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Mark Stallone is working in Kent State's Spacecraft Design Lab to build a satellite that may one day go to space.

Kent State's Spacecraft Design Lab is Where Students Build Flight-Ready Satellites

Kent State's Spacecraft Design Lab is the location where a group of 35 Kent State undergraduates and nine graduate students in the AstroFlashes space exploration club are designing, building and testing satellites, spacecraft components and competing in space engineering challenges.

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Vintage aircraft on display at Kent State University Airport

Kent State University Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

Kent State University will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Kent State University Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.

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Four people standing at a distance wearing high-visibility vests with a medium-sized quadcopter in the foreground.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Announces Nationwide Search for Director of School of Aeronautics

We're seeking a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of our newly established School of Aeronautics. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation science education and lead a comprehensive program that spans the full spectrum of aviation disciplines.

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Two students wearing Virtual Reality headsets stand in front of a mural depicting a satellite design above a visualization of the earth from space.

Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering Announces Formation of Two Schools Amid Record Growth

In response to unprecedented growth and expanding academic offerings, Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has announced the formal establishment of two distinct academic units: the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering.

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Three male students stand in the middle of an airport runway to pose for a selfie.

From Groundskeeper to Gateway: Kent State Aviation Students Secure Prestigious Industry Internships

Three Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have secured competitive summer internships that highlight the strength of the college’s aviation management program.

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Four young women standing together in front of two airplanes parked outside the Kent State Airport hangar.

Flying Flashes Aim for Fourth Straight Win in National All-Women Air Race

The skies are calling once again, and Kent State University’s Flying Flashes are answering, this time with their sights set on a fourth consecutive intercollegiate victory in the Air Race Classic.

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Professor John Sankovic and aerospace engineering senior Zoe Latta stand in front of an experimental wind tunnel

A Career Written in the Stars: Sankovic Brings NASA Legacy and Student-Centered Vision to Kent State

After serving as chief technologist and director of the Office of Technology Incubation and Innovation at NASA Glenn Research Center, Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering Professor John Sankovic brings unmatched real-world perspective into the classroom. 

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A female student standing in front of the Mobile Command and Control Center while operating a drone.

Kent State Advances Air Mobility Innovation with Dual Research Grants Totaling Over $500,000

Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has received more than $550,000 in funding through two major grants that further position the college at the forefront of advanced air mobility (AAM) research and workforce development.

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