Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sujeev Chittipolu, Texas A&M University; Saurabh Kajaria, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

machiningtechniques for macro-scale machining often lead to inconclusive data and frustration whenapplying to micromachining.This paper presents a synergistic effort that offers research and educational opportunities tostudents. Equipment and tooling are provided by industry, while resources are provided byuniversity and National Science Foundation to both graduate and undergraduate students. Thelab exercises are designed to complement research activities so that a broader impact can beachieved. The study presents the necessary conditions and infrastructure for successful micromachining. It characterizes how micromist would benefit micromachining, and predicts howmicro tools would fail during services. It has been experimentally verified that

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2009-2516: DEVELOPMENT OF SCALE-BASED EDUCATIONAL MODULESTO INNOVATE REACTOR PHYSICS AND CRITICALITY SAFETY CURRICULABrenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleGuillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee Page 14.484.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of SCALE-based Educational Modules to Innovate Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety CurriculaAbstractThis paper addresses the development of a modular educational package based on the SCALE(Standardized Computer Analyses for Licensing Evaluation) nuclear analysis system1. Theeducational objective is to supplement theory with practice by introducing students to real

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Rosida Coowar

course in programmable digitaldevices (PDDs), a senior technical elective for electrical engineering technology majors was developed by theauthor at the University of Central Florida.1. IntroductionThe course in Programmable Digital Devices covers devices from simple PALs TM (programmable arraylogic)/GALs TM structures to CPLDs(complex PLDs) and FPGAs(field programmable gate arrays). The courseoutline is found in Appendix A. The architecture of the most commonly used chips in each category is coveredso that the student can have a good understanding of the resources available inside of those chips, theirlimitations, and the need for a more complex architecture as the design to be implemented grows in complexity.The prerequisites to the PDD course

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas M. Lahey; Thomas D. L. Walker

Session 1253 Elf90 - A First Programming Language Thomas M. Lahey , Thomas D. L. Walker Lahey Computer Systems, Inc./Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityAbstract Essential Lahey FORTRAN 90 (Elf90) is a FORTRAN 90 compiler specifically designed from apedagogical viewpoint to provide a FORTRAN teaching/learning environment that is user-friendly withoutdamaging the power of the language. This paper introduces the language and its design criteria. It alsoexplores the question of what language to teach as a first programming language.Creating a First Programming

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Kim J. Manner

case. In the last 8 years a new generationof dimensionally-driven, feature-based modeling packages have entered the marketplace. The tools of design have changed and we aseducators must provide some level of instruction in their use. The challenge becomes to include such information in a formatappropriate to a four year engineering program. This paper will discuss techniques for accomplishing this goal and provide suggestionsfor other institutions which plan to integrate such software into their curriculum. A relatively new course offering within the Universityof Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Mechanical Engineering will be used as a model.Introduction Prior to the advancements made in computer technology (both hardware and

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Jones; Rebecca K. Toghiani; Hossein Toghiani

, are known as the enhancement factor. This factor represents the increase involubility due to the solvent’s supercritical state. Enhancement factors are often quite large; with values ranging 4from 10 to 10G being cited in the literature [Brennecke, 1989]. The fugacity of the solute in the supercritical fluid can be evaluated using a cubic equation of state such asthe Redlich-Kwong-Soave or the Peng Robinson equations. In this paper, the Peng-Robinson equation isutilized. The Peng-Robinson equation for a mixture is [Modell and Reid, 1983]:where V is the molar volume of the mixture while aM and bM are mixture dependent parameters. For the Peng-Robinson equation of state, these mixture parameters are evaluated from mixing rules where

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Burnham, University of Texas, Austin; Jules Campbell, University of Texas, Austin; Surya Santoso, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo Compean, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American

