College of Aeronautics and Engineering

CAE Faculty Finds Repeated Success in SURE Program and 3MT Competition
In October 2022, five College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) students competed in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s (KSU) Undergraduate Three Minute Thesis competition. Each student’s project was completed during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a summer term research program for KSU students.

Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis Joins the KSU-CAE on a Short-Term Collaboration

Student Team Designs and Tests Custom 8-Motor Drone
The project, completed as part of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering taught by assistant professor Riu Lui, Ph.D. challenged students to create a novel multirotor platform from scratch.

How ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel
DuPontâ„¢ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Now a project engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., alumnus Michael Parker, ’02, uses the skills he developed while pursuing dual degrees in mechatronics engineering and mechatronics engineering technology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to launch a successful and fulfilling career.