
Culture
we value what makes you—YOU
The faculty, students, and staff of the University of Michigan Department of Aerospace Engineering are committed to a department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work. We know that excellence and diversity go hand-in-hand. Only with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff – diversity of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, skin color, socioeconomic status, physical and mental challenges faced – can Michigan Aero be the leaders and best.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to a department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources
A list of student, faculty, and staff diversity, equity, and inclusion resources—check them out!
Outreach & Partnerships
Share your ideas, volunteer for one event, or become a member of our Outreach Committee.
Student Life
Get hands-on experience while enrolled as a student at Aerospace Engineering, including being part of a student team or participating in a research project.

RECENT culture and community NEWS
Dean and Aerospace Engineering professor Gallimore left a legacy in Aero and beyond
Contributions to campus and community earn BSA this honor
A conversation between Professor Cinar and WAA students on supporting women in Aerospace and the upcoming WAA conference
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) hosted a University-wide art competition where three winning pieces were selected to travel to the International Space Station on a flight in May 2022.
Why Michigan Engineering is shifting the way it teaches and practices engineering to close gaps in society rather than widen them.
Michigan Aerospace sophomore Radhika Khosla has been honored by the Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA) with the WAA Academic, Team Building and Service Award
Michigan Aerospace senior Kara Vanderwest has been honored by the Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA) with the WAA Champion Award
Lily Arcusa (BSAE ’03) has worked as an aerospace engineer for the US Air Force since graduating from the University of Michigan. She currently holds the position of Director of Engineering, Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, United States Air Force.
Congratulations, Avin Vijay, on receiving the 2021 Aerospace Outreach Champion Award! Avin won the individual award for his efforts to inspire students to pursue STEM career fields with the Aerospace Teaching Academy
U-M Aerospace Engineering alumna Jasmine L. Sadler (BSAE ’09) discusses her journey to entrepreneurship and how she’s made an impact in the engineering, business, and education fields by founding The STEAM Collaborative.