College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Leah Benson welds in the CAE foundry

Leah Benson: “A Woman with a Dream”

Leah Benson's childhood dreams were filled with visions of flight. If you asked what creature she'd choose to be, she'd promptly reply, "A bird!" Her parents always encouraged her to pursue her passions, and now she's doing just that as a senior aerospace engineering student at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE).

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KSU Precision Flight Team shows off their awards from NIFA 2023

Kent State University Flight Team Secures 2nd Place after Updated Scoring

An updated scoring announcement has propelled the Kent State University Precision Flight Team to a 2nd place overall finish at the NIFA Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) and secured their invitation to the 2024 National NIFA SAFECON in May.

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Dexter Shreve banner portrait

Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve '13

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

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2024 FTC Robotics Challenge qualifier at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

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Laura Stephens

Staff Spotlight - Laura Stephens

Laura Stephens is a Career Advisor at Kent State University Career Exploration and Development (CED), serving the engineering, technology, and data community.

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Clearing snow at the KSU Airport

IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies

Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort. 

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Student competing in the 2023 CAE Lighter Than Air Engineering Competition

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air

Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons. 

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Sydney Smith

Student Spotlight - Sydney Smith

The faculty of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) inspired Sydney with its dedication to innovation, providing students ample opportunities to explore and grow.

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Ethan Duncan portrait

Alumni Spotlight - Ethan Duncan

From his very first visit to Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering, 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

Research Spotlight - David Dryer

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.

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