College of Aeronautics and Engineering
91²Ö¿â's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Aircraft Dispatch program. During the past decade, this FAA-certified program has graduated nearly 200 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers as aircraft dispatchers.
A Mentor Who Puts Students First: Professor Trent True Named MVP by Baseball Standout
Professor Trent True from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering was recently honored by senior student-athlete Calvin Bickerstaff as the professor who made the biggest impact on his academic success at 91²Ö¿â. Bickerstaff, a pitcher for the 91²Ö¿â Baseball team, selected True as his "Most Valuable Professor."
Industry Spotlight - Safran Electrical & Power
Safran Electrical & Power became an Official Corporate Partner of 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the 2023 fall semester. Safran was a presenting sponsor of KSU’s Advanced Air Mobility Workshop. Safran also participated in KSU’s spring 2024 Career Fair.
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.