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Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) and Technical Systems Management

Please note that ABE exhibits will be open on Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, in conjunction with the Engineering Open House. student-elected leaders and advised by departmental staff members. Members of the student branch can participate in numerous national contests in events across the country through the ASABE organization.

Observe Cosmic Particles from Outer Space!!

First floor, AESB In the cloud chamber alcohol is vaporized and drawn to a dry-ice cooled metal plate. The alcohol is super-saturated and when alpha particles pass through the vapor, they ionize the alcohol molecules and form condensation trails. In buildings, the arrangement can also make Radon particles visible.

department of Agricultural and Biological engineering

Heritage Room, ACES Library Agricultural and biological engineers solve engineering problems related to living organisms and systems. Careers are available in bioprocessing, renewable energy, water and air quality, food production systems and other areas. Employment is available in industry, government and academics.

Alternative diesel fuels for Off-road equipment

Tractor lab, AESB The engines and fuels lab has been instrumental in the analysis of alternative fuels in diesel engines. Fuels such as E-diesel and biodiesel have been produced, analyzed, and run through engines, testing the effects on the engines and the environment. The tour will provide visitors a chance to view research being conducted into the use of alternative fuels for diesel engines.

illini Pullers

First floor, AESB From mechanical design to construction, members of the Illini Pullers Club work as a team to build a ¼ scale pulling tractor for a national competition held in Peoria, IL each year. Students gain real world experience, learn problem-solving skills and apply classroom knowledge in mechanical engineering and business management.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological engineers Student Branch (ASABe)

First floor, AESB The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) at the University of Illinois is the student branch of the national ASABE organization. ASABE is an educational and scientific organization that seeks to advance engineering associated with agricultural, food and biological systems. The student branch at the U of I is organized by

Career Opportunities in Agricultural and Biological engineering

First floor, AESB Agricultural and biological engineers solve engineering problems related to living organisms and systems. Careers are available in bioprocessing, renewable energy, water and air quality, food production systems and other areas. Employment is available in industry, government and academics.

Corn Stalk Counter

First floor, AESB Seed companies require a consistent count of germinated corn plants in experimental fields. This machine uses four laser beams that are interrupted by corn stalks, but also

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