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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.

04/27/2026

From capstone project to career-launching innovation, Andrew Doty helped lead the UT-led FLARE-X team in building an autonomous fleet of small aircraft designed for early wildfire detection and suppression.

Working alongside students, researchers, and faculty, Andrew helped develop technology aimed at stopping fires before they grow into disasters.

After graduation, he continued supporting the effort through AIVE, a startup that grew out of FLARE-X.

🔗 Read Andrew’s full story and see how Texas Engineers are building solutions that matter: https://news.utexas.edu/2026/04/01/leader-in-the-making/

04/21/2026

This Thursday 📣 Join us for a talk by Robert D. Braun, Ph.D., Space Exploration Sector Head at Johns Hopkins APL, on how autonomy is reshaping the future of spaceflight.

From Mars missions to deep space exploration, Dr. Braun will discuss the evolving balance between ground control and autonomous systems—and what it enables for the next generation of space missions.

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕒 3:30–5:00 pm
📍 ASE 1.126

Reception to follow ✨

04/14/2026

Celebrating excellence in aerospace and beyond 🤘🚀

We’re proud to welcome the newest members of the ASE/EM Academy of Distinguished Alumni! The Class of 2026 was officially inducted on April 3rd at a special ceremonial banquet.

These outstanding alumni are recognized for their impactful careers, technical leadership, and dedication to advancing their fields and communities.

🌟 Srinivas Bettadpur
🌟 Curt von Braun
🌟 Vinci Felix
🌟 Gabe Garrett
🌟 Jalal Mapar
🌟 Daniel Neal
🌟 Robert Tachau
🌟 Nathan Vassberg
🌟 Posthumous Honoree: Eugene Ripperger

The sky is not the limit for these alumni and we are proud to call them !

🔗 Learn more about the Academy and explore their full bios at the link in our bio.

04/13/2026

Thanks for joining us at the Artemis II splashdown party! Shoutout to our Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Graduate Student Program (AEMGO) for hosting – click the link in our bio to watch a featured segment on 📺

04/10/2026

🚀 New Staff Member Welcome! 🚀

Please help us welcome Eric Coleman, our new Director of Development. Eric is a proven leader who has championed a culture where excellence in athletics complements academic achievement. As an Athletic Director, he focused on strategic program growth, collaboration, and strong fiscal stewardship, building on earlier experience overseeing admissions and tuition assistance. He also brings valuable fundraising experience from his advancement work at a California high school and Occidental College.

We’re excited to have Eric on the team! 🤘

04/07/2026

New rankings just dropped 💫

U.S. News & World Report () has ranked our Aerospace Engineering graduate program No. 8 in the nation! 🚀

The Cockrell School of Engineering also ranked No. 6 overall, with six programs in the top 10.

We’re proud to be among the top programs shaping the future of flight and space exploration—hook ’em! 🤘

See all rankings at the link in our bio.

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Skills Beyond the Classroom! 🌟 We had an inspiring conversation with our Academy of Distinguished Alumni, and the LUNAR Council proudly presented Mark Mear with the Teaching Award 🏆 What an incredible way to celebrate mentorship, leadership, and learning beyond the classroom! 💫

04/03/2026

Horns up for teams DUSTEE and Project Pharos 🤘

Selected among hundreds of proposals, these teams are now two of just 14 finalists in NASA’s RASC-AL Competition.

Next, they’ll take their ideas to the RASC-AL Forum, presenting their work to NASA and aerospace leaders shaping the future of exploration. 🚀

DUSTEE
Tyler Requa, Anna Ring, Connor Crain, Connor Gibson, James Mitrushi, Nguyen Ly, Peter Khorani, Virginia Knight, Riley Vazquez (Not pictured: Tyler Requa, Anna Ring, Connor Crain)

Project Pharos
Alexis Gracia Rodriguez, Cooper Hamilton, Oswaldo Hernandez Soto, Vaidehi Joshi, Bohumila Jones, Kaitlyn Donnel, Meera Ravi, Saleen Nyman, Aditya Jaiswal

04/01/2026

Artemis II launches today and a Texas Engineer is helping lead the mission.🤘🚀

Meet Judd Frieling, ascent flight director for Artemis II and a proud graduate of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his BS in aerospace engineering and now oversees the crew’s journey from liftoff toward the Moon. 🌖

From the Forty Acres to flight control—Longhorns are making history.

Read more here: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/artemis-ii-launch-flight-director-is-from-central-texas-graduated-from-ut

Photo: (NASA/Robert Markowitz)

03/31/2026

🚀 Congratulations to Professor Maruthi Akella, recipient of the 2026 AIAA von Kármán Lectureship Award in Astronautics, for his outstanding work in spacecraft guidance, control, and autonomous space systems.

He played a key role in the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years and has been honored with asteroid 5376 “Maruthiakella” for his contributions to astrodynamics.
Akella will deliver his lecture at the AIAA ASCEND Forum on May 20 in Washington, D.C.

Follow the link to read more: https://cockrell.utexas.edu/news/maruthi-akella-receives-2026-aiaa-von-karman-lectureship-award-in-astronautics/

03/30/2026

THIS FRIDAY 📢 Join us for Skills Beyond the Classroom and hear career insights from the Class of 2026 ASE/EM Academy of Distinguished Alumni and other aerospace industry leaders. 🚀   📅 Friday, April 3 ⏰ 3–4:30 PM 📍 ASE 1.126   Come learn from leaders in the field and enjoy snacks while you’re there! RSVP by clicking the link in our bio ✨   Pictured: Class of 2025 ASE/EM Academy of Distinguished Alumni

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