Comsat Architects (CA), located in Rocky River and John Carroll University (JCU), located in University Heights, have entered a partnership. This collaboration will enhance the Engineering Physics program and expand student opportunities by providing students with hands-on work experience at Comsat Architects while pursuing their undergraduate degrees.
The John Carroll University Physics department currently offers programs in Physics and Engineering Physics, with plans for future expansion. The department is taking strides toward accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This accolade is a major step for the department, facilitating the growth of the engineering portion of the program allowing students to pursue careers as certified engineers.
Comsat Architects’ collaboration with JCU offers a unique opportunity for students, bringing mutual benefits. JCU’s dedicated students, known for their robust critical thinking abilities and eagerness to tackle complex challenges, will enrich Comsat Architects. This partnership includes internships, capstone projects, and employment prospects for both present and future JCU students. Mentored by experts at Comsat Architects, these students will delve into diverse fields, including aerospace engineering, semiconductor applications, optical and RF communication technologies, among others. This partnership will enable future collaborations with other JCU departments, such as Computer Science and Business.
About Comsat Architects:
Comsat Architects was founded in 2014 in Rocky River, OH, under Blue Cranium, LLC. Our vision is to enhance the communications connectivity between Earth and space for near-Earth and lunar missions. Our team specializes in space communications engineering, advanced software, data science and engineering, aerospace engineering, and systems engineering. Our clientele includes NASA Glenn Research Center, the National Science Foundation, and the US Air Force. We are seeking to expand into new space markets through internal research and development as well as commercial and government partnerships.
About John Carroll University:
John Carroll University is a leading Jesuit Catholic liberal arts university preparing a diverse student body to strategically face the challenges of tomorrow. Through academic rigor, experiential learning, and the Jesuit ideal of care for the whole person, John Carroll is continually creating future leaders. They will serve society with developed critical thinking skills, a strong moral foundation, and an awareness for the greater good. Founded in 1886, JCU is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and ranked second among Midwest regional universities by U.S. News and World Report.
