Engelberth! @LifeAtPurdue Teaching Academy recognized the associate professor of @PurdueABE for her excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching methodology, teaching-related service, and scholarship in teaching and learning. purdue.edu/newsroom/purdu…

Can fish waste become renewable biofuels? 🐟♻️ Ji-Qin Ni, professor of @PurdueABE and his @LifeAtPurdue colleagues are studying the complex variables of anaerobic digestion — a natural microbial process that converts aquaculture sludge into renewable biofuel. Their recent studies explore how common Midwest materials — corn residue and dairy manure — can create the optimal mixing ratio for anaerobic codigestion of aquaculture sludge, supporting bioenergy production and supplying nutrients for aquaculture and aquaponics operations. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/06/p…

Researchers at @LifeAtPurdue are helping advance the future of sustainable fuels with soybeans! Led by @AbeMosier, @INSoybean Soybean Utilization Endowed Chair and head of @PurdueABE, alongside senior bioprocess engineering research scientist Junli Liu and graduate students Elena Robles Molina, the team developed a soybean-based biokerosene that can be blended into cold-weather biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This innovation, funded by ISA, could also expand markets for locally grown soybeans, as the biokerosene is produced domestically using existing production technology. #PurdueAg ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/06/n…

The @ASABEorg student chapter at @PurdueABE energized campus by hosting its first Midwest Regional Rally in 15 years. Students did hands-on activities, networked and embraced leadership roles, laying the foundation for academic success and future careers. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/05/p…

Deep space exploration isn't an "if." It's a "when." At @LifeAtPurdue, scientists like @PurdueABE professor Marshall Porterfield are working to make science fiction science fact, ushering in this new era of life in space. 🚀 🌱 #NationalSpaceDay

There is power embedded in all of us – even the tiniest things. @PurdueABE and @PurdueECE's Somali Chaterji was named a @LifeAtPurdue Faculty Scholar for empowering common devices with powerful AI under tight resources, advancing IoT and #PurdueOneHealth. ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/05/s…

Thank you to all who supported #PurdueABE during #PurdueDayofGiving yesterday.

You've seen the emails & texts. You know today is #PurdueDayofGiving. Do you recall your time in #PurdueABE? The hours spent in the shop, in the lab, learning with your hands? Help us make sure ABE students continue to get that experience and give today: purdue.university/ag_abe

From traveling historical sights to visiting the Guiness Brewing Factory, I had a wonderful time in Ireland. I had the opportunity to learn about the different ag practices & got to tour several farms in Ireland. It was truly an incredible experience! -Lane Banks, ASM '26

Megan Casey once imagined how to build a healthier planet. This curiosity led her to @PurdueABE, and now the @PurdueAgAlumni is tackling post-wildfire flooding and restoring landscapes. 🌍 stories.purdue.edu/at-purdue-she-…

Curious about studying Biological Engineering at Purdue? Watch Evey Brooks share 3 things she loves about her major. To learn more about Agricultural and Biological Engineering, visit: purdue.ag/bio-engineering

Daydream ➡️ degree ➡️ real-world impact Boilermakers like Megan Casey have turned their curiosity into life-changing careers. Read more. ⬇️ purdue.university/4jlxB4N

The 2026 @usnews rankings are in, and we are proud to lead the nation with the No. 1 graduate program in agricultural and biological engineering — driving innovation from lab to field to global systems. usnews.com/best-graduate-…

Purdue’s ag innovation is leading the nation. 🌱 @PurdueABE holds the No. 1 spot for the sixth straight year, powering breakthroughs across food, sustainability and One Health. Research at scale, impact that lasts. @PurdueAg #PurdueResearch purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Congratulations! 🎉 ABE Faculty Promotions approved by Purdue Board of Trustees: Dr. Bob Stwalley, full clinical professor, Dr. Jian Jin, full professor, Dr. Lizhi Shang, associate professor.

CLIMBING THE RANKS: Purdue Engineering's graduate program is now ranked No. 4 in the nation, behind only MIT, Stanford and UC Berkeley. Our ascension is outlined in the @usnews list of the best graduate engineering schools, released this week. We've also risen to the No. 2 spot among public institutions, with eight of our specialties ranked in the Top 10. More about the factors propelling us toward the pinnacle of engineering excellence at scale: bit.ly/41fFIHY

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Purdue ABE is delighted to announce our #USNWR ranking for graduate ABE programs remains #1 for the 6th consecutive year. This consistency and ranking are indicative of the hard work of our students, faculty & staff, and points to the success our alumni demonstrate.