More news reports... Apr 23, 2008
Freshman biological and agricultural engineering major Wesley Oatman tests his group's automated vehicle Tuesday afternoon in the civil engineering labs. . (The Battalion, TX)
School board hopefuls share views, concerns Apr 18, 2008
Education: Billings West High School, Billings; Montana State University, Bozeman, agricultural engineering. Current job: Civil engineer, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Farm Technology Days Announces 2011 Site, First Ever Scholarship Recipient Apr 18, 2008
He will be attending UW-Platteville in the fall to major in agricultural engineering. Show changes. (Agri-View, WI)
Cream of the crop: College hopefuls attend Agriculture Career Day Apr 5, 2008
Yesterday, local students got an overview of horticulture, animal science, agricultural engineering, plant genetics and industrial foods. They also received college entry and scholarship requirements. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Paul R. Converse Apr 1, 2008
After graduating from Corvallis High School in 1969, he received a bachelor s degree in agricultural engineering technology from Oregon State University in 1978, a master s degree in business from the University of Oregon in 1985, and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota in 1998. Throughout this period and until his death Paul was an enthusiastic and competitive swimmer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Joe Gomes, 60, kept Portuguese heritage alive Mar 28, 2008
With degrees in agricultural engineering and business, Mr. Gomes traveled the world selling animal medicines and nutrition. He grew up riding horses and immediately volunteered when he learned of the therapeutic riding program at Chastain Horse Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Former councilman killed in Iraq Mar 26, 2008
Paul Converse graduated from Corvallis High School in 1969 and later earned a degree in agricultural engineering technology from Oregon State. Converse, who also had a master s degree in finance, served a brief stint on the Corvallis City Council in 1995, resigning six months into a two-year term amid frequent clashes with fellow councilors and the city manager. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Former Corvallis councilman dies after attack in Iraq Mar 26, 2008
Paul Converse graduated from Corvallis High School in 1969 and earned a degree in agricultural engineering technology from Oregon State University. He also had a master's degree in finance. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
War toll hits home, again Mar 25, 2008
He received a degree in agricultural engineering technology from OSU in 1978. He later earned a master s degree in finance and a law degree. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Loomis files for re-election Mar 15, 2008
He has an agricultural engineering degree from Kansas State University and is plant manager of Chemstar Products Company in McPherson. He is currently Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, having been appointed to complete the term of Don Schroeder. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Farm Bureau sponsors grain drying, storage and marketing seminar Mar 15, 2008
D., P.E., professor and associate department head, Extension Engineer Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Gardisser offered information on grain drying using psychrometric and moisture equilibrium charts as guides discussing conventional storage, preparing and care of storage bins from year to year, temperatures, air flow, tools, fan efficiency, procedures, shrinkage, moisture levels, etc. (The Town Crier, AR)
Letters to the Editor • Ethanol is feasible, through cellulose Feb 28, 2008
When we studied ethanol production at the former Savannah River Plant in 1980, Dr. Bud Webb, then head of agricultural engineering at Clemson, pointed out that we could turn corn stalks and wheat straw into all the motor fuel we need, and that the underused lands of the Southeast can and do produce massive amounts of cellulose (pulp wood). Sure, ethanol production requires significant quantities of energy -- thus the proposal that we cluster ethanol plants around new power reactors at Savannah... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party in Turmoil Feb 23, 2008
In Manicaland's Makoni West, Nation Madongorere -- a former Central Intelligence Organisation operative -- registered as a Zanu-PF candidate although the party had endorsed Agricultural Engineering minister Joseph Made as the official party candidate. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
French writer Robbe-Grillet dies Feb 19, 2008
The son of an engineer, he studied agricultural engineering and worked as a statistician and an agronomist before finding fame as a writer. Murder. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obituary: French author Alain Robbe-Grillet dies at 85 Feb 19, 2008
He graduated from the prestigious Lycee Saint-Louis in Paris and received a degree in agricultural engineering from the National Agronomy Institute. Read by high school and college students the world over, Robbe-Grillet enjoyed an international reputation based on the success of his early works. (International Herald Tribune)
Alain Robbe-Grillet, 85 Feb 19, 2008
e Saint-Louis in Paris and received a degree in agricultural engineering from the National Agronomy Institute. His survivors and funeral plans were not immediately available. (Globe and Mail)
Alain Robbe-Grillet, master of the 'new novel', dies at 85 Feb 19, 2008
Alain Robbe-Grillet, master of the 'new novel', dies at 85 - International Herald Tribune. Alain Robbe-Grillet, a "new novelist" and filmmaker who rejected conventional storytelling and was one of France's most important avant-garde writers, died Monday, hospital officials said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
andy wolfinger Feb 9, 2008
Agricultural engineering firm Eisenbraun and Associates of Yankton, S.D., designed the project. Todd Van Maanen, vice president at Eisenbraun and Associates, said rainwater never reaches manure under the high, sloped roof. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
John Peterson Feb 7, 2008
He attended the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for a year, and later graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from South Dakota State College. John then worked as a self. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Irrigation classes offered Jan 29, 2008
Cal Poly alumni Fred Hamisch and his wife, Virginia, jump-started the online irrigation classes with a donation of $500,000 in December to the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department in Cal Poly's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cal Poly's Irrigation Training and Research Center is seeking more matching funds for the online courses from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and from industry supporters. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
'Field to fuel tank': Biodiesel of growing interest to farmers in eastern Montana Jan 28, 2008
"When I first starting working with biodiesel, we were trying to convince people to buy it at 2.20 a gallon when they could buy regular diesel for 85 cents a gallon," said Jon Van Gerpen, head of the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at the University of Idaho. "That was a hard sell.". (Missoulian, MT)
We eat what we are Jan 17, 2008
" 'Ingest' Opening reception When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday; exhibit runs through March 22 Where: ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, 160 Tracy St. Cost: Free, donations encouraged Call: (706) 208-1613 Affiliated Events ATHICA Benefit Concert With Venice Is Sinking, Down With The Woo, Misfortune500, Ice Cream Socialists and The Pendletons When: 8 p.m. Jan. 24 Where: 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington St. Cost: $6 suggested donation Focus the Nation Pre-Event: Global Warming and Food Production... (Athens Banner-Herald)
International trade focus of workshops at Ag Expo Jan 10, 2008
Panelists include: Bryan M. Jenkins of the University of California at Davis Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering; John Boesel, president and chief executive of CALSTART; Raphael Nieves of BBI International; and Matthew Summers of Summers Consulting. A discussion of free trade agreements features Constance Jackson, associate administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service; Eduardo Torres, director for the Fresno Export Assistance Center,... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local Briefcase Dec 23, 2007
He recently graduated from the University of Idaho with a master s degree in civil engineering and also holds a bachelor s degree in biological and agricultural engineering from the University of Idaho. He has been involved in several watershed, reservoir, hydropower and irrigation projects. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Shooting leaves void behind counter at Athens store Dec 9, 2007
" And the Algerian immigrant had a brilliant mind, Alejandro said. He shunned television and almost always brought a book to read at work, she said. Atroune earned a doctorate in mathematics at one of France's most prestigious schools, Joseph Fourier University, and came to the United States in 1996 to take a University of Georgia contract job that he had read about online. He worked as a post-doctoral associate with UGA's department of biological and agricultural engineering until 1997, a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
U.S. attorney relies on experience, Iowa roots Nov 28, 2007
He didn't make the team and instead pursued a passion for math and science and a degree in agricultural engineering. Along the way, Dummermuth accepted an internship with U.S. Sen. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Matriculation of Tamale Polytechnic Nov 19, 2007
Twenty-five men were admitted for Agricultural Engineering programme, and in the traditionally women dominated departments there were some improvement. In the marketing programme out of 154 students admitted 126 were men and 28 women, Hotel Catering and Institutional Management out of the 26 students admitted only three were men, for Secretaryship and Management out of the 87 students admitted 45 were men and 42 women. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Honoring heroes: Local veterans look back on experiences Nov 11, 2007
