AEM News & Features
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Establishes Integrated Degree Program
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The new integrated degree program allows students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees on an accelerated timeline.
Student Highlight: Thomas Herbert
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Undergraduate student Thomas Herbert shares how he became interested in aerospace, his favorite things about the department, and advice for future students.
Breaking Down Barriers for the Future of Spacecraft
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PhD student Carter Vu’s research could help solve the complicated problem of protecting space vehicles as they reach hypersonic speeds.
Brett Rosiejka Wins CSE Outstanding Service Award
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Lab Manager and Staff Scientist Brett Rosiejka won the award in the Academic Professional and Administrative Staff category.
Graduate Student Selected as First Recipient of AEM Alumni Fellowship
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Mel Nightingale, a third-year PhD student in the AEM department, is the inaugural recipient of the Michele Brekke Fellowship.
Driving Reliability In Aerospace
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PhD student James Johnson is using his research to help create more reliable aircraft systems.
Inside an Aerospace Lab Teaching Students to Think Like Real Engineers
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Learn about the lab that centers on autonomy, uncertainty, and the kind of engineering problem-solving students will face beyond graduation.
GOPHER Program Passes Rocketry Milestone
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The Rocket Team's GOPHER program recently completed over 80 Level 1 high-power rocketry launches, with many students earning their certifications as well.
UMN Professor Using Expertise in Hypersonics to Help Launch Simulation Center for Predictive Science
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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.
Summer Camp Students Visit AEM Department
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The visit offered a hands-on introduction to the field of aerospace engineering, guided by current undergraduate and graduate students.
