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Group photo of the students who collaborated on the X8 prototype

Student Team Designs and Tests Custom 8-Motor Drone

The project, completed as part of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering taught by assistant professor Riu Lui, Ph.D. challenged students to create a novel multirotor platform from scratch.

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Angel Guinn wearing a safety vest outdoors nex tto a Goodyear sign made out of a large tire

Students in the Wild: Angel Guinn Engineers Her Future at Goodyear

In our latest internship spotlight, we feature College of Aeronautics and Engineering student Angel Guinn, whose journey at Goodyear exemplifies how valuable hands-on experience can be for engineering students preparing to enter the workforce.

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Jude Carver with laptop

鈥業 Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting鈥�

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鈥檚 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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91PORNA graduate and Goodyear Blimp pilot Adam Basaran

How 91PORNA Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies 鈥� Even the Blimp!

91PORNA鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation 鈥� whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America鈥檚 most beloved aircraft. 

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the 91PORNA Airport

IN A FLASH: Moon over 91PORNA

91PORNA staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 91PORNA 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 91PORNA Airport.

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Arial Winter Views Michael Gershe

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air

A 91PORNA staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 91PORNA Airport on an icy morning. 

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

91PORNA Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best

91PORNA鈥檚 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.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Research & Science , Research Spotlight , sustainability

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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

91PORNA'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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