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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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© Gorodenkoff /Shutterstock.com Graduate students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences Parisa Nazemi Ashani (left) and Wei-Shu Lin (right) are working on a project to support the Chesapeake Bay. Biological engineering is one of the most exciting disciplines out there.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Aerospace Engineers often specialize in areas, such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, or guidance systems. Agricultural Engineer The Role: These engineers solve problems concerning power supplies, machinery efficiency, and the use of structures and facilities in agriculture. Average Annual Salary: $122,270 2.

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