Glen C. Rains

Glen Rains , PhD, PE, is Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia, Tifton Campus. Dr, Rains received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Georgia in 1987 and a MS and PhD in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1989 and 1992. Dr. Rains then became a faculty member with the University of Georgia Tifton Campus working in precision agriculture and farm safety since 1998. Dr. Rains has presented at over 20 international venues on six continents. Dr. Rains focuses on management and technological solutions for small to mid-sized farmers and has research programs in agricultural sensor development, artificial intelligence, IoT in agriculture and intelligent and configurable robotic ground vehicles. He is also responsible for equipment safety, and ag. accident extrication training. He is a Professional Engineer and a Certified Aerial Analyst with the National Aerial Applicators Association (NAAA) and is a member of the American Association of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) He is also co-director of the USDA-funded “Agrability in Georgia” program which provides aid to farmers with disabilities.

Publications

Fostering Problem-Based and Challenge-Based Learning Through Students' Engagement in Hackathons: The Case of YEESI Lab at SUA
Fostering Problem-Based and Challenge-Based Learning Through Students' Engagement in Hackathons: The Case of YEESI Lab at SUA
Joseph Philipo Telemala, Kadeghe Goodluck Fue, Alcardo Alex Barakabitze, Camilius A. Sanga, Glen C. Rains. © 2024. 25 pages.
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