Georgia Institute of Technology - Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering

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Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
TypePublic
EstablishedMarch 3, 1930 (1930-03-03)
Chair Tim Lieuwen
Total staff
40+
Students1,800+
Location, ,
United States
Campus Urban
Website ae.gatech.edu

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is an academic institution specializing in aerospace engineering education, research, and innovation. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the school offers degree programs in Aerospace engineering that are accredited by ABET. [1] It is a department under the Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering.

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As of 2023, the Interim Chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is Tim Lieuwen, Ph.D. [2]

Degrees offered

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering offers one undergraduate degree, and eight graduate degrees. [3]

Enrollment and research

As of Fall 2023, The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering reported that it had over 40 tenure-track professors and enrollment of more than 1,800 students. [4]

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering earns over US$40,000,000 in research funding each year. [5]

Research areas of The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering include: [3]

Facilities

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering occupies four buildings, most of which are located in central/east campus: [6]

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References

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  2. "Tim Lieuwen, Ph.D. | College of Engineering". coe.gatech.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
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  5. "Employment". Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering | Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  6. "Visit the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering". Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering | Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA. Retrieved 2023-09-21.