JetBlue CEO to Students: ‘Take Chances’ in Your Careers
The first female CEO of a major airline, Joanna Geraghty, who leads JetBlue Airways, recently advised Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students to “try a lot of different things”…
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Innovations in Drone Detection, Skeletal Modeling and Vertical Flight Highlighted at Embry-Riddle’s Annual Research Showcase
Nearly 200 research projects were presented this month by students at research symposiums hosted annually at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
“Discovery Day is our pinnacle…
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Flight Delayed: Embry-Riddle Experts Explain How Summer Heat Can Impact Air Travel
Every year, the summer travel rush brings additional crowds and longer lines to airports. A more pressing concern for travelers, however — and one that could potentially delay…
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‘Best Job Ever’: Embry-Riddle’s SkillBridge Program Steers Military Vets Toward New Careers in Aviation Maintenance
After serving nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Juan Teodoro Paredes was ready to embark on a new career, and he credits the AMT SkillBridge program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical…
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New Embry-Riddle Study Explores Gender and Ethnic Biases in Aviation
In two separate studies, when more than 700 study participants looked at photographs of 240 potential aviation job candidates, they selected white males for pilot and co-pilot positions…
Cultural Diversity the Key to Unlocking Dream Career, Says Kenyan Student
MicHalifax “Mike” Wanyeki’s childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, was spent playing with clay model airplanes while watching aircraft soar high above him in the sky. He dreamed…
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Four Eagles Named to National Fellowship Class, Bound for Industry Internships
Four Aerospace Engineering students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been selected to receive 2024 Patti Grace Smith Fellowships, guaranteeing them paid internships at…
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NTSB Chair Urges Students to Work Hard, Keep Learning and Ignore ‘Toxic’ Critics
The head of the federal agency responsible for investigating all major transportation accidents recently advised Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students to work hard, network,…
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Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Embry-Riddle Team Up to Explore Potential Advanced Air Mobility Impacts on Airspace
Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are conducting a systematic evaluation of the impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles, such as air taxis and autonomous…
Aviation Week Op-Ed: Embry-Riddle President Lauds Hands-On Learning and Collaboration with Industry to Advance Engineering Education
In his latest “Aviation Week”essay, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., notes that collaborations among industry, academia and government…
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The Thunderbirds Meet with Cadets, Buzz Campus and Take Embry-Riddle's President on a 'Hometown Hero' Flight
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight team — in town for the Daytona 500 — visited two Air Force ROTC classes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, zoomed over the Daytona…
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$1 Million FAA Grant Supports Eagle Researcher in Improving Pilot Assessment Methods
Backed by a $1 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Fellow Dr. Barbara Holder is working to develop more effective…
Researchers Showcase Aviation Safety Strategies
More than 40 students and nearly a dozen faculty members presented aviation safety-related research Jan. 18 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach, Florida, campus.
Presentations…
Eagle Honored for Contributions to Aviation Maintenance Technician Workforce Development
When Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Moritz “Mo” Conrads began working as an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) at Spirit Airlines in 2016, he never imagined…
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Father and Son Graduate Together at Embry-Riddle Fall Commencement
A total of 185 graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University walked the stage at the Prescott Campus commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Among them was Dennis “D.J.”…
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