College of Aeronautics & Engineering

Looking Forward to his Junior Year 鈥 and Robot Combat!
Kent State Today continues to follow mechatronics engineering technology student Jude Carver as part of ongoing 鈥淵ear with a Flash鈥 series. Carver is beginning his first semester as a junior in Spring Semester 2025.

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
麻豆传媒's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.

Blast Off Into an Aerospace Career

Propelling Future Aviation Professionals
麻豆传媒 has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

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

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 Kent State Today.

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds
麻豆传媒 student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the Kent State Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

His Attitude Matches His Altitude
A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals.

Flying Into a New School Year
Kent State鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering opened a new building expansion this fall after a record-breaking enrollment year for the flight school. WFMJ recently produced two segments about the school's record enrollment and what it means for the industry.