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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Tropical Fruit Gas ... 7
University of Maine students and faculty are studying a new thin film sensor to track fruit ripeness. The researchers are monitoring bananas for natural emissions of ethylene gas to develop a sensor that could be useful for growers and food processors.

Fishy Business ... 9
Cornell University's efforts in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems 15 years ago began to focus on creating, developing and refining technologies to produce food fish economically. Creating a new agriculture industry such as aquaculture could provide more opportunities for producers.

Using Nitrogen Wisely ... 11
The USDA-ARS's computerized nitrogen (N) decision aid helps crop producers apply fertilizer. The decision aid's main goals are to improve N fertilizer use, reduce risk of nitrate contamination in ground water and reduce costly N fertilizer losses to rainfall runoff.

Global Business and Engineering ... 13
Agricultural engineering graduates seeking employment can enhance their opportunities by preparing for a global career. Taking additional courses designed to prepare for an international experience could be a good investment. Studying a second language could pay off.

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Emerging Technologies for the 21st Century
1999-2000 ASAE Annual Report

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Business Briefs ... 15

Reader Forum ... 19

From the Manufacturers ... 19

Personnel Service ... 22

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Last Word (reader opinion) - Preparing Future Managers ... 25
In 1998, Uzbekistan spent 11 percent of its gross national product on education and more than 125 new colleges and lyceums -- specialized high schools -- opened there. More than 500 Uzbekistan students are now studying in developed countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Italy and Canada. However, Uzbekistan, as other countries under economic and policy transition, is facing serious problems in its educational system.

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