Kent State Aeronautics & Engineering

Excellence in the field of aeronautics and engineering education, producing highly competent professionals to work in aeronautics and engineering related fields

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Recap: The 2026 Safety Conference was a success! ✈️ We were honored to welcome Dr. Susan E. Northrup, Federal Air Surgeon for the U.S. FAA, as our keynote speaker. Great turnout and even better conversations. Thank you to all who attended!

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President Diacon's full essay is worth reading, especially if you care about what public universities actually deliver for their states. https://t.co/fBwoniTpKX

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Kent State President Todd Diacon published a major essay today on the future of Ohio public universities, and he had a specific shoutout for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. A few highlights: 🧵

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And it doesn't stop at aviation. CAE is also a national leader in drone research and the responsible development of drone technology for peaceful civilian use — work with real implications for Ohio's emerging industries.

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Our Cognitive Robotics & AI Lab took their quadruped robot into the classroom — literally. Dr. Rui Liu and Runxiang Jin visited Aurora City Schools for a teacher PD day last fall. Great things ahead for this partnership. 🤖 #DareMightyThings

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Kent State just won both the Grand Gold AND Grand Silver from NASPA_SA, the nation's top student affairs org.
From first-gen support ➡️ academic coaching ➡️ veteran services, student success here isn't a program—it's a promise.
Choose Kent State. ⚡
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CAE students will gain new global opportunities soon— dual-degree programs, international exchanges, and research partnerships through a joint aviation university Kent State is building in Kazakhstan. Full story: https://t.co/ALs7fEnv6N

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"To see this happening now is just tremendously exciting." 🌕 Dr. Sankovic, Director of CAE's School of Engineering & 31-year NASA veteran, joined @RAYHorner to talk all things #Artemis2 — the mission, the challenges, and what comes next. Listen here: https://t.co/SYR0sqzNcr

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The CAE's research is taking flight ✈️ Our faculty visited Breeze Airways' Headquarters to share new findings on how the airline is reshaping air service across the country. Proud to see the CAE innovation making an industry impact!
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Big things are coming!
The Digital Engineering Design Center launches Fall 2026, giving students hands-on access to the same tools used across aerospace, defense and manufacturing.
Plus: new BS, MS and PhD programs on the way. Dare Mighty Things. 👇 https://t.co/3mWDIyEDP7

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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: https://t.co/WmGgkqKxVb

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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? https://t.co/iKHHJMq5dg https://t.co/iKHHJMq5dg

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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: https://t.co/Pz1cxVo9Lw

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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: https://t.co/77tjjciy9w

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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: https://t.co/NxqYe7dDh0 #DareMightyThings

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"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: https://t.co/yse94BLMfE

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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! https://t.co/ePrYZVkrRy

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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: https://t.co/3CesHJKhJH

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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: https://t.co/zmOnevXCYC