News & Events
May 19, 2023
Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair
Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M
- Aerospace Alumni Dr. Richard Hofer Elected AIAA Fellow3-time alumni recognized for his extensive contributions towards Hall thruster technology
- M-Fly Secures Second and Third Place Wins at the Annual SAE competitionStudent organization celebrates as they eagerly anticipate the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) Competition in June
- Professor Jia-Richards Leads Autonomous SmallSat Project Funded by NASAMichigan Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Collaborates with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory As Part of NASA’s University SmallSat Technology Partnerships Initiative
- 15th Annual Gerard M. Faeth Memorial LectureHonoree, Tim Lieuwen, presents “Fundamental Turbulent Combustion Questions for a Clean Energy Future”
- Sophia Papp Honored as One of Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024 RecipientsAerospace instructional aid honored as future leader in aerospace and aviation industry
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Aerospace Alumni Dr. Richard Hofer Elected AIAA Fellow
M-Fly Secures Second and Third Place Wins at the Annual SAE competition
Professor Jia-Richards Leads Autonomous SmallSat Project Funded by NASA
15th Annual Gerard M. Faeth Memorial Lecture
Sophia Papp Honored as One of Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024 Recipients
José Luiz Vargas de Mendonça Receives Aviation Week Network’s 20 Twenties class of 2024 Recognition
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JULY 27, 2021
Ella Atkins says that a software issue preventing human pilots to regain control from automated software, resulting in a crash, should be patched immediately. Atkins is a professor of aerospace engineering and professor of electrical engineering and computer science.
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JULY 28, 2021
MLive details the Apollo 15 mission, was was helmed by astronauts David Scott, James Irwin and Al Worden—an all U-M crew.
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MAY 25, 2021
Nilton Renno says dust storms on Mars would be a huge challenge for humans trying to live on Mars. Renno is a professor of climate and space sciences and engineering and professor of aerospace engineering.
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