A K-State Salina drone instructor shakes the hand of a Salina firefighter while standing in front of a fire truck while holding a drone.

Research and Engagement

An image of K-State's Applied Aviation Research Center instructor showing a police officer how drone technology can be utilized in a Kansas field.
Applied Aviation Research Center

A national leader in uncrewed aircraft systems research and training.

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An image of the new on-campus K-AIRES building at K-State Salina with a beautiful Kansas sunset in the background.
K-AIRES

Planned to open in 2026, K-AIRES will propel Kansas to the forefront of the technology entertainment industry.

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A subject in a dark lit control center watches rockets blast off with a countdown clock above inside of the Cosmosphere
Cosmosphere Partnership

K-State Salina and the Cosmosphere are teaming up to elevate aerospace education for youth in Kansas.

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K-State Salina students in lab coats and protective gloves listen to an instructor while learning about how to fix an aviation part with a composite material.
Composites Technology

K-State Salina provides the essential training needed to elevate skills in a growing, in-demand industry.

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