The Biological & Ecological Engineering (BEE) Department is dedicated to incorporating biological and ecological principles in engineering design to promote the development of resilient, sustainable systems that integrate human activities into the natural environment to the benefit of both. This is a rapidly developing and important new area of engineering, and Oregon State is a leader in the field. Our program provides a unique and innovative approach to engineering sustainable systems that are environmentally friendly while addressing human needs for food, water, and energy.
The Biological & Ecological Engineering (BEE) Department resides in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and the academic programs are conducted in collaboration with the College of Engineering.
Our News
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
BEE's Gerrad Jones was honored with the Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award on University Day. Dr. Jones continually advocates for the...
Dr. Adam Ward Named New Department Head for Biological and Ecological Engineering
Following an exhaustive national search, Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences...
In The News
Target and suspect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in fish from an AFFF-impacted waterway
"A major source of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) used in firefighting and...
SpiderHarp: Oregon scientists study spiders with a web-inspired musical instrument
The SpiderHarp, a 4-foot web instrument, tells a story about the wonderful innovations that can happen when you weave engineering, biology, and...
Pied Piper
OPB's All Science No Fiction tells an insightful story featuring one our very own OPEnS Lab students, Vincent Vaughn, and project, the Pied...
Meet our students
Emily Ammeraal | Ecological Engineering | Class of 2024
CAS Club Leader | CAS Academic Programs Assistant