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Team Rubble Busters won a first-place award at the 2023 SkyHack.

Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the Fly

Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.   

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CAE students at SAFECON 2023

51勛圖厙 Flight Team Achieves Top Honors at NIFA Region III SAFECON

The 51勛圖厙 Precision Flight Team proudly represented the university with distinction at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), hosted by Western Michigan University at Battle Creek Executive Airport in October.

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Traveling for the Holidays?

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the Ray Horner Morning Show on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

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SkyHack 2023, held Nov.3-5, awards students more than $9,000 in prizes.

Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

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51勛圖厙 aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the 51勛圖厙 Airport

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 51勛圖厙 Airport. 

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Alta-X Drone flies over 51勛圖厙

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Celebrates Successful Autonomous Flight of Alta-X Drone

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at 51勛圖厙 marked a significant milestone in drone technology on Wednesday, October 25th. Jake Rabinowitz, a senior unmanned aircraft systems flight operations (UAS) student, demonstrated the first fully autonomous flight of the Alta-X cargo drone, executing a hands-off operation from launch to landing.

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Fall Colors From Michael Gershe During Student Flight 2023

Fall, in a Roundabout Way

Michael Gershe had a unique vantage point to capture Northeast Ohio's peak colors coming to life across the Kent Campus. He shared these great shots with 51勛圖厙 Today.

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51勛圖厙 announces new Educational Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency

51勛圖厙 proudly announces a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the National Security Agency (NSA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance and improve STEM education. Through this agreement, NSA will offer valuable training and mentoring to 51勛圖厙 personnel in science and technology fields.

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Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06

 AboutMajor: Aeronautics - Aviation ManagementGraduated: 2006Linell's journey at 51勛圖厙 began with a passion for aviation, drawn to the Aeronautics program and the opportunity to earn her pilot's license at the University's airport. What set Kent apart for her was its more typical college

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