Embry‑Riddle Faculty Member Honored for Pioneering Aviation Cybersecurity Research
For his outstanding contributions to aviation cybersecurity, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Dr. Krishna Sampigethaya has been named by the American Institute of Aeronautics…
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Embry-Riddle Students Combat Cybersecurity Threats to Vehicles
Concerns about increasingly connected and hackable vehicles are fueling Embry-Riddle students to take on the challenges of securing cars, trucks and drones from digital threats.
“The…
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Grant Funding Powers Student Research Abroad
Before starting a summer internship at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Skylar Butler had the rare opportunity to tour…
Posted In: Aviation | Research | Security Intelligence and Safety | Space
Eagles Hone Cybersecurity Skills at Global Convention of Hackers
At the 2024 DEF CON cybersecurity conference, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University senior Nathan Johnson found himself fascinated by the newest techniques in “social engineering,”…
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Three Embry-Riddle Faculty Named AIAA Associate Fellows for Aerospace Excellence
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faculty members to its 2025 Class of Associate Fellows — a designation…
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Learning From Ants to Make Networks Safer
In a fascinating example of design inspired by nature, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s researchers are developing systems to detect cyberattacks on swarms of drones and…
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Advancing the Safety of All Who Fly: Embry-Riddle, Boeing Partner to Advance Airline Safety
Representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety recently traveled internationally to deliver an aviation safety certification…
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Researchers at Embry-Riddle Explore the Impacts of Trust and Fear on Aviation Safety
Maintenance errors can have catastrophic impacts on aviation safety, but with so many safeguards woven into aviation systems, why do errors like these still happen? That’s the…
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Embry-Riddle Researchers Investigate Human Trafficking and Offer Free Online Course
Dr. Alex Rister’s goal is to help “women be advocates for each other,” which led her to community volunteer work and academic research related to the issue of human…
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Riding the Storm: How Embry-Riddle is Preparing for an Active Storm Season
As of June 1, the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season is officially upon us, and it’s expected to be more active than normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or…
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New Boeing Location at Embry-Riddle Will Bring 400 High-Paying Jobs to Florida
Central Florida will become the new home to a Boeing engineering center of excellence, which will advance the future of aviation and aerospace locally, statewide and nationally.
Embry-Riddle…
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NSF-Funded Program Empowers Online Student Researchers
When she was an online undergraduate student, Nazish Chunara, an accomplished Los Angeles-based artist who explores the psychological impacts of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones,…
Posted In: Aviation | Security Intelligence and Safety | Uncrewed Systems
From Combat Medic to Mrs. Utah and Beyond: Mother of Four Models Perseverance
Brittany Hollinshead never imagined she would go from having a fear of flying to working in safety management for a major commercial airline, which requires her to fly weekly.
“I…
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Aviation Week Op-Ed: Embry-Riddle President Explores Front Lines of Aviation Cybersecurity
In his latest Aviation Week essay, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., addresses the need for collaboration among various professionals to secure…
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Eagles Work With Aviation Industry to Make Baggage Tags, Other Passenger Systems More Secure
In collaboration with the aviation industry, students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are studying ways to protect airline travelers’ data, as well as the airlines’…
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