RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Clean Control ... 7
Researchers at Purdue University are studying alternatives such as water hydraulic controls and water-based power transmission to replace oil-based systems.

Live and Learn ... 9
Many students in Texas A&M University's biological and agricultural engineering department have participated in an exchange program with La Universidad de Guanajuato in Irapuato, Mexico. In its fifth year, the program offers students from both countries new technical and cultural experiences.

Never Say Never ... 11
AgrAbility -- a national program that promotes disabled agricultural worker independence, serves thousands of farm family members debilitated by disease, injury, illness and aging.

Bacteria-Resistant Parts ... 13
Ensinger Engineering Plastics of Washington, Penn., recently began producing engineering thermoplastic shapes mixed with an antimicrobial for the food handling and processing industry. Because the antimicrobial is blended throughout the plastic shape, as a component wears during use, more antimicrobial is exposed.

INSIDE ASAE

Grain Aeration Dedicated at Two Sites ... 19
The Agricultural Museum in Stuttgart, Ark. and Kansas State University recently held dedication ceremonies for historic landmark sites for grain aeration. Grain aeration is the 39th achievement to be named by ASAE as an historic landmark.

AETC 2002 ... 20

Section News ... 20
Pacific Northwest, Minnesota

A Word from the President ... 21
Standards -- Opportunity for Growth in ASAE

ASAE Fellow Nominations Due ... 22

Leadership Citation Nominations Due ... 22

Tanksley NSF Awardee ... 22

Thank You for Member Referrals! ... 22

Foundation ... 23
ASAE Foundation Board of Trustees, Thank You

Member News ... 24
James A. DeShazer, Danielle D. Bellmer, Jack C. Norbeck, Gary A. MacDonald, Vilas M. Salokhe

In Memoriam ... 25
Walter Monroe Carleton

Welcome New Members ... 25

Departments

From the Manufacturers ... 2

Update ... 3

Business Briefs ... 15

ASAE Online ... 27
This new department highlights everything on the ASAE Web site from exciting recent additions, to the ongoing and updated information some members may have missed. Many may not realize how much they can find in this electronic format - and it is only a "click" away.

Personnel Service ... 29

Professional Listings ... 32

Last Word (reader opinion) - Fuel for Thought... 33
With relatively modest domestic U.S. petroleum production, this country will only become energy independent if every possible renewable energy resource is considered. Various biomass energy resources should not compete with each other. To make a difference, all of them must be included in planning.

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