Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering

From Kent State classrooms to the Goodyear Blimp cockpit! 🎈✈️

Three of our amazing alumni are returning to pilot the iconic Goodyear Blimp at our Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Sept. 7. Don't miss this unique homecoming and a day full of vintage and modern aviation, plus exciting STEM activities for the whole family!

Join us at Kent State University Airport from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an unforgettable experience. Who knows? You might be inspired to reach new heights in your own career! 🚀

Learn more and plan your visit: https://buff.ly/4cTnZcv

&EExpo2024

Don't miss these exciting opportunities at the 2024 Aeronautics & Engineering Expo!

✈️ Airplane Rides: Ever dreamed of touching the clouds? Now's your chance! ☁️

🕹️ Simulator Thrills: Who's ready to be a virtual pilot? ✋ No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure! 🚀

🛩️ T-34 Flyover Spectacle: Witness the breathtaking formation of multiple T-34 aircraft!
⏰ 12 PM sharp - Don't be late!
👀 Two planes will stick around for an up-close look

🏢 Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Curious about what goes on behind those hangar doors? Peek behind the curtain with our exclusive tours:
🔍 Kent State Airport
🔬 FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center

More Information: https://buff.ly/3X7HZT5

✈️ Aviation history meets cutting-edge tech this Saturday! ✈️
From the mighty C-53 Skytrooper to the Goodyear Blimp, our A&E Expo has it all!
🔹 Vintage beauties
🔹 Modern marvels
🔹 16 T-34s flying in formation!

Don't miss this high-flying adventure at Kent State Airport, Sept 7, 8 AM - 4 PM.
Details and tickets: https://buff.ly/3X7HZT5

Tag your co-pilot for this journey through time! ⬇️

🤖 Tech Bonanza

At the 2024 Aeronautics & Engineering Expo, the fun never stops with:
🥅 Drone Soccer (Yes, it's a thing!)
🚁 Mind-blowing Drone Demos
🐕 A Robot Dog (Woof Woof, Beep Boop!)
🥽 VR experiences that'll blow your mind
And more!

The future is now, and it's at Kent State Airport! Event details at the link 🔗 in bio!

Meet Cameron Hartman, a CAE student who spent his summer forging a path to success at Viking Forge Corporation! 🔨🏭 Learn about his journey from creating manuals to training operators, and how this experience is helping him Dare Mighty Things. Check out the full story: https://buff.ly/3XmfbHU

Our Fall 2024 Aircraft Dispatch class is ready for takeoff! 🚀 Twenty eager students just received their enrollment certificates and are set to begin their journey towards earning an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
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Did you know?
✈️ Our FAA-certified Aircraft Dispatch Program has graduated nearly 200 students in the past decade!
✈️ Students can earn both their major AND an aircraft dispatcher minor with just 2-3 additional courses.
✈️ Our graduates are making waves in the industry, working for major airlines like Southwest and Delta!

Thinking about a career in aviation? The Aircraft Dispatch certificate is a perfect backup plan for any of our programs—no medical class, recurrent training, or age limit required!

Want to learn more about how you can earn your Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate? Visit https://buff.ly/4dHVY97 or check out our Part 65 certification for industry professionals.

Join us and elevate your career in aviation! ✈️🌟

Props-4-Paws is gearing up for their biggest annual fundraiser at the upcoming A&E Expo! 🐾✈️

Founded by Kent State alumni, Jim Sebastian '94 (Kent State Adjunct Professor and Check Instructor, and Southwest Airlines Captain) and Dave Poluga '12, '17 (Kent State Airport Manager) this charitable organization has delivered over 63,000 pounds of pet food and supplies to local animal shelters since 2012. Now, they need your help to continue their amazing work!

At the A&E Expo, Props-4-Paws will have a booth in the hangar accepting donations of:
🐶 Pet food
🐈 Pet supplies
💰 Monetary contributions
👕 They'll also be selling P4P shirts, with 100% of proceeds going directly to purchase food for shelter animals.

Can't make it to the hangar? No worries! Look for their convenient drop-off point at the parking lot roundabout.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of animals in need. Props-4-Paws and our local shelters thank you for your support!

Full event details: https://buff.ly/3X7HZT5

🛫 The sky's the limit at A&E Expo 2024! 🚀

Join us on Sept 7 for a day of high-flying fun and cutting-edge tech:
-Airplane rides ✈️
-Flight simulators 🕹️
-T-34 Flyover 🚁
-Goodyear Blimp 🎈
-Drones & Robots 🤖

🎟️ $5/person | 📍 Kent State Airport | Full details at link 🔗 in bio
Tag a friend you want to experience this with! 👇

From campus to career: CAE's Lilly Kensicki shares her eye-opening internship at The Brewer-Garrett Company! 🌿💼 Learn how this Mechatronics Engineering Technology student applied her skills in energy efficiency and sustainability. Read her full story and get inspired for your own internship journey: https://buff.ly/4cDFy05

