RESOURCE

Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Renewable Resources in Composite Materials ... 7
The environmental and economic call for renewable resources in production materials continues to grow. In tandem with this demand is continual investigation for new markets utilizing agricultural products. Noting the association of these trends, Brian Maas discusses development of composite materials produced from soybeans and corn for styling panels used on combine harvesting equipment.

The Promise of Biotechnology for Bioprocess Engineers ... 9
Harking to future opportunities in biopharmaceuticals, a biological systems engineer with a bioprocess engineering focus has a bright future, says John Cundiff. With product approvals on the rise, the thrust to produce therapeutic-grade products from transgenic systems pushes ahead full tilt.

Manure Compost Biofilters ... 11
By studying the influence of different types of biofilters and media depths on ammonia emissions during biofiltration for reducing the odor from manure composting, Jihyung Hong developed a support media, tested at the pilot scale, which removes more than 99 percent of unpleasant emissions.

Biomechanics ... 12
Defined in sundry ways by various groups, biomechanics at the University of Maryland Human Performance Laboratory centers on human ergonomics and the respiratory system. Art Johnson highlights the impact and benefits of engineering applied to biological systems.

Sustainable Management of Effluent Irrigated LTS ... 13
Year after year, tons of wastewater are applied to land. Instead of measuring damage, land treatment managers need to know how well systems are operating so response can be timely. Only then, suggests Babar Mahmood, can land applications of wastewater can be sustained. The LEACHM model forecasts how a system will behave without actually making measurements in the physical system.

Inside ASAE

October Trio Conferences ... 15
The Tenth International Symposium on Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes; the Second Swine Housing Conference; and the Third International Conference on Air Pollution from Agricultural Operations will be held in North Carolina on Oct. 12-15.

ASAE Presents Position on Soil Erosion Research Priorities ... 16

Cooperative Standards Program ... 17

Preprofessionals ... 18
Kennedy Awarded ASAE Foundation Engineering Scholarship, Krebill Receives Adams Scholarship, Petre Recipient of Merriam Scholarship

Thank You 1/4-Scale Volunteers ... 19

ASAE Technical Library ... 19

Member News ... 20
Allen R. Dedrick, Thomas L. Spofford, Thomas J. Trout, John B. Solie, Dongil Chang, Sundaram Gunasekaran, Edward C. Martin, Steve K. Mickelson, Thomas J. Brumm, Brian L. Steward, Wayne Coates, Digvir S. Jayas, Darrell W. Donahue, Carol J. Lehtola

Member Fact ... 20

e-Orders Provides Online Ordering ... 21

Welcome New Members ... 22

On-Location Program at ASAE ... 23

Departments

Reader Forum ... 2

Update ... 3

Personnel Service ... 25

Professional Listings ... 28

Last Word (reader opinion) -- The Need for QMS ... 29