College of Aeronautics & Engineering

Jude Carver with laptop

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

Tags: Combat Robotics Team, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Student Organizations

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the  Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State

Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

Tags: Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the Airport.

Tags: Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Spring Semester

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Arial Winter Views Michael Gershe

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air

A Kent State staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the Airport on an icy morning. 

Tags: Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Jude Carver Spring Header Image

Looking Forward to his Junior Year – and Robot Combat!

Kent State Today continues to follow mechatronics engineering technology student Jude Carver as part of ongoing “Year with a Flash” series. Carver is beginning his first semester as a junior in Spring Semester 2025. 

Tags: Mechatronics, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Student Life, Students First, Combat Robotics Team, Profiles

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2024 Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Aeronautics, Airport, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Image from CAE

Propelling Future Aviation Professionals

has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Building the Future

Forever Brighter

airplanes at sunset

Traveling for the Holidays?

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community and Society

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SkyHack 2023, held Nov.3-5, awards students more than $9,000 in prizes.

Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

Tags: University News, Student Life, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Design Innovation

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