Spotlights

September 29, 2021

AAE student receives Astronaut Scholarship

Senior Joseph Kirchhoff was one of three Purdue students selected for the honor, which provides up to $15,000 toward tuition, books and fees.

September 21, 2021

AAE student one of five Purdue Engineering Fellows for 2021-22

Senior Angie Zhang, an AAE ambassador, will receive a $10,000 gift upon graduation and may use the funds in any endeavor.

September 13, 2021

Again, AAE among top 5 in U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings

No. 4 spot ties for School's highest ranking on USNWR's list.

August 31, 2021

Spacecraft deorbiting device developed at Purdue ready for upcoming test launch

The drag sail, named the Spinnaker3, was produced by a team of AAE students, faculty and staff at Purdue’s Space Flight Projects Laboratory.

August 25, 2021

Women in Aerospace tabs Marais as Aerospace Educator Award winner

Karen Marais, who joined AAE faculty in 2009, will be recognized for "excellent leadership and sustained dedication to aerospace education" and "tenacious advocacy for girls and young women in aerospace," a release from WIA said.

August 24, 2021

Eight professors named "Outstanding Engineering Teachers"

Based on teaching evaluations by students, the College of Engineering honored faculty, lecturers and other staff for Spring 2021.

August 19, 2021

AAE adds associate professor in aerospace systems

Leifur Leifsson joined faculty Aug. 16.

August 16, 2021

AAE adds assistant professor in astrodynamics and space applications

David Arnas joined faculty Aug. 16.

August 2, 2021

Purdue welcomes largest economic development project to West Lafayette from Rolls-Royce and invests in aerospace engineering epicenter

Aerospace engine manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce will expand its already large footprint at Purdue, thanks to a new commitment among the university, the Purdue Research Foundation and the company.

July 28, 2021

New Purdue research building will offer a world’s first in hypersonic testing, materials development

The planned 65,000-square-foot Hypersonic Applied Research Facility (HARF) will house two cutting-edge wind tunnels, enhancing Purdue’s world-leading capabilities in hypersonics evaluation and testing.

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