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  • A team of over 100 Embry‑Riddle students designed and built a nanosatellite called EagleSat-2 to study the effects of radiation on computer memory in outer space.

    Engineering Students Send Satellite to Outer Space with NASA Partnership
  • The backstage interview continues with an engineering team that developed a research satellite with a mission to advance space technology.

    Engineering Students Send Satellite to Outer Space with NASA Partnership
  • Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley shares her journey, from winning pageants to envisioning a robotic future that improves lives for all.

    A Taste of Everything: Ruley Sweeps Pageants and Aims to Improve Life Through Engineering Innovations
  • With a passion for space robotics and exploration, Aashman Gupta ('28) is using his Embry‑Riddle education to engineer the future of Mars and beyond. 

    Dreaming Beyond Earth
  • Alumnus Lt. Col. Patrick McGetrick reflects on his Air Force ROTC experiences at Embry‑Riddle's Prescott Campus, from electrical engineering to the flight deck in the U.S. Air Force.

    A Purpose Beyond Service: Debriefing the High-Flying Career of Alum Lieutenant Colonel Patrick M. McGetrick
  • A degree in Computer Engineering from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University can be your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career.

    How to Become a Computer Engineer
  • On Embry‑Riddle's Prescott Campus, the Linear Circuits and Electronic Devices Lab is one of various labs that provides an immersive learning environment for students.

    Watt’s Up in the Linear Circuits and Electronic Devices Lab?
  • Victor Cova’s journey from Madrid to Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is one of leadership, innovation and hands-on engineering.

    Victor Cova Is Shaping the Future Alongside NASA
  • Lucas Charles Felimon Cohen launched his own game studio to produce "Titanborn," and an award from a business competition at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is helping him level up.

    Game On for Aerospace Engineer-Entrepreneur Lucas Cohen
  • Michael Stalford (‘26) is a prime example of what it means to be a well-rounded student leader at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus.

    Engineering Success: Journey of Leadership and Innovation
  • Embry‑Riddle senior Madison Newbell (’25) is among Glamour’s College Women of the Year. A rising aerospace engineer, she’s breaking barriers in STEM, securing top internships, and leading campus organizations. Passionate about representation and innovation, she’s inspiring the next generation while launching high-power rockets and shaping her own path in space exploration.

    Madison Newbell: Woman of the Year, Engineer of the Future
  • Discover how Noah Pointer (’27) transitioned from military service to pursuing his passion for software engineering at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.

    Dreams in Motion: From the Military to Software Engineering at Embry‑Riddle
  • 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
  • Emanuele Bossi, a scholar athlete at Embry‑Riddle, balances his passions for soccer and technology with a double major in Data Science and Software Engineering, excelling in academics and research.

    Blending Athletics and Academia: A Journey of Dedication and Passion
  • A love of mathematics led Zach Grey to research that will advance manufacturing and renewable energy.

    How Did a Would-Be Fighter Pilot Change His Angle of Attack?
  • 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
  • Are you interested in a career in engineering or technology? Explore Embry‑Riddle's innovative degree programs and see where they can take you! 

    Unlocking Potential: Careers in Engineering and Technology
  • Combined with an Embry‑Riddle education, a professional group like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) can open the door to incredible opportunities.

    How to Land an Amazing Internship
  • A degree in software engineering can be your first step to success.

    How to Become a Software Engineer
  • Research is huge at Embry‑Riddle, and we’re proud to make graduate-level research opportunities available to undergraduate students.

    How Research Experiences for Undergraduates Make a Difference
  • Chanel Davis was recently chosen as a Patti Grace Smith Fellow – a prestigious fellowship promoting Black excellence in the aerospace industry.

    Fellowship Serves as a Stepping Stone to This Eagle’s Goals
  • Explore what you can do with a cutting-edge engineering degree from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University!

    How to Become an Electrical Engineer
  • A Puerto Rico native, Jesika Geliga-Torres followed her passion for exploration and became a Patti Grace Smith Fellow at Embry‑Riddle. 

    Embry‑Riddle Student's Journey to Securing Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
  • Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, Benjamin Carter followed his interests in aviation and aerospace to Embry‑Riddle, where he earned a Patti Grace Smith Fellowship.

    Student Shares Insights on Earning a Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
  • Motivated by a passion for her field and excitement for innovation, Olivia Munisi found her place at Embry‑Riddle through on-campus involvement. 

