Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics | College of Science and Engineering

A group of students sitting outside holding rockets.

GOPHER Program Passes Rocketry Milestone

The Rocket Team's GOPHER program recently completed over 80 Level 1 high-power rocketry launches, with many students earning their certifications as well.

Professor Anabel del Val in her office.

UMN Professor Using Expertise in Hypersonics to Help Launch Simulation Center for Predictive Science

Assistant Professor Anabel del Val will co-lead the team working on uncertainty quantification in hypersonics to support the development of the SAGEST Center at the University of Virginia.

AEM student Kevin Smith demonstrates a wind tunnel to middle school students.

Summer Camp Students Visit AEM Department

The visit offered a hands-on introduction to the field of aerospace engineering, guided by current undergraduate and graduate students.

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