Aerospace Engineering

Storied explorer establishes aerospace engineering scholarship for Texas A&M students, charting a course for future Aggies in a seamless process.

Former student and veteran, Dr. Kasandra Pirkey ’01, established a memorial scholarship in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in honor of her late uncle, uniting service, education and family.

From rural Colorado to the forefront of aerospace engineering, Merri J. Sanchez ’85 broke barriers at NASA and now hopes to help future engineers reach for the stars.

Dr. Darren J. Hartl was honored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics for his extensive body of research in aerospace engineering, materials science and physics.

Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas and Dr. Arul Jayaraman in the College of Engineering were honored with the Regents Professor designation for their steadfast commitment to outstanding performance and professional service.

Recent aerospace alumni of the year, David Gastinger ’69 and his wife Carol, endow a scholarship to support an aerospace engineering student.

Researchers participate in microgravity parabolic flights to study spaceflight associated health risks.

The second annual art competition brings new and creative art to the engineering community.

Researchers are investigating how blood flow responds at different levels of gravity.

Professorships and chairs, as supported through the new initiative, are an investment to help Aggie engineering students learn more and reach their goals while supporting groundbreaking research.