International
Preprofessional
Community
The
International Preprofessional Council (IPC) is
pleased to offer the following activities during the
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
PREPROFESSIONAL/STUDENT
MIXER
SATURDAY, JUNE 16 4:00PM-5:00PM
Location: HYATT Poolside
All
preprofessionals are invited to attend a mixer to
kick off the convention in the Twin Cities.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet other students, take part in some
friendly contests, and have some fun! A
student from the
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OLIVER KELLY LIVING
HISTORY FARM
SATURDAY, JUNE 16 5:00PM-9:00PM
The
Oliver H. Kelley Farm is a living history farm depicting mid 19th century
agricultural life in
COST: $47.00 (minimum 40)
Tour
and pork chop dinner included. Tour departs from
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
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FUN RUN
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 7:30AM-9:00AM
The
Young Professional Community of ASABE is sponsoring the second annual Fun
Run/Walk. This event is a 5-kilometer run/walk winding through
COST: $15 per person
Meet at
Convention Center West Doors at 7:30AM
to be escorted to start line.
Race begins at 8:00AM
OPENING CHAPEL
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 8:00AM-9:00AM
Location:
101-J
All
preprofessionals and professionals are invited to
attend. Dr. Joe Glass of
FOUNTAIN WARS PRESENTATION
JUDGING
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 9:15AM-11:00AM
Location:
101-J
Come
listen to short presentations detailing the creative designs of your fellow preprofessionals. Fountain Wars is a three-part competition
based on a written report, oral presentation, and a building-and-testing
phase. Official rules can be found at
http://www.biosystems.okstate.edu/Gunlogson.
INTERNATIONAL
PREPROFESSIONAL COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 11:15AM-1:30PM
Location:
101-J
The
nominations and election of the 2007-2008 International Preprofessional
Council (IPC) will be held at this meeting.
Participants will also discuss and vote on issues that impact the
student community of ASABE. Roll call
will be taken, the Student Mile Award will be given to the university with the
most members traveling the longest distance, and check-in for the Poster
Competition will take place. Winners of
the Student Mile Award will be announced at the AEM Awards Luncheon. For meeting efficiency, the IPC requests that
members plan to attend the entire meeting.
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TRANSITIONING FROM
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT TO WORKING
ENGINEER
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 1:45PM-3:00PM
Location:
101-J
Sponsoring
Committee: International Preprofessional Council
(IPC)
Level
of Difficulty: Non Applicable
Credit
Hours: 1.25 Hours
Have
you ever wondered what engineers do in the "real world"? Come listen as recently-graduated engineers
speak about their experiences transferring from college student to working
engineer, complete with advice and insight to make your transition as smooth as
possible. The panel of young engineers will represent the different technical
areas within the society, so bring your questions for this informative session.
COST:
No charge
POSTER COMPETITION
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 3:15PM-5:15PM
Location:
EXHIBIT HALL B
Are
you looking for an opportunity to share your research or design project and
develop your technical communication skills? If so, get involved in the Preprofessional Poster Project Competition! This session
encourages students to interact with industry, faculty, and fellow students by
giving a technical poster presentation on an engineering project useful to
agriculture and related areas. Check-in for the poster competition participants
will be during the Preprofessional Business Meeting.
Winners will be announced at the AEM Awards Luncheon. Cash awards of $500,
$300, and $200 will be presented to first, second, and third place entries.
Further information and entry forms are located on the ASABE Web site at
www.asabe.org, or contact Tammy Cheung at scheung@utk.edu.
“AUTISM, ANIMALS AND
DESIGN”
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 4:30PM-5:30PM
Location:
Ballroom B
"I
think in pictures," writes
INDUSTRY-STUDENT EXCHANGE
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 5:30PM-6:15PM
Location:
101-J
Students
will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry representatives from
companies in each of the profession’s technical areas. This relaxed environment promotes the
building of professional contacts. Come
and receive information about career paths and specific employers in your
respective area of interest.
ASABE WELCOME RECEPTION
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 6:30PM-8:00PM
Location:
Exhibit Hall B
All
meeting registrants are invited to attend this welcome reception. Start off the
evening with a welcome from ASABE's President Charles
Sukup and get acquainted with the general ASABE
population in addition to networking with other attendees. Come relax and enjoy
an informal evening with other ASABE members. Cash bar.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT
ASABE
MONDAY, JUNE 18 7:00AM-8:00AM
Location:
101-A
Come
to an informational session hosted by the Young Professional Community to
introduce new and old members alike to the many opportunities available in
ASABE. Topics to be addressed include How to Get to Meetings and Conferences,
Getting the Most out of Meetings, The Inner Workings of Technical Committees,
and Parliamentary Procedure.
