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Aerospace Engineering

INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF AEROSPACE LEADERS AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT

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RESEARCH

Michigan Aerospace Engineering remains a leader in aerospace research and education, covering an expansive array of topics from unmanned air and space vehicles to commercial airliners.

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UNDERGRADUATE

As a student, you will find that our department is a friendly place, with a diverse and enthusiastic group of students, faculty, and staff.

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GRADUATE

Our graduate students perform cutting-edge research in aerospace engineering-related subjects. A combination of fundamental and applied research topics is a hallmark of our graduate program. 

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Learn more about Aerospace’s Model Based Systems Engineering program

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NEWS

Leidos adds University of Michigan to hypersonic Mayhem program team

U-M Alumnae selected for Blue Origin launch

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RECENT NEWS

Leidos adds University of Michigan to hypersonic Mayhem program team

Aerospace students are part of a $334 million program for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

Saravanan receives the 2023 Arlen R. Hellwarth Award for contributions to the college

Aerospace senior’s leadership characteristics recognized for her value to the community

Serra receives Hugh G. Rumler Prize

Aero senior acknowledged for positive contributions to the community

Alumni Profile: Julie Bellerose

Julie Bellerose’s career spanned two continents, three countries and a vast array of incredible missions.

Opinion: Invest In Technology To Make Deep Space Travel Feasible

Professor Ben Jorns was featured in Aviation Week on the challenges facing space exploration and the need for innovation

Kolmanovsky acknowledged for research excellence and outstanding performance

Aero Professor Ilya Kolmanovsky was honored with two awards: the College of Engineering George Huebner Award for Research Excellence and the Aerospace Department Outstanding Performance Award

First Luis Bernal Memorial Student Award

Aerospace Engineering’s Ericka Mendez Velazquez is the first ever recipient of the award honoring Professor Bernal.

New Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation gathers experts to pursue sustainability solutions

A collaborative consortium addresses environmental challenges facing the aviation industry

Iman Javaheri is awarded Beyster Computational Innovation Graduate Fellowship

Aerospace PhD Candidate, Iman Javaheri, is honored by the College of Engineering for his research, innovation, and leadership

U-M Alum Launches Rocket 55.6 miles above Earth’s Surface

Kip Daugirdas (‘08) is breaking records in amateur rocketry.

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We feel it’s of utmost importance to hear the voices of our students and empower them to be leaders and advocates for change inside and outside of the classroom.

ANTHONY M. Waas
Richard A. Auhll Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering

Culture

Learn about our department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work.

Stay Connected

Our alumni span the globe, and their accomplishments and involvement are critical to helping us move the department forward. See ways for Aerospace Engineering alumni to stay connected.

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Join us in our quest for bold ideas and life-changing solutions. Together, we can solve the problems of tomorrow.

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 inspiring a new generation of aerospace leaders and shaping the future of flight and space travel

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