College of Aeronautics and Engineering
‘I truly believe that what makes ¹ú²úÂ×Àí great is the immediate and direct result of May 4, 1970’
"I'm as proud to say I'm a Golden Flash as I am to say I'm a Marine." Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., said her 20-plus years of service at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí have reinforced her decision to leave military service for higher education.
Student Spotlight - Jake Rabinowitz
¹ú²úÂ×ÀíMajor: Aeronautics (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations)Minor: Geographic Information ScienceExpected Graduation: Spring 2024Jake recently orchestrated the first fully autonomous flight of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s Alta-X Cargo Drone on a preplanned course above…
IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things
An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.
Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the FlyÂ
Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Flight Team Achieves Top Honors at NIFA Region III SAFECON
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.
IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Observed on Campus
¹ú²úÂ×Àí's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.
IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Airport.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Celebrates Successful Autonomous Flight of Alta-X Drone
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí announces new Educational Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency
¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí personnel in science and technology fields.
