International CommunityGIVING BACK AS AN ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONALMonday, August 8 2:30PM-5:00PMLocation:StopherModerator: Sonia M. Maassel Jacobsen2:30PM Dr. Bernie Engel, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>and</strong> Head<strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>and</strong> Biological Engineering, PurdueUniversity, West Lafayette, IN3:00PM3:30PM3:45PM4:15PM4:45PMEngineering Programs In Community Service (EPICS) was startedat Purdue in 1995. Since that time, thous<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> students atPurdue have applied their skills <strong>and</strong> knowledge to solveengineering related problems for the local community. EPICSprograms are now operating at more than 30 universities.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Engel has taught an EPICS section for the past two years.Dr. Christopher L. Butts, USDA-ARS, Dawson, GAPaying It Forward: Member Participation in E-WeekActivitiesSince 2009, ASABE has been a sponsor <strong>of</strong> E-Week in 2009 to raiseawareness <strong>of</strong> the agricultural <strong>and</strong> biological engineering pr<strong>of</strong>essionamong other engineering disciplines <strong>and</strong> potential engineers.ASABE members give back to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession by participating invarious national <strong>and</strong> local E-Week activities.BreakDr. Gary Feyereisen, USDA-ARS, MinnesotaThe investment <strong>of</strong> my time <strong>and</strong> engineering skills in agriculturaldevelopment projects in Africa with Engineering MinistriesInternational enriched my life through relationships <strong>and</strong> abroadened underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the world by exposure to new cultures<strong>and</strong> physiographies.Dr. Paul Weckler, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Oklahoma StateUniversityEWB & ASABE – A Partnership for Viable <strong>and</strong>Sustainable Solutions to Improve the Quality <strong>of</strong> LifeEngineers Without Borders is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it internationalorganization <strong>of</strong> students <strong>and</strong> working pr<strong>of</strong>essionals whose aim is toengineer viable <strong>and</strong> sustainable solutions to improve the quality <strong>of</strong>life in third-world communities. Engle has been one <strong>of</strong> the facultyadvisors for the OSU chapter <strong>of</strong> EWB for the past two years. Overspring break 2011, the OK team was in a small impoverishedvillage in Honduras building bio-s<strong>and</strong> water filters. The goal wasto build & install 10 bio-s<strong>and</strong> water filters; nine were built &installed. Considering all the difficulties <strong>and</strong> challengesencountered, OK considers it a major success.Open question period for all speakersFOUNTAIN WARS COMPETITIONMONDAY, AUGUST 8Location: Poolside - Revue Tower2:00PM-2:30PM Team Check-In2:30PM-4:30PM Construction <strong>of</strong> Fountains4:30PM-5:00PM Final Construction <strong>and</strong> Safety Inspection5:00PM-5:30PM Team Test/Adjustment in Fountain5:30PM-7:30PM CompetitionTechnical <strong>Session</strong> #151INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON CHINA EXCHANGE –INVITED PRESENTATIONSMonday, August 8 2:30PM-5:30PMLocation: DaisyModerator: Ning Wang, Oklahoma State UniversitySponsored by Intl-601Promoting <strong>and</strong> facilitating academic <strong>and</strong> research exchanges among scholars fromChina <strong>and</strong> other countries in the areas <strong>of</strong> agricultural, biological <strong>and</strong> foodengineering.2:30PM Introduction2:40PM USDA-MOST Cooperation in <strong>Agricultural</strong> Science<strong>and</strong> Technology – Vision, Achievements <strong>and</strong>OutlookDr. Hongda Chen, National Program Leader, USDA3:00PM Strategic Thinking on Promoting InternationalCollaboration to Promote <strong>Agricultural</strong> EngineeringTechnology <strong>and</strong> Industrial developmentZhu Ming, President, Chinese <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering3:20PM International <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>and</strong> BiologicalEngineering ExchangeDon Erbach, Former ASABE President, AOChonorary member3:40PM International Cooperation <strong>and</strong> Exchanges <strong>of</strong>Northwest <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>and</strong> Forestry UniversityZhong Zhao, Vice President, Northwest <strong>Agricultural</strong><strong>and</strong> Forestry University, P.R. China4:00PM BREAK4:10PM YIAMA: A New Bridge for China ExchangeYang Xiusheng, Dean <strong>of</strong> Yangling Institute <strong>of</strong>Modern <strong>Agricultural</strong> Technology; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor,University <strong>of</strong> Connecticut4:30PM Proposing a Global “Whole Chain TraceabilityCenter”Steve Holcombe, CEO, Pardalis Inc., Oklahoma4:50PM The Key Equipment <strong>and</strong> Technology Mode <strong>of</strong> CropStraw Collection <strong>and</strong> Delivery in ChinaFengde Wang, China National Machinery IndustryCorporation (SINOMACH)5:10PM Introduction to Three International Journals in<strong>Agricultural</strong> EngineeringYingkuan Wang, Chief Editor, <strong>Agricultural</strong>Engineering International: CIGR5:20PM Conclusion RemarksYPC All in Good Fun Contest“Bootleggin Battle”Sunday, August 7 thru Monday, August 88:00AM-6:00PM– More Information at the YPC Booth in the Exhibit Hall –14www.asabemeetings.org
International CommunityE# 810TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THEASSOCIATION OF OVERSEAS CHINESEAGRICULTURAL, BIOLOGICAL AND FOODENGINEERS (AOCABFE OR AOC) ANNUALBUSINESS MEETINGMonday, August 8 5:30PM-10:00PMLocation: CochranThe Association <strong>of</strong> Overseas Chinese <strong>Agricultural</strong>, Biological, <strong>and</strong> Food Engineers(AOCABFE or AOC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary during the 2011 ASABEAnnual International Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, this summer. The primaryobject <strong>of</strong> AOC was to establish links between Chinese agricultural engineers withthe international community, especially the ASABE. As Chinese economy rapidlygrew during the past decade, “China exchange” has become a critically importantissue for the entire world. As a part <strong>of</strong> the 10th anniversary celebration, an“International Forum on China Exchange” will be held prior to this businessmeeting <strong>and</strong> banquet. Representatives <strong>of</strong> government agencies, universities,research institutes, industry, as well as scholars <strong>and</strong> students from China, the U.S.,<strong>and</strong> other countries will speak about the past experience, current status, <strong>and</strong> futuretrend <strong>of</strong> exchanges <strong>and</strong> cooperation between China <strong>and</strong> the world. The Forum willbe followed by a banquet that will feature the success <strong>of</strong> AOC during the past tenyears. All activities will be arranged on Monday, August 8. Timelines <strong>of</strong> theactivities are as follows:2:30PM-5:30PM International Forum on China Exchange5:30PM-6:30PM AOC Business Meeting6:30PM-10:00PM10th Anniversary Banquet <strong>of</strong> AOCCOST: $60.00 member/guestE#8a - $15.00 students from China/childE# 5ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD ANDBIOLOGICAL ENGINEERS OF INDIAN ORIGIN(AABFEIO) MEETINGMonday, August 8 6:30PM-9:30PMLocation: SampsonAssociation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Agricultural</strong>, Food, <strong>and</strong> Biological Engineers <strong>of</strong> Indian Origin willhave their annual meeting. This is the second annual meeting <strong>of</strong> the association.The association dinner will take place at a restaurant in Downtown Louisvillefollowing the business meeting.COST: $25.00TUESDAYE#6INTERNATIONAL BREAKFASTTuesday, August 9 7:00AM-8:30AMLocation: Fountain RoomThe international breakfast is a great opportunity to interact with peers from manydifferent countries. If you are coming from abroad or have an interest ininternational issues this is the best place to meet new people <strong>and</strong> begin long <strong>and</strong>fruitful working relationships. The speaker for this International Breakfast will