College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier
5XÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.
Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel
DuPontâ„¢ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of 5XÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
Kent State Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
5XÉçÇø's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.
Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 5XÉçÇø was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training
5XÉçÇø’s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.
Industry Spotlight - High Temperatures Systems
High Temperature Systems, a leader in molten metal handling since 1971, became a corporate sponsor of 5XÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
Industry Spotlight - The Technology House
The Technology House, a local contract manufacturer since 1996, became a corporate sponsor of 5XÉçÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024 as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
Kent State Aeronautics Program Receives Groundbreaking FAA Drone Waiver
5XÉçÇø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles.
Innovation in a Flash: Introduction to Engineering Hovercraft Challenge
On Friday, December 6th, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.
Student Spotlight - Catherine Veranese Finds Flight Path to Success
For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student at 5XÉçÇø, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.