RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Farm Power ... 7
Picture a surge of power in developing countries during the next several decades. Tractor use is projected to increase 50 percent, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The development of this picture, however, depends on several impending factors.

2002 ASAE Award Winners ... 10-11
Nineteen ASAE members receive recognition for their contributions and accomplishments.

Fellows Inducted at the 2002 Annual International Meeting ... 12
Ten distinguished individuals were named an ASAE Fellow at the meeting in Chicago.

Auction Earns $4,890 ... 12
The Chicago silent auction benefits ASAE's 100th Anniversary Fund.

Five Receive Leadership Citations for 2002 ... 13
Members were recognized for service above and beyond the norm to ASAE.

2002 Presidential Citations ... 13
Ten individuals receive recognition for distinguished service to ASAE.

Mixing Business with Pleasure ... 14-15
Two-page photo spread of meeting activities.

First Combined ASAE-CIGR Meeting of 21st Century ... 16

2002 CIGR Prize Winners ... 16
Six CIGR awards were given to individuals for their contributions and accomplishments.

CIGR Congress Fellows Elected During 2001-2002 ... 17
Nine distinguished individuals were named CIGR Fellow at the Chicago meeting.

2002 CIGR Presidential Citations ... 17
Three individuals and ASAE receive recognition by CIGR.

A Word From the President ... 18
ASAE President Lyle E. Stephens discusses annual meeting highlights.

2002 Annual Meeting Statistics ... 18

Career Workshop Tremendous Success ... 19
"Five Things Essential to Advancing Your Career" offers practical advice.

Preprofessional Activities at the ASAE Annual International Meeting ... 19-21
From a student invitational tractor pull to competitions and awards, students had plenty of opportunity to present research, celebrate accomplishments and enjoy camaraderie with other meeting attendees.

Council Highlights from Business Meetings in Chicago ... 22-23
The Membership Development Council, Standards Council, Publications Council and Meetings Council all held business meetings at the annual meeting.

2002 ASAE Paper Award Winners ... 23
Featured are Superior Paper Awards and Honorable Mention Paper Awards winners.

Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Recipients ... 24
These awards recognize outstanding effort and achievement in developing noteworthy educational materials.

ASAE Online ... 24
Check out the latest additions to the ASAE Technical Library.

Departments

Update ... 3

Events Calendar ... 5

Advertisers Index ... 25

Personnel Service ... 26

Professional Listings ... 28

Last Word (reader opinion) -- In Pursuit of Preprofessionals ... 29
Retaining emerging professionals as they transition to their careers is vital for ASAE's growth and prosperity. Two student members raise awareness and offer ideas about how ASAE can better serve this important group.

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