Dr. Amy Pritchett

Professor

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Biography

Amy Pritchett is a Professor and the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University. She has a strong academic background with degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including a Bachelor of Science in Avionics, a Master’s in Instrumentation, Control and Estimation, and a Doctorate. Her research areas focus on Autonomous Flight, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), Vehicle Dynamics Controls, and Vehicle Systems Engineering. Pritchett has contributed extensively to all facets of aerospace education and is recognized for her impact in the field through numerous awards, including being named a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Her leadership in the Penn State Department of Aerospace Engineering has been marked by the development of a curriculum that incorporates both current industry practices and future trends, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to become leaders in the aerospace industry.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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Institute Teaching Award

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Digital Avionics Scholarship

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Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Lawrence Sperry Award

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Excellence Faculty Award

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Top Young Alumni

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William E. Jackson Award

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Laya Y Weisner Award

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Unified Engineering Teaching Award

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Fellow

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.