AEM Open House Recap

Attendees had the chance to tour the labs and rooms used by AEM students and researchers.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM) recently hosted its annual Open House for incoming freshmen in the College of Science and Engineering. The event offered a glimpse into the AEM major, highlighting opportunities for research, advanced labs, and student groups.
Graduate students from the department hosted live demonstrations in several main labs:
- Fluid Mechanics Lab: Rafael Ribeiro showcased experimental studies on fluid dynamics, essential for aircraft and spacecraft design.
- Extreme Materials Lab: Rushikesh Kabadi demonstrated materials experiments for high-stress aerospace environments.
- ARDC Lab: Attendees explored the collaborative cable robot project, a hands-on venture involving both undergraduate and graduate students.
- AEM Wind Tunnel: JJ Sordencillo gave a live demonstration, explaining how airflow simulation tests aircraft designs for aerodynamic efficiency.
- AEM Solid Mechanics Lab: Vladimir Kornev presented a vibrating beam experiment that explores the mechanical properties of materials in various conditions.