As part of the honor, Smith will present a technical talk on rotorcraft's growing role in space exploration.
The honor highlights their research leadership and impact on aerospace engineering.
This marks the 12th year at No. 2 or higher.
Regents Professor Dimitri Mavris has received the Award for Distinguished Service from the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS).
Six students have simulated a Mars mission, while dozens more operated a mission control center in Atlanta.
Beckett Zhou will lead Georgia Tech's role in a NASA University Leadership Initiative developing advanced tools to help predict and reduce noise from urban air mobility vehicles in city environments.
A $1.5 million NASA award will support aerospace education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship programs across Georgia.
Assistant Professor Cristina Riso has been selected for the National Academy of Engineering's Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering 2026 Symposium, recognizing outstanding early-career engineers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
STEP Camp is expanding across the state, giving high school students hands-on engineering experience through immersive, team-based challenges.
