Engineering and Computer Science Awards Presented at Scholars' Convocation

JONESBORO – The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University (Arkansas State University – A-State) presented awards to graduating students during the Scholars' Convocation ceremony, according to Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, Dean.

Ramsey Alan Brower of West Plains, Missouri, received the Chancellor's Scholar Award and the 4.0 Scholar Award as the graduating student with the highest overall GPA in the college. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

College-level awards were also presented to the outstanding graduating student and graduate student in each program. These awards include the Citizenship Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award.

The Citizenship Award is presented to one student in each program who has demonstrated active involvement in mentoring fellow students, participation in student clubs and activities, and has served as a strong ambassador for the college. Students receiving this award include:

• Nasrin Sultana Nipa of Bangladesh, Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science;
• Eric Maxwell Chrisman of Marion, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science;
• Brendan Martin Crutchfield of Sheridan, MS in Mechanical Engineering;
• Kyle Thomas Greene of Conway, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE);
• Joshua Scott Featherston of Hot Springs, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE);
• Ethan Christopher Webb of Jonesboro, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME);
• Dillon Clay Neeley of Cave City, BS in Land Surveying and Geomatics;
• Thomas Avery Welch of Bono, BS in Engineering Technology;
• Fazla Rabbi of Chandpur, Bangladesh, MS in Engineering Management;
• Damaris Jocelyn Deschaine of Fort Worth, BS in Engineering Management Systems;
• Carter Ray Walker of Manila, BS in Construction Management.

The Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to the individual with the highest GPA in each program. Students receiving this award include:

• Tanner Rolett Patrom of Jonesboro, MS in Computer Science;
• Keito Yamakawa of Tokyo, Japan, BS in Computer Science;
• Kamden R. Duty of Paragould, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science;
• Khaja Sameer Sadat of Kurigram, Bangladesh, MS in Civil Engineering;
• Luke B. Keen of Salem, BSCE;
• Jaiden Lee Strong of Salem, BSEE;
• Anna Elizabeth Wicker of Jonesboro, BSME;
• Garrett Hunter of Hardy, BS in Land Surveying and Geomatics;
• Hunter Lee Pritchard of Monette, BS in Engineering Technology;
• Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, MS in Engineering Management;
• Kelsie N. Barker of Trumann, BS in Engineering Management Systems;
• Alexzander Seth Wilson of Osceola, BS in Construction Management.