FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., July 31 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the U of A earned two first-place undergraduate awards in July at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Meeting in Indianapolis.

The wins are a testament to the hands-on research and design work the department fosters, tackling real industry problems alongside faculty mentors.

Both winning projects were the work of students who walked across the graduation stage this May, proof that the ideas and effort they poured into their coursework continue to pay off after commencement.

The K.K. Barnes Student Paper Competition invites the top three undergrad...