Renewable Energy Systems Courses D. J. Burnham,⋆ J. C. Campbell,⋆ S. Santoso,⋆ A. Compean,⋆⋆ J. Ramos⋆⋆1 IntroductionIn recent years wind turbine technologies have made significant advances, and more than 30 U.S.states have implemented aggressive renewable portfolio standards. These standards require thatelectric utilities obtain 10% to 30% of their energy from renewable sources, with target datesbetween 2020 and 2030.1 In support of this effort the U.S. Department of Energy is consideringthe viability of wind energy to supply up to 20% of nation’s electricity by 2030.2 In addition tothe technical challenge of integrating wind power into the national grids, another criticalchallenge in the 20% wind power scenario involves preparing the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

presented in this paper was developed using the userinterface toolbox (GUIDE) in MATLAB®,1, 2 but this new version is designed and developedusing C# to overcome the graphical interface limitations present in the MATLAB® environment.Unlike the previous version which required the MATLAB® environment to run, the new versionis completely portable and does not require special software other than an operating system, suchas Windows or UNIX. While MATLAB® may be readily available in many of the engineeringdepartments some students cannot afford to install it on their personal computers. By eliminatingthis issue, the new visualization tool enables students to spend extra time on the treated topicsout of the classroom and school premises. In addition, the

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Perales, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for integrating the toolkit into the digital design sequence of engineering andengineering technology programs.IntroductionOne of the primary focuses of the Electronics and Telecommunications Technology (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University is providing each graduate with an ability to designhardware and software products and systems using industry-grade toolsets. Use of these tools todevelop embedded data acquisition and control systems begins with the first technical courses atthe sophomore level. The curricula seek to expose the students to a wide range of software(assembly, C, and graphical) languages as well as providing experience in utilizing multiplemicrocontroller development platforms. Recently, the programs, through the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System

Technology – Computer Engineering Technology (CoT – CET) program at theUniversity of Houston has implemented an undergraduate peer mentoring model as part of anNSF-sponsored program (grant no. DUE 0737526) examining the impact of incorporatingconcept mapping and undergraduate mentors on student learning at the freshman and sophomorelevels. The training for this mentoring model has been adapted from a peer-led team learningprogram [1] and incorporates concept mapping as a primary pedagogical tool for increasingmentee understanding of key concepts. This paper discusses the details of the proceduresfollowed to develop and implement the program which includes the special training to mentorson CMAPS, assessment activities survey instruments and the

Conference Session

History of Aerospace Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Mark Maughmer, Penn State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

validity and to effectively target different levels of difficulty.In this paper, we will look closely at one veteran aerospace professor’s exams and resultinggrades. For the past twenty years, he has stored student exams and results in two aerospacecourses. In addition to his questioning overall student learning, he is finding that that it takesmore and more time to cover material. By developing an approach to evaluate the level ofdifficulty of these courses final exams, we are able to estimate test item difficulty and to presenttime trends of the grades versus year and see that the distribution has changed. We realize thatgrades and grade reporting practices do not hold any answers in themselves, but they do illustratethe progression of

Conference Session

Building a Community in Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Gray

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Materials

2006-111: ADVANCING COMPOSITES EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGHCURRICULUM DESIGNGeorge Gray, Page 11.163.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Advancing Composites Education and Training through Curriculum Design George D. Gray Applied and Engineering Technologies Division Wichita Area Technical CollegeAbstractThis paper will outline the increasing occurrence of polymer composite material applicationswithin industry and the challenges facing post-secondary educational institutions to adequatelyprepare engineers and engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Withiam, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Susan Dawkins, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Robert Martinazzi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

deal to learn in a multitude ofareas if they are to succeed in their undergraduate education. In a sense they are “amateurs” inthe whole new “ring” of college life.The high school “training” received will require a significant intensification as the freshmenbecome competent and mature professionals in their chosen discipline. An entirely new set of“sparring” skills must be developed and practiced if the freshmen are to grow and maturephysically, emotionally, and academically over the next four years.The purpose of this paper focuses on a detailed explanation of the “coaching” new freshmenreceive so they can succeed academically during their critical first year in a very demandingtechnical degree program. The analogy of “boxing” works well

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

engineering, and biomedical systems.Mariano Savelski, Rowan University MARIANO J SAVELSKI is Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in 1991 from the University of Buenos Aires, his ME in 1994 from the University of Tulsa and his Ph.D. in 1999 from the University of Oklahoma. His technical research is in the area of process design and optimization with over seven years of industrial experience. His prior academic experience includes two years as Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Buenos Aires.Robert Hesketh, Rowan University ROBERT HESKETH is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Nghia Le, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

electronic circuits to count the cycles until thespecimen breaks. The prototype was then tested in the classroom to show that it is capable ofperforming high cycle fatigue tests.This paper describes the development and construction of a classroom ready fatigue tester and itsassociated electronics for a sophomore level mechanical engineering technology strength ofmaterials course. It includes a discussion of the performance of the fatigue tester, and theassessment, evaluation and improvement planned for the project. Lastly, it describes the broaderimpact of this project to better educate engineering technology students in the implications offatigue failures.IntroductionIn the limits of the classroom, both time and space, it is difficult for students

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Plebani, Lehigh University

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Computers in Education

. Sniedovich. Dynamic programming revisited: Challenges and opportunities. Technical paper, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 2005.7. M. Sniedovich and G. Cole. Dynamic programming journal articles, 2005. Page 11.649.8

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Manian Ramkumar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charles Swain, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

companies. Prof. Ramkumar has been the principal investigator for several applied research projects performed for JPL, AMTX, TRW, Asymtek, Universal Instruments, KIC, Entegris, Loctite and Eastman Kodak Company. He has presented technical papers at the SMTA and APEX conferences. He has also taught SMT and Advanced Packaging courses at the APEX and SMTA shows and for various companies on-site.Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology Scott J. Anson, PE is an Assistant Professor, in the department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Prior to joining the faculty of RIT in 2003, Scott held several positions in Process Engineering

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Michigan Technological University (MichiganTech). This paper details the course objectives and design, the educational modelsinfluencing its form, and some preliminary outcomes.Learning PreferencesThere are several methods to assess learning preferences1. One method applicable toscience and engineering students is the Index of Learning Styles2. This forty-fourquestion assessment is easily administered via a web-based questionnaire3. In this methodlearning preferences are determined with results along a spectrum of four learningpairings: sensing-intuitive, global-sequential, active-reflective, and verbal-visual. No twostudents learn exactly alike. Learning style is simply a preferred way of learning – oftenthe way(s) that knowledge “sticks” most

Conference Session

Improving the Mathematical Preparation of Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuki Aroshas, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Avi Berman, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

. A number of mathematics with applications textbooks has been recently published8-10,which implemented the following principles:- Topics are presented geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.- Formal definitions and methods evolve from the investigation of practical problems.- The real world problems are open-ended and may have more than one solution.This paper reports a study of applications-integrated Multivariable Calculus course at theTechnion. In the study we developed and tested different methods of integrating applicationsin the calculus course without affecting its mathematical level and scope. The study examinedthe effect of learning applications on students' understanding calculus concepts and attitudestowards the

Conference Session

Elementary School Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Bush, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jennifer Gray, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Megan Holmes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Karen Kosinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Leena Razzaq, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

student in the Biotechnology department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biotechnology in May 2002 from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and her Master of Science degree in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, LA in 2004. She began working on the PIEE project in June 2005.John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute John A. Orr is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at WPI. He is active professionally in the area of engineering education as well as in the technical field of geolocation systems. He was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute; Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

in a typical classroom setting. Indeed, even with the aid of textbooks and printedimages, there is a significant barrier to overcome in imparting this intuitive feel. Allowing thestudents as much hands-on experience as possible with the principles of steady state thermalconduction seems to hold the most promise for instilling these concepts at the intuitive level. Assuch, the subject program of this paper was developed to be used as a supplement to existingclassroom lecture and textbook use.The program is based on a code developed through a private contract with Sandia NationalLaboratory for steady state and transient heat conduction in solids. This program, called“verif.exe” is DOS based, and as such, is not as easy to use as programs which

Conference Session

Climate Issues for Women Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Lisa Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Darris White, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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Women in Engineering

. Byraising community awareness of women in engineering and making the curriculum funand exciting for women, it is our belief that more women will graduate and enter theworkforce. Statistics will continue to be collected each year to measure effectiveness anda survey of the students will be conducted at the end of each year. This project is in thefirst year of a long term study and the goal of this paper is to establish a dialogue withother interested groups to share information about similar projects and to discusspotential metrics that can be used to evaluate the project over an extended period of time.BackgroundEmbry Riddle recently formed a Mechanical Engineering program and does not have along history of participating in mechanical competitions

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Keilson, Loyola College in Maryland; robert pond, Loyola College; william karasz, Loyola College; kyle bates, Loyola College; ryan christopher, Loyola College

