Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from September 2006

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from September 2006

Events calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... ASABE Conferences and International Meetings To receive more information about ASABE conferences and meetings, contact ASABE at 800-371-2723 or mcknight@asabe.org. For the complete list, see www.asabe.org/resource/asabevents.html. 2007...

2006 Annual International Meeting.
September 1, 2006... Portland's "City of Roses" and natural beauty showcased this year's ASABE Annual International Meeting. Resource reflects on ASABE's continued commitment to building strong international relationships. The annual meeting is an example of how...

Responding to the last Last Word.(Reader Forum)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... To the editor: I taught creative thinking for 33 years during my professional career. While some students and faculty compared it to teaching witchcraft, at least 10 of my students listened and were granted patents by the U.S. Patent...

Edible films.(Update)(advances in food science)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... If you have ever placed a minty breath strip on your tongue, then you have sampled one of the uses of edible films that food scientists are dreaming up for consumers. The films, made from whey protein, cellulose gums, gelatins, or other...

AEM relocates its headquarters.(Update)
September 1, 2006... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently relocated its headquarters to the former Allis-Chalmers tractor manufacturing plant in the Milwaukee, Wis., suburb of West Allis. The industrial renovation of the plant site has won...

Process replaces methyl bromide.(Update)(food engineering)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... A new method for ridding harvested fruits and vegetables of insect pests and microorganisms, without the use of ozone-depleting chemicals like methyl bromide, has been developed by researchers at the University of California (UC), Davis. ...

Construction begins on ISU dairy farm.(Update)
September 1, 2006... Ground was broken this spring for Iowa State University's (ISU) new state-of-the-art dairy farm. Officials look forward to opening the facility in 2007. "We are beginning an important new chapter in dairy science at Iowa State and for the...

Process makes diesel fuel from sugar.(Update)
September 1, 2006... The soaring prices of oil and natural gas have sparked a race to make transportation fuels from plant matter instead of petroleum. But the oil price hike has also fueled a race to find new sources for chemical intermediates--compounds that are...

Virtual prototyping and testing: agricultural product development.
September 1, 2006... Engineers at Case New Holland (CNH) use computer-aided engineering (CAE) software to simulate the working of mechanical systems to optimize designs. Simulations significantly reduce testing and are considered as virtual prototyping and testing....

ASABE kicks off plans for Society's Centennial Anniversary.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... Former ASABE President Robert E. Stewart (1970-1971) wondered during his presidency, "Should ASAE have a book of history when the history of the Society can already be found in records?" Being a lover of history though, he persuaded the...

Anniversaries call for inventories.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... "Anniversaries call for inventories." These are the words of Roy Bainer, the 50th president of the Society, on the occasion of its Golden Anniversary. Fifty years later, Bainer's observation holds true today, as the Society anticipates its...

Let's not squander our centennial opportunity.(A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)
September 1, 2006... Thank you for the great honor and pleasure of serving as president of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for the next year. For those of you unable to attend the Portland Annual International Meeting, let me introduce...

ASABE Fellows inducted at the 2006 Annual International Meeting.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... Top row, 1 to r: David B. Beasley, P.E., professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., for his pioneering work in water quality modeling and erosion control and for his leadership...

2006 ASABE Award winners.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... Evelyn E. Rosentreter Standards Award Douglas M. Durant, for exemplary leadership in the development of effective standards and processes significant to the national and international advancement of ASABE and U.S. standards for agricultural...

Recognition of ASABE standards developers for 2005.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... The following individuals were recognized for major contributions in the development of standards for 2005. Carl Bern. For ASAE D535, Shelled Corn Storage Time for 0.5% Dry Matter Loss. Bern was the project lead for the development of this...

Leadership Citations.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... The Leadership Citation recognizes service to ASABE for performance not position. It recognizes service above and beyond the norm. Five recipients were honored and presented mahogany clocks with engraved brass plaques. Oladiran O. Fasina,...

Presidential Citations.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... Presidential Citations for distinguished service to ASABE were presented to the following by Otto J. Loewer. Wendy Powers and Richard Koelsch, for their leadership in bringing together a multi-disciplinary team of animal science and...

Foundation activities earn $7,759 for ASABE's 100th Anniversary Fund.(FOUNDATION)
September 1, 2006... The ASABE Foundation hosted many activities at this year's meeting. For the ninth year, the silent auction offered a variety of items to bid on. In addition, the Foundation Fun Day provided some friendly competition on the golf course as well...

Meeting a great success for YPC.(YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY)
September 1, 2006... The YPC hosted a variety of activities at the Portland meeting including the inaugural YPC Fun Run. The group also hosted an informational booth to let attendees learn more about them. An Information Session provided pertinent tidbits to...

Awards, technical sessions, receptions, networking, and more ... the meeting has something for all!(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... ASABE President Otto Lower congratulates J. Malia Appleford, the winner of the Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award. Appleford is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in agricultural engineering at the University of Illinois at...

Shown above are the 2006-2007 International Preprofessional Council Officers.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... Shown above are the 2006-2007 International Preprofessional Council Officers. (L to r): Jacob Bolson, Iowa State, President; John Lyons, Texas A & M, 1st Vice President; Ester Dittert, University of Kentucky, 2nd Vice President; Tammy Cheung,...

Student Honor Award winners.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... Two preprofessionals received 2006 Student Honor Awards. These awards recognize outstanding scholarship attainment and general participation in student activities. Recipients are elected by their respective ASABE Student Branches. From the...

AGCO National Student Design Competition.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... The 2006 winners of the AGCO National Student Design Competition honored at the Annual International Meeting were: First Place: "Design of a Manual Cattle Chute" by Joe M. Biggerstaff, William R. Haar, Matt S. Kilker, and Taylor F. Miller,...

