Resource, 1995, October

Features

• A Real Look at Machine Design
  Virtual reality systems provide a powerful three-dimensional graphics tool in the design of machinery. These systems offer two key benefits: the visual communication of information and the capability to interact with this information in the virtual environment.
• Is There a Future Physician in Your Department?
  Many agricultural and biological engineering departments may be unaware that a substantial number of their students dream of a career in medicine. What can you do to attract, retain and help this highly motivated group of students? And, why should you?
• From Fresh Cereal in Biodegradable Packages to Crispy Ice Cream Cones
  New films from wheat flour and milk proteins offer packaging options that degrade in landfills and can even be eaten.

Inside ASAE

• National Academy of Engineering Honors ASAE Members
  Two more ASAE members have been admitted to the National Academy of Engineering, bringing the total number of ASAE members so honored to 24.
• Publications Board Restructures
  Anticipates wider participation in Resource magazine content by members.
• Insured members to receive a credit
  
• Opinions
  Christopher Miller proposes that food system concerns could be more easily solved through a strategic alliance.
• Students
  Winners of Student Design and Student Mile competitions. NCSEB President Amy Hanson on the air. Sheahan receives Student Leadership Award.
• Members
  Evelyn Rosentreter, Wayne Maley, Kenneth Tom.
• Communities
  Emerging Areas Division reaffirms role. FPEI: streamlined and stimulating. IBE listserv created.
• Professional Development
  Distinguished Lecture Series moved to AETC.
• Events Calendar
  1995
  • Nov. 1-4 - Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference. Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Nov. 3-5 - FPAC IV - Food Processing Automation Conference. McCormick Place and Hyatt on Printers Row, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Nov. 4-5 - North American Agricultural Equipment Conference. Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
  1996
  • June 11-14 - Computers in Agriculture. Marriott Cancun, Cancun, Mexico.
  • July 14-18 - ASAE Annual International Meeting. Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Sept. 15-17 - Liquid Fuels and Industrial Products from Renewable Resources. Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Nov. 3-4 - North American Agricultural Equipment Conference II. Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Nov. 3-6 - International Conference on Evapotranspiration and Irrigation Scheduling. Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. (Joint with Irrigation Assn. EXPO.)
  1997
  • Aug. 9-15 - ASAE Annual International Meeting. Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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