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Welcome to the web site of the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Department. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. Please use the links at the left to find out more about our programs and Department.

AEM PhD program placed fourth in nation

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics’ aerospace engineering doctoral program has been placed fourth in the nation overall in the recently released 2010 National Research Council (NRC) Assessment of Doctoral Research Programs. The program was second in the specific categories of Research Activity and Student Support. Read more.


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AEM News

2011-2012 AEM BAEM Graduates

Senior Class 2012   

Congratulations to this year’s 75 graduates for all of their accomplishments! AEM held a reception before commencement in honor of the graduating seniors, where senior projects were displayed and accomplishments were lauded. Commencement took place on Friday, May 4, from 7-9:15 pm. More info

2012 AEM Master's and PhD Graduates

Grad Commencement   

Congratulations to the graduating Master’s and PhD students for all of their accomplishments! The Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Graduate Commencement Ceremony took place on Friday, April 27. Five AEM Master’s and PhD students participated in the ceremony. More info

AEM Undergrad Student Office dedicated in honor of DeLeos

DeLeo Event   

A dedication of the Richard and Shirley DeLeo AEM Undergraduate Student Office and AIAA Student Chapter room was held on Friday, April 20. University alum Richard DeLeo attended as the guest of honor in a ceremony and reception in the Akerman Hangar. More info


Aerospace News
Date Item
2012-5-14 Russian satellite's 121-megapixel image of Earth is most detailed yet
2012-5-2 Inside The First Production-Ready Electric Airplane
2012-5-1 Air France Flight 447: 'Damn it, we’re going to crash’
2012-4-27 Key tests for Skylon spaceplane project
2012-4-25 Ice prospecting robotic rover books a ticket for the Moon
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Last Modified: 2012-05-15 at 12:00:06 -- this is in International Standard Date and Time Notation