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This three-day workshop is free and open to high school educators and administrators who want to educate future manned aircraft pilots and UAS operators. Topics covered include drone flight techniques, Part 107 certification guidance, drone registration procedures, and operating within a crewed environment. This workshop includes training sessions to use Kent State’s established curriculum and tools to discuss educational and career pathways with students, and training in virtual reality (VR) curriculum in aircraft pilot and UAS operations.

Pop in to meet your professors in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building Timken Atrium. Enjoy $1.99 Tractor Juice at the Charging Station all day.

Join our Deans for donuts and discussions in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building Timken Atrium and Schwabe Lobby at the airport.  Enjoy $1 off Coffee & .50 cents off all other beverages at the Charging Station from 8AM-11AM.

Indulge your sweet tooth at our delicious candy bar in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building Timken Atrium! As a special treat, the first 50 students will receive a free pair of our new CAE sunglasses!

Get acquainted with the Advisors and the Student Success Atrium located on the 2nd floor of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

Celebrate the end of the first week of classes with food and fun! Learn about student organizations and resources within the college!

Join us for a special celebration to honor Dick Schwabe, ’47, M.Ed. ’52, at the dedication of the Richard F. Schwabe Lobby in the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center. Richard "Dick" Schwabe, known as "Schwa-bee," played a pivotal role in establishing Kent State University's flight program in 1966.

The dedication will be held prior to the Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

Students who have earned their Private Pilot Certificate at Kent State University or have completed their first flight course at Kent State University are invited to participate in the ceremonial pinning of wings. Private pilots will receive 2 sets of wings from an alumni professional pilot from Kent State University. The wings will differ in size and include larger set to be worn at formal events and gatherings and a smaller lapel set to be worn in business casual settings.

You are invited to the 2024 A&E Expo! This family friendly event has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades and we are thrilled to bring this event back and showcase our Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center to the entire community.  The Expo offers a unique look into the Kent State Airport and offers one-of-a-kind activities for both the young - and young at heart.

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recognizes outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni and friends at the Envision 24 awards dinner held in the Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

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This three-day workshop is free and open to high school educators and administrators who want to educate future manned aircraft pilots and UAS operators. Topics covered include drone flight techniques, Part 107 certification guidance, drone registration procedures, and operating within a crewed environment. This workshop includes training sessions to use Kent State’s established curriculum and tools to discuss educational and career pathways with students, and training in virtual reality (VR) curriculum in aircraft pilot and UAS operations.

The Career Exploration & Development office is presenting an open event for all students to prepare for upcoming career and internship fairs. At this event, staff will be on hand to check resumes, elevator pitches, and answer general questions. Students can also visit the Career Closet and get a free professional portrait.

Join us at the Kent State Airport for a day of celebrating and empowering girls in aviation! Participants will have the opportunity to fly drones, try out our flight simulators, and explore our fleet of aircraft & sit in the flight deck!

The first 50 participants will receive a free gift bag.

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