News
Study on surface damage to vehicles traveling at hypersonic speeds
Tue, 11/19/2019 - 08:37 Creates a “first principles” rule that can be applied to other surfaces.
Illinois Space Society goes on the road with science magic
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 09:52 Sharing their enthusiasm for space exploration with the next generation of aerospace engineers.
Researchers measure wake of supersonic projectiles
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 08:12 The 3,000 snapshots imaged by four cameras aimed at the flow provide much higher spatial resolution measurements than any previous studies.
Students make space a little safer, win competition
Mon, 11/04/2019 - 14:17 First place and the International Astronautical Federation Hans von Muldau Team Award
2016 AE grad recognized for novel propeller blades
Tue, 10/22/2019 - 16:25 Brandon Litherland received the NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal.
Where are they now? Caite Beck, BS ‘16
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 11:25 Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for the Metals Structures, Seals and Joints group at Northrop Grumman.
Experiment measures velocity in 3D
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 08:40 Most previous experiments of this flow field measured velocity in only two directions.
New master’s program in aerospace systems engineering takes careers to a higher altitude
Fri, 10/11/2019 - 15:01 Designed to prepare students for technical innovation and leadership in a highly interdisciplinary environment
NASA funds long-standing partners in CubeSat development
Wed, 10/09/2019 - 11:01 CU Aerospace and U of I funded to build and test a six-unit CubeSat.
Two senior design teams in top three
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 13:37 Two senior design teams will look back on their final project as award winning.
Lambros honored as AIAA Associate Fellow
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 14:29 Lambros will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Jan. 6, 2020 in Orlando.
NSF funded project to develop advanced autopilot
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 14:08 Inspired by the quick decision and action of Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger.
How Alma got her space helmet
Thu, 09/26/2019 - 15:53 As the 75th anniversary year of the Department of Aerospace Engineering approached, finding a way to include Alma was discussed.
Stability analysis of BOLT hypersonic flight experiment topic of H.S. Stillwell Memorial Lecture
Tue, 09/24/2019 - 15:03 The lecture will be held on Monday, Oct. 21, at 4:00 p.m. in the NCSA auditorium.
New salt-based propellant proven compatible in dual-mode rocket engines
Mon, 09/09/2019 - 08:52 Researchers demonstrated a salt-based propellant's compatibility with electrospray thrusters.
75 years in air and space
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:57 A timeline of AE highlights in a historical context.
GAANN Fellowships awarded to 10 AE graduate students
Wed, 09/04/2019 - 09:27 U.S. Department of Education’s Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
Study tests performance of electric solid propellant
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 09:11 Electric solid propellants are being explored for use in dual-mode rocket engines.
Fellowships awarded to three AE Ph.D. students
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 08:34 Matt Paliwoda, Chris Lyne, and David Fellows recently received fellowships.