K.K. Barnes Award winners.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... First-place winner of the 2006 K.K. Barnes Award was Karl M. Broer, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, for, "Modeling Sorbent Canister Breakthrough Time of Toxins to R. rubrum in Producer Gas." Second place went to David F....

G. B. Gunlogson Environmental Student Design Competition.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... The 2006 winners of the G. B. Gunlogson Environmental Student Design Competition were: Open Competition First Place: University of Arkansas, Andrew J. Riester, Charles M. Darr, and Sterling Powers. Second Place: University of...

AEM Student Awards program.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) honored the winners of AEM's annual Student Engineering and Mechanization Awards during a special ceremony at the Annual International Meeting in Portland. AEM initiated the awards in 1935 as...

Student Mile winners.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... Student miles are determined by multiplying the number of students attending the annual meeting by the miles traveled from their branch. Winners of the 2006 Student Mile Competition were: Engineering Branch. Oklahoma State University,...

Alpha Epsilon Awards.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... Alpha Epsilon is an honor society for outstanding biological and agricultural engineers. Winners of the 2006 Alpha Epsilon Awards were: Outstanding Chapter Award: University of Illinois. Most Improved Chapter Award: The Ohio State...

Projects Poster Session winners.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... The Undergraduates Projects Poster Session competition held at the Annual International Meeting gives students an opportunity to present research and design projects to industry representatives, faculty members, and students. Presenters were...

Please help support the ASABE centennial efforts.(PREPROFESSIONALS)
September 1, 2006... What better time to affirm your support for the profession than the upcoming ASABE centennial? To learn more about the special funds available through the Foundation Centennial Campaign, visit www.asabe.org/foundation/CentBrochure.pdf. ...

Graduate student research award.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... This award recognizes excellence in the conduct and presentation of research to build the knowledge base needed by engineers who design equipment, facilities, and processes for the sustainable operation of a biological system. Cash prizes and...

Educational Aids blue ribbon recipients.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... These awards recognize outstanding effort and achievement in developing noteworthy educational materials. Extension Methods Erdal Ozkan, Gary Prill, Huseyin Guler, and Gulbahar Guler, for "Field Day to Evaluate Sprayers for Asian...

Outstanding reviewers for 2005.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... The high quality of ASABE's peer-reviewed journals could not be maintained without reviewers willing to spend hours evaluating author manuscripts and making suggestions for improvements. The new Reviewer Recognition program developed by the...

2006 Paper Award Winners.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... Papers published by ASABE during 2005 were eligible for 2006 Paper Awards. The Paper Awards Committee selects up to 2.5 percent of the published papers for Superior recognition. Another 2.5 percent of the Society's publications earn Honorable...

IET meeting Paper Award Winners.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... The Information and Technology Division judged and selected these top IET meeting papers presented during the 2006 AIM. Graham Brodie, for "Microwave Treatment Accelerates Solar Timber Drying." Kouroush Zadeh, Hubert Montas, and Adel...

Meetings Council.(Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Portland)
September 1, 2006... The Meetings Council will be strongly involved in the 100th anniversary of ASABE. The Board of Trustees is asking for input for the celebration event at the annual meeting. CSBE has been invited to join ASABE in Minneapolis with their...

Membership Development Council (MDC).(Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Portland)
September 1, 2006... After reviewing existing opportunities and threats previously identified by the Board of Trustees (BOT) Strategic Planning Committee, the MDC developed additional opportunities and threats worth consideration. They include potential changes to...

Publications Council.(Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Portland)
September 1, 2006... The Publications Council voted to launch a new ASABE biological engineering journal. The concept was discussed at length in committee meetings and in the Council. It is anticipated that manuscripts submitted to the Biological Engineering...

Standards Council.(Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Portland)
September 1, 2006... The Standards area continues to grow and expand in the areas of international standardization and the new focus on the biological area. Training and communication continue to be key areas for focus by the Standards Council and numerous...

The next 100 years session.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... What will the next 100 years hold for ASABE? Eight panelists discussed their thoughts at a special AIM session. Jim Dooley discussed how information and automation will constantly shift engineers to technologists and laypersons. He predicts...

Tennessee Section takes on centennial donation challenge.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... In 2005, the Puerto Rico Section challenged other sections to follow their lead and make a donation to the Centennial Celebration Fund. Thus the Tennessee Section took on that challenge, and they have donated $200 toward ASABE Foundation's...

Show your ASABE pride with centennial logo gift items.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... ASABE is nearly 100 years old! What better way to celebrate than with new centennial logo merchandise. Available for purchase are shirts, golf balls, umbrellas, coffee mugs, clocks, portfolios, magnets, wind shirts, and more. Visit...

2006 Portland meeting overview.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)
September 1, 2006... The 2006 Annual International Meeting (AIM) had a good jump in attendance over last year (1,703) with a crowd of 1,865 for this 99-year-old event. Many attendees experienced the small, but important, changes in this annual programming--the new...

Lucky spin pays off.(ASABE Annual International Meeting 2006)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... New to the meeting this year was the exciting and colorful "Spin to Win" wheel located in the ASABE Cyber Cafe. Attendees were asked to fill in the names of five exhibitors and deposit their ticket. Several exhibitors could be selected for each...

Why St. Joseph? How an international engineering society located in southwest Michigan.(What's Past Is Prologue)
September 1, 2006... In 1907, in Madison, Wis., a group of engineers--mostly from academia--met to exchange ideas about agriculture's engineering needs. They were mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, who believed their professional societies did not...