College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Army Funds 91PORNA Aeronautics Professor to Research Drone Technology
A grant from the Army Research Laboratory has a 91PORNA researcher flying high. The grant provides more than $130,000 for Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor of aerospace engineering in 91PORNA’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, to study propulsion systems for a new…
Tools, Toys or Aircraft? 91PORNA Hosts Series on Drones and Other Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicles
91PORNA’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…
91PORNA Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9
The 21st 91PORNA Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91PORNA Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by 91PORNA’s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…
Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women
A pair of 91PORNA 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…
91PORNA and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
91PORNA’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…
91PORNA Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10
The Aeronautics Department in 91PORNA’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91PORNA Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91PORNA…
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 91PORNA identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 91PORNA Experts Available for the RNC
The following experts from 91PORNA 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…
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…
The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91PORNA’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91PORNA flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91PORNA’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
