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Aeronautics Center under construction

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Through Philanthropic Support

FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, in support of an aeronautics academic center that will be located at the Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

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Dr. Du and Ms. Deibel show off the ZEV

Innovation on the Move

From the Kent State Magazine, “I want to be a voice in the renewable energy community,” says Angela Deibel, reluctant to give up her marketing edge. “I don’t want to just be an engineer—though I love it—but I want to tell [the public] about renewable energy.” 

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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at Kent State, and research assistant Kendy Edmonds study the power needs for a new larger generation of drones for a research grant funded by the Army Research Laboratory.

Army Funds Kent State Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…

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’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering is pleased to announce a workshop on drones on Nov. 13.

Tools, Toys or Aircraft? Kent State Hosts Series on Drones and Other Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicles

’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering is pleased to announce four upcoming workshops on drones. The first event will take place on Nov. 13, with a reception starting at 6 p.m. and conference from 7 to 9 p.m in the Kent Student Center Kiva.  This workshop is presented…

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The  Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 9, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by Kent State’s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…

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Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the  Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of female pilots have successfully completed the 2017 Air Race Classic. The Flying Flashes finished fifth out of the 12 universities, and 15th out of the 47 teams overall. They also received a prize for finishing second on the seventh leg of the race and were one of only…

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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…

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The  Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

The Aeronautics Department in ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the …

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Michael Fisch (center), assistant professor in Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, works with students in an X-ray lab in the Science Research Building.

Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals

Scholar of the Month Michael Fisch Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 1999-present With faculty like Michael Fisch, Ph.D., on hand, it is no wonder that identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State Experts Available for the RNC

  The following experts from are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas of expertise includ…

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