Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from November 2007

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from November 2007

Events calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Conferences and International Meetings To receive more information about ASABE conferences and meetings, contact ASABE at 800-371-2723 or mcknight@asabe.org. 2008 Feb. 10-13 Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference....

October memoriams correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2007... In the October 2007 issue of Resource, the years of membership for George B. Nutt and Albert V. Krewatch should have been 76 years.

Development of the cotton production/ginning system: ... and the future historic role of the engineer.
November 1, 2007... The world's annual production of cotton is 100 million bales: a "weighty" matter, as one bale of lint fiber weighs approximately 227 kg (500 lb). Farmers and ginners in the United States produce, harvest, and process approximately 18 million...

Composite products: offering the agriculture industry new markets and the construction industry new materials.
November 1, 2007... There is no doubt about the endless number of jokes that could be delivered about a house made in part from manure. But it's no laughing matter. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension educator Charles Gould is on to an idea that may help...

A capital celebration: feting the Society in Washington, D.C.
November 1, 2007... ASABE hosted a reception in the nation's capital to bring recognition to the profession during the Society's 100th anniversary year. More than 150 attended the event held in the dining room of the Rayburn House Office Building, October 4. ...

The measure of a profession.
November 1, 2007... It is the quintessential archetype of the American engineer: adept and diligent; painstaking in the technical, scientific, and mathematical details; but quick to relegate--to the artists, philosophers, and social scientists--the thorny task of...

ISOBUS update--"convergence" of compliance.(READER FORUM)
November 1, 2007... ISOBUS--an existing method for allowing worldwide electronic interconnectivity between tractors and implements--is to tractors and implements as USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) was to PCs on your desk top, at least to some degree. USB made...

Self-propelled combine dedicated.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
November 1, 2007... The world's first self-propelled combine was dedicated as the 49th ASABE Historic Landmark on Oct. 20 at the Tulare County Museum in Visalia, Calif. George Stockton Berry of Lindsay, Calif., designed, built, and in 1886 operated the first...

Centennial highlights the agricultural needs of a changing world.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
November 1, 2007... The accomplishments over the last century and the challenges for the future are reflected in the following addresses given by Past President Larry Huggins and Executive Vice President M. Melissa Moore at the 100th Anniversary Celebration held...

Thanksgiving--a tableside glimpse of ASABE Historic Landmarks.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
November 1, 2007... Have you ever thought about your colleagues and agricultural and biological engineering predecessors when sitting down to your Thanksgiving meal? The contributions that the profession has made to the world of agriculture are reflected in many...

Soil and Water Division publishes centennial papers.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... A year ago, in celebration of ASABE Centennial, the Soil and Water Division invited their associate editors and recipients of the Hancor Soil and Water Engineering Award to reflect on past accomplishments and to look to the future in their area...

2008 high school competition.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... What is the greatest challenge facing our world? How will agricultural and biological engineering be a part of meeting that challenge? High school students are asked to consider these questions in the 2008 ASABE100 Multi-Media Competition. ...

Preprofessional Engineer of the Year Award.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
November 1, 2007... As we near the conclusion of the first 100 years as a professional and technical Society, it is important to reflect on the successes of the past but, more importantly, plan for the future. Future agricultural and biological engineers will face...

Meet the 2007-2008 international preprofessional council officers.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
November 1, 2007... This year's IPC president, Jonathan Roth, is a first-year graduate student majoring in agricultural engineering at Iowa State University. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Illinois,...

Celebrate ASABE's 100th anniversary in style.(ASABE CENTENNIAL)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... As we round out ASABE's 100th anniversary year, what better time to own a bit of Society history yourself. ASABE has limited quantities of 100th anniversary logo merchandise available for purchase. From shirts to coffee mugs, golf balls to wine...

Minnesota Section.(SECTION NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... At the 2007 fall meeting, members of the Minnesota Section attended a Sept. 19 symposium at the University of Minnesota called "Biofuels: Breaking the Barriers for Biomass Conversion." Master of ceremonies was Shri Ramaswamy, head of the...

Remember to renew your membership by January 1.(SECTION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... It is hard to believe, but it's that time of the year again. ASABE membership renewals are due no later than Jan. 1, 2008. If you have not already done so, here are your options for renewal: Renew online. This is a fast and easy way to...

ASABE Foundation Cooperative Standards Fund.(STANDARDS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Did you know that you, as an individual ASABE member, can also contribute to the ASABE Standards Program? The ASABE Foundation has a Cooperative Standards Fund set up to be used by the Standards Program for special projects and requests....

Cooperative Standards Program.(STANDARDS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... New Revision ASAE S303.4 SEP2007, Test Procedure for Solids-Mixing Equipment for Animal Feeds. This revision specifically references the use of colored iron particles or colored iron powder to use as tracers. It will allow U.S. and...

