College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals
Scholar of the Month Michael Fisch Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 1999-present With faculty like Michael Fisch, Ph.D., on hand, it is no wonder that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Experts Available for the RNC
The following experts from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University are available to media covering the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Their areas of expertise and topics they can discuss are provided, as well as links to additional information and contact information. Areas of expertise includ…
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The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not. In his seni…
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The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
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The Future of Fuel Cells
The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple – it converts chemical energy into electricity. To hear Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Assistant Professor Yanhai Du, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology tell it, however, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technol…
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WKYC TV Gets a Bird’s-Eye View of Drone Technology at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
What started as a hobby a decade ago has turned into a promising future for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University senior Alex Flock. WKYC TV featured Flock for a story on the growing interest in drones and Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s minor in unmanned aircraft systems. Along with Blake Stringer, Ph.D., assistant professor in Ken…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Announces Alumni Award Recipients
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2015 Alumni Awards. These awards recognize and honor alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field, in their communities and at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.…
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19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
The Aeronautics Department from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport, located at 4020 Ken…
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REMINDER: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Invites Community to Final Public Meeting for Airport Master Plan
The final public meeting for the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport Master Plan has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the Stow-Munroe Falls High School Auditorium, located at 3227 Graham Road in Stow, Ohio. The first public meeting was held in 2013 to introduce the project to the comm…
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Robotics Team Heads to Kennedy Space Center for NASA Competition
It is difficult to imagine how all the metal pieces and parts sprawled out on the floor of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Research 1 Building will eventually form a mining robot. But, the relentless dedication it has taken to design, create and build the robot might one day help NASA learn more about the m…
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