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Push the Boundaries of Earth, Sea and Sky Explore a degree in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Learn More Virginia Tech receives five Department of Defense instrumentation awards The awards are the result of a merit competition for funding conducted by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Christine Gilbert earns NSF CAREER award to study highly flexible plates near a free surface The results of Gilbert’s research have the potential to improve propulsion methods by understanding how to reduce drag and improve energy efficiency on undulatory propulsors and vessels. NSF grant provides new research opportunities for underserved students David Schmale and Shane Ross plan to launch an NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution: Data Science Corps program at Virginia Tech, which will offer opportunities to underserved biology and engineering undergraduate students. Get in the Flow Some of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century include airplanes, spacecraft, computers and the internet. Complex issues such as sustainability, health and the security of the world are expected to be the top challenges for future generations. Aerospace and ocean engineers will play a vital role in reimaginging the way education and technology can work together as a force of good in the world. A unique blend of aerospace and ocean engineering systems Undergraduate Programs AOE undergraduate students embark upon a rigorous course of study and research, which grounds them in the fundamentals of aerospace and ocean engineering while launching them into aeronautics, astronautics, and hydronautics careers. Graduate Programs Graduate studies in aerospace and ocean engineering allow students to immerse themselves in an area of research, hone their design and analysis skills, explore applications, and make an impact on the field and on society. Research Our faculty and students are investigating, designing, and manufacturing technologies to move boldly and safely through spaces both well traveled and unexplored. They are rising to—and meeting—today's aerospace and ocean engineering challenges. About Find out more about our news, calendars, seminars, visiting AOE, and how to contact us. People Get to know the people in our department News NSF grant provides new research opportunities for underserved students Five new members inducted into the Academy of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Excellence Visionary leader of Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center intends to retire in 2020 Virginia Tech team aims to make space local and brings home top prize at competition Class of 2019: Karanpreet Singh uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the optimization of aircraft structures Commonwealth of Virginia invests in aerospace industry, universities to stimulate economic growth View More Loading player for https://youtu.be/IOvM8Ypv8xg... Inside the Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel 00:48 Close Video Watch More Videos Social Facebook Kevin T. Crofton Dept. of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech Twitter Tweets by VirginiaTechAOE Upcoming Seminars February 24, 2020: Three Short Stories: Tales of Data-Driven Science February 24, 2020 4:00 p.m. 100 Hancock Hall Dr. Erik Bollt, Clarkson University Faculty Host: Dr. Jonathan Black March 2, 2020: March 2, 2020 4:00 p.m. 100 Hancock Hall Dr. Ali Raz, Purdue University Faculty Host:Dr. Jonathan Black March 16, 2020: March 16, 2020 4:00 p.m. 100 Hancock Hall Dr. Aaron Rosengren, University of Arizona Faculty Host: Dr. Jonathan Black March 23, 2020: March 23, 2020 4:00 p.m. 100 Hancock Hall Faculty Host: Open More Seminars Grad Advising Undergraduate Advising Seminars Calendars Forms Internal Use College of Engineering COE Faculty Resources for Intl. Programs Kevin T. 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