The Enterprise teams affiliated with the Michigan Tech Aerospace Engineering Research Center (MARC) extend classroom learning into hands-on, real-world aerospace innovation. These teams collaborate with clients across industry, communities and government organizations while working closely with a faculty advisor. Many teams take projects from concept to completion. From designing, manufacturing, and testing their own prototypes to providing students with a comprehensive, end-to-end development experience. Operating much like professional organizations, the three teams listed below equip students with the skills, experience, and leadership mindset needed to innovate and excel in the aerospace field.
Aeronautics and Rocketry Enterprise
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kazuya Tajiri
The Aeronautics and Rocketry Enterprise (AERE) is an interdisciplinary organization at Michigan Tech that provides students an opportunity to gain exposure to the aerospace field through experiential learning. AERE is involved in propulsion research with autonomous flight systems as well as participating in SAE Aero Design and the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC).
Aerospace
Faculty Advisor: Dr. L. Brad King
The Aerospace Enterprise provides hands-on aerospace education and experience to Michigan Tech undergraduate students. The team works together on innovative and relevant aerospace-related projects, with all members contributing toward specific project goals. Aerospace Enterprise places an emphasis on space mission design and analysis, vehicle integration, systems engineering, and comprehensive ground testing and qualification.
Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise (MINE)
Faculty Advisor: Paul Van Susante
The Multiplanetary Innovation Enterprise (MINE) seeks to design, test, and implement mining innovation technologies for industry partners. MINE works in interdisciplinary subteams to solve current and future challenges in the traditional mining industry, as well as the emerging mining fields of deep sea and space mining. Opportunities include improving safety and working conditions, increasing productivity and efficiency, as well as optimizing mine and equipment design.