RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Asian Connection ... 7
The first Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological and Food Engineers meeting and the East Asia Bioproduction Engineering Forum proved that ASAE international membership is strong -- and growing.

Environmental Challenge ... 9
ASAE member students participating in the inaugural environmental design competition say the experience will help them in future careers.

Life in the Fast Lane ... 10
Higher-speed tractors have become popular in Europe and designers face challenges in making these vehicles safe and efficient.

A Word From the President ... 11
ASAE President R. Wayne Skaggs explains why the legacy publications campaign is vital to the profession.

2001 ASAE Award Winners ... 12-13
Eighteen ASAE members receive recognition for their contributions and accomplishments.

Fellows Inducted at the 2001 Annual International Meeting ... 14
Nine distinguished individuals were named an ASAE Fellow at the meeting in Sacramento.

Auction Earns $7,382 ... 14
The Sacramento silent auction ensured the endowment of the ASAE Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Nine Receive Leadership Citations for 2001 ... 15
Members were recognized for service above and beyond the norm to ASAE.

2001 Presidential Citations ... 15
Nine individuals received recognition for distinguished service to ASAE.

Mixing Business with Pleasure ... 16-17
Two-page photo spread of meeting activities.

Preprofessional Activities at the ASAE Annual International Meeting ... 18-19
From student competitions and awards to a student invitational tractor pull, students had plenty of opportunity to present research, accomplishments and enjoy camaraderie with other meeting attendees.

2001 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Recipients ... 20
These awards recognize outstanding effort and achievement in developing noteworthy educational materials.

ASAE Paper Award Winners ... 21
Featured are Superior Paper Awards, Honorable Mention and IET Division Paper Awards winners.

Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Sacramento ... 22
The Meetings Council, Membership Development Council, Standards Council and Publications Council all held business meetings at the annual meeting.

New ASAE and Life Members ... 23
ASAE welcomed several new individuals into ASAE membership during the meeting. In addition, ASAE members were invited to calculate their life member dues and become life members.

Departments

Update ... 3

Events Calendar ... 24

Business Briefs ... 25

From the Manufacturers ... 27

Personnel Service ... 30

Advertisers Index ... 31

Professional Listings ... 32

Last Word (reader opinion) - Technology: Good and Bad ... 33
Social strategist Michael Fortino gives his views on where technology is leading society and how to cope with the changes. Fortino was keynote speaker at the ASAE Annual International Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

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