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NSF Grad Research Fellows
NSF Names Two BAE Fellows
NSF awarded Emily Tummons (BSE senior, above) and Emily Mangus (BSE 2008) with 2010 Grad Research Fellowships.
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The National Science Foundation has awarded two BAE students with NSF Graduate Research Fellowships.  This award recognizes outstanding students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.  BAE recipients are:  Ms. Emily Tummons, BSE senior; and Mrs. Emily Mangus, 2008 BAE graduate. 

Ms. Tummons is a member of the K-State chapters of Golden Key International Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Society, Alpha Epsilon Honorary Society for Biological and Agricultural Engineers, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and is the first vice president of the K-State Chapter of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.  Emily will graduate this spring and plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall, where she has received a University Distinguished Fellowship to pursue a doctoral degree in environmental engineering with a focus on membrane separations for water purification.

Mrs. Mangus, a 2008 K-State summa cum laude graduate in BAE, is currently studying bioengineering at the University of Kansas.  In 2010 she received an honorable mention for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Congratulations to both Emily Tummons and Emily Mangus for their outstanding achievements!

Congrats 2011 MS/PhD Graduates!
Congrats 2011 Grads!
We celebrate the outstanding contributions and potential of 3 PhD and 2 MS BAE Spring/Summer graduates. Cheers!
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The BAE Faculty, Staff and Office Professionals would like to congratulate each of you on your accomplishments at K-State and wish you much success in the future!

BAE Doctor of Philosophy: Ms. Li Guo, Gongzhuling (China); Ms. Shuping Yan (Wenxian, China); Mr. Wei Han (Ste. Anne De Bellevue, Canada, Summer 2011).

BAE Master of Science: Ms. Katie Handley (Onaga, Kansas); Mr. Seth Perkins (Wichita, Kansas, Summer 2011).

Fulbright Scholar
Fulbright Scholar
Dr. Naiqian Zhang will spend four months at the University of the Philippines Los Baños on a Fulbright Scholarship.
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Fulbright Scholarship

Dr. Naiqian Zhang will spend four months this year at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.  He will teach and continue his research in sensors for precision agriculture.  Dr. Zhang is the third faculty member from BAE to be named a Fulbright Scholar in the last 10 years. 

Congratulations, Dr. Zhang!

Goldwater Scholarship
BSE Student Named Goldwater
Emily Tummons, BSE junior, earns 2010 Goldwater Scholarship.
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Goldwater Scholarship Awarded to BSE Student

Emily Tummons, BSE junior (Leawood, Kansas), has been named as a recipient of the  2010 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.  Emily is among 278 students who will receive scholarships annually for her final one or two years  of undergraduate study.  The scholars were selected on the basis of academic merit from 1,111 applicants.  This information has been supplied from the Goldwater Scholarship Program.  Emily is a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Golden Key International Honor Society.  She is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and a participant in the Sorority’s intramurals.  Emily has received the Medallion Scholarship, Beckman Memorial Scholarship, the Regan Scholarship and College of Engineering scholarships through the Kansas State University Foundation.  Emily graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in 2007 and is the daughter of Philip and Louann Tummons.  (Information from K-State Media Relations)

CONGRATULATIONS, Emily!

The BAE Department is proud to have many scholarships available to current and incoming students. You will be considered for all departmental scholarships for which you qualify. Fifth year seniors will be considered depending on funding availability. Kansas State University publishes a listing of all scholarships available which includes approximately 120 scholarships offered through the College of Agriculture and Engineering which ar available to Biological Systems Engineering and Agricultural Technology Management majors.

