College of Aeronautics at Florida Institute of Technology

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This week, Dr. Deborah Carstens, represented Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics at the Transportation Research Board Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research in Dayton, Ohio. She presented on “Human Factors in the Air Mobility Revolution” as part of the panel session on Review of Leading University Programs in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). 

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The College of Aeronautics would like to congratulate Aeronautical Science w/ Flight student, Tyler Cenci, on being awarded the United NYC ALPA Section 5, John Duetsch Memorial Scholarship!

Selected by a committee of United Airlines pilots and ALPA members, this award marks a momentous achievement for an already well-accomplished student. Last semester, Tyler was recognized for his academic and flight training performance during Honors Convocation, where he was awarded as an Outstanding Student of the Year recipient.

We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next!

Congratulations to Aviation Sciences Ph. D. candidate Carlie Swords on being awarded the 2026 National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) RADM Fred Lewis Postgraduate Scholarship. Carlie, who has worked in Dr. Meredith Carroll’s ATLAS Lab since 2023, plans to use the funds to help support her doctoral research in Aviation Human Factors.

Great work, Carlie, and best of luck in your future research!

Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was fortunate to host the FAA’s Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE) on campus. This mobile chamber is used for hypoxia training for pilots by providing simulated high-altitude conditions. This training is immensely valuable for a pilot to understand how their own body reacts in hypoxic conditions, with each participant able to identify their personal physiological symptoms.

We are grateful to the FAA for hosting the event on campus and allowing over 250 participants to experience the training. Florida Tech currently also offers students an elective course in aviation physiology where students are able to experience similar training in a hypo/hyperbaric chamber. 

The COA prides itself on giving students an immersive and well rounded aviation education and look forward to more such opportunities every year!

Check out Aeronautics Camp at Florida Tech!

Offered July 13-17, this hands-on aviation camp gives middle school students (ages 11-13) the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of flight through drones, simulators, air traffic control activities, aviation facility tours, and a real discovery flight!

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Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics was well represented by faculty and industry expert alumni at the Inaugural Florida Advanced Air Mobility Symposium!

The sessions were filled with exciting opportunities to collaborate with OEMs, operators, airports, and consultants, in support of Florida and FDOT’s efforts to be a national and global leader in AAM.

Congratulations to the three College of Aeronautics students that are part of the Florida Tech Army ROTC Panther Battalion on this morning’s commissioning!

We are extremely proud of you and thank you for your service!

Florida Tech College of Aeronautics students, faculty and alumni were once again making our presence know in the airport industry with a large representation at this week’s AAAE conference! Students got to network with industry experts and learn about all the great innovations happening around the country!

COA also had an extra special moment at the conference related to the AAAE Chair position. Rebecca Hupp, COA alumna and outgoing AAAE Chair, hands over to Marshall Stevens, COA alumnus, as the incoming Chair. Two amazing representations of the Florida Tech’s College of Aeronautics! We could not be prouder of both of them!

Reflecting on another successful Aeronautics Week! The event is truly a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni, learn from industry leaders, and inspire the next generation of aviation experts.

We are already counting down the days to Aeronautics Week 2027!