College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Aeronautics and Engineering Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award
Hossein Mirinejad, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 91²Ö¿â was recently awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award for his innovative research, “CAREER: Towards Safe and Interpretable Autonomy in Healthcare.â€

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies
Last year, the The 91²Ö¿â Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

Soaring to New Heights: 91²Ö¿â Students Excel at Lockheed Martin Ethics Competition
Hosted annually, the competition challenges undergraduate teams to present solutions to complex cases involving ethical, business, and engineering dilemmas. Representing 91²Ö¿â's Aerospace Engineering program were two teams: sophomore David Hackett and junior Jaden Lepp, and sophomore Cole Dockus and junior Haley Dees.

Industry Spotlight - Republic Airways
Republic Airways became an Official Corporate Partner of 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the 2023 fall semester. Republic Airways supports 91²Ö¿â through numerous sponsorship elements including being one of KSU’s premier professional pilot pathway partners.

Republic Airways Donates $5,000 to 91²Ö¿â's Women in Aviation Chapter
The Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapter at 91²Ö¿â has received a $5,000 donation from Republic Airways, an official partner of the university's College of Aeronautics and Engineering's (CAE).

From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp
Olivia (Semon) Carnbprobst’s (’22, ’23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.

91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes Federal Aviation Administration Officials to Showcase Facilities and Capabilities
The visit highlighted the college’s 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.
91²Ö¿â Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
91²Ö¿â 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.

IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight
A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the 91²Ö¿â Airport.

IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising
A 91²Ö¿â staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the 91²Ö¿â Airport.