Kicking off our Week of Welcome at CAE in style! 🎉
Yesterday, students got to mingle with the deans over delicious donuts at our "Donuts with the Deans" event. 🍩 But that's just the beginning!
Here's what's coming up:

😎 Sweets & Sunglasses
🧠 Meet Advisors & The Mind Space Grand Opening
🍔 Resource Fair & Cookout

Don't miss out on these exciting events! Check out our daily schedule and join the fun.
Want more details? Visit https://buff.ly/46x82aF

Join us for our Week of Welcome at CAE! Yesterday, was Popcorn with Professors where students mingled with our professors. Join us for all our exciting events planned daily:
🍩 Donuts with the Deans
😎 Sweets & Sunglasses
🧠 Meet Advisors & The Mind Space Grand Opening
🍔 Resource Fair & Cookout
Discover more: https://buff.ly/46x82aF

Today, we welcomed our newest Freshman class for the 2024/2025 academic year! 🎓🎉

Our annual convocation ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting journey for these bright minds. The campus was buzzing with energy as our new students joined us for this memorable occasion.

To our Class of 2028: We're thrilled to have you join our community. Your journey starts now, and we can't wait to see what you'll achieve!

Share your convocation memories in the comments!

🚀 Students in the Wild: Lincoln Murray takes flight at Theiss UAV!
Discover how Lincoln turned his fascination with drones into a full-time job offer through an exciting internship. His story embodies our motto "Dare Mighty Things" and shows what's possible when you embrace new challenges.
Read Lincoln's inspiring journey and learn how you can start your own internship adventure: https://buff.ly/3YGGRrT

Join WAI Kent State for a day of fun! Pilot drones. Fly our simulator. Be an air traffic controller. Explore our fleet of aircraft and sit in the flight deck. And so much more!

Kent State Alumni Scott and Kyle Koeppl Make History at Southwest Airlines

A Kent State legacy takes to the skies! Scott '89 and Kyle '19 Koeppl, both graduates of our professional pilot program, recently completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots. This inspiring father-son duo showcases the strength of our aviation program and the incredible opportunities it creates. Click to read their full story and see how the Koeppl family's journey exemplifies the excellence of Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. https://buff.ly/4cebyYC
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🌟 Calling all Kent State pilot alumni! 🌟 Join us for two special events:
🧑‍✈️ Pilot Pinning Ceremony: Celebrate our newest aviators as they receive their wings.
🔷 ⭐ Richard F. Schwabe Lobby Dedication: Honor the legacy of our flight program.

Return to your alma mater, connect with fellow Golden Flashes, and inspire the next generation of pilots! Details here: https://buff.ly/46x82aF
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🚀 Kent State's High-Powered Rocket Team News 🚀
We're thrilled to announce our incredible performance at the 2024 Spaceport America Cup:

•14th place overall out of 150+ teams
•5th place in the 10K SRAD category
•Our rocket "Solar Flare" reached an impressive 10,090 ft!
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Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join us for our first meeting of the semester:
📅 August 22nd
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Room 152
Whether you're an aerospace enthusiast or just curious about rocketry, all Kent State students are welcome! No experience necessary—just bring your passion and willingness to learn.

Let's reach for the stars together! 🌟

Thank you T.J. Davies Company, Inc. for backing our projects and supporting Kent State University this year! Your partnership is instrumental in guiding young minds towards a bright future in engineering.

The TJ Davies Company, Inc. gave aspiring engineers “hands on” experience at the recent Emerging Engineers Summer Camp. Learn more about the camp, hosted by the Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering: https://buff.ly/4bS9dT6

Only 2 Days Left! Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Calling all active WAI members in search of scholarships! Start reviewing the scholarship opportunities to support interests in aerospace engineering, dispatch, flight training and general career enhancement.

WAI2025 Scholarship applications open AUGUST 1.
Visit www.WAI.org/scholarships to learn more.

As a reminder, all applications are due October 11, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Winners will be notified by December 20, 2024 and celebrated during the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Denver, Colorado, March 27-29, 2025.

📍 Firenze, Italy: Final Week Highlights 🇮🇹✈️🎨
Our students wrapped up their Italian adventure with a bang:
🛫 Security analysis at Florence Airport
🛒 Swiss Cheese Model lesson at an Italian supermarket
👩‍✈️👨‍✈️ Virtual discussion with alumni
🖼️ Renaissance art & engineering at Accademia Gallery Museum

Highlights:
-Michelangelo's David
-Machiavelli & Brunelleschi statues
-Michelangelo's bust (with its famous broken nose!)

Wrapped up with a farewell dinner before heading home. Grazie, Firenze! 🍝🥂

👀 Want to be part of this incredible experience? 👀
Our Study Abroad program offers a unique blend of aviation security, cultural immersion, and unforgettable memories. Apply now for next year's adventure in Florence!
🔗 https://buff.ly/4cWBBUO

We had a blast at the 2024 Ohio State Fair! 🎡🎉

Our college joined the Ohio Department of Higher Education in the Lausche Youth Exploration Space, offering exciting hands-on activities for young fairgoers. Here's what we brought to the table:

🚁 Mini drones for kids to pilot
🥽 Meta Quest 3 VR headsets featuring the Mission ISS Quest experience
🤖 Ground robots and our popular robot dog

It was wonderful to see so many curious minds engaging with technology and exploring potential career paths in STEM and healthcare. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth!

Today we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day! ✈️👩‍✈️

On this day in 1897, a true pioneer of aviation was born. Amelia Earhart not only broke records in the sky but also shattered gender barriers on the ground. Her courage, determination, and spirit of adventure continue to inspire generations.

Did you know? In 1932, Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean!

Let's honor her legacy by embracing our own dreams, no matter how high they may seem. What's your "impossible" goal?


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Courage

“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.
The soul that knows it not, knows no release
From little things;

Knows not the livid loneliness of fear,
Nor mountain heights where bitter joy can hear
The sound of wings.

How can Life grant us boon of living, compensate
For dull grey ugliness and pregnant hate
Unless we dare

The soul’s dominion? Each time we make a choice, we pay
With courage to behold the restless day,
And count it fair.”

—Amelia Earhart, c. 1928, as quoted in Amelia: My Courageous Sister, p. 74

📚✈️ Our Aviation Security & Policy students are walking in the footsteps of geniuses in Florence, Italy!

Last week's highlights:
- Explored The Leonardo Interactive Museum, marveling at Da Vinci's visionary inventions like the Ornithopter (a winged aircraft with pedals), Archimedean Screw (which is used today in many different aeronautical applications), and the airscrew, foretelling helicopter flight and even the invention of the parachute.
- Visited Santa Croce church, paying respects to legends like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli
- Indulged in a taste of home with an "American Breakfast" in the heart of Italy

Coming up: Swiss Cheese model lessons, Amerigo Vespucci Airport visit, and the Academia Museum. Stay tuned for more adventures (and great food) from bella Firenze! 🇮🇹🎨🍝

Join Boy Scout Troop 177 for a delicious pancake breakfast as part of our community's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo!

📅 Date: September 7

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

📍 Location: Kent State University Airport

Fuel up for a day of exciting exhibits and activities while supporting our local scouts!

Pricing: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults (12 and up): $8

👧👦 Kids (5-11): $5

👶 Kids (5 and under): Free

Please note: Cash only

All proceeds benefit Scout Troop 177. Since 1955, Troop 177 has been guiding youth through outdoor activities to become leaders in our community. Originally founded at Holy Family Church in Stow, we continue our mission of developing young minds and fostering community spirit.

Come hungry, leave happy, and support a great cause!

🎉 Exciting news! Kent State University has been designated as a Regional Programming Center by the Ohio Cyber Range Institute. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to cybersecurity education and workforce development in Northeast Ohio.

Learn more about our plans and programs: https://buff.ly/3Yahj6n

🎓 Calling all Engineering students! 🛠️

Become an Undergraduate Course Assistant for Fall 2024!
📚 Courses:
- ENGR 11002 Intro to Engineering Lab (formerly ENGR 11000)
- ENGR 15301 Intro to Engineering Analysis Using MATLAB Lab
- ENGR 13587 Computer Aided Design I Lab (formerly ENGR 13585)
- ENGR 20002 Materials and Processes
💼 Paid hourly position
📅 Apply by August 2

Requirements:
✅ 3.00+ GPA
✅ Completed the course
✅ English proficiency

Gain valuable experience while supporting your peers. Apply now! https://buff.ly/3Ly8pYA

Empowering young women to reach new heights! 🛩️✈️

The Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aeronautics Camp at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering is giving high school girls an immersive experience in aviation. From flight simulators to hands-on flying, these future aviators are getting a taste of exciting careers in the skies! Many past campers have gone on to pursue successful careers in the airline industry. Learn more about this free camp and how it's inspiring the next generation of female pilots and aviation professionals. Watch the news story from WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland https://buff.ly/4d4sXUv

From Florence with Love: Kent State Aeronautics Takes Flight! ✈️🇮🇹

Our students in Florence are having an incredible time at the Kent State Florence Summer Institute! Here's what they've been up to:
🌟 Special Guest Speakers: We were thrilled to welcome two amazing Kent State alumnae:
• Olivia Zeller (B.S. Flight Tech 2015), now a G-5 contract pilot jetting off to Milano and Bora Bora
• Kristen Boye (B.S. Aeronautics), currently soaring as a Navy helicopter pilot
Both shared invaluable career insights and encouraged our students to seize every opportunity!

🐗 Lucky Charm: Students rubbed the nose of Il Porcellino, the little piglet. Legend has it that if you rub the nose of the piglet, good luck will come to you and you will return to Florence in the future.

🏛️ Palazzo Vecchio Tour: Our budding aviation experts explored the seat of Florentine government since the 1300s, walking in Niccolo Machiavelli's footsteps and witnessing firsthand the historical roots of policy-making and record-keeping crucial to modern aviation.

This is how we're bringing Aviation Safety Theory and Aviation Security/Policy to life! Want to be part of next year's adventure? Check out the Kent State Florence Summer Institute!