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The Aerospace Engineering program comprises a stimulating group of distinguished faculty, energetic graduate students and enthusiastic undergraduates, supported by comprehensive laboratories and extensive computer facilities, all focused on the challenge of terrestrial and space flight. The proper aerodynamic shape, the correct engine for clean and quiet propulsion, the best materials for light-weight structures, and the safest control systems must be integrated to produce and efficient and economical flying machine. In addition, these challenges must be met across the broad spectrum of flight, from the low-speed, near-earth hovering of helicopters to the supersonic flight of our present day aircraft and the extreme speeds and ranges of our future aircraft and spacecraft. Our faculty bring their expertise in the varied disciplines of aerospace engineering to the classroom and laboratory and use extensive research activities to enhance their lectures. The Ohio State University provides students with a broad range of opportunities. The unique combination of a large university and small class sizes allows the Aerospace Engineering Department to foster an atmosphere of ingenuity and independence. Funded areas of research enable undergraduate and graduate students to work at developing world class technologies. The Aerospace Engineering Department has established alliances with other academic institutions, the industry and the Federal laboratories, such as the Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, and the NASA Glenn Research Center. These alliances offer student internship opportunities as well as potential areas of employment at the completion of their studies. Aerospace Engineering is an exciting and growing field. It offers limitless opportunities for growth and a great career.