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News & Events

May 19, 2023

Carlos Cesnik appointed Aerospace Engineering Chair

Cesnik to lead Aerospace Engineering at U-M

  • Detonation-based device for novel propulsion applications
    Combustors that drive propulsion systems are often volumetric in nature, typically in the form of cylinders, and convert chemical to thermal and mechanical energy through oxidation of fuels. This deflagrating combustion approach is now beginning … Read more
  • High Altitude Balloon Eclipse
    Students travel to Texas to take part in the National Eclipse Ballooning Project
  • George Halow Participates in National Academies Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Meeting – 2023 Fall
    Sharing insights on the aeronautics workforce focusing on talent, recruitment, and training from an academic perspective
  • Honoring a Legacy
    Jim McDivitt Memorial Symposium gathers experts in space to reflect on our history and look toward the exciting future of space exploration
  • The Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Inaugural Symposium Becomes Raving Success
    Industry experts are taking a stand on sustainable aviation

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Detonation-based device for novel propulsion applications

Detonation-based device for novel propulsion applications

Combustors that drive propulsion systems are often volumetric in nature, typically in the form of cylinders, and convert chemical to thermal and mechanical energy through oxidation of fuels. This deflagrating combustion approach is now beginning to be challenged by detonation-based combustion that utilizes shock waves to accelerate the oxidation of fuel-air mixture. This technology, originally…
High Altitude Balloon Eclipse

High Altitude Balloon Eclipse

Students travel to Texas to take part in the National Eclipse Ballooning Project
George Halow Participates in National Academies Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Meeting – 2023 Fall

George Halow Participates in National Academies Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Meeting – 2023 Fall

Sharing insights on the aeronautics workforce focusing on talent, recruitment, and training from an academic perspective
Honoring a Legacy

Honoring a Legacy

Jim McDivitt Memorial Symposium gathers experts in space to reflect on our history and look toward the exciting future of space exploration
The Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Inaugural Symposium Becomes Raving Success

The Michigan Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Inaugural Symposium Becomes Raving Success

Industry experts are taking a stand on sustainable aviation
The Legacy That Will Live On

The Legacy That Will Live On

Richard A. Auhll's Lasting Impact on the Michigan Aerospace Community
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JULY 27, 2021

Fix to software problem behind naval helicopter crash needed ‘forthwith’: experts

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

Apollo mission featuring all University of Michigan crew celebrating 50th anniversary

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

Elon Musk’s Mars ambition could be the riskiest human quest ever

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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Aerospace Engineering Mugs and SUGS

November 29, 2023

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Negotiation Basics

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November 30, 2023

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Religious, Spiritual, and Secular Identities on Campus

November 30, 2023

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December 1, 2023

10-12pm EST

Dissertation Defense-Iman Samani

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