When Head came home he worked for Dow Chemical again, then moved over to the agricultural engineering department on the UC Davis campus, retiring in 1979. Head is one of 11,000 Yolo County veterans, both men and women. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Zimbabwe: Seed Maize Growers to Be Paid More Nov 8, 2007
We urge farmers to do so as time does not wait for one," he said.Minister of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Irrigation Cde Joseph Made also noted that seed production should be given highest priority."Pricing is very critical. Two years ago we came up with a pricing structure and this must be improved so that farmers are encouraged to produce and we can export seed maize," Cde Made said.He said seed producers must be supported with implements such as tractors to boost... (allAfrica.com)
ISU receives major donation Nov 8, 2007
The facility will be located just north of Davidson Hall at the current site of the Agricultural Engineering Shed and the Industrial Education 1 building. ISU's Department of Chemistry is now housed in Gilman Hall, a building originally constructed in 1913 that university officials say is no longer functional for modern teaching and research. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Expending energy to save it Nov 6, 2007
Richard Beard, agricultural engineering specialist, Utah State University, talks about efficient energy practices during an interview Monday, November 5, 2007 ... As an agricultural engineering specialist for Utah State University, the Extension employee is big into energy conservation. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Board of Regents approves budget for chemistry building Nov 2, 2007
The 82,000 net-square-foot facility is planned to be built just north of Davidson Hall at the current site of the Agricultural Engineering Shed and the Industrial Education 1 building. ISU's Department of Chemistry is now housed in Gilman Hall, a building originally constructed in 1913 that university officials say is no longer functional for modern teaching and research. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Rupee hit sectors may get relief Oct 31, 2007
Among the IITs, the one at Kharagpur had, he noted, a department of agricultural engineering, which was also involved in developing machinery for tea growers. Other stories in this section. (India Times)
Enfield man leading effort to expand Hamilton Memorial Oct 31, 2007
Randy had gone away to college after his high school graduation and intended to study agricultural engineering. However, after a year at the University of Illinois, he decided that wasn't what he wanted to spend his life doing, so he came home and went back to the family farm for a while. (Carmi Times, IL)
TWO VIEWS: Foods produced by big ag operations are just as safe, less costly Oct 28, 2007
Amy Kaleita is an assistant professor of agricultural engineering at Iowa State University and a senior fellow in environmental studies with the Pacific Research Institute, a free-market think tank. Readers may write her at 211 Davidson Hall, Ag i. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Zimbabwe: State Begins Drive to Boost Food Security Oct 23, 2007
Minister of Agriculture Cde Rugare Gumbo, Minister of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Irrigation Cde Joseph Made, Minister of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development Cde Ignatius Chombo, Minister of State for Policy Implementation Cde Webster Shamu, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Cde Sithembiso Nyoni, provincial governors, RBZ Governor Dr Gideon Gono, Agribank chief executive Mr Sam Malaba and Operation Maguta head of operations Brigadier-General Douglas... (allAfrica.com)
Fujimori's Life in Brief Oct 21, 2007
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the Universidad Nacional Agraria in 1961, graduating first in his class; studied physics in 1964 at the University of Strasbourg in France; master's degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin in 1972. FAMILY Divorced; four children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Rain welcome, but effect will fade Oct 20, 2007
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U of I Ag engineering program remains on top Oct 20, 2007
For the second year in a row, the undergraduate program in agricultural engineering at the University of Illinois has been ranked the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report ... "Agricultural engineering is a unique program on the Illinois campus," Ting explained. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Henry stumps for biofuels Oct 18, 2007
Biomass from about 45,000 acres would be needed for a biorefinery to produce about 50 million gallons a year, said Ray Huhnke, an OSU agricultural engineering professor. That equates to about 3,000 bales a day delivered by more than 100 trucks arriving each day at the refinery, 24 hours a day. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
From your Extension Office - Emergency grain storage Oct 8, 2007
Contact Shawn Shouse our ISU Extension Agricultural Engineering Field Specialist for more information, 712-769-2600. Let's be safe out there Harvest will be in full swing this week continuing for several months, so let's all be a little more careful. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