    Empowering the Future: Eagle Finds Inspiration in On-Campus Involvement
  • The Society of Women Engineers at Embry‑Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus is dedicated to the equal opportunity of women in the engineering workplace, as well as promoting the study of engineering.

    SWE Looks Back at a Year of Empowering Women and Creating Communities
  • The Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering focuses on broad applications across a range of disciplines addressing system-level modeling, analysis and operation.

    What is Systems Engineering?
  • The MakerSpace Club gives students on the Prescott Campus a place to design, test and create almost anything they can dream of.

    Eagle MakerSpace
  • One Eagle alumna’s extraordinary journey as a stellar student, aviation leader, wife and mother shows that you can, indeed, have it all.

    Embry‑Riddle Degrees and Hard Work Fuel a Remarkable Trajectory of Success
  • The Society of Women Engineers dedicated their time to lead the Introduce a Girl to Engineering Workshop for elementary school girls and inspire the next generation of engineers.

    SWE Workshop Lets Eagles Showcase STEM Opportunities for Young Girls
  • Cory Hoit’s journey to Embry‑Riddle’s Aerospace Engineering program got a boost from his participation in the American Rocketry Challenge.

    Aerospace Engineering Major Gets Boost Toward Success From ARC Scholarship
  • Alexander Kam is pursuing a future in the engineering field with hopes to work for The Boeing Company.

    Building a Bright Future
  • Aviation Maintenance Science major Calen Crockett has been thrilled by the opportunities for hands-on experience that she’s getting at Embry‑Riddle.

    Aviation Maintenance Science Major Finds "Unmatched" Opportunity at Embry‑Riddle
  • Aerospace Engineering major Adam Jain’s American Rocketry Challenge scholarship is helping power his dream of building rockets to explore space.

    American Rocketry Challenge Scholarship Winner Finds the Future Is Looking Up
  • The decision to pursue a STEM field doesn’t happen overnight – that’s why we host events for K-12 students and plant the seed of interest early.

    How Embry‑Riddle Supports Youth Involvement in STEM
  • Aerospace Engineering major Ryan Shields found his passion for rocketry by accident, and an ARC scholarship is helping him pursue a path to the stars.

    Aerospace Engineering Major Gets Ready for Launch With ARC Support
  • Sydney Bonbrest took her skills outside of the classroom in her first aerospace engineering internship and left with a new understanding of the industry.       

    Eagle Gains Big Experience at Small Space Company
  • An American Rocketry Challenge Scholarship is helping Tanner Whitney pursue his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering degree at Embry‑Riddle.

    ARC Scholarship Helping Aerospace Engineering Major Have a Blast
  • Engineering Physics senior Kaley Eaton gained valuable hands-on experience at her recent internship, and her determination will reveal her place in the stars.

    From Campus to the Cosmos
  • Embry‑Riddle senior Adam Moore is on a mission to push boundaries of human spaceflight exploration as he pursues his degree.

    Aerospace Engineering Student Finding Inspiration in the Stars
  • Aerospace engineering meets recycling in Connor Arnold’s eye-opening and exciting internship experience.

    Exploring Space Sustainability with a NASA Internship
  • For Aerospace Engineering major Jacob Zahabi, a scholarship from the American Rocketry Challenge is helping launch his career in rocket science.

    ARC Scholarship Helps Aerospace Engineering Major Get Ready to Rock It
  • Gifted with athletic, culinary and engineering skills, Aerospace Engineering major Aubrianne Dupre is following her passions at Embry‑Riddle.

    American Rocketry Challenge Scholarship Fuels Eagle’s Quest for Success in Space
  • After facing down many challenges, including racism and sexism, May Maryzana Maginde has put her Aerospace Engineering degree to work.

    Despite Challenges, Aerospace Engineering Grad Has Her Dream Goals Firmly in Sight
  • Toriahna Thomas is a rising junior at Embry‑Riddle. Right now, she’s completing her first internship, leading multiple organizations and preparing for what the future has in store.

    Civil Engineering Student Aims to Build Success
  • Aerospace Engineering major Cameron Archibald’s Embry‑Riddle experience has been so good that his two younger brothers have followed him here.

    For This Aerospace Engineering Student, Brothers Make All the Difference
  • Catie Alfonzo-Jenner just went to NASA to complete an engineering challenge and is ready to take on senior year.       

    Aerospace Engineering Student Leads Team to NASA
  • Aerospace Engineering student Connor Arnold set his sights on space as a young boy, and he is counting on Embry‑Riddle to help him reach the stars.