Degree Name Eligibility Requirements Annual
Amount
ATM/BSE Kansas Section ASAE* Biological Systems Engineering or Agricultural Technology Management student. Preference given to new or transfer student. $250.00
(2)
ATM/BSE Kansas Food & Energy Council Biological Systems Engineering or Agricultural Technology Management student. Preference given to freshman with background in youth electrical education programs, i.e., 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, and/or employment in the electrical profession. $500.00
ATM/BSE Martin Biological Systems Engineering or Agricultural Technology Management student. 2.0 minimum grade point average. Financial need is the top priority in selecting recipient. $500.00
ATM/BSE Melvin Junior or Senior in Biological Systems Engineering or Agricultural Technology Management with a 3.5 minimum grade point average. Must possess outstanding character, leadership potential and strong moral traits. $400.00
ATM/BSE Roberts Biological Systems Engineering and Agricultural Technology Management students dedicated to completing the bachelor's degree in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Award amounts depend on availability.
ATM/BSE John Deere Biological Systems Engineering or Agricultural Technology Management students with an interest in future employment in the management of a John Deere Dealership upon graduation. Award amounts depend on availability.
ATM Bullock Agricultural Technology Management student. Emphasis based scholastic merit, student leadership in school affairs and extracurricular activities. Preference given to students from Glasco, Kansas. Award amounts depend on availability.
ATM Lipper Agricultural Technology Management student. Must have completed at least three Agricultural Technology Management courses with no grade lower than a B. $400.00
ATM Melia Agricultural Technology Management students dedicated to completing the bachelor's degree in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering with a 2.5 for freshmen and sophomores; 2.9 minimum grade point average for juniors and seniors. Preference given to students from Ford or Comanche counties. Award amounts depend on availability.
BSE Carleton Biological Systems Engineering student properly enrolled in the College of Engineering. Kansas native given preference. Award amounts depend on availability.
BSE Central Plains Irrigation Association This scholarship will be designated to undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Biological Systems Engineering curriculum. Preference will be given to students with a family or experience background associated with the agricultural irrigated industry in Kansas and whose studies may lead to a career beneficial to Irrigated Agricultural businesses. $500.00
BSE Chung-Kim* New or transfer students in Biological Systems Engineering with emphasis in Processing. Must have a good scholastic record. $500.00
BSE Fairbanks Biological Systems Engineering student. Must be a native Kansan. $900.00
BSE Feldhausen Biological Systems Engineering student. Kansas high school graduate. Preference given to a student from Marshall County. $500.00
BSE Fenton Must use scholarship during Junior year in Biological Systems Engineering. 2.5 minimum grade point average. Financial need to be considered when candidates are otherwise equal. $550.00
(2)
BSE Johnson Biological Systems Engineering student. Financial need is to be a high priority. $500.00
BSE Kasten* Biological Systems Engineering student. Emphasis on international program involvement. Must use scholarship during Sophomore, Junior or Senior year. Scholarship may be retained for one to three years if student makes adequate progress toward the degree and has continued active interest in international program involvement. $800.00
BSE Larson Native Kansan. Biological Systems Engineering students with 2.5 minimum grade point average. Financial need is top priority. $350.00
BSE Manhattan Chapter, Soil & Water Conservation Society An applicant for the scholarship must have successfully completed at least one year of study at Kansas State University by the time of the award, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better, be an undergraduate enrolled in a Biological Systems Engineering curriculum, be working toward a B.S. degree, be a U.S. citizen, and have an interest in natural resources conservation. $250.00(minimum)
BSE Stapleton* Biological Systems Engineering student and dedication to completing the bachelor's degree in Biological Systems Engineering. Submit a stamen of up to 500 words describing your dedication to completing the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Biological Systems Engineering. $1000.00(2)
BSE Pickett Designated for BSE students in conjunction with the College of Engineering. Award amounts depend on availability.
BSE POOS Designated for BSE students in conjunction with the College of Engineering. Award amounts depend on availability.
BSE Schroder Designated for BSE students in conjunction with the College of Engineering. Award amounts depend on availability.
*Individuals applying for the Chung-Kim, Kasten, or Stapleton scholarships will need to include a statement describing their interest towards completing the requirements for a bachelor's degree. Some donors have specified that financial need should be a factor in awarding scholarships; a statement or details about your financial needs may be useful in making evaluations. Some donor's provide scholarships for students who plan to work on a specific industry; a statement about your career goals would be helpful in this case. These statements should be sent to Biological and Agricultural Engineering Scholarship Committee.