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Jude Carver with laptop

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

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91²Ö¿â graduate and Goodyear Blimp pilot Adam Basaran

How 91²Ö¿â Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!

91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft. 

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the 91²Ö¿â Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 91²Ö¿â Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

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Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the 91²Ö¿â Airport.

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Arial Winter Views Michael Gershe

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air

A 91²Ö¿â staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 91²Ö¿â Airport on an icy morning. 

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A female student uses a desktop workstation in the cyber domain.

91²Ö¿â Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best

91²Ö¿â’s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

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A graphic depiction of various fuel sources arranged in a circle of green symbols overlaid on a photograph of a wave breaking.

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

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A hand-built 4-wheeled robot collects plastic blocks in a scoop during a challenge at the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

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Dupont, lettered in red, next to Vespel, lettered in black,

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel

DuPontâ„¢ Vespel® parts and shapes, a leading specialty materials manufacturer in aerospace, became a Corporate Sponsor of 91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering in fall 2024, serving as title sponsor for the Design, Build, Fly Team.

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Astroflashes club member Nathan and faculty advisor Jeff Balcerski examine the design of a cubesat in a 3d modeling program.

91²Ö¿â Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program

91²Ö¿â's AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

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