College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Class Demonstrates Hovercraft Projects
On May 3rd, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects. This project serves as a class capstone, where the 79 students in the course were divided into 13 teams that must successfully design, build, and fly a hovercraft that adhere…
Advanced Air Mobility Conference Takes off at Kent State
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Manufacturing Works hosted Reaching New Heights in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Opportunities in Autonomous Vehicles in partnership with the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange. The conference, held at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Universi…
American Foundry Society Members Attend Annual Metalcasting Congress
In April, members of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Chapter of AFS traveled to Cleveland to attend the annual Metalcasting Congress hosted by the American Foundry Society. This event brings together foundry professionals, professors, teachers, students, and hobbyists in the metalcasting industry. The Metal…
Precision Flight Team Hosts Annual Safety Conference
On Wednesday, April 19th, the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Precision Flight Team and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2023 Safety Conference. The Safety Conference brought together over 190 individuals from Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, Bowling Green University, SkyQuest, Cleveland Air Traffi…
Computer Engineering Technology Seniors Present Spring 2023 Capstone Projects
On Tuesday, April 26th, Dr. Evren Koptur’s Computer Engineering Technology Capstone class presented their final capstone projects to College of Aeronautics students, faculty, and staff. Senior students, many preparing to graduate in May, worked in teams to create three separate projects, titled Dron…
Student Spotlight - Isabella Hinz
Isabella Hinz, originally hailing from Cary, North Carolina, was drawn to Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Aeronautics program as it offered better opportunities than schools in her home state. After encouragement from her father who also has KSU flying experience, Hinz decided to make the leap to atte…
Student Spotlight - Phil Hirst
Phil Hirst, an Aeronautics major with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and minor in Aviation Management, is highly involved on campus despite being only a first year student. Hirst is a member of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, whe…
Combat Robotics Team Makes 2023 NHRL Season Debut
Not long after their attendance at the 2022 Championship Competition, the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Combat Robotics Team was back in action at the Norwalk Havoc Robotics League’s March competition. This was made possible by a very generous anonymous donation to rebuild the team’s previous robot, which h…
CAE Partners with Admissions on 2023 Future Flash Days
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recently wrapped up their slate of Future Flash Days as part of the recruitment process for the next class of CAE students. The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Admissions Office hosts multiple Future Flash Days throughout February and March to get students excit…
2023 Air Race Classic Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Team Announced
The Flying Flashes are once again taking on the Air Race Classic! After the success of last year’s team, Laura Wilson and Peyton Turner will be teaming up to fly in the annual competition of female pilots spanning nearly 2,400 miles. This year is the 46th year of the competition, bringing together p…
