College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Kent State Rocket Team Launches to Spaceport America Cup
The Kent State Rocket Team took seven members to New Mexico for the 2022 Spaceport America Cup, the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and competition!
Kent State University Precision Flight Team Placed 12th at SAFECON 2022
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team recently placed 12th in a national competition of the 28 largest University flight programs in the United States
Kent State Pilot Pinning Ceremony Honors Milestones, Mentorship and a Legacy of Aviators
Kent State's fifth annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony, held one day before 9/11's 25th anniversary, honored nearly 75 students earning their pilot wings alongside firsthand reflections from alumni who were flying commercially on Sept. 11, 2001. Nearly 35 alumni returned to celebrate, with several family members pinning the next generation of Kent State pilots.
Solving Problems, Building Connections
Aerospace engineering student Ben Windt spent his internship building digital twins for a NASA-patented manufacturing process at LeapFast Manufacturing, and building a professional network that's already opened the door to his next opportunity.
Never Give Up
Aerospace engineering student Mateus Lampe Holovaty nearly gave up on finding an internship. Then one opportunity changed the direction of his career.
Kent State Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Sept. 26
Kent State University’s Aeronautics and Engineering Expo returns Sept. 26 with historic and modern aircraft, airplane rides, drone and robotics demonstrations, and family-friendly STEM activities at the Kent State University Airport.
Drones Are Taking Off. Your Career Could Too.
At the start of summer break on the Kent Campus, a drone-based window washing demonstration highlighted the variety of unique career paths opening up for those who want to work with drones and the training options available at Kent State University.
Coming Soon: Kent State University Rwanda
Kent State unveiled plans for the proposed Kent State University Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent State
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at Kent State University – and just made their first flights.
IN A FLASH: Inside Modern Manufacturing
The world is a classroom for Kent State students engaging in experiential learning through a facilities tour of Rockwell Automation.