SPRING 2025

 

Student Newsletter



It's the season for student rallies, midterms, and spring break—as well as deadlines for ASABE scholarships and more. Enjoy the change of seasons and your midterm break, but don't forget about the valuable opportunities your ASABE membership offers.

 
 
 
 

FROM THE ISB PRESIDENT

 
Portrait of ISB President Hudson Schneider
Hudson Schneider
ISB President, 2024–2025
 

A huge thank you to all of the universities and planning committees that helped make this year's regional rallies a huge success!

We would also like to thank all the students who took time out of their busy schedules to attend these rallies. They are a great opportunity for students to connect and grow with each other and we hope you are able to keep these connections for life.

Another great opportunity is the annual international meeting this year in Toronto. ISB has many exciting events planned to help students navigate AIM and get the most out of the experience, and we hope to see you there!

 
Midwest Rally attendees gather for a photo at the shore of Lake Mendota, in Madison, Wisconsin. The group included Wisconsin section members along with students from rally host University of Wisconsin–Madison, Iowa State University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, and Purdue University. Scroll below to see more photos and a link to a complete wrap-up of the weekend's events.
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Deadlines

 

Hard work deserves recognition! Apply now for our prestigious awards and scholarships. 
 

March 
William J. Adams, Jr. & Marijane E. Adams Scholarship
Deadline: March 15

ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: March 15

April
Bioprocess Startup Competition
Deadline: April 15

Fountain Wars
Deadline: April 15

Student Honor Award
Deadline: April 20

May
International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition
Deadline: May 15

AGCO National Student Design Competition
Deadline: May 15

K.K. Barnes Student Paper Award Competition
Deadline: May 15

Gunlogson Environmental Design Open Competition
Deadline: May 15

June

Robotics Student Design Competition
Deadline: June 1

 

 
 
 

FEATURED COMPETITION


Bioprocess Startup Competition

Registration Deadline: April 15

Learn More & Register

 



About: This “shark tank” competition encourages students to develop a new product or process that utilizes a unique biological resource. Students design a product or process, conduct any necessary experimentation, testing, and/or modeling, and write a brief report describing their design and marketing of the product or process; a physical prototype is not required for competition. 


Eligibility: The competition is open to all ASABE undergraduate and graduate student members. A written report is required, and the top three teams will attend the 2024 ASABE annual meeting to make their pitch. Additional requirements apply.

 
 

FEATURED SCHOLARSHIP

 

ASABE Foundation Engineering Scholarship


Submission Deadline: March 15

Learn More



About: A yearly scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to one undergraduate student who has completed at least one full year as an undergraduate student but Is not a graduating senior the semester/term of application.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a biological or agricultural engineering student enrolled in an ABET or CEAB-accredited program. Other requirements apply, see Foundation scholarship page for complete details.
 
 
 
Congratulations to the winners of the Student Poster Competition held at last month's Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference.

From left: ASABE President Doug Otto presented awards to Jacob Sizemore and Louie Harris, both from Auburn University, and Eli Barrow, of the University of Kentucky.
 
 

 
 

2025 Annual International Meeting

 

Join Us in Toronto!

 

Take Your Chance on #ASABE25

It could be one of the best career investments you make
  • It's your chance to hear from experts in the profession—choose from hundreds of technical sessions
  • Your chance to tap young professionals for career advice
  • Your chance to meet like-minded students and professionals from around the globe
  • Your chance to hone soft and technical skills by participating in student competitions
  • Your chance to participate in International Student Branch activities
  • Your chance to explore one of the world's great cities, in the company of friends, plus optional tours to Niagra Falls and Holland Marsh.
 
Explore the Program
 
 
 

Available Online

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Get Acquainted with Our Circular Bioeconomy Systems Institute

 

Circularity is the future, and we're leading the transformation. 

 

Photo of Erin WebbLearn what's going on in CBSI and how you can get involved, even as a student.

Watch the free webinar presented earlier today by CBSI Chair Erin Webb and other CBSI leaders. Registration required.

Watch Now
 
 
 

UW–Madison Hosts Midwest Rally


The ASABE Chapter at the University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 50 visiting Midwest university students this past weekend for the 2025 Midwest Regional Rally, featuring three days of networking, industry and on-campus tours, and professional development.

Read a full wrap-up.
Clockwise, from top left: (1) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources representatives visit with students at the Saturday morning career fair. (2) Statz Bros dairy farm was a stop on the natural resources/environmental industry tour. (3) A rally attendee takes a swing at the golf simulator Thursday evening at 7 Iron Social. (4) The UW–Madison biological systems engineering department offered a project presentation during an open-house tour Friday afternoon.
 
 
 

MEMBER BENEFITS

 

Did You Know?



ASABE Career Center


Your ASABE Membership Gives You Access to Our Career Center


Our Career Center is a valuable resource for ASABE members. If you're ready to start your career, it's a great place to post your resume and look for open positions and internships.

See how we can help!

 
 
 

 




When Jealously Comes Between Colleagues 

 

You're clicking along on a great project and getting noticed for your work. Your teammates congratulate you on your success. . . most of them. A questionable remark or distancing can have you wondering whether a colleague isn't altogether happy for your achievement. That's not only disappointing, it can be the start of an unhealthy work environment.

How to handle? Start by verifying your assumptions, then follow these tips for getting things back on track.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Award, Competition & Scholarship Directory


All ASABE Awards


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award
Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award
Roger R. and Laura M. Yoerger Preprofessional Engineer of the Year Award
Student Honor Award
Student Mile Award


FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Pharos of Alexandria Global Learning Award
Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award  
 


All ASABE Competitions


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

AGCO National Student Design Competition
Bioprocess Startup Competition
ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition
K. K. Barnes Student Paper Award Competition
Fountain Wars Student Design Competition
International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition
Open Format - Gunlogson Environmental Design Student Competition
AIM Student Oral/Poster Presentation Competition


FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Bioprocess Startup Competition
ASABE Robotics Student Design Competition
Boyd-Scott Graduate Research Award 
International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition
AIM Student Oral/Poster Presentation Competition
 


All ASABE Scholarships


FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

William J. Adams, Jr. & Marijane E. Adams Scholarship
ASABE Foundation Scholarship


FOR PHD STUDENTS

John C. Nye Graduate Fellowship
 
 
 
 

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Dolores Landeck, Editor