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New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

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A hand-built 4-wheeled robot collects plastic blocks in a scoop during a challenge at the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

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Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel

DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

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Astroflashes club member Nathan and faculty advisor Jeff Balcerski examine the design of a cubesat in a 3d modeling program.

Kent State Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program

Kent State University's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

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Michael Parker

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at Kent State University was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

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Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training

Kent State University’s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.

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Industry Spotlight - High Temperatures Systems

High Temperature Systems, a leader in molten metal handling since 1971, became a corporate sponsor of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

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Industry Spotlight - The Technology House

The Technology House, a local contract manufacturer since 1996, became a corporate sponsor of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024 as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

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A student drone operator prepares to fly a quadcopter within a roped-off area in front of the Aeronautics and Engineering building

Kent State Aeronautics Program Receives Groundbreaking FAA Drone Waiver

Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles.

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Introduction to Engineering students pose in the challenge arena with their hovercraft projects

Innovation in a Flash: Introduction to Engineering Hovercraft Challenge

On Friday, December 6th, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.

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