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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.

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.

Day in the Life: Meet Kayla D.

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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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.