College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’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.

Industry Spotlight - High Temperatures Systems
High Temperature Systems, a leader in molten metal handling since 1971, became a corporate sponsor of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

Industry Spotlight - The Technology House
The Technology House, a local contract manufacturer since 1996, became a corporate sponsor of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024 as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Aeronautics Program Receives Groundbreaking FAA Drone Waiver
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’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.

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.

Student Spotlight - Catherine Veranese Finds Flight Path to Success
For Catherine Veranese, a senior air traffic and airspace management student at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, the path to becoming an aviation professional has been paved with hands-on experience, leadership opportunities and industry connections.

Innovation Takes Flight: CAE Students Win National Recognition
In a remarkable demonstration of innovation and environmental consciousness, three College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have claimed second place in the prestigious 2023-2024 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) University Design Competition.

Students in the Wild: Gabriel Colbrunn Pushes Boundaries in Biomedical Engineering Research
As a biomechanical testing intern, Gabe worked with a sophisticated six-degree-of-freedom robot, conducting critical research that could potentially revolutionize surgical practices.

Students in the Wild: Joshua Wood—Building a Foundation for the Future
For Joshua Wood, his summer internship at Primetals Technologies Inc. became more than just a learning experience—it confirmed his dream of becoming an engineer.