College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier
51±¬ÁÏ'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 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
51±¬ÁÏ Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
51±¬ÁÏ'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 51±¬ÁÏ was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training
51±¬ÁÏ’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 51±¬ÁÏ'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 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024 as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
51±¬ÁÏ Aeronautics Program Receives Groundbreaking FAA Drone Waiver
51±¬ÁÏ’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 51±¬ÁÏ, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.