Beasley, BAE professor, is named ASABE Fellow
David Beasley
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named David B. Beasley a Fellow of the Society. Beasley is professor of biological and agricultural engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He was inducted July 12 during the 2006 ASABE Annual International meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Beasley was honored for his pioneering work in water quality modeling and erosion control and for his leadership in academic program modernization, assessment and accreditation. His work in hydrologic and pollutant transport modeling is recognized worldwide. His mathematical simulation model known as ANSWERS (Aerial Non-point Source Watershed Environment Response Simulation) advanced the understanding and ability to solve transport modeling challenges in the management of natural resources. Versions of ANSWERS are still in use today, more than 30 years after it was introduced.
Beasley's other areas of research include investigating processes and emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants from confined animal productions systems and studying and simulating the mechanisms of sediment and chemical pollutants in agricultural ecosystems. Beasley served as department head of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at both the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station and at N.C. State University. Additionally, he has taught natural resource engineering courses and been greatly involved in program assessment. He is currently serving as an ASABE representative on the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
A native of Hughes, Ark., Beasley earned bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural engineering from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Only about 2 percent of the active members of ASABE have achieved the fellow designation. To be considered, an individual must demonstrate unusual professional distinction, with outstanding qualifications and experience in the field of agricultural engineering. Other requirements also apply and include 20 years or more practice or teaching of engineering and 20 years or more membership in ASABE.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food and biological systems. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in St. Joseph, Mich., ASABE comprises 9,000 members representing more than 100 countries. ASABE members serve in industry, academia and public service and determine and develop more efficient and environmentally sensitive methods of cultivating food, fiber and timber for an ever-increasing world population.
Beasley was honored for his pioneering work in water quality modeling and erosion control and for his leadership in academic program modernization, assessment and accreditation. His work in hydrologic and pollutant transport modeling is recognized worldwide. His mathematical simulation model known as ANSWERS (Aerial Non-point Source Watershed Environment Response Simulation) advanced the understanding and ability to solve transport modeling challenges in the management of natural resources. Versions of ANSWERS are still in use today, more than 30 years after it was introduced.
Beasley's other areas of research include investigating processes and emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants from confined animal productions systems and studying and simulating the mechanisms of sediment and chemical pollutants in agricultural ecosystems. Beasley served as department head of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at both the University of Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station and at N.C. State University. Additionally, he has taught natural resource engineering courses and been greatly involved in program assessment. He is currently serving as an ASABE representative on the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
A native of Hughes, Ark., Beasley earned bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural engineering from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Only about 2 percent of the active members of ASABE have achieved the fellow designation. To be considered, an individual must demonstrate unusual professional distinction, with outstanding qualifications and experience in the field of agricultural engineering. Other requirements also apply and include 20 years or more practice or teaching of engineering and 20 years or more membership in ASABE.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food and biological systems. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in St. Joseph, Mich., ASABE comprises 9,000 members representing more than 100 countries. ASABE members serve in industry, academia and public service and determine and develop more efficient and environmentally sensitive methods of cultivating food, fiber and timber for an ever-increasing world population.