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Eagle Alumna Wins NASA Trailblazer Award for Work on Manned Rocket Mission
*The following is based on a story originally published by The Boeing Company. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumna Nathalie Quintero ('15) was one of two early-career systems…
Posted In: Engineering | Space
Embry-Riddle Adds 17 New Aircraft to Fleet, More To Come in 2021
As demand for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s top-rated collegiate professional Aviation programs continues to grow, the university is pleased to introduce 17 new aircraft…
Posted In: Aviation | Institutional News
Green-Thumbed Honors Program Eagles Give Back, Work to Feed Local Community
About 35 students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Honors Program have worked all year long to feed people experiencing hunger and disenfranchisement throughout the local community,…
Posted In: Institutional News
Employee Spotlight: Pandemic Puts This Problem Solver’s Skills to the Test
After nearly 23 years with Embry-Riddle, where she has held a variety of roles — first in IT, and now as head of institutional efficiency — Cindy Bixler received her most…
Posted In: Institutional News
Eagles, NASA Join Forces to Assess Weather for Drone Package Delivery, Taxis
A wide variety of services exist for macro weather prediction, but when it comes to how wind and storms impact unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones — namely those meant…
Posted In: Applied Science | Aviation | Research | Unmanned Systems
Six Eagles Represent First Embry-Riddle Cohort to Commission into U.S. Space Force
Five seniors on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus, and one student from the Daytona Beach Campus, are taking part in a momentous development in history. As…
Posted In: Space
Spirit Airlines CEO to Students: Three Steps to Success
Learn the business, find a mentor and, anytime there’s work to do, volunteer. Such was the advice given to Embry-Riddle students aspiring to work in the aviation industry by Ted…
Posted In: Aviation
Embry-Riddle Research Aims to Blunt Aviation Cyber Attacks
Research is being conducted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies to ward off or mitigate cyber threats involving airplanes,…
Posted In: Aviation | Human Factors | Security Intelligence and Safety | Unmanned Systems
Naval Program Leverages Unmanned Systems to Set Eagles Up for Success
Research funded by the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) to provide technology in coordinating aerial, surface and underwater unmanned systems for the U.S. Navy is helping…
Posted In: Engineering | Research | Unmanned Systems
MicaPlex Firm Wins Grand Prize in Florida Startup Competition
Operating out of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex), surgical implant company Techfit Digital Surgery took…
Posted In: Applied Science | Business | Institutional News
Eagles Research How Emerging Space Industry Will Impact National Airspace
As the space industry develops, two Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students have had the opportunity to take part in real-world research exploring how the emergence of commercial…
Posted In: Space
Former Trustee Lawrence Clarkson Dies
Trustee emeritus Lawrence Clarkson died October 31, 2020, at 82. Clarkson retired as president of Boeing Enterprises in 1999. His stature within Boeing prompted the New York Times to…
Covid-19 Has Elevated Aviation Safety to New Heights, Says Industry Leader
Aviation remains the safest way to travel – and, it’s safer today than it has ever been before, according to alumnus Peter Cerdá (’01), regional vice president…
Posted In: Aviation
Two Eagle Undergrads Score Cutting-Edge Internship Project Recreating Infamous Plane Crash
Two seniors on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus are undertaking pioneering research to create an interactive 3D computer model of the wreckage of TWA Flight…
Posted In: Applied Science | Aviation | Security Intelligence and Safety
Unlocking the Science of Atmospheric Waves Key to Improving Air Travel Safety, Climate Change Models
Improving air travel safety and enhancing climate change models are just two of the benefits to better understanding the mechanics of atmospheric waves, and faculty at Embry-Riddle…
Posted In: Applied Science | Research