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A global leader in aerospace education, research and technology. At UT Aerospace, the sky is not the limit! We invite you to explore our site to find out more!

The undergraduate and graduate programs in the Cockrell School of Engieering's Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department at UT Austin are top ranked in the US. Research and instructional programs span the breadth of disciplines in the field. Our students work with the faculty to create, develop, and apply aerospace technology to solve important global and societal problems.

10/27/2026

A major recognition for Texas Engineering! 🤘

Raja is recognized for his contributions to high-fidelity computational modeling of chemically reactive plasmas, advancing research with applications ranging from semiconductor processing to industrial-scale reactor simulations.

His work reflects the power of computational engineering to advance fundamental science and drive innovation across disciplines. 💫

🔗 Read more here: https://ae.utexas.edu/news/laxminarayan-raja-elected-american-physical-society-fellow/

10/23/2026

Friday haunts at the ASE building 👻

Horns up photo-op 🤘

Afternoon yap sesh 🙂‍↔️

Bevo, Ph.D. in Spookology 🎓

Waiting for his turn on the flight simulator 👻

10/21/2026

Spaceflight is a team sport. 🚀

Behind Artemis II’s historic journey around the Moon was a team of engineers working to bring four astronauts safely home, including UT Austin aerospace engineering alumni Judd Frieling, David Dannemiller and Jack Brazzel.

Featured in the latest issue of Liftoff, their stories offer a closer look at the people behind the mission.

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFV8-PQ9_Wsamp;feature=youtu.benbsp;

📖 Read the story in Liftoff: https://ae.utexas.edu/longhorn-liftoff/the-texas-engineers-problem-solving-on-artemis-ii/

10/20/2026

From the classroom to the launchpad, ASE/EM is engineering what’s next. 🚀

The latest issue of Liftoff highlights the students, alumni, faculty and research advancing aerospace at UT Austin, from hands-on engineering projects to the Texas Engineers that made Artemis II possible.

Discover Liftoff here: https://ae.utexas.edu/longhorn-liftoff/

10/12/2026

Could air taxis help Austin paramedics beat traffic? 🚁

Professor Puneet Singh spoke with KXAN about how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could help first responders reach patients faster.

From navigating traffic congestion to reaching locations that are difficult to access by road, these emerging aviation technologies could open new possibilities for emergency response.

Read the story and watch Singh’s interview here: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/could-air-taxis-help-austin-paramedics-beat-traffic-city-explores-evtol-program/

Pictured: KXAN reporter Eric Henrikson pilots Hexa, a single person aircraft. The company says it could redefine our commutes. (Credit: Todd Bailey/KXAN)

10/08/2026

We’re proud to see ASE/EM professor and Center for Space Research director Lori Magruder joining the leadership team working to bring the United States Space Academy to Texas! 🚀

Lori joins leaders from across Texas’s aerospace, academic, military and space communities in an effort to help shape the future of space education and prepare the next generation of space professionals.

Congratulations, Lori, on this exciting opportunity! We’re excited to see what’s ahead.

Learn more about the effort:

Lori Magruder will represent UT in a statewide push to bring the new Space Academy to Texas.

10/06/2026

Join us for a fireside chat and Q&A with Michael Wharton, VP of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI and former engineering leader at SpaceX.

Michael will share candid lessons from building mission-critical systems across aerospace, computer vision, remote sensing, edge AI and deep-tech startups, with a focus on turning technical research into real-world applications.

🗓️ Oct. 13
🕓 4–5 p.m.
📍 ASE 2.202

Open to UT faculty, postdocs, graduate students and student founders working in aerospace, robotics, computer science, remote sensing and applied AI.

Come hear from a deep-tech builder and bring your questions.

RSVP: https://luma.com/ntobfxet

10/05/2026

Ready to engineer what’s next? Applications are now open for Fall 2027 graduate admission in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UT Austin.

From world-class research and faculty mentorship to funding opportunities and connections with industry, graduate students in ASE/EM are preparing to lead what’s next in aerospace and beyond.

🎓 M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs
🚀 Research across aerospace and engineering mechanics
💰 All applications considered for financial aid
📅 Apply by Dec. 1

To learn more and apply: https://students.gradschool.utexas.edu/portal/app

Questions? Email our ASE/EM grad office at [email protected]

10/02/2026

Congratulations to UT Austin alumnus Zachary Clements on receiving the Bradford W. Parkinson Award from the Institute of Navigation!

Clements was recognized for his research on detecting and locating interference that can disrupt satellite navigation signals, with applications in aviation, autonomous systems and critical infrastructure.

Read the full story here: https://ae.utexas.edu/news/clements-receives-bradford-w-parkinson-award/

09/28/2026

Want to join the ASE/EM team? 💻🚀

We’re hiring a Work-Study-Eligible IT Associate to help support our department’s IT needs. The ideal candidate has Windows and Linux knowledge and troubleshooting experience.

Interested in applying? Send your resume, class schedule and work-study award to Irene Lam at [email protected].

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