International students learn about football Oct 3, 2007
"Seeing the players and having North teach us football was very exciting," said Jongsoon Kim, a biological and agricultural engineering research assistant from South Korea. After learning the football rules, the students were taught the traditions of Aciated with football. (The Battalion, TX)
Teachers enlisted to take care of the environment Sep 11, 2007
Sixty primary school teachers and principals in both districts have joined the program, which comprises class presentations, group discussions and field practice," said Novita, 25, an activist from Lampung. According to Novita, who graduated from Lampung University with a degree in agricultural engineering, the subjects taught concern an introduction to environmental education and various topical environmental issues such as global warming. Nancy made it clear that the activities were designed... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
President urges Industry to partner with Polytechnics Sep 9, 2007
The certificates covered courses such as accountancy, secretaryship and management, marketing and agricultural engineering, statistics, and hotel, catering and institutional management. President Kufuor said partnership between industry and the Polytechnics would ensure that products from the institutions were of the right calibre and could set up their own businesses and also employ others in future. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dr Osafo launches CPP presidential candidate bid Sep 6, 2007
He holds MSc in Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering, from the University of California Davis, BSc in Agricultural Engineering Civil Option from the Israeli Institute of Haifa. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Farm bureau awards 16 scholarships Aug 31, 2007
He said that he is studying agricultural engineering, with a view to increasing efficiency and productivity through irrigation technology and solar power at the family farm. He said he loves farming, despite the hardships, such as the freeze earlier this year that killed a grove of newly planted avocado trees on the farm. (North County Times)
Ghana could save millions of dollars in palm-oil importation Aug 22, 2007
The study dubbed: "Palm oil process Improvement (KAIZEN) Programme", was conducted by a team of researchers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, (JICA), Dr Nicholas Kyei-Baffour of the Department of Agricultural Engineering of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Mr Charles Manu, a Kumasi based consultant. The study, which was part of the JICA's programme on the study on the promotion and development of local industries in Ghana, was aimed at identifying... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Scientists at center stage Aug 11, 2007
"All of a sudden, I'm a very smart person," joked Sharma, who is part of NCSU's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Sharma's moment of fame occurred earlier this year when she was asked to join a delegation that met with President Bush at the Novozymes plant in Franklinton. (News & Observer)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Heads for Malaysia Aug 5, 2007
Cde Mugabe was accompanied by the First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe, Minister of Finance Cde Samuel Mumbengegwi, Foreign Affairs Minister Cde Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Industry and International Trade Minister Cde Obert Mpofu, Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation Minister Cde Joseph Made, Minister of Science and Technology Cde Olivia Muchena and senior Government officials. During Cde Mugabe's absence Cde Joice Mujuru will be the Acting President. (allAfrica.com)
New technology for tea processing Jul 25, 2007
He said IIT, Kharagpur, was one of the few institutes, which specialised in agricultural engineering and a similar project was in the pipeline for the coffee industry. He also said that a Centre for Tea Technology would be set up at Rajarhat near Salt Lake, as a joint venture of the Tea Board and the IIT.. (Hindu)
Local 4-H members receive Hills Bank scholarships Jul 19, 2007
A recent graduate of Mid-Prairie High School, Gent plans to continue his studies at Iowa State University in agricultural engineering. Steele is the daughter of Darrell and Carmen Steele. (Kalona News, IA)
Carlson named Agriculturist of Year Jun 21, 2007
Jatzlau was 4-H Club president, and is planning to take preparatory classes at Blinn College before transferring to Texas Aursue a degree in agricultural engineering. am thankful that I got this scholarship, Jatzlau said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Study could impact noninvasive treatment of cancer tumors Jun 15, 2007
BATON ROUGE Ram Devireddy, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at LSU, recently co-authored an article with Todd Monroe, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, investigating the complex effects of nanoparticles on cell freezing. The report was published in the prestigious journal Nanotechnology. (EurekAlert!)
Provost Ron Rosati to lead ASC for interim period: Clark appoints academic affairs head to officer-in-charge post Jun 7, 2007
In addition to numerous teaching and administrative positions Rosati held there, he also was agricultural engineering technology professor at Illinois State University and assistant professor of agricultural mechanics and agricultural education at Ohio State University. His professional work in higher education has included faculty development, program development, government relations, assessment and accreditation, fund raising and facilities development, and he has co-authored over 20 articles... (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
State erred on Albany budget May 18, 2007
By , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. Last updated: 9:58 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2007. (Albany Times Union)
Vehicle fatal victim identified May 16, 2007
IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLO.. in sales department. (Albany Times Union)
Bones is still smoking May 14, 2007
IN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLO.. Home You Deserve Pay its You. (Albany Times Union)
Industries should embrace polytechnic graduates May 6, 2007
"It was against this background that government's major pre- occupation was to provide education at all levels. He said, as part of the new educational reforms, Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) would be well repositioned to enable it to play its proper role in national development. Mr. Ampofo-Twumasi announced that with the support of Netherlands, through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC), the national council for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Stankovic Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship May 3, 2007
"However, patent law and global patent protection of Macedonian inventions are virtually nonexistent. In the last 15 years, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted only one patent that originated in Macedonia. There is a critical and pressing need to expand activities in the education and practice of patent law." Born in Skopje, Dr. Stankovic received his B.S. in agricultural engineering from the University of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and his M.S. in plant physiology from the University... (PR Newswire)
New degree trains Cobleskill students in the business side of landscaping Apr 29, 2007
The Bachelor of Technology in Landscape Contracting is an interdisciplinary degree that involves the school's departments of plant science, agricultural engineering, business and computer technologies. Related Industry stories. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Rotarians host South Americans 04-24-2007 Apr 27, 2007
After moving back to Argentina, he earned an agricultural engineering degree and bought a small dairy farm. His wife, Elsa, teaches English in their village. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
China gives Mugabe $25m in aid Apr 23, 2007
As much as 80 million kilograms of the crop is to be exported by the fifth year, Joseph Made, Zimbabwe's minister of agricultural engineering and mechanisation, said. Made said the farm equipment was the "first phase" of purchases under a $58m loan from the Chinese government. (Aljazeera.Net)
Kwaku Osafo to contest for CPP Flagbearership Apr 17, 2007
Dr Osafo started his working carrier as Counterpart Food and Agricultural Organisation Design Engineer, Irrigation Division, Ministry of Food and Agriculture from 1968 to 1971; from 1973 to 1976, lecturer and Acting head Agricultural Engineering Department University of Ghana. The CPP Presidential Aspirants has also worked as a Programme Manager, Ghana government European Union Micro Projects Management, World Bank Consultant as Project manager Coordination of the Water Resources Management... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Galt takes next step toward enrollment boundaries Apr 11, 2007
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
UCD's big event is Saturday Apr 8, 2007
Parade Marshals include Bay Butler, a UCD lecturer in agricultural and resource economics; Yvonne Marsh, who retired in 2004 as UCD's assistant vice chancellor for enrollment, advising and academic support services; and Bryan M. Jenkins, professor of biological and agricultural engineering. After the parade, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of food, music, dance and perennial favorites such as the Battle of the Marching Bands, Chemistry Magic Show, the Moot Court Competition, College Bowl... (Davis Enterprise, CA)
