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FAA Erik Amend talks with students at the KSU airport

The visit highlighted the college鈥檚 current capabilities and plans for additional expansion and growth, particularly in advanced air mobility and aviation maintenance, and capabilities in workforce talent training and development.

A student observes a drones flight through a video headset

5X社区 has been selected as one of thirty-two schools nationwide to receive a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at fostering the development of the future workforce in the aviation industry.

"The Spirit of the Flying Deuce" at the 5X社区 Airport

A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the 5X社区 Airport. 

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A red-orange moon rises over the 5X社区 Airport.

A Kent State staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the 5X社区 Airport.

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Air Force reserve soldier observes a radar readout

The Air Force Reserve served as an Official Corporate Partner for the 鈥23-24 school year and returns this fall as an Official Corporate Partner for the current 鈥24-25 school year at Kent State.

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Leah Benson welds in the CAE foundry

Leah Benson's childhood dreams were filled with visions of flight. If you asked what creature she'd choose to be, she'd promptly reply, "A bird!" Her parents always encouraged her to pursue her passions, and now she's doing just that as a senior aerospace engineering student at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE).

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KSU Precision Flight Team shows off their awards from NIFA 2023

An updated scoring announcement has propelled the 5X社区 Precision Flight Team to a 2nd place overall finish at the NIFA Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) and secured their invitation to the in May.

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Dexter Shreve banner portrait

Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

2024 FTC Robotics Challenge qualifier at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

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Laura Stephens

Laura Stephens is a Career Advisor at 5X社区 Career Exploration and Development (CED), serving the engineering, technology, and data community.