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Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World

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Testing Products for Durability
Manufacturers are concerned with how their products will respond to the shocks, vibrations, temperatures and other conditions experienced during the product's service life. Testing facilities can determine these factors.

Animal Linguistics
Researchers are discovering affordable computer alternatives for deciphering animal vocalizations. The goal is to respond quickly to distress and improve living conditions for domestic animals.

Engineers Fight Natural Forces
Wind, earthquakes and other pressures can damage and destroy structures built lacking the strength to withstand extreme elements. New building codes and standards aim to get engineers involved in designing stronger buildings to prevent disasters.

Seek and Destroy
Machine vision for spot spraying plants could reduce environmental problems associated with chemical runoff from fields.

Last Word (reader opinion) ­ The Debate over Produce Labeling
Country of origin labeling has become an issue for consumers and legislators as the amount of produce imported into the United States increases. Few states currently require the labeling at point of sale, leaving buyers in the dark as to where the products come from and how they are grown and handled.

Inside ASAE

Candidates for ASAE's 1998 Election
As a result of the Society's restructuring, there will be fewer candidates than usual on ASAE's ballot this year. On it, members will be asked to vote for the 1998-99 president-elect and six members of the 1998-99 Nominating Committee. Turn to Inside ASAE for the position statements and biographical information on these candidates.

Engineering Safety Award has New Sponsor
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has assumed sponsorship of the former Packer Engineering Safety Award.

The $13 Challenge

New Information Services Available for ASAE Members
Executive Vice President Melissa Moore discusses some exciting new services that have been created to help ASAE members.

PEI Off to a Good Start
Malcolm Wright, chair of the Professional Engineering Institute, describes the institute's activities to date and plans for the future.

1997 ASAE Paper Awards

Preprofessionals
Introducing Preprofessionals Advisory Board Chair Jason Brown, Student Mile winners and Student Honor Award recipients.

Foundation Support to ASAE
Last year's support significant.

Professional Development
Mini-conference a new, more affordable, approach to meetings.

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