College of Aeronautics and Engineering

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students’ Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio’s Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Student Team Designs and Tests Custom 8-Motor Drone
The project, completed as part of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering taught by assistant professor Riu Lui, Ph.D. challenged students to create a novel multirotor platform from scratch.

How 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel
DuPontâ„¢ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.