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Aerospace engineers are employed to design or build aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles and supporting aerospace systems. Aerospace engineers are employed by industry, academia and government labs for manufacturing, analysis and design and research and development.

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer the only undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering in the state of Kentucky. New graduates are needed to meet industry demand in Kentucky, the Southeast region and the country. The Aerospace Engineering program is led by numerous faculty members with highly reputable research and expertise in a broad range of aerospace applications including controls, propulsion and hypersonics. 

Industries Looking for You 

  • Aviation
  • National defense
  • Government labs
  • Space and spacecraft
  • Manufacturing
  • Uncrewed aerial vehicles (drones)

Contacts

Jesse Hoagg

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Donald and Gertrude Lester Professor; Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Location Detail
153 RGAN
Email
jesse.hoagg@uky.edu
Phone
859-218-0641

Michael Seigler

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Director of Undergraduate Studies, Aerospace Engineering; Associate Professor

Linked Department (or Location)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Location Detail
113K Grehan
Email
tmseigler@uky.edu
Phone
859-218-0664

Thomas Suggs

Thomas Suggs.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Academic Advisor III

Location Detail
159 RGAN
Email
thomas.suggs@uky.edu
Phone
859-218-0662

Michelle Mossey

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Academic Advisor II

Location Detail
165 RGAN
Email
michelle.mossey@uky.edu
Phone
859-218-0603

Jennifer Ellis

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Academic Advisor III

Location Detail
163 Ralph G. Anderson Building
Email
jennifer.ellis2@uky.edu
Phone
859-562-2238