UARK BENG

The 2026 ASABE Southeastern Student Rally brought together 200 students from 11 universities for 9 industry tours, 8 workshops, and countless memories made right here at the University of Arkansas. Check out all the photos here: uark.box.com/s/smk5u8p1gk12… @ASABEorg

Robotics engineers with @AginArk have developed ChicGrasp, an autonomous robotic arm that can pick up and hang a chicken carcass on a shackle conveyor for further processing. The proof-of-concept signals advancement for further automation in poultry processing. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/chicgrasp/ @UarkBENG @UofA_Engr @AgIsAmerica

They chose Biological Engineering, and we chose them right back! We were thrilled to welcome our newest students to the department during Decision Day. Welcome to Biological Engineering. We are so glad you're here!

Calling all UARK BENG Alumni & Friends! The department in partnership with the Arkansas ASABE Section is hosting a casual spring social in Little Rock and we'd love to see you there. March 26 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium | RSVP bit.ly/4r6FI7x

“We sought to turn drone imagery into actionable data for growers and breeders,” said Akwasi Tagoe, a Dept. of Ag Education, Comms & Technology grad student. Tagoe is part of a team designing tech to quantify blackberry flowers & canopy growth. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/uavs-blac… @AginArk @uarkhort @UarkBENG @bumperscollege

Less than a month until the 2026 ASABE Southeastern Student Rally! The official schedule is now available. Register today and come ready for industry tours, technical talks, networking, and more! Check out the schedule & stay up to date: engineering.uark.edu/bio-ag-enginee… @ASABEorg

Cengiz Koparan, asst. prof. of precision agriculture technology, worked with Akwasi Tagoe, a graduate student in the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology, to develop a system for measuring flower density using a camera-equipped drone. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/uavs-blac… @AginArk @aect.uark @UarkBENG @uarkhorticulture @bumperscollege @AgIsAmerica

Please help us welcome Eric McLamore, professor of biosensor engineering! McLamore brings expertise in tech that could transform how Arkansas farmers and communities monitor water quality, detect food safety threats & protect animal health. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/eric-mcla… @AginArk @UarkBENG @UofA_Engr

Huge thanks to Dr. Xin Rex Sun from North Dakota State University for an outstanding seminar on AI and Robotic Applications in Precision Agriculture! Part of UARK Engineering's Smart AG Seminar Series. Don't miss future speakers: lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/lNDi0qa

Advancing Arkansas research in food security, water quality, and community resilience. We're thrilled to welcome Professor Eric McLamore, Associate Professor Diana Vanegas, and Assistant Professor Kendrick Hardaway! news.uark.edu/articles/80734…

Flying drones to monitor blackberry flowering saves time and creates a scientific standard for blackberry breeders. Read how ag engineers worked with horticulturists to prove the concept: aaes.uada.edu/news/uavs-blac… @AgIsAmerica @AginArk @UarkBENG @uarkhort @bumperscollege @UAFruitBreeding @AgIsAmerica

Last Chance for Early Bird Pricing – Ends Feb. 6! Final opportunity to secure early-bird rates for the 2026 ASABE Southeastern Student Rally. We're lining up incredible sessions and exclusive industry tours. Register: engineering.uark.edu/bio-ag-enginee… @ASABEorg

The countdown is on! Join us for the ASABE Southeastern Student Rally, March 13-15, 2026, in Fayetteville! Lock in the early-bird rate of just $50 per attendee before January 31. After that, registration increases to $75. engineering.uark.edu/bio-ag-enginee…

Our BENG students are back in action! The Spring 2026 semester is underway, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things they'll achieve. Here's to a semester of growth, breakthroughs, and success!

Our winter newsletter just dropped! Dive into student stories, research breakthroughs, and the best of 2025. Read it here: conta.cc/4pobigV

New year, same beautiful campus! We are looking forward to welcoming back our BENG students soon!

Congratulations to Julian on his retirement! What an honor it was to celebrate Julian and his incredible 24 years of service to the University of Arkansas System last week! For 21 of those years, he's been an invaluable part of our department. We wish you all the best, Julian!

Congratulations to our BENG seniors graduating today! We are incredibly proud of each of you and wish you all the best in the next phase of your lives. Wooo Pig Sooie!

When Dr. Muenich challenged students in her Honors Sustainable Watershed Engineering course to communicate a concept through any medium, Holli Jenkins chose watercolor. Congratulations, Holli! We're proud to display your artwork and complete artist statement in our main office.

Proud of our student Lilly Stitt for her innovative work as a 2025 Water Fellow!