5XÉçÇø

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

CAE students at SAFECON 2023

The 5XÉçÇø Precision Flight Team proudly represented the university with distinction at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), hosted by Western Michigan University at Battle Creek Executive Airport in October.

Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

5XÉçÇø's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

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Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the 5XÉçÇø Airport

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 5XÉçÇø Airport. 

Alta-X Drone flies over 5XÉçÇø

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at 5XÉçÇø marked a significant milestone in drone technology on Wednesday, October 25th. Jake Rabinowitz, a senior unmanned aircraft systems flight operations (UAS) student, demonstrated the first fully autonomous flight of the Alta-X cargo drone, executing a hands-off operation from launch to landing.

Students using computers

5XÉçÇø proudly announces a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the National Security Agency (NSA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance and improve STEM education. Through this agreement, NSA will offer valuable training and mentoring to Kent State personnel in science and technology fields.

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Linell Olecki banner portrait

Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event

An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. 

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Dean Christina Bloebaum and Marla Pérez-Davis standing in the College of Aeronautics

Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership