Unmanned Systems Research Institute. The OSU College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology is home to the Unmanned System Research Institute (USRI). USRI is a multidisciplinary and multi-institution research entity collaborating on developing future unmanned technologies, including land-based and underwater solutions. The Institute is fully integrated with the student learning experience at OSU. USRI recently announced the formation of a DOD Counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) Center of Excellence (COE). In cooperation with military and industry leaders, the center will develop USRI’s capacity to develop technology and train a workforce equipped to pursue UAS research and development. 20 Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education. In 2021, OSU launched OAIRE with the goal of bringing the state’s aerospace and innovation economy together to drive collaboration and innovation in Oklahoma. OAIRE will support ongoing and future partnerships between university, commercial, military and government agencies, becoming a valuable resource for developing Oklahoma’s aerospace ecosystem. That includes generating high-tech jobs and cutting-edge research that brings commercial enterprise and military sustainment support to the state. Oklahoma CareerTech CareerTech technology centers in the Greater Oklahoma City region offering aerospace programs include Canadian Valley, Francis Tuttle, Gordon Cooper, Metro Tech, Mid Del, and Moore-Norman. These programs include an Aerospace Maintenance pathway with majors in aircraft electronics, aerospace technician, general aviation, airframe mechanic, power plant mechanic, aviation sheet metal technician, and aviation composites technician. FAA certified aviation maintenance programs are available at Metro Tech, Gordon Cooper, Moore-Norman, and Canadian Valley technology centers. 21 CareerTech recently introduced a STEM pathway for the Applied Engineer. 22 Students are immersed in both engineering concepts and aerospace and aviation related applications. CareerTech also offers programs in Computer Science, Pre-Engineering, and Robotics Engineering, with pathways to higher education. Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pathways are also available. Other Aerospace Degree and Certificate Completion Options A range of additional aerospace related degree and certificate programs are currently offered at other public and private universities in the region. Many of these specialized degree options are targeted at aerospace firms and their employees. 20 See: https://www.auvsi.org/osu-institute-announces-military-partnership-counter-uas-research 21 See a detailed listing of CareerTech aerospace-related training: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/stem/programs/ cte-aerospace-brochure.pdf 22 See: https://oklahoma.gov/careertech/educators/stem/programs/stem-aerospace.html
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