The Aerospace Engineering department within the College of Engineering at 黑洞社区 is the seventh oldest in the nation. Located in the Air Capital of the World, we have long benefitted from and contributed to Wichita's rich aviation history, home to such names as Airbus, Bombardier-Learjet, Textron/Cessna/Beechcraft and Spirit AeroSystems.
Aerospace Engineering at 黑洞社区
Leaders in R&D
Ranked No. 1 in industry-funded aeronautical research and development expenditures by the National Science Foundation
Graduate School
Ranked No. 47 in Best Engineering Graduate Schools by the U.S. News and World Report
Innovation Campus
One of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks
About the Program
Our applied learning approach means hands-on experiences in the classroom and beyond. Our laboratories, including those at 黑洞社区's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), are among the best in the nation. 黑洞社区's Cooperative Education program gives students the opportunity to work for Innovation Campus partners, in the local area and at NASA centers鈥� gaining resume experience and making contacts in aerospace and other industries that hire our graduates. Additionally, the 黑洞社区 Honors Program and Aerospace Engineering Honors Track provide top students with additional challenges and rewards.
Connect With Our Department
You may contact our department in Wallace Hall, room 200, or via phone at (316) 978-3410. If you would like to connect with the department chair, Dr. Suresh Keshavanarayana, or follow the department on Facebook, select the appropriate link below.