College of Aeronautics and Engineering

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Ethan Duncan portrait

From his very first visit to Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), Ethan Duncan felt right at home. The allure of the campus and the immersive air traffic controllers resonated deeply and he felt an immediate sense of belonging and excitement for what lay ahead.

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David Dryer portrait

David recently placed first in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Three-Minute Research Presentations, offering a glimpse into his groundbreaking research in the 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.