Society Spotlight:
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
It's a small planet on which we live, and we have to use our natural resources wisely. Biological and agricultural engineers ensure our growing population has the necessities of life: safe and abundant food and water, a healthy environment, timber and fiber for shelter and clothing, and renewable fuel sources. With a degree in biological or agricultural engineering, you could:
- Devise more-sustainable ways of producing food, fiber, and timber
- Help underprivileged communities around the globe acquire clean water for drinking and farming
- Convert farm and forest waste materials into new products, like renewable fuels
- Develop bioimaging technology to detect food contaminants like E. coli
- Design agricultural equipment that leaves a smaller environmental footprint
If you like science and math, biological and agricultural engineering offers a unique opportunity to combine those interests with the challenge of providing food, fuel, fiber, timber and other goods without degrading or depleting our natural resources.
Check it out!
Careers:
http://www.asabe.org/membership/beengin4.html
More about the profession:
http://www.asabe.org/membership/beengin.html
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