With flexibility comes possibility

November 7, 2022

This article appeared in Berkeley Engineer magazine, Fall 2022

This fall, Berkeley Engineering has launched its new major in aerospace engineering, building upon its proven base of research in this area. From aerodynamics to low-altitude flight control, from astrophysics to space biology, our new program will be training the aeronautics professionals of the future. Besides new educational opportunities for our students, it will provide an accelerated focus on aerospace research and exciting new collaborations on campus and beyond.

Philanthropic support from the Berkeley Engineering Fund is helping to develop new courses, upgrade labs and promote cohort-building among our first class of aerospace engineering majors.

Flexible resources like the Berkeley Engineering Fund allow us to meet such challenges quickly. Annual contributions are put to use immediately in support of the college’s greatest needs. With your support, anything is possible.

To learn more about giving to the Berkeley Engineering Fund, email us at bef@berkeley.edu

Tiffany Batty, first-year undergraduate student

“It’s always been my dream to attend Cal, so I was thrilled when Berkeley Engineering announced its new area of study around my interest in space. I know I belong here.”

— Tiffany Batty

First-year undergraduate student

“NASA Ames is excited to support our growing partnership with UC Berkeley. Together, we can enrich the education of students, as well as research innovation.”

— Eugene Tu

(B.S.’88 ME)
Director, NASA Ames Research Center

Topics: Students, Aerospace