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Student Spotlight - Cassette Le’Shaunne Pitmon

Cassette Le’Shaunne Pitmon, a junior in the air traffic control program and a double minor in aircraft dispatch and unmanned aircraft systems was chosen as a McNair Scholar for Kent State University’s Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

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Alumni Spotlight - Alejandro Galioto '98

Meet one of our Outstanding Alumni!

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Alumni Spotlight - Clint Hess ’16

As a recent engineering graduate of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), Clint Hess’16, has already earned the role of a Foundry Manager with Adalet Enclosure Systems.

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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at Kent State, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory.

Army Funds Kent State Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a Kent State University researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…

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Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering is pleased to announce a workshop on drones on Nov. 13.

Tools, Toys or Aircraft? Kent State Hosts Series on Drones and Other Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicles

Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering is pleased to announce four upcoming workshops on drones. The first event will take place on Nov. 13, with a reception starting at 6 p.m. and conference from 7 to 9 p.m in the Kent Student Center Kiva.  This workshop is presented…

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The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 9, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Kent State University Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st Kent State University Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Kent State University Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by Kent State’s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…

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Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the Kent State University Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of Kent State University female pilots have successfully completed the 2017 Air Race Classic. The Flying Flashes finished fifth out of the 12 universities, and 15th out of the 47 teams overall. They also received a prize for finishing second on the seventh leg of the race and were one of only…

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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

Kent State University and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…

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The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Kent State University Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

The Aeronautics Department in Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Kent State University…

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Michael Fisch (center), assistant professor in Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, works with students in an X-ray lab in the Science Research Building.

Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals

Scholar of the Month Michael Fisch Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 1999-present With faculty like Michael Fisch, Ph.D., on hand, it is no wonder that Kent State University identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…

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