Georgia Southern engineering students present research findings at annual Symposium Poster Competition 

June 11, 2025

More than 150 student-led teams competed in the 2025 Research Symposium Poster Competition hosted by the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern University.

“Events like these are really important because they give students a chance to showcase what they’ve learned and created during their projects,” said Reinhold Gerbsch, DSc, director of Industrial Relations for the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.

The students presented their research on topics including structural and civil engineering, robotics and automation, and environmental and sustainable studies. 

“These events help connect their projects to practical applications,” said Gerbsch. “They learn how to explain their ideas clearly and professionally.” 

As part of the symposium, students also had a chance to attend a career fair and connect with sponsors of the event like Gulfstream, Rolls-Royce, Georgia Power and more. 

“Corporate sponsors help make the event happen, but they also bring real-world experience to the table,” Gerbsch said. “By talking with students and serving as judges or mentors, they offer advice and often spot future interns or employees. Their support helps students see how their work fits into industry needs.”

Team and individual awards were presented to undergraduate and graduate students. These included: 

UNDERGRADUATE

Paulson College of Engineering and Computing Top Eagle undergraduate award 

• Nichole Christian 
• Zachary Davis 
• Autin Nobis 
• Coleman Norton

Crider Foods Manufacturing Engineering undergraduate award

• Elsie Lappin 
• Austin Marley 
• Ina Purvis 
• Abigail Richard 
• Haley Romie 

Georgia Department of Transportation Civil Engineering and Construction undergraduate award 

• Rosemarie Gante

Georgia Power Innovation undergraduate  

• Yuzhung Mei 

Gulfstream Aerospace Business Technology Computer Science undergraduate award

• William Durrence
• Hari Patel 
• Karan Patel 
• Gonzalo Rincon 
• Iyaira Rodriguez 
• Jocely Varghese

Gulfstream Aerospace Completions Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate award

• Peyton Coleman 
• Griffin Frame 
• Omar Luna 
• Chase Phillips 

Gulfstream Aerospace Business Technology Information Technology undergraduate award

• Ori Respler

Gulfstream Aerospace Innovation, Engineering and Flight Excellence undergraduate award 

• Mason Scarbrough 

Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, Computing undergraduate award 

• Luke Blevins 
• Jessica Zumbach

Rolls-Royce Mechanical Engineering undergraduate award 

• Ayooluwa Oyerinde 
• Madison Winters 

GRADUATE

Paulson College of Engineering and Computing Top Eagle graduate award 

• Kavonte Brown
• Kellen White

Crider Manufacturing Engineering graduate award

• Chowdhury Md Irtiza 

Georgia Department of Transportation Civil Engineering and Construction graduate award 

• Md Moshiur Rahman Tushar 

Georgia Power Innovation graduate  

• Cade Layser 

Gulfstream Aerospace Innovation, Engineering and Flight Excellence graduate award 

• Isaac Otchere 

Gulfstream Aerospace Business Technology Computer Science graduate award

• Mary Dufie Afrane 

Gulfstream Aerospace Business Technology Information Technology graduate award

• Azeezat Akinola

Gulfstream Aerospace Completions Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate award

• Md Didarul Alam 
• Sumayya Rahman 

Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, Computing graduate award 

• Ifeoluwa Elegbe
• Robert Dopson 

Rolls-Royce Mechanical Engineering graduate award 

• Stevens Hill