Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Building a future in space

For Mike Snyder, the sky’s never been the limit. It’s more like a destination. “I was fascinated with space from a very early age,” Snyder says. “I came out of the womb this way.” Growing up in small-town Bellevue, Ohio, Snyder dreamed of being a NASA flight director. | LEARN MORE

Inaugural Reception for Women hosted by the department

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering held its first Reception for Women on September 5. Attended by faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students, the event included networking and opportunity for students to meet department... | LEARN MORE

Newly-launched Bridge to Excellence program pays it forward

Six high-achieving undergraduate students comprise the first cohort of the Bridge to Excellence program. The competitive pilot initiative targets students in the third year of undergraduate studies and focuses on enhancing students’ academic careers... | LEARN MORE

Honda Research & Development donates customized Acura TLX frame for research, teaching

Thanks to the generosity of Honda Research & Development Americas, Inc. (HRA), the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has received a customized 2014 Acura TLX frame to be used in teaching and research. The HRA facility in Raymond, OH,... | LEARN MORE

Buckeye rocketeers soar to first place at international competition

Ohio State’s Buckeye Space Launch Initiative team soared to first place at the Spaceport America Cup , taking home a trophy as a repeat champion. The competition took place June 19-23 at the Spaceport America headquarters in New Mexico, where over... | LEARN MORE