College of

Engineering, Architecture and Technology

 

The Oklahoma State University School of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) honored the achievements of its students and faculty during two banquets held in early May, celebrating the successes of the 2024–2025 academic year. 

 

The Senior Banquet, hosted by the OSU chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), along with faculty and staff, took place Thursday, May 1. The event recognized 35 graduating seniors from the School of Chemical Engineering. 

 

The following week, on Thursday, May 8, the Graduate Student Banquet was held. Organized by the Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA), along with faculty and staff, the event celebrated 14 graduates from the fall, spring and summer terms in the chemical and petroleum engineering master’s and doctoral programs. 

 

Throughout the year and during the banquets, the department recognized numerous accomplishments that reflect the excellence, dedication and community spirit of its students, faculty and supporters. These achievements were made possible through the continued support of donors, alumni, CEAT and the broader CHE community. 

 

Senior Banquet Awards 

 

AIChE Community Builder Award – In recognition of exemplary effort toward community building among students, faculty, and staff 

• Awardee: Brandi Head 

OXE Outstanding Chemical Engineering Senior Award - Recognized by Omega Chi Epsilon Mu Chapter and Oklahoma State University School of Chemical Engineering Senior Class of 2025 

• Awardee: Tylee Kareck 

OXE Outstanding Chemical Engineering Faculty Award – Recognized by Omega Chi Epsilon Mu Chapter and Oklahoma State University School of Chemical Engineering Senior Class of 2025 

• Awardee: Dr. Josh Ramsey, Professor  

 

 Phillips 66 Design Contest Ponca City Depropanizer Unit Awardees – Recognized by Oklahoma State University School of Chemical Engineering  

• First Place Team: Hannah Beets, Cory Campbell, and Blakely Smith  

• Second Place Team: Farah Abuzoor, Kenna Lam, Bailey Roberts, and Keshawn Wallace 

• Third Place Team: Michael Kipley, Matthew Schmill, and Jacob Wolford 

• Honorable Mention Team: Tristian Liles, Wyatt Miller, and DM York 

 
R.N. Maddox Chemical Engineering Design Contest Awardees – In recognition of demonstrated proficiency in the conceptual design and economic evaluation of chemical processes  

• First Place: Tylee Kareck 

• Second Place: Wyatt Miller 

• Third Place: Cory Campbell, and Margaret Cook 

Tyler Merriman Memorial Leadership and Spirit Award – In recognition of outstanding contributions to the academic program and traditions of the school. Your leadership, attitude, initiative and performance make a difference and reinforce the culture of collective success established by Tyler Merriman and our fellow CHE alumni. 

• Awardee: Nikole Salas 

FE Exam Recipients – In recognition of recent graduates who have finished an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is generally the first step in the process of becoming a licensed professional engineer (P.E.). 

• Jaden Ard 

• Kenna Lam 

• Cameron Major  

• Nikole Salas 

• John Mark Steichen 

Graduate Student Banquet Awards: 

 

Outstanding Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Award – In recognition of outstanding performance in the chemical engineering graduate program. Recognized by Oklahoma State University Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association.  

• Awardee: SongPei Xie, Chemical Engineering Ph.D. student  

Outstanding Petroleum Engineering Graduate Student Award - In recognition of outstanding performance in the petroleum engineering graduate program. Recognized by Oklahoma State University Petroleum Engineering Graduate Student Association.  

• Awardee: Dionne Mayibeki, Petroleum Engineering Ph.D. student 

Outstanding Chemical Engineering Faculty Award – In recognition of outstanding teacher commitment to graduate level courses in Chemical Engineering. Recognized by Oklahoma State University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association. 

• Awardee: Dr. Jindal Shah, Associate Professor  

Outstanding Petroleum Engineering Faculty Award - In recognition of outstanding teacher commitment to graduate level courses in Petroleum Engineering. Recognized by Oklahoma State University School of Petroleum Engineering Graduate Student Association. 

• Awardee: Dr. Hunjoo Lee, Associate Professor  

Conclusion 

As the School of Chemical Engineering closes another successful academic year, the spring 2025 banquets served as a meaningful reminder of the hard work, innovation and community spirit that define the OSU engineering experience. With a new class of graduates stepping into their professional journeys and continued support from faculty, alumni and donors, the future of the program remains bright and upholds the school’s tradition of excellence.