College of Aeronautics and Engineering

IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising
A Kent State staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the Kent State University Airport.

Industry Spotlight - United States Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve served as an Official Corporate Partner for the ’23-24 school year and returns this fall as an Official Corporate Partner for the current ’24-25 school year at Kent State.

Leah Benson: “A Woman with a Dreamâ€
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).

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 in May.

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.

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.

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.

IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies
Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort.

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.

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.