Headquarters welcomes two new staff members.(HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES)
November 1, 2007... Jane Bruck recently joined ASABE headquarters as a conference manager in the Meetings and Conferences Department. Bruck received her bachelor's degree from Butler University and has a background in event planning. She has worked with such...

Former employees hold luncheon at headquarters.(HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Retired ASABE staff and former longtime employees recently held their annual old timers get together at headquarters where they enjoyed a luncheon with staff. The group was updated on all activities of the year's centennial celebration. In...

"What exactly goes on in that building?".(HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Within its hometown of St. Joseph, Mich., ASABE headquarters is familiar to many but understood by few. The Society's Centennial offered a perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors into the building to show them what goes on in the...

Typical questions asked of staff members during the open house.(HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... "Is this the Michigan chapter of the organization?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (No, the international headquarters.) "Why are you in St. Joseph, Mich.?" (Ray Olney, the first full-time employee resided here.) "How long has the...

Headquarters sets the pace for United Way.(HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The staff at headquarters held numerous fun and creative activities in raising funds for this year's United Way campaign. Sandee Martin of the Order Department led the way by chairing the headquarters campaign for which ASABE was chosed as an...

Manjeet S. Chinnan was recently presented with the Bor S. Luh International Award for outstanding efforts to promote the international exchange of ideas in the field of food technology.(MEMBER NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Manjeet S. Chinnan was recently presented with the Bor S. Luh International Award for outstanding efforts to promote the international exchange of ideas in the field of food technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chinnan is a professor at...

ASABE Fellow Harvey B. Manbeck, P.E., has been chosen as a technical advisor by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA).(MEMBER NEWS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... ASABE Fellow Harvey B. Manbeck, P.E., has been chosen as a technical advisor by the National Frame Building Association (NFBA). Manbeck will be coordinating and driving activities as directed by the NFBA Technical and Research Committee. ...

Robert Pofahl of Middleton, Wis., recently received an Honorary Recognition Award from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.(MEMBER NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Robert Pofahl of Middleton, Wis., recently received an Honorary Recognition Award from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pofahl was recognized for his outstanding contributions toward the...

Involved with a patent?(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
November 1, 2007... How important is agricultural and biological engineering to our lives? In our efforts to promote the profession, we need to be able to answer this question from many perspectives. One measure of the profession's value can be viewed by...

Top engineering jobs.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)
November 1, 2007... Careers in engineering are some of the fastest growing, highest-paid jobs for professionals today. Many of these top 10 jobs are expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through 2014. ** Agricultural engineers. Average annual salary:...

ASABE member benefits provide important tools.(NEWS ABOUT THE SOCIETY AND ITS MEMBERS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)
November 1, 2007... Your membership in ASABE is an important tool that works for you and keeps you abreast of emerging technologies, standards, accreditation, and advances in a wide variety of specialties. Whether you are a student taking your first class or a...

Cows could generate milk and electricity.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... Contented cows may be giving more than milk these days. Their manure could help to turn the lights on at farms, thanks to a project by the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Cooperative Extension. "We're trying to find out if we can...

Microwaves probe fat and salt content in supermarket food.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... Microwaves used for zapping instant meals can also be used to determine the fat and salt content of supermarket food, according to research being conducted at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Researchers began the study...

Eggshells crack hydrogen fuel reaction.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... Engineers at Ohio State University (OSU) have found a way to turn discarded chicken eggshells into an alternative energy resource. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The process uses eggshells to soak up carbon dioxide from a reaction that...

Amazon rain forest greens up in dry season.(UPDATE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Drought-stricken regions of the Amazon forest grew vigorously during the 2005 drought, according to University of Arizona (UA) researchers. "The forest responded positively to drought, at least in the short term," says UA researcher Scott...

Avian influenza virus detected in minutes.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... Quick identification of avian influenza infection in poultry is critical to controlling outbreaks, but current detection methods can require several days to produce results. A new biosensor developed at the Georgia Tech Research Institute...

Numerous pollutants plague parking lots.(UPDATE)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... From suburban driveways to sprawling lots, Americans devote lots of space to parking spaces--a growing land-use trend that plays a role in heating up urban areas and adding to water pollution, according to a recent study. Researchers from...

Socking it to strawberry root rot.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... Strawberry plants grown in compost-filled mesh tubes, or "socks," had significantly less chance of getting black root rot, a severe threat to yields, than plants grown directly in infested soils reveals an Agricultural Research Service (ARS)...

Greenhouse studies impact of climate change on plants.(UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... The University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, has installed a thermal gradient greenhouse to study the impact of climate change on plants. The methodology studies the simultaneous effect of increased C[O.sub.2] and ambient temperature. ...

Professional development: the centennial year brings a reflection on bearing souls and "badgering" to stimulate Society growth.(LAST WORD)
November 1, 2007... Continuing professional development has formally been a part of our Society since the late 1980s, although occasionally short courses were offered at meetings going back at least to the late '70s. In 1988, President John Walker appointed an E-9...