AEM News & Features

Assistant Professor Ryan Caverly
AEM Faculty, AEM Faculty / Awards

Caverly Receives Career Development Award

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Assistant Professor Ryan Caverly was recently announced as this year's recipient of the George W. Taylor Career Development Award for his exceptional contributions to teaching.

Simeon Shaffar and other finalists of Biz Talk posing and holding a check.
AEM News, AEM Students, AEM Students / Awards

AEM Department Senior Takes Home the Win at Biz Talk Competition

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Simeon Shaffar was one of seven finalists to present at the Toaster, winning both Overall Winner as well as Crowd Favorite.

Students gather for their SSRL review.
AEM News, AEM Students, Research

University of Minnesota Students Look to the Stars for the Future of Space Navigation

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The SSRL team has been focusing on advancing pulsar navigation by creating a smaller pulsar navigation sensor.

AEM staff member Molly Schmitz sitting at her desk.
AEM News

Molly Schmitz Nominated for Outstanding Service Award

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Schmitz was among 33 colleagues from across the University's College of Science and Engineering to receive a nomination for her exceptional performance and contributions.

Model planes hanging from ceiling.
AEM News

AEM Open House Recap

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The event offered a glimpse into the AEM major, highlighting opportunities for research, advanced labs, and student groups.

Huan Liu (AEM Ph.D. ’24) and University of Minnesota Professor Richard James
AEM Alumni, AEM Faculty, AEM News, Research

Professor Richard James Featured in CSE Magazine

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The University of Minnesota's Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Professor Richard James has been using origami in fields ranging from aerospace to medical devices.

Professor Demoz
AEM Faculty, AEM Faculty / Awards, AEM News

Demoz Gebre-Egziabher Named 2025 AIAA Fellow

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Professor Gebre-Egziabher was recently elected into the Class of 2025 Fellows of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Group photo of AEM Students, Staff, and Faculty
AEM Faculty, AEM News, AEM Students

AEM Walks in Homecoming Parade for the First Time in Department History

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The experience highlighted the department’s strong sense of community and creativity as students, staff, and faculty came together to engage with the community.

Robert R. Gilruth
AEM News

Sky Harbor Airport Terminal Renamed for Notable AEM Alum - Robert R. Gilruth

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The Sky Harbor Airport Terminal in Duluth, MN has been renamed for notable AEM alum, Dr. Robert R. Gilruth. The dedication ceremony took place on Thursday, October 24th, 2024.

Michele Brekke meets with students in the Akerman Hall hangar.
AEM Alumni, AEM News

Former NASA Flight Director Michele Brekke returns for AEM visit

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Michele Brekke, a former NASA flight director and Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics alum, returned to the department earlier this month to visit with students and staff.

AEM Magazine

Fall/Winter 2024

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