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The University of Michigan started the first collegiate aeronautics program in the United States in 1914. Since then, the Department has graduated more than 6,000 aeronautical and aerospace engineers including Ed White, who took the first space walk in 1965. Our Undergraduate Program Ranks #4 and our Graduate Program Ranks #5 among public institutions in the nation by U.S. News. Visit our History page to learn more about our lineage of excellent teaching and innovative research.

  • History
    With a program marking its centennial year in 2014, Aerospace Engineering has a long and interesting legacy.
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    Foster a culture of innovation in education and research to enable the creation of ideas, knowledge, and practices that will revolutionize aerospace engineering for the benefit of society.
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    Facts and figures about the Aerospace Engineering department, its facilities and students.
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    Until further notice visits and tours in our centrally located facilities on U-M’s North Campus are temporarily on hold.
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    Find the right person to help answer your questions and get you started on the path to Aerospace Engineering.
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    Lectures, seminars, competitions and special events that highlight the innovation and expertise of our engineers.
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    Professors, students and research that impact the college – and the world.
Mark Anderon, Director of The Boeing Company, presents a lecture entitled "The Role of Innovation in Development of Tomorrow's Products" to Aerospace Engineering students, staff, and faculty in the Boeing Lecture Hall in the FXB Building on North Campus in Ann Arbor, MI on 10/18/12.

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Chris Chartier, Aerospace Senior Engineering Technician, demonstrates use of the wind tunnels.

Research

Aerospace Engineering at U-M is involved in leading, cutting edge research.

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The Aerospace department is home to many cutting edge facilities and labs.

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Kimberly Johnson
Communications and Outreach Specialist, Aerospace Staff DEI Lead

Aerospace Engineering

berlykim@umich.edu
(734) 647-4701
3054B FXB
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Aerospace Engineering

François-Xavier Bagnoud
Aerospace Building

1320 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140

Voice: (734) 764-3310

Fax: (734) 763-0578

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