SWOSU Aerospace & Defense

10/16/2026

We would like to extend a special thank you to Delaware Resource Group (DRG) for attending the SWOSU Aerospace & Defense Career Fair!

We appreciate your willingness to connect with our students, share your industry knowledge, and introduce them to exciting career possibilities in aerospace and defense. Events like these create meaningful connections between students and industry professionals while helping prepare the next generation of talent for success.

10/14/2026

A big thank you to Premium Aerospace Center for joining us at the SWOSU Aerospace & Defense Career Fair! We appreciate your time and support in connecting with our students and sharing opportunities within the aerospace industry.

Partnerships like yours help our students explore career paths, build valuable connections, and learn more about the exciting opportunities available in aerospace and aviation. We are grateful to have you be part of helping shape the next generation of aerospace professionals!

Thank you for supporting SWOSU and our future aerospace leaders! 🛩️

10/14/2026

On October 8, representatives from SWOSU attended the Oklahoma Aerospace Forum in Oklahoma City to gain valuable insight into the future of Oklahoma’s aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.

The forum brought together industry leaders and professionals to discuss emerging technologies, workforce development, autonomous systems, space exploration, and opportunities for continued growth across Oklahoma’s aerospace industry.

L to R: Dr Wayne Trail, Engineering Physics Professor, Dr Hayden Harrington, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Dr Brett Chase, Engineering Technology Department Chair, Aaron Thiessen, Engineering Technology Instructor, Dr Lincoln Brown, MBA Program Director, Dr Joel Kendall, President, and Dr Chad Kinder, Vice President for Strategic Partnership.

10/09/2026

A big thank you to ZDEN Technologies for joining us at the SWOSU Aerospace & Defense Career Fair! ✈️🚀

We appreciate you taking the time to connect with our students, share career opportunities, and showcase the exciting work happening in the aerospace and defense industry. We’re grateful for your support of SWOSU students and for helping inspire the next generation of industry professionals!

10/07/2026

✈️ A huge THANK YOU to Hop Aero for attending the SWOSU Aerospace & Defense Career Fair!

We truly appreciate you taking the time to connect with our students, share career opportunities, and help showcase the many exciting paths available in the aerospace and defense industry. Your support helps our students build valuable connections and learn more about what their future careers could look like!

Thank you, Hop Aero, for being part of a great event! 🚀

09/21/2026

The partnership between Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma National Guard and the Weatherford community was the focus of a presentation Wednesday by Col. Kale Rogers during a meeting of the Weatherford Rotary Club.

Rogers, a Thomas native, SWOSU graduate and commander of the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Field Artillery Brigade, discussed the Guard Officer Leadership Development program, commonly known as GOLD, along with its role in preparing future military leaders while strengthening ties between SWOSU and the Weatherford community.

The program was established at SWOSU in 2007 through a partnership between the university and the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Its purpose is to develop future commissioned officers while students pursue their college degrees in Weatherford.

Pictured from left are Chad Kinder, Speaker Colonel Kale Rogers and Club President Briley Baca.

Check out the Weekender Edition of the Weatherford Daily News for the full story, available today.

To view the digital version: https://www.reidnewspapers.com/weatherford-daily-news

09/14/2026

Join us for the SWOSU Aerospace & Defense Career Fair! ✈️🛰️

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Pioneer Event Center

Connect with industry leaders, explore career opportunities, and learn more about the exciting possibilities waiting for you in the aerospace and defense industries!

🤝 Featured participants include:
• HOP AERO
•Delaware Resource Group
• M1 Composites Technology Corp
• NORDAM
• Oklahoma Army National Guard Officer Recruiting
• Orizon Aerostructures
• Pratt & Whitney
• Premium Aerospace Center
• RXR Worldwide
• Skydweller Aero
• Stafford Air & Space Museum
• Torch Technologies
• US Air Force Sustainment Center
• US Army Officer Recruiting
• ZDEN Technologies

Whether you're looking for internships, full-time opportunities, or connections in the industry, don't miss this chance to meet with organizations actively involved in aerospace and defense! 🌎✈️

08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for the inaugural Shoot For The Stars Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, November 13, 2026, at The Cedar Gate in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

Spend the day enjoying The Cedar Gate’s scenic sporting clay courses, great company, and friendly competition, all while supporting the SWOSU Department of Engineering Technology.

Whether you’re an experienced shooter or simply looking forward to a great day outdoors, we hope you’ll join us as we kick off this new SWOSU tradition.

Link to register: swosufoundation.com/swosu-sporting-clay-shoot

For more information, contact Taylor Adler at [email protected] or 580-774-6331.

08/24/2026

Dr. Hayden Harrington, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Chad Kinder, SWOSU VP for Strategic Partnerships, attended the OAIRE (OSU's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education) Emerging Aerospace / counter UAS Symposium in OKC last week. They are pictured with 2020 SWOSU Engineering Physics graduate, Daniel Gassen. Daniel is a R&D Engineer with OIARE in Oklahoma City.

07/15/2026

Come join us for a fun day!

🌟 SHOOT FOR THE STARS — ET ALUMNI, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🌟

SWOSU Engineering Technology is excited to announce our FIRST-EVER Engineering Technology Alumni Event! 🎉

🎯 Shoot for the Stars Sporting Clay Shoot
📍 Cedar Gate — Kingfisher, Oklahoma
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026

With Engineering Technology alumni working in a wide variety of industries and careers, this will be a great networking opportunity to bring experienced industry talent and the next generation of ET professionals together in one place.

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with faculty and classmates, share experience, find new talent, explore career opportunities, or simply grow your professional network—we want you there!

And, of course, no great ET event is complete without great food! We’ll be catered by Eischen’s Chicken! 🍗

🚀 Reconnect. Network. Build relationships. Shoot for the Stars.

Click the link below for details and registration information.
https://swosufoundation.com/swosu-sporting-clay-shoot/

💙 All proceeds from the event will directly support current SWOSU Engineering Technology activities and ET students.