Kent State Aeronautics & Engineering

Kent State names Yi Gao, Ph.D., first director of School of Aeronautics! Internationally recognized scholar from Purdue brings research excellence & vision for student-centered leadership. A historic milestone for our aviation programs. READ MORE: buff.ly/hTPQtVB

Kent State's professional pilot program logged 19,000+ flight hours in 2025—a 5% increase—and saw flight course completions jump 10.5%. Modern fleet + dedicated team = career-ready pilots. Ready to take flight? buff.ly/Hi28czJ buff.ly/Hi28czJ

Computer Engineering Tech student Nil Patel turned his summer internship at Flynn Restaurant Group into a career launchpad—gaining IT experience, mentorship, and professional connections that matter. His advice? Start networking NOW. Read his full story: buff.ly/wGaZmDC

Aerospace Engineering student Christ DeDonato operated Big Area Additive Manufacturing equipment at Center Street Technologies, creating 3D printed items up to 25 feet long. "Your major doesn't always matter where you work/intern," he says. His story: buff.ly/ucK7dBS

CAE student Cole Dockus is tested aircraft components at @Safran this summer—and built a career-ready resume! His advice? "Be the first to reach out and the last to thank them." Ready to launch YOUR aerospace career? Learn more: buff.ly/r34PaZI #DareMightyThings

"The day I got to build my own design on the factory floor—that was incredibly rewarding." CAE student Adam Varga turned his PCC Airfoils internship into hands-on experience that shaped his career path. From CAD to construction, he did it all. Full Story: buff.ly/29C7ajI

Triple Your Gift Tuesday is HERE! Every gift to our Featured Funds gets matched by donors AND volunteer boards. Your $25 = $75, $100 = $300! Support CAE students today. $25K in matching available—let's make every dollar count! Dare Mighty Things! buff.ly/CbDJARP

Aero. Eng. junior Stuart won 1st place at our Undergrad Research Symp. for fuel cell research—now he's applying that knowledge at our DEDC, working on cutting-edge digital twin technology. His advice? "Don't wait to be an expert, just be curious." Story: buff.ly/kVKaWBT

Meet Ashanti! The Chicago native is pursuing her aviation dreams at Kent State through the United Aviate Program. She's earned her private pilot's license and is working toward her instrument rating with 103 flight hours under her belt. Follow her journey: buff.ly/dtq69rx

Congrats to Autumn Ohl '25 on receiving the 2025 Golden Flash Award! From leading our High-Powered Rocket Team to 1st place at Spaceport America Cup to co-founding Women in Engineering Club, she's inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. More: buff.ly/6kzK0kx

Big news for Kent State aviation! A $4.1M FAA grant will fund major upgrades to the KSU Airport, supporting Ohio's largest collegiate fleet and first AABI-accredited flight training program. #KentStateCAE #AviationEducation buff.ly/OHRD1xb

Kent State continues as the top public university in northern Ohio. Our ABET-accredited programs in aerospace, cybersecurity & advanced manufacturing are preparing the next generation of engineers! FULL STORY buff.ly/9v2f7K8

HUGE NEWS! Our College of Aeronautics and Engineering just jumped 16 spots to rank #46 in the nation for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs!

Dr. Susan Northrup, FAA Federal Air Surgeon who oversees medical certification for all pilots & air traffic controllers, visited CAE. She toured our flight simulators & discussed aviation medicine with students. The future of aviation is in great hands! #KentStateCAE

Excellence attracts excellence! CAE welcomed its LARGEST cohort ever—part of Kent State's 4th consecutive class of 4,000+ students. The university's incoming class averaged a 3.57 GPA, with 34% being first-generation college students! FULL STORY: buff.ly/cvfnLc1

From high school intern to Goodyear veteran! Meet Angel '25, Mechatronics Eng. student who landed her dream internship at 18 & has been there every summer since. KSU: 1 of only 4 accredited mechatronics programs in US #1 Public Eng. School in northern OH buff.ly/bX983w8

What a night at our Pilot Pinning Ceremony! 52 aviators received their wings from 35 alumni pilots, with 93 guests cheering them on. Dean Bloebaum also presented special Dean's Wings to Pres. Diacon, Prov. Tankersley & Assoc. Dean McFarland for their unwavering program support!

This summer 172 students gained real research experience through our SURE program! Meet Ethan, who's working with Dr. Du's Sustainable Energy Lab on fuel cell technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Research experience = career preparation! buff.ly/Tu2vNpQ

IT'S HERE! 🎈 The Goodyear Blimp has arrived and she's absolutely stunning! See you Saturday for the adventure of a lifetime!

Ever wondered what's inside an aircraft wing? Our aeronautics students build these intricate structures while learning real aircraft construction! buff.ly/tOq1Kxv Learn how our hands-on programs turn passion into profession: buff.ly/EknjgNp