According to US News and World Report, "Biological and agricultural engineers aim to improve the natural world, working toward goals such as safer food, cleaner water, and less polluted air."

Monday, March 4, 2013, The Vice-President of UNA University Center Professor Átila Simões da Cunha and Guajajaras Campus Director Professor Carolina Marra will unveil the plaque designating the campus library as “Professor Dr. Mauri Fortes Library.” Dr. Fortes received his PhD from Purdue Agricultural & Biological Engineering in 1978, under the tutelage of Professor Martin Okos.