Welcome to the BRAE Department!
The mission of the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department is the study, teaching, and practice of engineering and systems management support for agriculture. Our students "Learn by Doing" in laboratory-intensive classes. Through practical design and problem solving experiences, our students receive the skills, the tools and the opportunity to build what they design.
BRAE Students Win USBR Scholarship
BRAE students Brandon Downing, Kerilyn Ambrosini, and Matthew Moore were awarded multi-year scholarships by the US Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region Water Users Conference in Reno, Nevada. Click here to read more. Congratulations, students!
Ag
Engineering Listed as a Top Major by
According to Forbes Magazine, Agricultural
Engineering, "a profession focused on developing
better and more sustainable ways to grow food to
meet the needs of the world," is one of the top
majors to focus on for the future! To read
the full article,
click here or on the Forbes logo to be
redirected to their site.
The Difference is Undeniable!
A survey compiled through the Cal Poly Graduate Status Report ranks BRAE and ASM graduates as earning the highest average starting salaries in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Click here to view the statistics [pdf].
Thinking About Joining Us?
If you are new to Cal Poly, or just looking, please
check on our links under "Prospective Students"
on the left. If you are a current Cal Poly student thinking about
switching to BRAE or ASM, we have slideshows with tips on
how to
register for classes (for new students), as well as
how to change your
major (for current Poly students).
