2021 Outstanding Aerospace Engineer awards

The designation Outstanding Aerospace Engineer recognizes the professional contributions of graduates from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics and thanks them for the recognition their success brings to Purdue and the School.

The School is pleased to honor seven AAE graduates with the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer award in the Class of 2021 on Oct. 7, 2021.

Recipients must have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors that reflect the value of an aerospace engineering degree. The 219 Outstanding Aerospace Engineers represent just over 2 percent of the School's alumni.


Joe CassadyJoseph Cassady

BSAAE 1981
MSAAE 1983

Travis LangsterTravis Langster

BSAAE 1994

Kevin MetrocavageKevin Metrocavage

BSAAE 1996

Tim O'BrienTimothy O’Brien

BSAAE 1988

Audrey PowersAudrey Powers

BSAAE 1999

Daniel RadocajDaniel Radocaj

BSAAE 2000
MSAAE 2001

Frank TseFrank Tse

MSAAE 1982