Refreshments will be provided. All
members, especially first-timers and preprofessionals
are invited to attend.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 18 8:00AM-9:30AM
Location: MAIN AUDITORIUM
The
AE50 Awards will be presented recognizing cutting-edge developments in related
technical fields. The keynote speaker for the General Session will be announced
closer to the meeting date.
AGCO NATIONAL STUDENT
DESIGN COMPETITION
MONDAY, JUNE 18 9:45AM-10:45AM
Location:
200-E
The
top three entries for the student design competition have been invited to this
oral competition. Listen to these outstanding engineering design project
presentations. Winners will be recognized at the Awards Recognition Luncheon on
Wednesday.
70TH AEM STUDENT AWARDS
LUNCHEON
MONDAY, JUNE 18 11:00AM-1:00PM
Location: M100-I,J
The
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is once again pleased to invite
all the ASABE student members to attend the 70th Annual AEM Student Awards
Luncheon. This event is a wonderful time to learn more about the professional
side of the world as you dine. Luncheon reservations can be made with your
student branch advisor. Luncheon reservations will be confirmed at the Preprofessional Business Meeting. Student Branch Advisors
and AEM company members are also encouraged to attend. AEM company members are
asked to contact AEM directly if they wish to attend the luncheon
GUNLOGSON ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN COMPETITION
MONDAY, JUNE 18 1:15PM-2:15PM
Location:
200-E
The
top three entries for the environmental design competition have been invited to
this oral competition. Listen to these outstanding engineering design project
presentations. Winners will be recognized at the Awards Recognition Luncheon on
Wednesday.
K. K. BARNES STUDENT
PAPER COMPETITION
MONDAY, JUNE 18 2:30PM-3:30PM
Location:
200-E
Invitations
will be extended to the top three entries in the student paper competition. You
can hear the authors of outstanding papers make their presentations. Come
support the students from your school who may be participating. Winners will be
recognized at the Awards Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday.
FOUNTAIN WARS
CONSTRUCTION
MONDAY, JUNE 18 3:30PM-5:30PM
Location:
TBA
Construction 3:30PM-5:30PM Judging 5:45PM-7:30PM
Fountain
Wars is a competition aimed at students in their sophomore and junior years of
study. It provides students with hands on experience in engineering design, and
most importantly the students have a great time. Teams are given an hour and a
half to build a fountain that completes two technical tasks and provides an
aesthetic display.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
ASABE CAREER FAIR
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 9:30AM-12:00PM
Location:
Ballroom A
The
Career Fair is just one of the many highlights which are a part of the 100th
Anniversary Celebration. It is an
outstanding networking opportunity that allows interested individuals to
connect with Fortune 500 companies, agricultural and bio-based businesses,
bio-research companies, and major land grant universities looking for qualified
candidates.
The
ASABE Career Fair provides an opportunity for employers and potential employees
to come together informally and share information. Academia will also be represented with
opportunities at the masters and doctoral level. Employers register their job positions at the
membership desk and receive an interview table number. These openings are posted with the table
numbers by registration for review.
Prospective employees are invited to seek out employers of interest and
exchange information.
There
is no additional fee for participating in the Career Fair. A minimum of a one-day registration is
required. For more information, contact
the Meetings Department at:
mtgs@asabe.org or 269-429-0300.
ASABE BUSINESS MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 12:30PM-2:30PM
Location:
Auditorium 1
2006-2007 ASABE President Charles Sukup and
President-Elect Donald Erbach will preside.
THE NEXT 100 YEARS
SPECIAL SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 1:00PM-2:30PM
Location: MAIN Auditorium
This
session will pick up where last year’s very popular session of the same title
left off. Panelists will respond to the vision of the future laid out by those
who spoke at the 2006 Annual International Meeting. Robotic tractors, rain on
demand, peanut-flavored microbes, vaccines from cow’s milk – are these in our
future? Where will the future take the profession, and what will be the role of
the engineer in 2017? Expect an engaging provocative discussion on these
topics.
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WOMEN IN ASABE LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 11:30AM-1:30PM
Location: M100-A,B,I,J
The
Women in ASABE luncheon is an informal luncheon open to all ASABE members. As
only nine percent of ASABE members are women; this luncheon provides a unique
opportunity to meet, socialize, and network with women members from across
ASABE.
COST:
$30 per person; Students $12 per person
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
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AWARDS RECOGNITION
LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 12:00PM-2:30PM
Location:
Ballroom A&B
Plan
to attend the most important recognition event of the year. Newly elected
Fellows and recipients of major awards will be honored at this luncheon. Also
recognized will be preprofessionals and other
individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the profession during
the past year. The installation of ASABE's 2007
President, Donald Erbach, will immediately follow the
awards presentation.
COST: Included with full meeting
registration and
spouse/guest
registration
Additional tickets $35 per person