College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Team leader Cassidy Farnsworth, along with team members Madeline Goussios and Reilly Ferrie

In a remarkable demonstration of innovation and environmental consciousness, three College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have claimed second place in the prestigious 2023-2024 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) University Design Competition.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
A top-down view of a person in a hard hat adjusting a large yellow metal valve turning a large wheel.

Dupont Vespel became a Corporate Sponsor of Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the Fall 2024 semester. Dupont Vespel was a Title sponsor of Kent State University’s Design, Build, Fly Team.

Gabriel Colbrunn wearing blue nursing scrubs holding a binder from Andrews Research andn Education and standing in front of a large medical robot.

As a biomechanical testing intern, Gabe worked with a sophisticated six-degree-of-freedom robot, conducting critical research that could potentially revolutionize surgical practices.

Johua Wood stands next to a piece of engineering equipment inside Primetals factory.

For Joshua Wood, his summer internship at Primetals Technologies Inc. became more than just a learning experience—it confirmed his dream of becoming an engineer.

Cleveland high school students in a robotics lab,

A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science. 

A drone hovering in the foreground with its operator behind

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

Wyatt Burke uses a SolidWorks workstation at Cleveland Electric Laboratories.

At Cleveland Electric Laboratories, Wyatt Burke dove deep into the world of industrial temperature sensor manufacturing, transforming dated design concepts into cutting-edge 3D models that showcase the power of engineering creativity.

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A foggy morning at the Kent State University Aircraft

The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the Kent State University Airport.

Paul Coulter stands next to a graphic depicting the internal workings of the Summit Street Power Plant.

When Paul Coulter began his internship at Kent State University, he knew he was stepping into an opportunity that aligned perfectly with his passion for sustainability and renewable energy.