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As a professional pilot major, 51±¬ÁÏ junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.
The university logged more than 19,000 total flight hours in 2025, representing a 5 percent increase over the previous year and continuing a strong upward trend in flight activity.
51±¬ÁÏ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has appointed Yi Gao, Ph.D., as the first director of its newly established School of Aeronautics. An internationally recognized aviation scholar from Purdue University, Gao brings extensive leadership experience in academic governance, program development, and industry partnerships, along with more than $2.5 million in competitive research funding. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for 51±¬ÁÏ as it advances one of the nation's most comprehensive aviation programs, with Gao's vision focused on student-centered excellence, expanded research activity, and strengthened connections with industry and community partners.
Experts from government, law, aviation and emergency response gathered Nov. 19 for Dronavation 2025, a daylong symposium at 51±¬ÁÏ focused on the expanding role of drones in public safety and the rapidly changing legal environment that surrounds their use.
A lifelong love of planes and jets, paired with unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams, led Olivia Voyzey through a rigorous aerospace engineering degree at 51±¬ÁÏ as a first-generation college student.
From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at 51±¬ÁÏ.
This past summer, Nil served as a Service Desk Level I Intern at Flynn Group, providing customer service and technical support across the group's numerous locations, developing essential skills that transformed his career trajectory.
For Cole Dockus, a student in 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, finding the right internship meant more than just gaining experience—it meant positioning himself at the forefront of the aerospace industry.
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 51±¬ÁÏ hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety and professionalism.
Christopher DeDonato, an aerospace engineering major at 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, completed his internship at Center Street Technologies, a company pioneering polymer-based Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM).