UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics

10/20/2026

From the classroom to the launchpad, ASE/EM is engineering what’s next. 🚀

The latest issue of Liftoff highlights the students, alumni, faculty and research advancing aerospace at UT Austin, from hands-on engineering projects to the Texas Engineers that made Artemis II possible.

Discover Liftoff here: https://ae.utexas.edu/longhorn-liftoff/

10/12/2026

Could air taxis help Austin paramedics beat traffic? 🚁

Professor Puneet Singh spoke with KXAN about how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could help first responders reach patients faster.

From navigating traffic congestion to reaching locations that are difficult to access by road, these emerging aviation technologies could open new possibilities for emergency response.

Read the story and watch Singh’s interview here: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/could-air-taxis-help-austin-paramedics-beat-traffic-city-explores-evtol-program/

Pictured: KXAN reporter Eric Henrikson pilots Hexa, a single person aircraft. The company says it could redefine our commutes. (Credit: Todd Bailey/KXAN)

10/08/2026

We’re proud to see ASE/EM professor and Center for Space Research director Lori Magruder joining the leadership team working to bring the United States Space Academy to Texas! 🚀

Lori joins leaders from across Texas’s aerospace, academic, military and space communities in an effort to help shape the future of space education and prepare the next generation of space professionals.

Congratulations, Lori, on this exciting opportunity! We’re excited to see what’s ahead.

Learn more about the effort:

Lori Magruder will represent UT in a statewide push to bring the new Space Academy to Texas.

10/06/2026

Join us for a fireside chat and Q&A with Michael Wharton, VP of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI and former engineering leader at SpaceX.

Michael will share candid lessons from building mission-critical systems across aerospace, computer vision, remote sensing, edge AI and deep-tech startups, with a focus on turning technical research into real-world applications.

🗓️ Oct. 13
🕓 4–5 p.m.
📍 ASE 2.202

Open to UT faculty, postdocs, graduate students and student founders working in aerospace, robotics, computer science, remote sensing and applied AI.

Come hear from a deep-tech builder and bring your questions.

RSVP: https://luma.com/ntobfxet

10/05/2026

Ready to engineer what’s next? Applications are now open for Fall 2027 graduate admission in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at UT Austin.

From world-class research and faculty mentorship to funding opportunities and connections with industry, graduate students in ASE/EM are preparing to lead what’s next in aerospace and beyond.

🎓 M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs
🚀 Research across aerospace and engineering mechanics
💰 All applications considered for financial aid
📅 Apply by Dec. 1

To learn more and apply: https://students.gradschool.utexas.edu/portal/app

Questions? Email our ASE/EM grad office at [email protected]

10/02/2026

Congratulations to UT Austin alumnus Zachary Clements on receiving the Bradford W. Parkinson Award from the Institute of Navigation!

Clements was recognized for his research on detecting and locating interference that can disrupt satellite navigation signals, with applications in aviation, autonomous systems and critical infrastructure.

Read the full story here: https://ae.utexas.edu/news/clements-receives-bradford-w-parkinson-award/

09/28/2026

Want to join the ASE/EM team? 💻🚀
 
We’re hiring a Work-Study-Eligible IT Associate to help support our department’s IT needs. The ideal candidate has Windows and Linux knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
 
Interested in applying? Send your resume, class schedule and work-study award to Irene Lam at [email protected].

09/25/2026

What can today’s aerospace innovators learn from NASA’s earliest days?

We recently welcomed Dr. William C. Schneider to ASE/EM for a look back at his 38-year NASA career and the early engineering culture shaped by the Gemini and Apollo programs.

From a failed Gemini test to designing the Apollo 8 Lunar Test Article Backup to working on high-profile Space Shuttle design issues, Dr. Schneider shared firsthand stories of rapid innovation, hands-on engineering and the importance of learning from failure.

Thank you to Dr. Schneider for sharing his experiences and lessons with our students, faculty and aerospace community. 🚀

09/22/2026

New rankings just dropped 💫

Aerospace Engineering at Texas continues to rank among the nation’s leading programs. 🚀

Our undergraduate Aerospace Engineering program is ranked No. 9 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

The Cockrell School’s undergraduate engineering program also landed at No. 11 nationally, with eight programs ranked among the nation’s top 10 and all programs in the top 20.

We’re proud of our Texas Engineers! 🤘 Hook ’em!

09/19/2026

🤘 A tailgate worth celebrating!

ASE/EM students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends came together last weekend to cheer on the Longhorns as Texas took on Ohio State.

And what a way to kick off our first ASE/EM tailgate: a 24-23 comeback victory that ended a nearly 20-year drought against the Buckeyes! 🧡

Thanks to everyone who came out, grabbed some Cabo Bob’s, showed off their Longhorn spirit and helped make it a great afternoon!

Now, let’s beat the Roadrunners!

Hook ’em! 🤘