Welcome to Aerospace Engineering
Opinion: How White Men Can Help Make Aerospace More Inclusive
In Aviation Week, Aerospace Engineering alumna Aisha Bowe describes how her mentor at NASA taught her to be proactive in navigating an industry dominated by older white men—and the role that cultural savviness played in her success.
Modeling structural strength
Aerospace America highlights Department Chair Anthony Waas' work on testing automated fiber placement robots for lighter and variant airplane wings.
Sneha Sanjeevini wins the 2020 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Sneha has been detecting and diagnosing faulty sensors to enhance sensor reliability and prevent aircraft accidents.
COVID-19 Updates
We are ready to welcome you back to campus! Our department shares our COVID Code of Conduct, Aero specific FAQ, and ways to stay healthy and safe campus-wide.
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Open Tenure-Track Faculty Position
We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in education, lead impactful and novel research, and embrace our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
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Our Research Areas
The Aerospace engineering department endeavors to improve Aircraft, Spacecraft & Beyond by conducting cutting-edge research in: Gas Dynamics, Structures and Materials, Dynamics and Controls, and Space Systems.
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Our Undergrad Program
The University of Michigan offers an internationally-recognized undergraduate aerospace engineering program that ranks highly among public institutions in the nation by US News & World Report.
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Our Graduate Program
Our graduate students perform cutting edge research in areas related to air and space vehicles, vehicle systems and associated technologies.
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Facts & Figures
The Department of Aerospace and the University of Michigan ranks highly in the nation for graduate according to the latest U.S. News & World Reports. Learn more facts and figures about Michigan Aerospace!
Learn more and apply »The University of Michigan’s Aerospace Engineering department is inspiring a new generation of aerospace leaders and shaping the future of flight and space travel. Our Undergraduate Program Ranks #4 and our Graduate Program Ranks #5 among public institutions in the nation by U.S. News.