College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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.

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.

IN A FLASH: Flying Inside the House
Students honed their drone piloting skills inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering building's new expansion.

‘I truly believe that what makes Kent State great is the immediate and direct result of May 4, 1970’
"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.
Student Spotlight - Jake Rabinowitz

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things
An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the FlyÂ
Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.

Kent State Flight Team Achieves Top Honors at NIFA Region III SAFECON
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.

IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Observed on Campus
Kent State University's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Kent State University Airport.