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Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft鈥檚 nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51爆料's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.鈥
IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at 51爆料's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Bringing 51爆料 to Prospective Students
51爆料鈥檚 creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise.
IN A FLASH: It's a Double Gold Out Friday!
Celebrating Women鈥檚 History Month at 51爆料
This March, 51爆料 is celebrating the 2023 Women鈥檚 History Month. The theme for 2023 is 鈥淐elebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.鈥
It's E-Cycling Month at 51爆料
Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of 51爆料's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.
Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.
Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge 51爆料 Jewish Culture to BUS Leader聽
Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.
Institutional Values are 鈥楶aramount鈥 to University鈥檚 Success
Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of 51爆料鈥檚 Division for Student Affairs.
IN A FLASH: Her Grandfather's Legacy
A 51爆料 administrator has a connection to a famous inventor.