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Automotive Lighting SystemsThis paper is a summary and demonstration of an innovative senior design project. Theprimary impetus for this project was to reduce the Cu content in recycled steel fromautomobiles. Although recycling steel from automobiles is a large business and growingglobally, there is little incentive to separate out the copper wiring before recycling theautomotive chassis. The slow but inevitable increase in copper content with eachgeneration of recycled steel can lead to too much variability in the mechanical andwelding properties of the steel.The project team decided to focus on redesigning the electrical power distribution systemto allow for easy retrieval of the copper. Three senior students at Loyola College inMaryland worked as

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Thomas, University of Colorado-Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado-Boulder; Andrew Azman, University of Colorado-Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

International

StudiesIntroductionThis paper provides case studies of two service learning projects that University of Colorado atBoulder (CU-Boulder) students are integrating into their academic experience. The projectsfocus on developing communities and are managed under the auspices of Engineers WithoutBorders-USA (EWB-USA), a group founded by Dr. Bernard Amadei, Professor of CivilEngineering at CU-Boulder. These projects expand students’ understanding of the social value oftheir chosen profession, and expose them to a type of engineering significantly different thanwhat is presented in most of their classes. Specifically, focusing on developing communitiesprovides students with the opportunity to design solutions to some of the problems faced by thefive billion people on

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Cambell, Western Kentucky University; Shane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University; Greg Mills, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Kentucky University. Prior to becoming a faculty member at WKU, Dr. Palmquist was a structural engineer for Lichtenstein Consulting Engineers in Natick, Massachusetts. He received his BS in civil engineering from the University of New Hampshire, his MS in civil engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and his PhD in civil engineering from Tufts University. His technical interests include project-based engineering education, bridge engineering, construction, and project management.Greg Mills, Western Kentucky University Greg Mills is a full professor in the Department of Architecture and Manufacturing Sciences at Western Kentucky University. He teaches courses in surveying, applied

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Tech.

topics of chemical sciences andtechnology. This course was eventually extended and also became an integral part ofarchitectural, building and civil engineering curricula. Though all undergraduate engineeringstudents at VUT had sound fundamental science background in disciplines of mathematicsand physics, more than half of these students had no exposure to chemical sciences beyondthat offered as part of general science curriculum at junior levels in secondary schools andcolleges. This paper deals with the development of chemical syllabus and its refinementsince its introduction in 1995 and is outlined in this paper.The students’ lack of previous background in chemistry combined with the lack oflaboratory resources and constrained by that this

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua B. Gross, Blackburn College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #19945The Firelighters: Understanding the Demand for Instructional ComputerScience FacultyJoshua B. Gross, Blackburn College Joshua B. Gross is a professor of computer science at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. His research focuses on pedagogical problems in computing, as well as employment issues in the IT industry. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017The Firelighters: Understanding the Demand for Instructional Computer Science FacultyAbstractInstructional faculty (those whose primary responsibility is teaching undergraduates) incomputing are not well-studied, and the

Conference Session

Addressing the Human Dimension in Teaching Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Tracey Carbonetto, Penn State University, Lehigh Valley

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #18072The Retention and Usefulness of Concept Maps as Advance OrganizersDr. Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Jacob Moore is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State Mont Alto. He has a PhD in Engineer- ing Education from Virginia Tech and a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include concept mapping, digital textbooks, and additive manufacturing.Dr. Chris Venters, East Carolina University Chris Venters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He teaches

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Mechanical Engineering Labs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; D. R. Haidar, University of Delaware

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #18545Manipulation Matters: Isolating the Impact of Lecture vs. Lab Experiencein an Undergraduate Engineering Controls ClassDr. Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware Dustyn Roberts received her B.S. in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She has six years of pro- fessional experience in the robotics and medical fields, and is passionate about translational research and engineering education.D. R. Haidar

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Amy L. Kaleita, Iowa State University

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Biological & Agricultural

Paper ID #18536Enhancing Student Success by Combining Pre-enrollment Risk Predictionwith Academic Analytics DataDr. D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University Raj Raman is Professor in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Department at Iowa State University, where he is also University Education Program Director and Testbed Champion for the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC), Director of Graduate Education for the Interdepartmental Graduate Minor in Biorenewable Chemicals, and Education Programs Co-Leader for the USDA-AFRI project CenUSA Sustainable Production and Distribution of