Published July 01, 2015
SuccessfulStudent.org鈥攁 resource for students looking to find unique degree programs
and career options鈥攔anked the University of Louisiana at Monroe as one of the 鈥�15
Best Drone Training Colleges in America.鈥� 网曝门鈥檚 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) concentration
was ranked in the nation鈥檚 top-10.
网曝门 was the only school ranked in Louisiana, and no schools in Texas, Arkansas, or
Mississippi were ranked.
鈥淭he quality of 网曝门鈥檚 academic programs has been well known for years by our students
and alumni, as well as the employers of those people,鈥� said Dr. Eric Pani, vice president
for academic affairs. 鈥淭he word is now getting out nationally as evidenced by this
and the other recognitions received from a variety of groups over the past few years.
I want to thank our faculty and staff who make this possible through their diligence
and dedication and our students who work to earn a degree and apply the knowledge
gained at 网曝门. They provide the best evidence of our quality.鈥�
网曝门's Robota, LLC 鈥淭riton鈥� drone聽聽
The group considered each university鈥檚 reputation, ability to provide hands-on training
in piloting and engineering, variation of course offerings, and accreditation. The
rankings were also compiled using student reviews and perspectives.
网曝门鈥檚 number nine ranking on the list is evidence of the university鈥檚 push toward
offering degrees in the nation鈥檚 fastest-growing fields.
鈥溚孛� continues to explore new and unique programs that will provide opportunities
for our students and enhance our region,鈥� said 网曝门 President Dr. Nick J. Bruno. 鈥淭his
is but one example of that vision as we move forward.鈥�
网曝门 students study the history and design of drones along with the various flight
system technologies, remote sensing technologies, applications in agriculture business,
biology, and geography.
Paul Karlowitz, director of 网曝门鈥檚 UAS operations, is constantly expanding on what
students are learning in the classroom as rules and technologies evolve.
鈥淣ot only do we teach the design and operation of UAS in compliance with FAA guidelines
and regulations, but also the management of unmanned aircraft systems, their safe
operations and their ethical uses and applications," he said.
According to SuccessfulStudent.org, 鈥淭he commercial and military impact UASs will
have in the coming years is very significant, creating more than 100,000 new jobs
by 2025 with an economic impact of $82 billion, according to a 2013 report by the
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International鈥攁 group representing 7, 500
individual members and 600 corporations.鈥�
Dr. Ron Berry, dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences said, 鈥淏eing ranked
in the top-10 UAS academic programs in the country is exciting and a great testament
to our faculty team leading this innovative program. Their efforts to stay on the
forefront of advancements and applications of UAS technology are providing opportunities
for our students and will have a positive impact on our regional economy.鈥�
The site mentions 网曝门鈥檚 broad-range aviation degree, and the university鈥檚 new post-baccalaureate
certificate in UAS.聽网曝门 also has a significant advantage for those looking to use
UASs in agriculture.聽
网曝门鈥檚 UAS concentration began in fall 2013 as part of the aviation degree offering.
网曝门 has a proud history in Aviation. In 1939, 网曝门 became one of 404 colleges to participate
in the Civilian Pilot Training Program to train pilots for World War II. Flight instruction
was conducted at Selman Field, and classroom instruction was given on campus.
For more information on the ranking, visit successfulstudent.org/15-best-drone-training-colleges/
For more information on 网曝门鈥檚 UAS concentration, visit聽ulm.edu/cbss/aviation/
