WHAT SHOULD
LEARN MORE –
The focus of the curriculum is on the
mathematical and physical principle theories
of engineering phenomena and processes. You
will take courses in statics, dynamics, strengths
of materials, thermal-fluid engineering, stability
and control, aerodynamics and aircraft
performance. You will also take design courses
that will teach you to integrate what you have
learned. Finally, you will learn how to use some
of the analytical tools prevalent the industry:
computer-aided design software and the
Matlab® software language.
Find out more about
Aerospace Engineering:
Internship opportunities are available, as well
as opportunities to work on various research
projects with faculty members. Students may
also join a student chapter of the American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
CONTACT
I EXPECT?
CONTACT US!
College of Applied
Engineering, Sustainability
and Technology
1400 Lefton Esplanade
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Maureen R. McFarland
Program Director,
Aeronautics
Phone: 330-672-9867
Email: mmcfarl2@kent.edu
Blake Stringer, Ph.D.
Aerospace Engineering
Phone: 330-672-3953
Email: dstring1@kent.edu
Fax: 330-672-2894
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AEROSPACE
ENGINEERING
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE
ABOUT THE
HOW DO I
DID YOU
Aerospace Engineering is the first engineering
program of its kind to be offered at Kent State
University. This specialized program has been
developed to provide students with essential
knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials,
structures, propulsion, mechanics, stability and
control, as well as introductory topics in orbital
mechanics, rocket propulsion and the space
environment. The program also offers training
in aerospace engineering design.
1. A
pply for admission to Kent State at
www.kent.edu/admissions.
The median income of an aerospace engineer is
approximately $105,000, with an average starting
salary of $64,000. According to the Federal Bureau
of Labor Statistics, the state of Ohio ranks fourth
in the nation in the number of aerospace engineers
it employs. The aerospace industry is the
number-one trade export of the United States,
resulting in a trade surplus of approximately
$60 billion annually.
PROGRAM
The career field of aerospace engineering, design
and manufacturing is highly technical and diverse.
The aerospace engineering program will prepare
students for success in all sectors of the industry,
from government research laboratories and
evaluation organizations to small business parts
suppliers and aerospace system manufacturers.
Students in the program will emerge with the
knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to
one of the most important manufacturing sectors
of the American economy.
GET STARTED?
2. D
eclare Aeronautics as your major. At the same
time, select Aerospace Engineering as your area
of concentration.
3. O
nce you are accepted, schedule an
appointment for Destination Kent State
(www.kent.edu/destination) and be prepared to
have fun!
KNOW?