College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Kent State Rocket Team Launches to Spaceport America Cup
The Kent State Rocket Team took seven members to New Mexico for the 2022 Spaceport America Cup, the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and competition!
Kent State University Precision Flight Team Placed 12th at SAFECON 2022
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team recently placed 12th in a national competition of the 28 largest University flight programs in the United States
Moving Ever Closer to His Doctoral Degree and NASA Dream
As graduate student Delonte Goodman nears the completion of his doctoral program in Mechatronics, he completes work on several projects and sets his sights on research and landing a job at NASA.
Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Soars Into Kazakhstan
Kent State University and the Civil Aviation Academy in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have signed an agreement to be strategic partners in establishing a joint international aviation university in Kazakhstan, to support the rapid growth of aviation throughout Central Asia.
Captain Allen Maurer’s Love of Flying Shaped Generations of Kent State Aviators
For Captain Allen “Al” Maurer, '73, flying was never only a career. It was a lifelong passion he shared freely with others.
Long after building a distinguished aviation career, Maurer remained a familiar presence at Kent State University Airport, where he encouraged student pilots, shared lessons from decades in the flight deck and made time for anyone eager to learn.
From Bangladesh to First Place: How SURE Launched One Student's Aerospace Research Career
When Zubawer Ibn Atique arrived at Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering from Bangladesh, he came with a passion for aerospace engineering and a desire to work in an environment that "encourages innovation, ambitious thinking, and growth without fear of failure."
Kent State Professional Pilot Major Ashanti Mallit Navigates Challenges as She Soars Toward Goals
As a professional pilot major, Kent State junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.
I AM FIRST: Olivia Voyzey ’25
A lifelong love of planes and jets, paired with unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams, led Olivia Voyzey through a rigorous aerospace engineering degree at Kent State as a first-generation college student.
Professional pilot major Reilly Ferrie turns every opportunity into career momentum
From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at Kent State University.
'Defying Gravity' On The Science Corridor
A not-so-wicked, drone-lifted witch flew over the Science Corridor on Kent State's Kent Campus as part of a "Train the Trainer" workshop.