In the News: CETA's Aerospace Engineering Program
The University's Aerospace Engineering program was featured in an extensive story in the Hartford Business Journal on Dec. 13.
The article highlighted the benefits of the program, including hands-on training and partnerships with companies such as Pratt & Whitney. Reporter Robert Storace interviewed Hisham Alnajjar, Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture; Associate Professor Paul Slaboch, director of the Aerospace Engineering program; and Alba Marcelin '23, an aerospace engineering major.
“There is a race on the commercial side for space tourism and more satellite launches,” Slaboch said. “It’s a combination of space and aircraft; those are the two main draws for students. On the airline side, supersonic commercial flights aren’t far away.”
Alba Marcelin '23, Aerospace Engineering major“This program gives me the opportunity to have a better understanding of what is going on in the world of aviation and aerospace. I like the small class size, the attentiveness and the curriculum is a good balance between aviation and the space aspect.
“[I want] industries to know that there is a really successful aerospace program at the University of Hartford and that our graduates are top-notch,” Alnajjar said. “We measure success on our students being recruited and getting good jobs.