RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

SPECIAL ISSUE -- DISCOVER 2000: Futures in Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering
Discover 2000 is the second edition of the popular magazine first published in 1998 to promote the agricultural, biological and food systems engineering professions. This updated version describes what the people working in these fields do and how they do it. It will be used by colleges and universities to draw interest to their programs and forge a new generation to the profession that includes machinery, aquaculture, forestry, food and food processing, information technology, structures, soil and water, environment and energy.

August Resource Departments

Events Calendar ... 2nd cover

Personnel Service ... 2

Professional Listings ... 3

Thanks to all who made Discover possible
The article, "Before the Cap and Gown: The Capstone" was the result of a lot of people's efforts. Special thanks to Glenn Hoffman of the University of Nebraska for soliciting capstone projects, serving as editorial consultant and assisting in the evaluation of nearly 30 projects. Thanks also to Brahm Verma and Timothy Foutz of the University of Georgia for their assistance in depicting the essence of a Capstone Engineering Design. All photographs published in this issue were supplied by employers, universities or people featured in the articles.

Finally, a special thanks to all those who were willing to share their stories and those who will be distributing this special issue and its message to the youth of the world.

You've reached a critical point in your life
Soon, you must choose a major, decide on a career and take the first steps toward your professional career. Whether you are undecided about your future, or have already chosen a career in engineering, this magazine can help. The fields of agriculture and biological engineering offer a variety of employment opportunities, some of which are featured in this issue. We also show you the hottest job areas and offer tips on how to get started and get ahead in the race for success.

Not sure what you want to do with you life? Read this magazine for some great ideas. Want to order copies of this issue? Send e-mail to the ASAE Order Department .

Questions or comments? Send e-mail to editor@asabe.org .

Table of Contents

Improving Safety ... 3

Internships ... 4

Job Trends ... 8

Computers and Food ... 10

Before the Cap and Gown: The Capstone ... 12

Managing Forests ... 20

Erosion Control ... 22

Destination: The World ... 24

Machining the Future ... 27

Land that Dream Job ... 28

Oceans of Opportunity ... 29

Finding a Place in the Technical Workforce ... 30

Alternative Fuels ... 32

Jump Start Your Career ... 33

Round Out Your Future with ASAE ... 34

Life in Space ... 36

Producing Food for All ... 38

Route Finding 101 ... 39

Industrial Biology ... 40

Keeping a Clean Earth ... 42

Not Rich? You Can Still Pay for College ... 43

Make Your Dream Career a Reality: Where to Start ... 44

Directory of University Advertisers ... 50

ASAE Membership Application ... 51

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