Mechanical Engineering Student Earns Top Environmental Award
Coleman Norton, a Mechanical Engineering junior at Georgia Southern University, has secured 1st Prize at the Georgia Environmental Conference, which took place at Jekyll Island from August 21-24, 2024. Norton’s presentation, titled “Reduction of Jet Engine Environmental Impact through Investigation of Spray Characteristics and Mixture Formation of Renewable Green Aerospace Fuel,” received outstanding acclaim from the Review Committee.
Norton was awarded a $1,500 scholarship and a complimentary three-day stay at a Jekyll Island Resort. He is shown celebrating his victory alongside Dr. Valentin Soloiu, members of the GSU Aerospace Lab, and David Mook, President of Centergy Group and the conference organizer.
In a notable double win, Norton’s groundbreaking research on sustainable aviation fuels was also recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Foundation and the International Gas Turbine Institute, resulting in an additional $2,000 scholarship. Congratulations to Coleman Norton for his exceptional achievements!
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