College of Aeronautics and Engineering
![Alta-X Drone flies over Kent State University](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Alta-X-Autonomous.720.8.gif?VersionId=e3UlwLy4D8xesRqdEQgMDzo54sjebd4g&itok=4k51ozyn)
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](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/6_800.png?VersionId=l6RZB2nSkAaMYE16kSHQaWiHWxpCOt0s&itok=PX2WBrTu)
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.
![Linell Olecki banner portrait](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Linell%20Olecki%20banner%20portrait.jpg?VersionId=D7u6MUbe_UZLJqnE_4YWtKz2JXJMIFd6&itok=r1aTvHOt)
![Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/370244762_982216989502409_8632686492366990466_n.jpg?VersionId=7dk379Bp6kjIK8ijniRnGgM2ctAX8DFZ&h=f660592d&itok=cnqVOKzB)
Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
![One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_2769.jpg?VersionId=QPp8ouckTBKBCKqkG_AEhRIPKSlQj5GJ&itok=PN8W-8rs)
An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges.
![Mechatronics student uses a remote robot](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/mechatronics%20600.jpg?VersionId=qI1a9riYyCfYO2ziwiX3iUnzS9OG7Dks&itok=Vwl5fZCl)
![Dean Christina Bloebaum and Marla Pérez-Davis standing in the College of Aeronautics](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/bloebaum%20and%20perez-davis.jpg?VersionId=d.RT6dW3cAN9eFSuFjJsvzDiDJ6z0yJw&itok=9FONf77s)
Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership
![A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/pp3%20-%201200px.jpg?VersionId=LJRmzV164Z7MyqT7C0DvAQ3aXy.fj3gG&itok=ap5J9qZL)
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.
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The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course