Dr. Larson performs research and extension/outreach applications of biowaste management including handling, treatment, and processing of all types of biological waste streams and in particular manure. Her work is largely comprised of manure management systems focusing on increasing the profitability and sustainability of food production systems while simultaneously reducing the environmental aspect. Dr. Larson is a Biological Systems Engineer by training, earning her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Agricultural Biosystems Engineering at Michigan State University.