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Kat Gardner-Vandy

Associate Professor

Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation

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  • Associate Professor
    Educational Foundations, Leadership & Aviation
  • 405-744-4514 (Work)
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TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Gardner-Vandy teaches in the Aviation and Space program at OSU at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Courses she has taught include:

AVED 3433 Aviation/Aerospace Ethics
AVED 3573 Aviation/Aerospace Finance
AVED 3883 Space Flight
AVED 4303 Aviation Weather
AVED 4653 International Aerospace Issues
AVED 5463 Aerospace Risk Assessment
AVED 5823 Space Science

AVED 6303 The Application of Qualitative Methods in Aviation
AVED 6413 Development of Air and Space Flight
HONR 1000 Honors Seminar: Living in Space

Dr. GV has developed several courses that will be offered at OSU in the future:

AVED 3913 Planetary Sciences
AVED 5783 History of Human Space Flight
AVED 5793 Future of Space Flight

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aviation and Space Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Action research topics in aviation and space identified by the aerospace industry with emphasis upon publications in aviation and space refereed journals and trade publications. Previously offered as AVED 6774.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and approval of student's advisory committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Required of all candidates for the EdD in applied educational studies. Credit awarded upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Space Science
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A study of the sun, inner and outer planets, asteroid belt, space probe exploration, orbital mechanics and missions.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Space Science
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A study of the sun, inner and outer planets, asteroid belt, space probe exploration, orbital mechanics and missions.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aviation/Aerospace Ethics
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Ethical decision-making as applied to the aviation and aerospace industry, an industry with narrow tolerance for error in terms of human life and economic impact. Awareness of aviation ethical issues and associated decision-making skills.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Directed Readings in Aerospace Education
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Directed studies in aerospace education.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all candidates for the EdD in applied educational studies. Credit awarded upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Guided Reading and Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Guidance in reading and research required for the MS in aviation and space program.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Thesis Preparation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A guided preparation course for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader. This preparation course is typically taken the semester before HONR 4993.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation, Senior Standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Space Flight
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A broad understanding and an in-depth knowledge of space flight and exploration of outer space. Emphasis will be placed on a thorough historical review and examination of the types of people and technological advancements involved in space exploration and flight.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    The Application of Qualitative Methods in Aviation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    An examination of the application of qualitative research methodologies and associated field work with an emphasis in aviation and aerospace.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    13 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aviation and Space Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Action research topics in aviation and space identified by the aerospace industry with emphasis upon publications in aviation and space refereed journals and trade publications. Previously offered as AVED 6774.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and approval of student's advisory committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aviation Weather
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Familiarization with weather products needed to enhance flight safety.Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3033.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aviation/Aerospace Ethics
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Ethical decision-making as applied to the aviation and aerospace industry, an industry with narrow tolerance for error in terms of human life and economic impact. Awareness of aviation ethical issues and associated decision-making skills.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Directed Readings in Aerospace Education
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Directed studies in aerospace education.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Required of all candidates for the EdD in applied educational studies. Credit awarded upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Required of all candidates for the EdD in applied educational studies. Credit awarded upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Aviation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Individually supervised internship in aviation career areas. Directed field experience related to the participant's area of concentration.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Space Science
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    A study of the sun, inner and outer planets, asteroid belt, space probe exploration, orbital mechanics and missions.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Space Science
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    A study of the sun, inner and outer planets, asteroid belt, space probe exploration, orbital mechanics and missions.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aviation/Aerospace Ethics
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Ethical decision-making as applied to the aviation and aerospace industry, an industry with narrow tolerance for error in terms of human life and economic impact. Awareness of aviation ethical issues and associated decision-making skills.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Development of Air and Space Flight
    13 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Required of all candidates for the EdD in applied educational studies. Credit awarded upon completion of the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 15 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Thesis Preparation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A guided preparation course for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader. This preparation course is typically taken the semester before HONR 4993.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation, Senior Standing.