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Student Newsletter – Winter 2024

JANUARY 2024

Student Newsletter

from ASABE

Welcome to 2024! Before the semester rush begins, take a minute to see what we have on tap in the coming months for our student members!
 
 


A Message from the ISB President


 Photo of Paige Seibert
Your International Student Branch executive team is hard at work to bring programming that inspires and supports you in your educational and career goals.

Earlier this month, three members of the team traveled to ASABE headquarters, in St. Joseph, Michigan, for the annual officers' retreat. First Vice President Akiya Stywall and Secretary Paulina Baker and I were "welcomed" with an Artic-like cold snap (see photos below!) but greatly enjoyed our visit.

We planned student events for this year's annual international meeting, developed a Member Hour, which we aim to host in late February, and brainstormed content for bimonthly newsletters.

We're anxious to share details with you, so watch your email for news of these activities as they're finalized.
 
 

Upcoming Deadlines

 

William J. Adams, Jr. & Marijane E. Adams Scholarship
Deadline: March 15

ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: March 15

Bioprocess Startup Competition
Deadline: April 15

Ethics Essay Competition
Deadline: April 15

Ethics Video Challenge
Deadline: April 15

Robotics Student Design Competition
Deadline: April 15

Fountain Wars
Deadline: April 15

Student Honor Award
Deadline: April 20
 

Winner’s Circle
 

 

Four Good Reasons to Compete

 

 

Nitin Rai and Rosie Maloney have some important things to tell you about the value of the competition experience and why you don't want to take a pass on the opportunity. 

Read the story
 
 
 
 

FEATURED AWARD

 

Student Honor Award


Submission Deadline: April 20
Learn More & Apply


About: Recognizes a student branch member and encourages scholarship, activity in student branch affairs, extracurricular, and student activities and the important art of maintaining the good will and respect of associates.

Eligibility: The recipient must be an ASABE member, be enrolled in a four- or five-year engineering or technology program, have attained at least a 2.5/C+ GPA, and meet all other requirements.
 
 

FEATURED COMPETITION

 

Robotics Student Design Competition


Submission Deadline: April 15
Learn More & Apply


About: The purpose of ASABE's Robotics Student Design Competition is to develop skills in robotic systems, electronics, and sensing technologies by simulating a fully autonomous robotics solution to a common agricultural process.

Eligibility: The competition is open to all current student members of ASABE, both undergraduate and graduate. Every team must have a faculty or staff advisor who will be their primary contact with ASABE. All competing students must be registered for the annual international meeting and have a meeting badge.
 
 

FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP

 

William J. Adams, Jr., & Marijane E. Adams 
Scholarship


Submission Deadline: October 31
Learn More & Apply

About: The Adams Scholarship is a need-based $2000 scholarship presented annually to an undergraduate student, with a special interest in agricultural machinery product design and development.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a biological or agricultural engineering student with an overall GPA of at least 2.5. Must have completed one full year as an undergraduate but may not be a graduating senior in the semester of application, and must meet all other criteria.
 


Leverage the ASABE Brand


Chapter volunteers! Boost engagement with the newly published ASABE Brand Guide. This simple yet effective tool is designed to help you leverage the ASABE brand, streamline your messaging, and implement the new ASABE logos, fonts, and colors.

Bonus! We created an additional reference just for our student chapters. The  University Brand Guide is a quick reference tailored specifically to the day-to-day needs of student chapters, with brand basics, ready-made graphics, and templates for your chapter logo.

Get started!
 
 
Logo artwork for the Ag Equipment Technology conference

 


Aiming toward a Career in Machinery Systems?
Don’t Miss AETC


If you're thinking about a career in machinery systems engineering and technology, be sure to check out our Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference, taking place February 11–14, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Louisville. It's a terrific opportunity to immerse yourself among industry professionals and learn about the trends and technologies, not to mention the workforce opportunities that lie ahead of you.

Submit a poster to the Student Poster Competition, which will take place on Monday, February 12, with awards presented at the luncheon the following day. Act fast: Entries are due January 31.

Read More
 

 



Picture This. . .


You're prepping for your career and that LinkedIn profile needs a headshot that projects a strong measure of professionalism.

But a great profile pic doesn't have to sacrifice personality. Check out this item from The Wall Street Journal, which offers some great tips for staging a photo that makes a great first impression.

Learn More
 

Award, Competition & Scholarship Directory
 


All ASABE Awards


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award
Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award
Roger R. and Laura M. Yoerger Preprofessional Engineer of the Year Award
Student Honor Award
Student Mile Award


FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award
Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award  
 


All ASABE Competitions


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

AGCO National Student Design Competition
Bioprocess Startup Competition
Ethics Essay Competition
ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition
K. K. Barnes Student Paper Award Competition
Ethics Video Challenge
Fountain Wars Student Design Competition
International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition
Open Format - Gunlogson Environmental Design Student Competition
AIM Student Oral/Poster Presentation Competition


FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Ethics Essay Competition
Bioprocess Startup Competition
ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition
Ethics Video Challenge
Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award 
International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition
AIM Student Oral/Poster Presentation Competition
 


All ASABE Scholarships


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

CNH Industrial Scholarship
William J. Adams, Jr. & Marijane E. Adams Scholarship
ASABE Foundation Scholarship


FOR PHD STUDENTS

John C. Nye Graduate Fellowship