Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is an international leader in aerospace science and engineering. With nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs, internationally renowned faculty, and state-of-the-art research facilities, the department is committed to excellence and leadership in teaching, research, and service. Read More ››

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AE Honors Outstanding Alumni

Stephen J. Hoffman, BS 78, MS 80, PhD 84, and Catherine Koerner, BS 87, MS 89, are the 2009 winners of the Aerospace Engineering Distinguished Alumni Awards.

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