College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Catherine Veranese helps air traffic students in the tower simulator

Student Spotlight - Catherine Veranese Finds Flight Path to Success

For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student at Kent State University, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.

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

Innovation Takes Flight: CAE Students Win National Recognition

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.

Tags: Awards and Honors, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Research, Research & Science, Student Success

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

Students in the Wild: Gabriel Colbrunn Pushes Boundaries in Biomedical Engineering Research

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

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

Students in the Wild: Joshua Wood—Building a Foundation for the Future

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.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Internships

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Cleveland high school students in a robotics lab,

IN A FLASH: Bringing Students to STEM Studies

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. 

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Office of Diversity Outreach

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A drone hovering in the foreground with its operator behind

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

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. 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Graduate Studies

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Wyatt Burke uses a SolidWorks workstation at Cleveland Electric Laboratories.

Students in the Wild: Wyatt Burke’s Summer Internship with 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

IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog

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

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Kent State University Airport

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

Students in the Wild: Paul Coulter's Journey in Energy System Innovation

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.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Internships

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