Experimental work of Prof. Spedding and his Ph.D. students on small scale aerodynamics—applicable to small drones—is featured on Los Angeles TV station KCBS. View the video… Published on March 3rd, 2017Last updated on April 3rd, 2017
Newton Honored by Phi Kappa Phi
Congratulations to AME’s Professor Paul Newton. USC’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has selected him to receive one of four Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Recognition Awards. Newton will receive the award at the USC’s annual Academic Honors Convocation held in Town and Gown on April 17, 2017. Newton was selected for the award based on his extensive publication history. His … Read More
Society for Experimental Test Pilots Tours the Dryden Wind Tunnel
During their 60th Annual Symposium and Banquet, The Society for Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) visited USC’s Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering on September 21. Two groups of about 25 pilots listened to a brief lecture by department chair, Geoff Spedding, learning about current projects and recent results, before taking a tour of the Dryden wind tunnel. “I think they … Read More
USC Racing Competes in Lincoln, NE
After months of design and construction, USC Racing, our student racing team, travelled to Lincoln, Nebraska for the 2016 Formula SAE West competition. The event was held at the Lincoln Airpark from June 15-18, 2016. USC Racing finished 27th overall out of 80 schools at FSAE Lincoln this year. This is an improvement of 13 spots compared to last year. … Read More