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KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 19, 2026

An administrative faculty and student in 成人直播鈥檚 recently received top honors at the 2026 Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) Engineer of the Year Award ceremony.

Assistant Dean of Operations and Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Cameron Coates was named Engineer of the Year in Education, while Mechanical Engineering Technology senior, Anastasia Morris was recognized as the Engineering Technology Student of the Year. The honors recognize excellence, leadership, and contributions to the engineering profession across Georgia. Coates and Morris were selected among their peers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Georgia Southern University, among others.

Founded in 1934, the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers represents licensed Professional Engineers and promotes engineering excellence, ethical standards, and public safety. Its annual awards are among the most prestigious distinctions in the state.

For Coates, the recognition reflects a career shaped by diverse engineering experiences and a commitment to student success.

鈥淥ver the years, I have acquired experiences across multiple disciplines, including aerospace, mechanical, geotechnical, environmental, and construction,鈥� Coates said. 鈥淚 believe these experiences allow me to influence a wide range of engineering majors and highlight the value of interdisciplinary design and professional licensure.鈥�

Those experiences extend beyond the classroom, he added, informing his work across campus and strengthening collaboration with university partners.

鈥淚 am grateful to the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t is an honor and a privilege to be recognized with this award.鈥�

Coates discussed how Kennesaw State鈥檚 approach to student learning couples theoretical foundations with hands-on learning and real-world applications.

鈥淪tudents are able to see what鈥檚 happening in real time,鈥� he said. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 working with contractors, understanding standards, or seeing how safety measures impact project completion, those experiences carry across all areas of engineering.鈥�

Looking ahead, Coates hopes to help increase engineering and engineering technology student participation in the Fundamentals of Engineering exam leading to eventual professional licensure, and expand industry-connected learning opportunities.

鈥淭here is always more to learn,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 hope to strengthen both my professional growth and opportunities for our students.鈥�

For Morris, a Fayetteville, Georgia native and graduate of Whitewater High School, the recognition is both affirming and motivating.

鈥淩eceiving this award has made me realize how much I鈥檝e progressed and that my hard work does not always go unnoticed,鈥� she said.

Morris, was drawn to the field through her passion for cars and motorsports. She chose the pathway for its hands-on, design- and manufacturing-focused curriculum.

鈥淚 figured since I love working with my hands and also using my creative mind, this pathway would best suit me,鈥� she said.

Through her time at Kennesaw State, Morris has developed skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. After graduation, Morris hopes to pursue opportunities in motorsports, particularly in NASCAR, while also considering offers from Southern States LLC and Yamaha Motor Company.

鈥淢y goal is to do well and be fulfilled in my work and still have time for spending time in nature,鈥� she said.

The recognition of both Coates and Morris highlights the strength of Kennesaw State鈥檚 engineering programs, SPCEET Dean Lawrence Whitman said.

鈥淭his recognition speaks to the quality of our faculty and students and the culture of excellence we have built within the college,鈥� he said. 鈥淒r. Coates and Anastasia exemplify the dedication and impact that define Kennesaw State engineering.鈥�

Kennesaw State has a strong history of recognition from GSPE, with faculty earning top honors over the past decade. Previous recipients include former SPCEET Dean Thomas Currin (2016) and faculty members Nancy Turner (2017), Lance Crimm (2019), Renee Butler (2020), Nancy J. Turner (2022), and Gregory Wiles (2024). Past student honorees include Valerie Washington (2016), Kurt Jacobson (2016), Chloe Enix (2018), and Ryan Waltman (2024).

鈥� Story by Raynard Churchwell

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 成人直播 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.