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Transforming Career Readiness Through Hands-On IT Experience

This past summer, Nil served as a Service Desk Level I Intern at Flynn Group, providing customer service and technical support across the group's numerous locations, developing essential skills that transformed his career trajectory.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Cole Dockus Takes Flight at Safran Power and Electrical

For Cole Dockus, a student in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, finding the right internship meant more than just gaining experience—it meant positioning himself at the forefront of the aerospace industry.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Kent State Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the Kent State University Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety and professionalism.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Discovering the Power of Industry Connections

Christopher DeDonato, an aerospace engineering major at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, completed his internship at Center Street Technologies, a company pioneering polymer-based Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM).

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From Blueprint to Build Floor at PCC Airfoils

When aerospace engineering student Adam Varga secured his facilities engineer internship at PCC Airfoils, LLC this past summer, he knew he was stepping into a competitive field. What he didn't anticipate was just how transformative the experience would become.PCC Airfoils manufactures complex, highl…

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‘I’m Not Going to Stop Until There’s a “Ph.D.” Next to My Name’

Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at Kent State that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students. 

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Charting a Path to Aviation Leadership

It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose Kent State University when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant.

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Kent State University to Host 2025 NIFA SAFECON Region III Competition

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University will host the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24. The competition will bring collegiate aviators from across the region to the Kent State University Airport in Stow, Ohi…

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Drone Delivers Football

Drone-Delivered Kickoff Highlights Innovation at Kent State Homecoming

Fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent State Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent State and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Ashanti Merritt

Chicago Native Pursues Aviation Dream at Kent State

Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to Kent State, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered Kent State through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.

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