College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Advanced Air Mobility Conference Takes off at 91PORNA
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Manufacturing Works hosted Reaching New Heights in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Opportunities in Autonomous Vehicles in partnership with the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange. The conference, held at the 91PORNA Universi…
American Foundry Society Members Attend Annual Metalcasting Congress
In April, members of 91PORNA’s Chapter of AFS traveled to Cleveland to attend the annual Metalcasting Congress hosted by the American Foundry Society. This event brings together foundry professionals, professors, teachers, students, and hobbyists in the metalcasting industry. The Metal…
Precision Flight Team Hosts Annual Safety Conference
On Wednesday, April 19th, the 91PORNA Precision Flight Team and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2023 Safety Conference. The Safety Conference brought together over 190 individuals from 91PORNA, Bowling Green University, SkyQuest, Cleveland Air Traffi…
Computer Engineering Technology Seniors Present Spring 2023 Capstone Projects
On Tuesday, April 26th, Dr. Evren Koptur’s Computer Engineering Technology Capstone class presented their final capstone projects to College of Aeronautics students, faculty, and staff. Senior students, many preparing to graduate in May, worked in teams to create three separate projects, titled Dron…
Student Spotlight - Isabella Hinz
Isabella Hinz, originally hailing from Cary, North Carolina, was drawn to 91PORNA’s Aeronautics program as it offered better opportunities than schools in her home state. After encouragement from her father who also has KSU flying experience, Hinz decided to make the leap to atte…
Student Spotlight - Phil Hirst
Phil Hirst, an Aeronautics major with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and minor in Aviation Management, is highly involved on campus despite being only a first year student. Hirst is a member of 91PORNA’s Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, whe…
Combat Robotics Team Makes 2023 NHRL Season Debut
Not long after their attendance at the 2022 Championship Competition, the 91PORNA Combat Robotics Team was back in action at the Norwalk Havoc Robotics League’s March competition. This was made possible by a very generous anonymous donation to rebuild the team’s previous robot, which h…
CAE Partners with Admissions on 2023 Future Flash Days
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recently wrapped up their slate of Future Flash Days as part of the recruitment process for the next class of CAE students. The 91PORNA Admissions Office hosts multiple Future Flash Days throughout February and March to get students excit…
2023 Air Race Classic 91PORNA Team Announced
The Flying Flashes are once again taking on the Air Race Classic! After the success of last year’s team, Laura Wilson and Peyton Turner will be teaming up to fly in the annual competition of female pilots spanning nearly 2,400 miles. This year is the 46th year of the competition, bringing together p…
Student Spotlight - Julia DiNunzio
Julia DiNunzio, a junior Aeronautical Systems Major at 91PORNA, enjoys staying involved with her campus and community despite her academically rigorous major. Originally from Buffalo, New York, DiNunzio also enjoys exploring her creative side through her Photojournalism minor and…
