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Beyond Boundaries

Jesika Geliga-Torres left Puerto Rico to pursue a dream — and found her calling in aerospace engineering at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. Now a Patti Grace Smith Fellow, she’s proving that resilience, representation and relentless curiosity can launch careers that reach for the stars.

Embry‑Riddle Student's Journey to Securing Patti Grace Fellowship

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

Aashman Gupta is transforming childhood wonder into real-world innovation at Embry‑Riddle, using space robotics to pave the way for humanity's future on Mars and beyond.

Aashman Gupta is transforming childhood wonder into real-world innovation at Embry‑Riddle, using space robotics to pave the way for humanity's future on Mars and beyond.
Dreaming Beyond Earth.
Narayt Salcido is using forensic psychology to spotlight the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis on a national stage.

Narayt Salcido is using forensic psychology to spotlight the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis on a national stage.

Forensic Psychology Student Sheds Light on Native American Cold Case Crisis.
Kirk West aims to create aviation opportunities for disadvantaged youth to make a lasting impact in the field and inspire future leaders in aviation.

Kirk West aims to create aviation opportunities for disadvantaged youth to make a lasting impact in the field and inspire future leaders in aviation.

Uplifting Underprivileged Youth.
From 3D modeling and drone tech to running campus clubs, Michael Stalford is proving that at Embry‑Riddle, leadership and engineering innovation go hand-in-hand.

From 3D modeling and drone tech to running campus clubs, Michael Stalford is proving that at Embry‑Riddle, leadership and engineering innovation go hand-in-hand.

Engineering Success Journey of Leadership and Innovation.
Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley is combining pageant wins, robotics and leadership to engineer a future where technology improves lives and creativity drives innovation.

Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley is combining pageant wins, robotics and leadership to engineer a future where technology improves lives and creativity drives innovation.
Ruley Sweeps Pageants and Aims to Improve Life Through Engineering Innovations.

Aashman Gupta is transforming childhood wonder into real-world innovation at Embry‑Riddle, using space robotics to pave the way for humanity's future on Mars and beyond.

Aashman Gupta is transforming childhood wonder into real-world innovation at Embry‑Riddle, using space robotics to pave the way for humanity's future on Mars and beyond.
Dreaming Beyond Earth.
Narayt Salcido is using forensic psychology to spotlight the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis on a national stage.

Narayt Salcido is using forensic psychology to spotlight the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis on a national stage.

Forensic Psychology Student Sheds Light on Native American Cold Case Crisis.
Kirk West aims to create aviation opportunities for disadvantaged youth to make a lasting impact in the field and inspire future leaders in aviation.

Kirk West aims to create aviation opportunities for disadvantaged youth to make a lasting impact in the field and inspire future leaders in aviation.

Uplifting Underprivileged Youth.
From 3D modeling and drone tech to running campus clubs, Michael Stalford is proving that at Embry‑Riddle, leadership and engineering innovation go hand-in-hand.

From 3D modeling and drone tech to running campus clubs, Michael Stalford is proving that at Embry‑Riddle, leadership and engineering innovation go hand-in-hand.

Engineering Success Journey of Leadership and Innovation.
Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley is combining pageant wins, robotics and leadership to engineer a future where technology improves lives and creativity drives innovation.

Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley is combining pageant wins, robotics and leadership to engineer a future where technology improves lives and creativity drives innovation.
Ruley Sweeps Pageants and Aims to Improve Life Through Engineering Innovations.

Sam, with a short black beard wearing a white button down shirt, smiles with his arms crossed.

A Day in the Life

Explore a day in the life of Aviation Maintenance student Sam Charaf as he balances work and school at Embry‑Riddle Worldwide.

Day in the Life: Meet Sam C

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Learning through hands-on experience allows students to put their knowledge to the test, engage with their studies and practice skills that are directly transferable to their roles after graduation.
Campus Labs: The Heart of Hands-On Learning
Embry‑Riddle students are no strangers to performing research. Our Eagles are given plentiful opportunities to work with faculty on a vast array of research topics.

How Research Experiences for Undergraduates Make a Difference
Next year, Olivia Wood will graduate and go to work for SpaceX. As a student-engineer, she is already part of a team launching record-setting rockets.

Olivia Wood Is Starting Her Career With a Bang

SETTING THE STANDARD

#1 Most Innovative Schools in the Nation. U.S. News & World Report, 2024-25.
1st and only Aerospace Physiology bachelor's program in the nation. .
1st College of Business, Security and Intelligence in the nation. .
160k Over 160,000 alumni and counting!. #ForeverAnEagle.

Be a part of Embry‑Riddle’s unparalleled tradition. With more than 160,000 graduates around the globe, our Eagles are not only leading the future, they're shaping it. Our alumni share a determination to succeed and make up a global network that spans 50 states and over 135 countries.