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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

Features

Women and the Culture of Engineering
Women are a minority in agricultural and biological engineering jobs in North America. Statistics in Canada show slight increases in the number of females entering the field, but equality is far from sight.

Reducing Cotton Production Costs
A one-pass stalk and root embedding apparatus is on the horizon to manage cotton plant residue.

A Tiger's Tale
Biological and agricultural engineering students at Louisiana State University say textbooks are no match for the hands-on learning experience they are getting. Their special design project is focused on Mike the Tiger -- the school mascot.

Last Word (reader opinion) - EPA Stalks "Plant Pesticides"
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing laws that would regulate crops bioengineered to resist pests and diseases as "pesticides."

Inside ASAE

1997 ASAE Fellows Inducted at the Annual Meeting

Call for Nominations for 1999 ASAE Awards
It's time to nominate that deserving colleague for one of ASAE's prestigious awards.

1997 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Awards

Rap Session: Engineering Livestock to be Good Neighbors
More than 100 people participated in this timely rap session at the ASAE Annual International Meeting.

Members

The $13 Challenge

Preprofessionals
Apply now for 1998 ASAE student awards. Outstanding branches earn EMI trophies. LSU branch breaking new ground.

Professional Development
Updates on AETC'98 and Onsite & Small Community Sewage Systems.

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