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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

For Undergrads: A Food and Bioprocess Engineering Vision ... 5
Opportunities abound for the job-hunting food and bioprocess engineer and prospecting undergrad. With eyes to the future, an astute group of co-authors ­ Keener, Irudayaraj, Ngadi, Rosenstrater, and Payne ­ cover the technical and interpersonal skills needed in today's market. Three prominent trends in the food and bioprocessing field ­ quality and safety, nutrition and health, and the environment ­ are explored as well.

The McCormick Tractor Story ... 9
The McCormick saga is a remarkable story of a brand reborn -- from being one of the first equipment inventors to actually advertise to the eventful re-entering of the U.S. market just a few years ago. With a growing product line and a dealer network committed to future success, there promises to be more interesting chapters to the tale as the future unfolds and McCormick USA strives and thrives into the years ahead.

Polymer Injection Machine ... 11
"The M-216 promises greener turf, less water use, and reduced irrigation costs," says Jill Huenink. What more would you ask for? This unique machine injects a liquid cross-linked polymer solution into established turf which holds high levels of moisture and nutrients in the root zone and reduces soil compaction as well. Golf courses, sports fields, and landscaped areas have never had it so good.

2003-2004 ASAE Annual Report
Efforts have been made this past year to better meet member's needs, the needs of the profession, and the strategic goals of the Society. ASAE continues to be a healthy organization honoring its heritage and is looking forward. Get the details in reports written by volunteer and staff leaders. See insert.

INSIDE ASAE

Oklahoma State Takes Top Trophy in 1/4-Scale Student Design Competition ... 13
Persistence paid off for the Oklahoma State University 1/4-scale tractor team. They earned the right to take home the Wehner-Detra Traveling Trophy.

Student Design Competition Winners are ... 14

Eleven Teams Enter 2004 1/4-Scale Web Site Design Contest ... 14

A Special Anniversary Salute to our Longtime ASAE Members! ... 15

Welcome New Members ... 16

DEPARTMENTS

Events Calendar ... 2nd cover

Update ... 3

Personnel Service ... 18

Professional Listings ... 20

Last Word (reader opinion) - Help Wanted ... 21

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