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Blake Stringer, Ph.D. (right), associate professor of aerospace engineering at 91²Ö¿â, 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 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology

A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 91²Ö¿â researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…

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

Tools, Toys or Aircraft? 91²Ö¿â Hosts Series on Drones and Other Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicles

91²Ö¿â’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 91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91²Ö¿â Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by 91²Ö¿â’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 91²Ö¿â Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

91²Ö¿â and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

91²Ö¿â’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 91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

The Aeronautics Department in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91²Ö¿â…

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Michael Fisch (center), assistant professor in 91²Ö¿â’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 91²Ö¿â identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91²Ö¿â Experts Available for the RNC

  The following experts from 91²Ö¿â 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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Joshua Ishihara created a glove to help communicate with the ASL community.

The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not. In his seni…

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Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from 91²Ö¿â to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early

  What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91²Ö¿â’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91²Ö¿â flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…

Tags: Aeronautics , Student Success , Success Story , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , sustainability

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