bethe 2011 recipient <strong>of</strong> ASABE’s prestigious Kishida International Award.COST: $22.00ORDER OF THE ENGINEER INDUCTION CEREMONYTuesday, August 9 3:00PM-4:30PMLocation: DaisyASABE has been accepted as the newest link (chapter) <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> theEngineer. Graduates <strong>and</strong> registered engineers are invited to accept the Obligation <strong>of</strong>the Engineer <strong>and</strong> a stainless steel ring, which is worn on the little finger <strong>of</strong> theengineer’s working h<strong>and</strong>.The Order was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit <strong>of</strong> pride <strong>and</strong>responsibility in the engineering pr<strong>of</strong>ession, to bridge the gap between training <strong>and</strong>experience, <strong>and</strong> to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer.The first ceremony was held on June 4, 1970. Since then, similar ceremonies havebeen held across the United States. The Obligation <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Engineer issimilar to the Canadian “Ritual <strong>of</strong> the Calling <strong>of</strong> an Engineer” initiated there in1926.We invite all qualified individuals to join the Order. Eligible c<strong>and</strong>idates include: allgraduates <strong>of</strong> ABET-accredited engineering programs; seniors in ABET-accreditedprograms within two academic years <strong>of</strong> graduation; licensed PEs; <strong>and</strong>, byreciprocity, members <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Calling. The Link may also induct specialengineers who, by reason <strong>of</strong> education, eminence, or experience, are deemedworthy <strong>of</strong> the Order with approval <strong>of</strong> the National Board <strong>of</strong> Governors.Inductees must be present to accept their certificates <strong>and</strong> rings. The cost <strong>of</strong> enteringthe Order is $10.00, <strong>and</strong> inductees are asked to register with Tina Schultz at themembership booth.ASABE FELLOWS INDUCTION CEREMONYTuesday, August 9 6:00PM-8:00PMLocation: Gr<strong>and</strong> Ballroom CAll ASABE attendees are invited to this special recognition ceremony honoring the2011 ASABE Fellows – the most distinguished honor given to ASABE members.Join us at the reception immediately following the ceremony.E#9ASABE FOUNDATION KENTUCKY DERBY DINNERTuesday, August 9 7:30PM-10:30PMLocation: Offsite Buses Depart 7:20PMThe ASABE Foundation has arranged for exclusive use <strong>of</strong> the Kentucky DerbyMuseum for the evening <strong>of</strong> Tuesday August 9, 2011 from 7:30 until 11:00 PM.This unique evening will <strong>of</strong>fer ASABE members a taste <strong>of</strong> the Kentucky Derby.Bus transportation from the Galt House Hotel to <strong>and</strong> from the museum is includedin the ticket as well as admission to the museum. Buses will leave the Galt HouseHotel between 7:20 <strong>and</strong> 8:00 PM <strong>and</strong> return from the museum between 10 <strong>and</strong>11:30 PM.The evening will begin with a social hour (7:30 to 8:30) during we will haveexclusive access to the two floors <strong>of</strong> the Kentucky Derby MuseuM. We will also beable to purchase a “Mint Julep” in a souvenir glass ($10), hopefully see athoroughbred horse, <strong>and</strong> socialize while reviewing the history <strong>of</strong> the KentuckyDerby. The bugler for the Kentucky Derby, Steve Buttleman, will play the “Call toPost” to call us to a sit down dinner. We will then take our seats in the Great Hall<strong>and</strong> hear Steve Buttleman play “My Old Kentucky Home”. During dinner a video“The Greatest Race” will be shown on the 360 degree museum screen. The maincourse <strong>and</strong> dessert will follow <strong>and</strong> toward the end <strong>of</strong> the meal we will have ASABEFoundation statements followed by Steve Buttleman who will discuss hisexperiences with the Kentucky Derby.The dinner program will end at 10 PM. The gift shop <strong>and</strong> museum will be openuntil 11 PM. Buses will return to the Galt House shortly after 10 PM with the lastbus leaving at 11 PM.COST: $100.00www.asabemeetings.org 15