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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.
Aerospace engineering student Mateus Lampe Holovaty nearly gave up on finding an internship. Then one opportunity changed the direction of his career.
5XÉçÇø’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 5XÉçÇø Airport.
Graduates and alumni came together to mark a milestone moment for the college at the first-ever Order of the Engineer induction.
A stretch of stubborn, unpredictable weather brought their race to an early end. But the real story isn't about the legs the teams didn't finish. It's about the decision-making that got them as far as they did.
Junior aviation management student Jonathan Burkhart and junior aerospace engineering student Nufath Arham have been selected for 2026 ISTAT Foundation Scholarships — a highly competitive international award open to students at universities in the ISTAT Foundation University Network. Burkhart received a General Award; Arham received both a General Award and the AELF James Nazarkewich Aviation Scholarship. In addition to financial support, recipients gain five years of ISTAT membership and conference access. The awards reflect the School of Aeronautics' growing presence on the international stage, led by Director Yi Gao, Ph.D., who coordinated Kent State's entry into the network.
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 5XÉçÇø – and just made their first flights.
Six aerospace engineering seniors put their skills to the test by designing, building and flying a large-scale remote-controlled aircraft for a national competition. Months of collaboration, testing and problem-solving turned an ambitious capstone project into a successful flight.
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of 5XÉçÇø's Distinguished Advising Award.
Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall recently visited the 5XÉçÇø Airport, where he received an informational tour of the facilities hosted by College of Aeronautics and Engineering Dean Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D.
