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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

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.

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.

Marily, with long highlighted hair, smiles confidently, her arms crossed in front of her.

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 Marily

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

By the numbers

1926 The year Embry-Riddle was founded. .
100+ Degrees to choose from. .
95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
160,000+ Alumni around the world. .

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.