Three female pilots from Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a top-five finish in the 2024 Air Race Classic (ARC) Air Derby, showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.Unlike the traditional Air Race Classic, the ARC Air Derby allows teams to create their own routes, completing five legs of at least 65 nautical miles each in a single day between Sept. 28 and Oct. 6. Prior to the race, each team submits their expected times for each leg. The overall winner is determined by comparing each team's planned times to their actual...
Badge Your Workshop Experience
At the DI HUB, we offer the opportunity to earn digital badges that recognize the skills you acquire in our workshops. These badges can be added to your Canvas digital portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or resume, showcasing your expertise in specific maker technologies or innovation strategies.
Current Badge Options Include:
Suggest or Lead a Program
Have an idea for a program you'd like to attend—or teach?
DI welcomes suggestions from students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in exploring new tools, technologies, or creative processes. You can also propose leading a program in collaboration with DI staff. Submit ideas using the Activity Request Form, and our team will follow up to discuss possibilities.
External Group Visit Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to non-KSU groups participating in programs at the Design Innovation Hub. Additional details may be shared depending on the type of visit or activity requested.
Group Size - Most external group sessions are designed for a maximum of 30 participants per visit to ensure access to space, equipment, and instructional support.
Chaperones (K–12 Groups Only) - Middle and high school groups must include:
Registration & Participation
Most workshops require advance registration through the DI Hub member portal or via group scheduling with DI staff. Because space and equipment availability are limited, early registration is encouraged.
Participants should arrive a few minutes before the start of sessions. Depending on the activity, late arrivals may be asked to reschedule to ensure safety and continuity.
Workshop descriptions include recommended experience levels when applicable. Some sessions are open to beginners, while others may include prerequisites.
Kent State University has named Rubén Del Rosario, D.Eng. as the new Director of the Center for Advanced Air Mobility and Professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.In these roles, Del Rosario will spearhead the ongoing development of the Center for Advanced Air Mobility as a premier venue for faculty and student engagement. He aims to leverage the center's achievements to create additional opportunities while harnessing the college's ability to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience in preparation for the future of advanced air mobility.Del Rosario joins Kent...