AEM News & Features
PhD Students Receive Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
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Ping-Yen Shen, John-Paul Heinzen, and Soojeong Lee all received the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
Associate Professor Ryan Caverly Receives Morse Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award
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Caverly was awarded the honor for his excellence in undergraduate education.
Putting People First
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After years of shaping both people and programs, Professor Perry H. Leo steps down as department head, leaving behind a legacy defined by a steadfast commitment to community and mentorship.
Racing for Earth's Future
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Faculty and students are using their expertise to participate in a competition with the ultimate goal of protecting our planet from climate change.
Student Highlight: Peter Yip
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A decade ago, graduate school wasn’t even on Peter Yip’s radar. Today, he’s on the cusp of earning his PhD.
Student Highlight: Lainey Oliphant
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Undergraduate student Lainey Oliphant shares how she became interested in aerospace, her favorite things about the department, and advice for future students.
Grad Program Ranks in the Top 15 Among Public Universities
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The AEM graduate program recently ranked 12th among public universities and 17th overall in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.
Professor Tom Schwartzentruber Receives Distinguished McKnight University Professorship
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Tom Schwartzentruber, a professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, recently received the 2026 Distinguished McKnight University Professorship.
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.
