College of Aeronautics and Engineering
![One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_2769.jpg?VersionId=QPp8ouckTBKBCKqkG_AEhRIPKSlQj5GJ&itok=PN8W-8rs)
'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'
An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges.
![Mechatronics student uses a remote robot](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/mechatronics%20600.jpg?VersionId=qI1a9riYyCfYO2ziwiX3iUnzS9OG7Dks&itok=Vwl5fZCl)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering Earns ABET Accreditation in Mechatronics
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s bachelors degree program in Mechatronics Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the bachelor's degree program in Mechatronics Engineering Technology has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
![Dean Christina Bloebaum and Marla Pérez-Davis standing in the College of Aeronautics](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/bloebaum%20and%20perez-davis.jpg?VersionId=d.RT6dW3cAN9eFSuFjJsvzDiDJ6z0yJw&itok=9FONf77s)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Faculty Honored as Exceptional Women in Aerospace
Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership
![A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/pp3%20-%201200px.jpg?VersionId=LJRmzV164Z7MyqT7C0DvAQ3aXy.fj3gG&itok=ap5J9qZL)
Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.
![Students use virtual reality technology](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_5975_banner_reduced.jpg?VersionId=4LqwbjvqWqPaosukmuYpB7WOyGKsJ8YH&itok=tqWn7NKe)
A New Chapter in Learning: CAE Introduces VR Technology in Aeronautics Classes
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course
Summer Youth Event Recap
![Laura Wilson, Holly Csaszar and Peyton Turner brought home the wins to CAE Laura Wilson, Holly Cesaszar and Peyton Turner brought home the wins to CAE](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Laura%20Holly%20Peyton.jpg?VersionId=Ei9Y77CnMzXnAkQI49oIOcrng_nxozOr&h=8c1344d8&itok=ebxaG5T4)
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Air Race Classic Winners and Flight Instructor of the Year
This is the second year in a row that the Flying Flashes have won the Air Race Classic and the Certified Flight Instructor of the year awards. Last year’s flight instructor competition was also won by one of our female students.
![The Flying Flashes, Laura Wilson (left) and Peyton Turner (right), hold their trophies from the 2023 Air Race Classic. The Flying Flashes, Laura Wilson (left) and Peyton Turner (right), hold their trophies from the 2023 Air Race Classic.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent%20State%20Flying%20Flashes%20Laura%20Wilson%20%28left%29%20and%20Peyton%20Turner%20%28right%29%20with%20their%202023%20Air%20Race%20Classic%20trophies.jpg?VersionId=a7q3dUr1Tf0lOort1U9YJYIvTDZK_yOR&itok=GksJ1cOn)
MEDIA ADVISORY: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to Celebrate Pilots Who Earned Back-to-Back First-Place Wins in Women’s Air Race
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will celebrate the Flying Flashes, Peyton Turner and Laura Wilson, who defended the team’s title by winning the 2023 Air Race Classic.
![KSU students participate in Spaceport America Cup](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/rocket%20cropped.png?VersionId=zu2ZCKXXtqlar4FQ_2OpvakgZD0JGlXb&itok=nyI2xOfo)
High-Power Rocket Team Competes in Spaceport America Cup
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« High Powered Rocket Team attended the 2023 Spaceport America Cup in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Combat Robotics Team Takes on Robotics Great at NHRL Competition
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Combat Robotics Team took on another weekend of fierce competition in the National Havok Robotics League