Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from December 2004

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from December 2004

Events calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... ASAE Conferences and International Meetings To receive more information about ASAE conferences and meetings, contact ASAE at 800-371-2723 or mcknight@asae.org. For the complete list, see www.asae.org/resource/asaevents.html. 2005 ...

4-H Online!(Update)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 4-H may not be at the top of everyone's list of technology-savvy organizations, but this year's National 4-H Week theme--4-H Online!--was chosen to help make the public more aware of the organization's connection to technology. "We chose...

Program puts numbers on engineers' writing.(Update)
December 1, 2004... Several years ago the University of Arizona's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department asked alumni to identify the skills that are vital to their careers. Guess which skill ranked number one? Problem-solving? Design? Computer savvy? ...

Statue of Liberty goes green with soy.(Update)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... A biodegradable soy-based hydraulic fluid developed by USDA scientists is now being used to operate the elevator system in the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The work is part of ongoing research by scientists with USDA's Agricultural...

The fuels of the future.(Update)
December 1, 2004... In recent months consumers have become all too familiar with news of oil costs spiking, and most experts agree that higher prices at the pump are likely here to stay. As the demand for alternative forms of energy grows, "green-thinking"...

More focus needed to prevent injuries to children on farms.(Update)
December 1, 2004... Researchers and policy makers could be doing more to prevent children's injuries on farms, says a new study from the University of Alberta (U of A), Canada. The study says there is a lack of evidence to show which programs are effective in...

End of the line for CNH East Moline combine plant.(Update)
December 1, 2004... This past August, 570 employees of the CNH Global Case-IH plant in East Moline, Ill., assembled the last Big Red combine before the plant closed. The East Moline plant started in 1927 as a single storage building housing Farmall tractors...

Cow's claw benefits from cushioned floor.(Update)
December 1, 2004... Claw complaints and lameness in dairy cattle are a considerable problem in livestock farming. Dutch research has shown that specific measures in the area of accommodation and management could improve the situation on dairy farms. Joan...

New biosensor rapidly detects deadly foodborne pathogen.(Update)
December 1, 2004... The pathogen responsible for a precooked chicken recall last summer will become easier to detect in ready-to-eat meats, thanks to a new biosensor developed by scientists at Purdue University. A team of food scientists has developed a sensor...

Women continue gains in science and engineering fields.(Update)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Women have made substantial progress in preparing for careers in science and engineering, earning over half of the baccalaureates, 44 percent of the master's and 37 percent of the doctorates, but still only comprise about a fourth of the...

Riparian forest buffers: hype? Or the silver bullet for NPS pollution control?
December 1, 2004... Surface runoff and subsurface flow from farms, urban and suburban areas, construction sites, and forestry operations can provide significant loadings of nutrients, sediment, and other pollutants in the form of nonpoint-source (NPS) pollution to...

Microwaves speed up solar wood drying.
December 1, 2004... Solar power is a convenient and cheap source of energy that can be easily applied to the drying of timber. Because of the temperature and humidity variation inside a solar dryer during the day/night cycle, the finished wood is usually of very...

Determining dust potentials from cattle feedlot soils: a simple protocol.
December 1, 2004... Dust from cattle feedlots is not only an annoyance; it can also be an important avenue for odor emissions, pathogen dispersion, and nutrient loss. Increased public intolerance of these emissions has prompted feedlot operators to search for...

Standardization of electronics in machinery systems: ISO 11783 nears completion for ag, construction, and forestry equipment.
December 1, 2004... Electrical systems are becoming more complex with each new series of agricultural, forestry, and construction equipment. Producers have benefited from these systems by applying them to precision agriculture applications and improved machine...

Candidates for ASAE's 2005 election.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
December 1, 2004... ASAE's Nominating Committee has put together a platform of highly qualified individuals for the 2005 election. Use the candidates' position statements and background information provided on these pages to help you decide how to vote. Ballots...

It is time to deal with the name change issue.(A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT)
December 1, 2004... During one of my Section visits I was asked why we want to change our name. My first reaction was to say that we are considering the addition of the word "biological" to our name because members at the annual international meeting in Ottawa put...

Candidates for the Board of Trustees.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
December 1, 2004... Danielle D. Bellmer Associate Professor Oklahoma State University "If ASAE is to remain the premier organization supporting the agricultural and biological engineering profession, its programs must be viewed as a valuable resource for...

Candidates for the nominating committee.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
December 1, 2004... Biological Engineering Timothy L. Foutz, P.E. Professor, University of Georgia "One challenge faced by engineering comes from the ability to incorporate the rapid advancement of science and technology into an engineering...

Nominations sought for 2006 ASAE election.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
December 1, 2004... The ASAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for several ASAE offices. The committee is responsible for recommending candidates for: Board of Trustees * 2007-2008 ASAE President. This candidate should be a public service person...

Skid-steer loader designated an ASAE historical landmark.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)(American Society of Agricultural Engineers)
December 1, 2004... On June 9, 2004 a ceremony was held in Gwinner, N.D., to recognize the skid-steer loader as a historic development in agricultural engineering. More than 150 people attended the ceremony. Speakers included Governor John Hoeven, ASAE...

IPC appreciates supporters.(PREPROFESSIONALS)(International Preprofessional Council )
December 1, 2004... There are two finite resources that almost every organization, group, and individual seem to be asking you for: time and money. We have all been asked, "Would you like to donate to the fill-in-the-blank fund today?" In fact, you cannot fill out...

Alpha Epsilon 2004 initiates.(PREPROFESSIONALS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Congratulations to the following ASAE members who are 2004 initiates (as of Oct. 31, 2004) to Alpha Epsilon, the honor society for outstanding biological and agricultural engineers. For more information on Alpha Epsilon, please see this...

ASAE 2005 dues deadline draws near!(PREPROFESSIONALS)
December 1, 2004... Just a friendly reminder that your dues payment for 2005 is due Jan. 1, 2005. Be sure to pay on time to avoid an interruption in your member benefits such as access to the ASAE Online Technical Library and Resource magazine. Paying your...

Minnesota Section.(SECTION NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Minnesota Section hosted a seminar and tour of the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Nine Mile Creek project on Oct. 8, 2004. This urban stream has been altered by development and offered some unique challenges. The project...

Penn State University.(MEMBER NEWS)
December 1, 2004... ASAE Fellow Harvey B. Manbeck, P.E., distinguished professor of agricultural engineering, retired after more than 24 years of service at Penn State University. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manbeck joined the faculty in 1980 as professor of...

Splinter Laboratories.(MEMBER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ASAE Fellow William E. Splinter, P.E., was honored in October at the dedication of the Splinter Laboratories (formerly known as the Biological Systems Engineering Lab) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Digvir S. Jayas, P.E., was recently presented the Graduate Students' Association Award for excellence in graduate teaching.(MEMBER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Digvir S. Jayas, P.E., was recently presented the Graduate Students' Association Award for excellence in graduate teaching. Jayas is the Canada Research Chair in Stored Grain Ecosystems and associate vice president of research at the University...

A call to honor: Alpha Epsilon needs you.(Last Word)
December 1, 2004... As we approach the semester's end on most academic calendars at our respective universities and the year end of 2004, we felt it fitting to engage in dialogue with our colleagues about our commitment to recognizing student scholarly...