Twenty students from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts were named 2023 Computer Science Students of Distinction by the Arkansas Academy of Computing.
The Computer Science Students of Distinction Award recognizes high school juniors and seniors for their academic achievements in computer education. It was created in 2019 by the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Arkansas Academy of Computing partnered with the Education Department, CSforAR, IMPAC, the Arkansas Computer Science Teachers Association, the Arkansas STEM Coalition and the Arkansas Community Foundation to promote the program.
Eligible 11th- and 12th- graders in Arkansas public, private and home schools were selected using their accomplishments in computer-related academics, competitive achievements, personal growth and service to others.
ASMSA students who were recognized include:
- Eliana Adamos of Harrison, Class of 2023;
- Madison Arenaz of Holcomb, Mo., Class of 2023;
- Nasya Choy of Conway, Class of 2024;
- Shane Driver of Helena-West Helena, Class of 2024;
- Nil Gipson of Sherwood, Class of 2023;
- Lilly Harden of Hot Springs, Class of 2024;
- Grayson Jackson of Benton, Class of 2024;
- Nhi Le of Little Rock, Class of 2024;
- Michelle Lin of Little Rock, Class of 2024;
- James Mathis of Russellville, Class of 2024;
- Cecil Mitchell of Belleville, Class of 2023;
- Grace Moody of Little Rock, Class of 2024;
- Andrew Nguyen of Sherwood, Class of 2024;
- Chelsea Nwankwo of Alexander, Class of 2023;
- Brent Marcus Orlina of Little Rock, Class of 2024;
- Jayden Patel of Blytheville, Class of 2024;
- Michael Schranz of Hot Springs, Class of 2024;
- Shreyam Tripathi of Conway, Class of 2023;
- Charis Xiong of White Hall, Class of 2023; and
- Vicky Zhu of El Dorado, Class of 2023.
The Arkansas Academy of Computing is an organization comprised of more than 200 individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of Computing in Arkansas. In addition to providing administration and funding for the CSSoD, the Arkansas Academy of Computing offers supplemental scholarships for students majoring in computing degree programs at these Arkansas universities: Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech, Henderson State, South Arkansas, UA Fayetteville, UA Little Rock, UA Monticello, UA Pine Bluff, and the University of Central Arkansas.
For more information on the Arkansas Academy of Computing, visit: https://www.araoc.org.