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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

Learn more and apply at the link in bio.

Questions? Email our ASE/EM grad office at ase.grad@utexas.edu taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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9 days ago

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! by @utaerospace

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New rankings just dropped 💫

U.S. News & World Report (@usnews) has ranked our Aerospace Engineering graduate program No. 8 in the nation! 🚀

The Cockrell School of Engineering also ranked No. 6 overall, with six programs in the top 10.

We’re proud to be shaping the future of flight and space exploration—hook ’em! 🤘

See all rankings at the link in our bio. taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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6 months ago

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 at the link in our bio.

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

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What better time to look toward the future of space than World Space Week?

This week, we’re celebrating the engineers, researchers and innovators helping shape what comes next in space exploration, including Texas Engineer Lori Magruder.

The aerospace engineering professor and director of UT Austin’s Center for Space Research has joined a statewide leadership team working to bring the new United States Space Academy to Texas.

The academy, led by @nasa, aims to help train the next generation of space professionals. And with Texas already home to a thriving aerospace ecosystem, Magruder says the state is well positioned to help lead this new era of space workforce development.

Magruder brings plenty of experience to the mission. She previously led the science team for NASA’s ICESat-2 mission, which has been measuring changes across Earth’s ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, forests and oceans since its 2018 launch.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about this initiative and happy World Space Week 🤘 by @utaerospace

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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.

Click the link in our bio to RSVP! taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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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 at the link in bio. 🤘 taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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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 hr@ae.utexas.edu. taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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You may have watched in awe as Artemis II launched back in April. What you didn't see were the many Longhorns behind the scenes that made the mission possible. 🚀⁠
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Learn about Lily Schueppert, BS ’24, a flight dynamics officer at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Judd Frieling, BS ’96, Life Member, leader of the ascent flight control team for Artemis II; and Emily Nelson, BS ’98, NASA’s chief flight director; and the roles they played in the Artemis II mission in the Alcalde. #LinkInBio by @utaerospace

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🤘 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! 🤘 taken in UT Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics by @utaerospace

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🤖 What if spacecraft could make decisions for themselves?

That’s one of the questions driving the research of Dr. Ethan Burnett, who joined ASE/EM as an assistant professor in January.

Burnett studies spacecraft guidance, control and astrodynamics, developing new computational approaches that could help spacecraft autonomously plan and adjust their trajectories as missions venture farther from Earth. 🚀

His work spans everything from satellite servicing and spacecraft rendezvous to future human and robotic missions in deep space. He’s also explored the dynamics of Jupiter’s moon Europa, bringing together aerospace engineering, mathematics and space science.

Now at UT Austin, Burnett is excited to teach, collaborate and work with the next generation of aerospace engineers.

Read more about Burnett’s research at the link in our bio 🔗 by @utaerospace

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