College of Aeronautics and Engineering
![CAE SURE 2022 Students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_8083_Original.jpg?VersionId=yG9WPqnjMfkpPnLPJfrHBhaCx.4LsVV4&itok=faPFNjvT)
CAE Faculty Finds Repeated Success in SURE Program and 3MT Competition
In October 2022, five College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) students competed in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University'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 Perez-Davis and student, Nathan](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/dr.%20Perez-Davis%20meet%20and%20greet.jpg?VersionId=54DtQOcXTi98Yto6oc1oDGaSDumDdjep&h=ec98a0f6&itok=xJ3vMNVF)
Dr. Marla E. Pérez-Davis Joins the KSU-CAE on a Short-Term Collaboration
![Astroflashes club member Nathan and faculty advisor Jeff Balcerski examine the design of a cubesat in a 3d modeling program.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Astroflashes3.jpg?VersionId=cNuGMOFAokUNJlezgYR3C.P2coyGjxH3&itok=OiXX_1Hd)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumnus Michael Parker](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20241025_BC_goodyear_Hero_036.jpg?VersionId=hKIC8U5QjrF53dyiKDNt.GcRlfL3pN8_&itok=sewgvX4r)
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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to launch a successful and fulfilling career.
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Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.
![High Temperature Systems logo featuring a red bulldog surrounded by a laurel wreath](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/high_temp2.jpg?VersionId=EZQXWZ1pe6mA.kz78_LRE291aTGh5GOo&itok=5kyFuWrm)
Industry Spotlight - High Temperatures Systems
High Temperature Systems, a leader in molten metal handling since 1971, became a corporate sponsor of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
![Logo for The Technology House which features half of a compass rose situated to the left of the company's name.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/technology%20house%20teaser.png?VersionId=eju3T7Qrvz4g_dSu6egZ1awCo2KOgVet&itok=Xkm0T8Ak)
Industry Spotlight - The Technology House
The Technology House, a local contract manufacturer since 1996, became a corporate sponsor of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024 as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.
![A student drone operator prepares to fly a quadcopter within a roped-off area in front of the Aeronautics and Engineering building](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/operatorbanner4.jpg?VersionId=U4.LZElslSKcLjtI0fFW7o6ie32T9j6x&itok=0kqX2-Uo)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Aeronautics Program Receives Groundbreaking FAA Drone Waiver
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles.
![Introduction to Engineering students pose in the challenge arena with their hovercraft projects](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/hovercraft3.jpg?VersionId=XLCaFVtiFK5jyXHV4EiRqSI4_bLygIlB&itok=iYdQxz5B)
Innovation in a Flash: Introduction to Engineering Hovercraft Challenge
On Friday, December 6th, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects.
![Catherine Veranese helps air traffic students in the tower simulator](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Catherine%20Veranese%20800B.png?VersionId=u5VU7ZcwOs7e3KHGA48RIsfOHoOyzhov&itok=7_YVb8aP)
Student Spotlight - Catherine Veranese Finds Flight Path to Success
For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.