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ISU faculty, staff and students win big at ASABE in Orlando

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering faculty, staff and students were once again a strong presence at the annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) conference. More winners will be announced in upcoming Inside magazines (ASABE publication): 2016 ASABE Major Award Winners: Carl Bern: Sukup Global Food Security Award Mark Hanna: SMV Technologies Ergonomics, Safety …Continue reading “ISU faculty, staff and students win big at ASABE in Orlando”

Cyclone Power Pullers hope revamped transmission will allow their quarter-scale tractor to charge to victory

Students at Iowa State University building a from-scratch miniature tractor have pinned their hopes to a radical redesign of a critical component – but you might not notice it at first glance. Rather than build a hydraulic transmission, which is the industry standard, the Power Pullers have gambled on an electronic one in a bid …Continue reading “Cyclone Power Pullers hope revamped transmission will allow their quarter-scale tractor to charge to victory”

ABE recognized for achievement and advancement at annual conference

From July 13 to July 16, the hallways in Elings Hall and Sukup Hall were a little vacant. This was due to many in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering attending the 2014 ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) annual international meeting in Montreal. Faculty, staff and students were in attendance, and several were recognized …Continue reading “ABE recognized for achievement and advancement at annual conference”

Michael Allen Schultz Endowed Scholarship awarded to Kate Klavon

Kate Klavon—a senior in agricultural engineering—has always been interested in the environment, and her time at Iowa State has been devoted to preparing herself to find solutions to environmental problems. With the help of the Michael Allen Schultz Endowed Scholarship, Klavon has been able to pursue her interests in agriculture and the environment. She has …Continue reading “Michael Allen Schultz Endowed Scholarship awarded to Kate Klavon”

ABE club recognized for outstanding service

Governor Terry Branstad honored Iowa State’s American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) student chapter in June, presenting the organization with the Annual Governor’s Volunteer Award. Governor’s Volunteer Awards are given to Iowa non-profit organizations each year to recognize local volunteers. Recipients must provide an outstanding contribution to the state or community through service, …Continue reading “ABE club recognized for outstanding service”

Increasing the production and sustainability of land

Sustainability has grown into a hot topic around the globe. The concept can be applied to a myriad of activities, but the students who participated in the Sustainable Biomass Production and Processing (SBPP) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) had their eyes on agriculture. Sustainable agricultural practices are comprised of many intricate details, and SBPP participants …Continue reading “Increasing the production and sustainability of land”

Award results of 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting

In early August, faculty and students from the College of Engineering’s Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) department traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2011 American Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting (AIM). According to ASABE, AIM is held “to expand the awareness of current industry trends; promote and acknowledge innovations in …Continue reading “Award results of 2011 ASABE Annual International Meeting”

Harmon receives two ASABE honors

Jay Harmon, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, could not be more pleased with the results of this year’s 2011 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual International Meeting. Adding to the significant list of ASABE awards presented to Iowa State students and faculty, Harmon was named an ASABE Fellow and was a …Continue reading “Harmon receives two ASABE honors”

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