The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies: Innovative academic programs in three Ohio State colleges and industry-partnered research

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Congrats to our 2025-26 Aircraft Dispatch Program participants! 42 Buckeyes successfully passed the rigorous @FAANews Aircraft Dispatch Certification exam and are ready to enter the field. #AircraftDispatch
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It's official! 📣On May 21 the Board of Trustees approved the reestablishment of center as the Department of Aviation, relaunching July 1 🎉 The center teaches hundreds of students in three majors, representing the @OSUengineering @ASCatOSU @FisherOSU. aviation.osu.edu/news/2026/0…
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"I always tell people I would not be where I was without going to Ohio State" - Joe Waxman. The soon-to-be #BuckeyeForLife is Flight Team co-captain and a certified flight instructor at #flyKOSU, plus he's completing the Aircraft Dispatch Program. More: aviation.osu.edu/news/2026/0…
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Hallo, Germany! A group of 27 Buckeyes enjoyed an immersive experience aimed at furthering their knowledge of the global aviation industry during a spring 2026 study abroad trip to Germany. @OSUGlobal #BuckeyesAbroad
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Passion and commitment fuel our students' aviation journeys. Whether from a flightdeck or a dispatch desk or beyond, Buckeye aviation professionals are making impacts across industry.
Ohio State’s aviation program embodies our commitment to excellence – not just in the form of our new national championship trophy, but in the future aviation leaders we’re educating every day. Meet Noah, who’s fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot thanks to his @cas_osu Ohio State experience: go.osu.edu/aviation_otp
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Buckeyes are taking off into virtual skies flying a B737 Max jet. The simulator is the newest addition to our program's ground-based fleet, thanks to funding from @ASCatOSU @OSUengineering! @OhioStatePres, a celebrated naval pilot, was the first #OhioState affiliate to fly it.
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.@OhioState’s aviation program has received the Loening Trophy in recognition of being this year’s outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation. The trophy will soon be on permanent display at the Ohio State Airport. news.osu.edu/ohio-state-flig…
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Thank you! It was a pleasure to accept the Loening Trophy from @AHP1929 in recognition of being named the nation’s 2025 top collegiate aviation program. The award was bestowed during AHP’s Annual Collegiate Aviation Symposium held February 23 at the Ohio Union.
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Advance your career our flight program! Jet lecturer will develop teach jet simulator courses, teach ground courses grow our professional pilot curriculum. Unique opportunity for experienced aviator to transition expertise into an academic role go.osu.edu/c2vh2
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Dreaming of an aviation career...or perhaps never considered the opportunity? Join us for an aviation info session to explore more. Overviews detail majors include a tour of the flight school led by a current student. Register: campusvisit.osu.edu/.
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18 Dec 2025
Congratulations to aviation students Bitanya Gudeta and Yididiya Tefera for being awarded @OSUGlobal scholarships to attend the spring 2026 International Perspectives on Aviation study abroad trip to Germany! 🇩🇪🌍
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8 Dec 2025
During calendar year 2025, team members reached thousands of youth by participating in a variety of outreach opportunities. Engagements encompassed local, regional and statewide initiatives ✈️ aviation.osu.edu/news/2025/1…
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24 Nov 2025
Students Sophia Castillo and Caroline Peters represented the center at Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association’s Annual Conference. They joined @AlphaEtaRhoHQ's CEO Ben O’Brien in a panel about increasing opportunities for college students in business aviation.
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21 Nov 2025
Thank you, Alex Cruz (’90)! This week the @OSUengineering alum presented to students enrolled in AVN 4000 Air Transportation Analysis I. A breakfast – peppered with aviation conversation – with select students, faculty and staff followed | 📸: @ASCatOSU's Christa Johnson
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14 Nov 2025
Thank you, sponsors attendees, for making the 2025 Aviation Industry Night a record-setting success! With 400 registrants, it was our biggest yet. Students benefited from professional networking, while exhibitors enjoyed recruitment opportunities. aviation.osu.edu/news/2025/1…
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7 Nov 2025
In 1976, #OSUaviation Professor Stacy Weislogel aerospace Professor Gerald Gregorek partnered with NASA Beech Aircraft Corp to test a new aircraft wing design at @OSU_Airport. @DispatchAlerts reported early tests showed a 20% efficiency increase! #NationalAviationHistoryMonth
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30 Oct 2025
Asst. Dir. Brian Strzempkowski recently added a new title to his name: assistant professor of practice. Congratulations! The @OSUehe alumnus is affiliated with @OhioStU_EED where he will further educational initiatives in aviation education🛩️
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21 Oct 2025
Prof. Blake Stringer shares his aviation expertise in the classroom strategically guides #OhioState aviation as director of the Center for Aviation Studies and the @OSUengineering @NetJets Designated Chair of Aviation Modernization. aviation.osu.edu/news/2025/1…
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15 Oct 2025
Aviation Industry Night and Networking Week activities are happening soon! Thanks to the generosity of sponsors registration is free to our biggest recruitment networking opportunity of the year! All #OhioState students welcome. aviation.osu.edu/events/2025…
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1 Oct 2025
Flight anxiety? You’re not alone! Join us October 25 on a journey towards overcoming the fear of flying during a free, interactive workshop co-led by our team, @OSUWexMed clinicians, @columbusairport and @AmericanAir. Learn more register: flycolumbus.com/facing-takeo…
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