| AE School Remains No. 2 in 2026 Graduate Rankings |
For the third year in a row, Georgia Tech’s Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is ranked No. 2 among the nation’s top graduate programs, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Aerospace Engineering Programs. This marks 35 consecutive years that the aerospace program has ranked fifth or higher in the country.
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| Georgia Tech Student Wins Inaugural USG Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition |
AE student and inventor Akos Vida won first place and a $15,000 prize at the inaugural University System of Georgia (USG) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition with AdaptaPlay, a modular gaming controller add-on that improves accessibility for those with disabilities.
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| New Study Measures Titanium in Apollo Rock to Uncover Moon’s Early Chemistry |
The Earth and the Moon may look very different today, but they formed under similar conditions in space. In fact, a dominant hypothesis says that the early Earth was hit by a Mars-sized object, and it was this giant impact that spun off material to form the Moon.
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Left to right: Prof. Glenn Lightsey, Prof. Thomas Orlando, Naia Butler-Craig, Ph.D. AE 2026, Prof. Brian Gunter, and Research Engineer Ava Thrasher.
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| 2026 Frontiers in Science: Advancing Space Exploration |
One day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature Frontiers in Science conference. AE Faculty and alumni contributed to the event as did
Atlanta-native, retired U.S. Army Colonel and NASA Astronaut R. Shane Kimbrough (M.S. Operations Research 1998).
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| Finalists Chosen in Search for Next College of Engineering Dean |
Four finalists have been chosen in the search for Georgia Tech’s next dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. The candidates will visit campus throughout April to present a seminar addressing their broad vision for the College.
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| | Chair Office Hours:
Fri. Apr. 17
Undergraduate
11:00 - 12:00
(Dr. Oefelein to cover in MK 321C)
Graduate Students
(Dr. Christian to cover in MK 311)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Join the AI Grand Prix Team — Georgia Tech! |
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Georgia Tech is forming a team to compete in the AI Grand Prix, a global autonomous drone racing competition where teams develop algorithms that fly drones fully autonomously through a race course. This effort is supported by the School of Aerospace Engineering and conducted in collaboration with the Autonomous Control and Decision Systems Lab (ACDS), with a focus on high-performance autonomy, sim-to-real transfer, and robust control.
Competition details: https://theaigrandprix.com/
How to apply:
Please email mdossa3@gatech.edu with your resume and a brief description of your background and relevant experience (project links are encouraged!).
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GT-AE Mentors in Residence |
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AE undergraduate and graduate students can meet with mentors (virtually) to gain insight and ask questions about career exploration, Georgia Tech, and more! Email mentor@ae.gatech.edu if you need assistance scheduling with your preferred mentor.
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