Breaking Barriers in the Sky
Anisa Imtiaz (’25) made history as the first female Bangladeshi airline pilot in the United States, overcoming cultural barriers and countless doubts to pursue her dream. Now a first officer for Republic Airways and an Aeronautics student at Embry-Riddle, she’s inspiring the next generation of women in aviation to soar boldly past expectations.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a vibrant academic community of thinkers, doers, discoverers and pioneers at the intersection of aviation, aerospace and the future. We move fast. We take charge. We make groundbreaking discoveries. Our students are leaders of tomorrow — designing, building, piloting and inventing innovations that will change the world.
Featured Stories
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Through hands-on learning, campus leadership roles and a safety-focused co-op with Delta Air Lines, Embry-Riddle student Toby Sopp (’25) discovered his true passion for aviation safety and accident investigation.Through hands-on learning, campus leadership roles and a safety-focused co-op with Delta Air Lines, Embry-Riddle student Toby Sopp (’25) discovered his true passion for aviation safety and accident investigation.From Touch-N-Go to Delta Air Lines. -
Christina Muchow (’26) is gaining unmatched experience, from leading research teams to contributing to international security projects.Christina Muchow (’26) is gaining unmatched experience, from leading research teams to contributing to international security projects.Inside Global Security. -
From military service to NASA-funded research, Darcy Cruz (’23, ’25) is building a career in aviation and space operations.From military service to NASA-funded research, Darcy Cruz (’23, ’25) is building a career in aviation and space operations.Rise and Thrive. -
Space Physics student Ari Chai (’28) is gaining hands-on research experience in optics and detector instrumentation as he prepares for a future in astrophysics.Space Physics student Ari Chai (’28) is gaining hands-on research experience in optics and detector instrumentation as he prepares for a future in astrophysics.Curiosity Among the Stars. -
Balancing athletics, Aerospace Physiology and Army ROTC, Barrett Cutshall (’26) is building leadership skills for her future military and academic career.Balancing athletics, Aerospace Physiology and Army ROTC, Barrett Cutshall (’26) is building leadership skills for her future military and academic career.The Impact of ROTC.
A Day in the Life
Get to know Marily A.-H., a driven Worldwide Campus Aeronautics student balancing full-time work, online classes and campus involvement, all while chasing big dreams one step at a time.
Insights
Worldwide College of Aviation Associate Professor Dr. Linda Vee Weiland shares insights and knowledge on the air traffic industry.
How to Become an Air Traffic Controller
Explore human factors psychology, a field that blends psychology, engineering and design to improve safety, efficiency and user experience.
What is Human Factors Psychology
Learn how to become an aerospace engineer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Discover diverse careers, hands-on experiences and specializations in the aerospace industry.
How to Become an Aerospace Engineer
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