College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Students flying drones inside the CAE expansion atrium.

Students honed their drone piloting skills inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering building's new expansion. 

Maureen McFarland Speaks at Veterans Day 2023

"I'm as proud to say I'm a Golden Flash as I am to say I'm a Marine." Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., said her 20-plus years of service at Kent State University have reinforced her decision to leave military service for higher education.

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Inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building expansion

An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Team Rubble Busters won a first-place award at the 2023 SkyHack.

Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.   

CAE students at SAFECON 2023

The Kent State University Precision Flight Team proudly represented the university with distinction at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), hosted by Western Michigan University at Battle Creek Executive Airport in October.

Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

Kent State University's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

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Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the Kent State University Airport

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Kent State University Airport. 

Alta-X Drone flies over Kent State University

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at Kent State University marked a significant milestone in drone technology on Wednesday, October 25th. Jake Rabinowitz, a senior unmanned aircraft systems flight operations (UAS) student, demonstrated the first fully autonomous flight of the Alta-X cargo drone, executing a hands-off operation from launch to landing.

Students using computers

Kent State University proudly announces a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the National Security Agency (NSA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance and improve STEM education. Through this agreement, NSA will offer valuable training and mentoring to Kent State personnel in science and technology fields.