Jonesboro, AR — (Contributed) — May 1, 2025 — The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University presented graduating student awards during a Convocation of Scholars awards ceremony, according to Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, dean of the college.
Ramsey Alan Brower of West Plains, Mo., received the Chancellor’s Scholar Award and 4.0 Scholar Award as the college’s graduating senior with the highest overall grade point average. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Departmental awards were presented to the top graduating seniors and graduate students within each academic degree program. These awards include the Citizenship Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award.
The Citizenship Award is presented to a student within each degree program who has demonstrated their engagement in mentoring other students, student clubs and activities, and being a good ambassador for the college.
The recipients are:
- 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 given to the individual with the highest GPA within each academic degree program. The recipients are:
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; Ramsey Alan Brower of West Plains, Mo., BSME; Timothy A. Smith of Texarkana, BS in land surveying and geomatics; Ryan A. Stewart of Marion, BS in engineering technology; Mahmoud Radaideh of Irbid, Jordan, MS in engineering management; Sara Jemel of Doha, Qatar, BS in engineering management systems; and Daniel A. Ramsey of Harrison, BS in construction management.
