ASSIGNMENT 39% Research, 61% Teaching
EDUCATION
| Degree | Institution | Major Field of Study | Dates of Degree |
| Ph.D. | Iowa State University | Agricultural Engineering | 5/73 |
| M.S. | University of Nebraska | Agricultural Engineering | 6/64 |
| B.S. | University of Nebraska | Agricultural Engineering | 12/63 |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| Employer | Position | Nature of Position | Location | Dates of Employment |
| Iowa State Univ. | Professor | Research/Teaching | Ames, IA | 7/82-present |
| Iowa State Univ. | Associate Professor | Research/Teaching | Ames, IA | 7/76-6/82 |
| Iowa State Univ. | Assistant Professor | Research/Teaching | Ames, IA | 9/73-6/76 |
| Iowa State Univ. | Instructor | Research/Teaching | Ames, IA | 9/68-8/73 |
| Iowa State Univ. | Grad. Teach. Asst. | Teaching | Ames, IA | 9/67-8/68 |
| Lynam Agr. Col. | Instructor | Teaching | Stann Creek, Belize | 7/64-7/67 |
| Univ. of Nebraska | Grad. Res. Asst. | Research | Lincoln, NE | 2/63-6/64 |
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Agricultural Engineer in Iowa
PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Engineering Education
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Council for Agricultural Science & Technology
Alpha Epsilon (agricultural engineering)
Gamma Sigma Delta (agriculture)
Sigma Xi (science)
Sigma Tau (engineeriing)
Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS
Teaching - Courses Taught - (1992-96)
AE214 Environmental Engr. for grain & animals
AE363 Agri-industrial applications of elec. power
AE490H Honors independent study
AE490R Independent study, process engr.
AE469/569 Grain preservation and handling
AE590R Special topics, process engineering
AE598,698 Technical paper for masters degree, doctoral degree
AE599 Creative component
AE699R Research
AST160 Electrical applications in agriculture
AST360 Agricultural electrification
AST460 Agricultural electronics
AST462 Postharvest grain tech. (off-campus)
AST464 Grain process operations
AST490E Independent study, electronics
AST490G Independent study, grain operations
Laboratory Development
Took the lead in establishing the Biomaterials Lab, Room 142 Davidson, and in securing over $120,000 outside funding for the lab. Worked with Dr. Steve Hoff to plan new Electronics/Electric Power Lab.
Undergraduate Research
Advised or co-advised 16 undergraduate student research projects since 1992 that led to five Mid Central ASAE student paper winners, three ASAE K.K. Barnes Competition winners, a winner and a runner-up in the National Society of Women Engineers Technical Paper Competition, and four refereed publications.
Honors
Served as College Honors Committee chair for engineering (93-95) and agriculture (95-96). Took the lead in developing a judged oral presentation requirement for Honors projects done by students in both colleges. Took the lead in developing Ag Honors Guide.
International - Major Programs (1992-96)
Belize - Working to establish agricultural development/staff-student exchange project with the Government of Belize. Participated in needs assessment and study trips 5/96, 7/96, 1/97.
Research - Peer-Reviewed Publications: (Total 1992-96: 11)
Dugba, P.N., C.J. Bern, I.H. Rukunudin, M.K. Misra, T.B. Bailey. Preservative effects of iprodione on shelled corn. Transactions of the ASAE 39(5):1751-1756. 1996.
Aljinovic, Slaven, C.J. Bern, P.N. Dugba, M.K. Misra. Carbon dioxide evolution from high-moisture shelled corn treated with Ipriodione. Journal of Food Protection 58(6):673-677, 1995.
Panigrahi, S., M. K. Misra, C. J. Bern, S. J. Marley. Background segmentation and dimensional measurement of corn germplasm. Transactions of the ASAE 38(1):291-297, 1995.
Al-Yahya, S. A., C. J. Bern, M. K. Misra. Simulation of ambient air drying of fungicide-treated high-moisture corn in Iowa. Transactions of the ASAE 37(5): 1555-1560, 1994.
Ryken, Jim D., S. J. Marley, C. J. Bern. Farmer satisfaction with hay and forage equipment in Allamakee and Mahaska Counties in Iowa. Applied Engr. in Agr. 10(5): 653-658, 1994.
Meyer, R.E., C.V. Schwab, C.J. Bern. Tractor noise exposure levels for bean bar riders. Transactions of the ASAE: 36(4): 1049-1056, 1993.
Al-Yahya, S.A., C.J. Bern, M.K. Misra, T.B. Bailey. Carbon dioxide evolution of fungicide-treated high-moisture corn. Transactions of the ASAE: 3(5): 1014-1017, 1993.
Bern, C.J., C.R. Hurburgh. Fine material in corn: A review and analysis. Transactions of the ASAE: 35(6): 1859-1867, 1992.
Meester, D., C.J. Bern, D.W. Mangold. Injector feeder for plot combine pneumatic conveyor. Applied Engr. in Agr. 8(4): 483-487, 1992.
Kinney, G.R., D.C. Erbach, C.J. Bern, Soil strain under three tractor configurations. Transactions of the ASAE 35(4): 1135-1139, 1992.
Raeker, Maide, C.J. Bern, L.A. Johnson, B.A. Glatz. Preservation of high moisture corn by various propionate treatments. Cereal Chemistry. 69(1) 66-69, 1992.