AE Lab Upgraded to v1.5

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Laboratory has gotten an upgrade from AELab v1.0 to AELab v1.5. The old version was an old beaten up shack seemingly lost among the structures expected in the space age. With the upgrade, the AE laboratory is likened to the F-86 SABRE with twenty-first century technology installed.

The procurement of various laboratory equipments such as the alternative energy kit, electronics laboratory kit, radio control kits, etc have greatly improved the competency of the Aerospace Engineering department in providing a complete and well-rounded training of the country’s future aerospace engineers.

Among notable improvements that can be easily seen once you enter the doors of the laboratory are a computer workstation, a mini-library and the freshly painted student lockers which contain their laboratory coveralls among other things.

The laboratory is a central part of Indiana Aerospace University’s aerospace engineering program. It is here where the creative minds of the students are honed and their ideas come to life. Its importance is seen among the current student projects. This includes an investigation on the viability of a dual powered car that runs on solar power and a fuel cell. Other student projects being done there is a rocket model and a full scale ultra light aircraft (still in the drawing board).

More upgrades are being worked on at the time of this writing and is expected to make the current AELab version jump to version 3.0 before the next school year opens. Among the things to expect are the construction of a portable subsonic wind tunnel and the procurement of additional laboratory tools and equipments.

The improvements are mainly due to the untiring efforts of both the BSAE students and teaching staff and the admirable commitment of the school administration to modernize the school’s facilities.

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Aerospace Engineering Program in IAU

Aerospace engineering is defined as a branch of engineering that deals with the science of design, analysis, and construction of aircraft and spacecraft and its systems. It is divided into two overlapping branches namely, Aeronautical Engineering, which deals mostly with crafts that operate within the Earth’s atmosphere, and Astronautical Engineering, which deals with crafts that operates beyond the atmosphere into the outer space. Aerospace engineering is also sometimes referred to as “rocket science.”

A study in aerospace engineering usually includes an in-depth learning of mechanics and physics of fluids, aircraft and spacecraft structures and materials, instrumentation, control and estimation, human and automation, propulsion and energy conservation, and aeronautical and astronautical systems.

After your five years of education in Indiana Aerospace University (IAU), you should be able to conceptualize technical problems and their solutions, design: study and comprehend processes that lead to solutions, develop, and test the results of research, development and designs. At the same time, you would be adept in research, manufacturing, operation and maintenance, marketing and sales, and management.

As an aerospace engineer, what are your possible career options after graduation? In the answer lies the good news. Aerospace engineers work in just anywhere – employed in a variety of industries, among them:

· Commercial airline companies (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Boeing, Airbus, etc)

· Aerospace industry

· Academia

· Government (CAAP, DND, Congress, etc)

· Communications industry (communication satellites, GPS, etc)

· Automotive industry

· Manufacturing

· Computer industry (software and hardware)

· Entrepreneurs

· Law firms

· Medicine

By now, you would have been convinced to become an aerospace engineer. Companies hire the best ones, so, how would you become the best? The following desired engineer attributes should guide you in your studies:

· A good grasps of the core engineering science fundamentals (mathematics, statistics, IT, physics).

· A good understanding of the design and manufacturing processes.

· An understanding of the context in which engineering is practiced i.e. history, environment, business and the society.

· A multidisciplinary system perspective (looking beyond aerospace engineering and respecting other disciplines)

· Good overall communication skills.

· High ethical standards.

· Possesses a profound understanding of the importance of teamwork.

· Curiosity and a lifelong desire to learn.

· Has an ability to think critically and creatively as an individual and in a team.

As the space age progresses, it needs young curious minds like yours. Be part of the trailblazers and help propel humanity deeper into the last frontier. Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is right for you.


For more information visit the IAU website at: www.iau.com.ph