    Aerospace Engineering Student Aims to Launch Lifelong Dream at Embry‑Riddle
  • This international student, Saima Teasha, is a Software Engineering major whose campus involvement has made her feel right at home.       

    Conferences and Club Involvement Enrich Software Engineer’s Campus Experience
  • Meet Faith Lee, a senior at Embry‑Riddle. With hard work, a supportive community and the ability to make lasting connections, she earned the opportunity of a lifetime with Delta Air Lines.

    Preparing for Takeoff
  • Mechanical Engineering student Arjun Menon is working with fellow ASME club members on a traction control device to help make motorcycles safer.

    Mechanical Engineering Student Taps Into Club Support for Motorcycle Safety Project
  • Civil Engineering senior Sydney Makarovich is on a path to success post-graduation, with a leader’s mindset and an exciting position secured in her field.

    Building a Strong Foundation for an Excellent Career
  • From designing to actualizing infrastructure improvements, Engineers Without Borders allows students to gain valuable experience while making positive changes worldwide.

    Engineers Without Borders
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering student Molly Ruley balances her love of engineering with her role as a contestant in the Miss Arizona 2023 Pageant.

    Electrical Engineering Student Works to Power a Brighter Future
  • Hope Elmer’s fascination with space led her to pursue aerospace engineering from an early age.

    Aerospace Engineering Major Earns Prestigious Scholarship
  • Embry‑Riddle senior Arda Cetken will head from Prescott, Arizona, to Everett, Washington, for his position at The Boeing Company.

    Eagle Takes Flight from Embry‑Riddle to Boeing
  • Prabhsidak Singh doesn’t believe in obstacles.

    Overcoming Obstacles to Chart His Own Course
  • Eshna Bhargava found her home away from home by creating her own campus community.

    Finding Community
  • Matthew Jolliffe (’23) has completed six internships during his time at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, from General Electric to Fox Factory to BMW.

    Embry‑Riddle Student Highlights the Importance of Industry Experience
  • Leah Smith has taken advantage of all the opportunities Embry‑Riddle has to offer.

    Eagle Eyes Embry‑Riddle's Numerous Opportunities
  • Pursuing a Master of Science in Safety Science at Embry‑Riddle helped Chris Riley launch a dream career at NASA.

    Safety Science Degree Opens Door to Stellar Career at NASA
  • Samir Ahmed fulfilled his academic and professional dreams even before graduation.

    Rocket Man
  • Katie Rolle (‘24) looks to apply her knowledge in mechanical engineering to combat climate change.

    Eagle Looks to Make Environmental Impact with Mechanical Engineering
  • Elena Djudaric is a first-generation college student studying Aerospace Engineering on the Astronautics track, while being active in several clubs.

    Aerospace Engineering Student Finds Success Through Support
  • Volusia County students pose around the Embry‑Riddle seal after the workshop led by the Society of Women Engineers Collegiate Section. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle / Sergio Carli)
     

    Engineering Students Host Girls in STEM Workshop
  • Elliot Rodriguez (‘25) looked to student clubs and organizations to help him adjust to life on campus and find a sense of community.

    Aerospace Engineering Major Helps Improve Community Relations
  • Alex Britton is the CEO of his own LLC, CerebriTech, researching real-time concussion detection in athletes.

    Student CEO is Making a Difference
  • Letsy Gonzalez (‘23), president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), reveals what makes the Prescott Campus community so special.

    Eagle Finds Familia Away from Home at Embry‑Riddle
  • Engineering is where math and science meet and work together. High school students can easily get a head start on their college engineering studies with AP courses and dual enrollment.

    Helpful High School Courses for Students Interested in Engineering
  • JaciLynn Poteet (’21) once felt like she was behind all her classmates, but now she’s ensuring rocket launch safety.

    Aerospace Engineering Graduate Ensures Safety for FAA
  • SAIL has a long history of research and engineering milestones that have helped students land rewarding careers with stellar employers that include Google, Lockheed Martin and more.

    Next Level Labs: Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab (SAIL)
  • At Embry‑Riddle's Prescott, AZ, campus, we are committed to providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on, faculty-led research in their chosen fields.

    Undergraduate Research and Discovery at the Prescott Campus
  • Embry‑Riddle offers degree programs in some of the fastest growing engineering fields and graduates leave career-ready.

    Fastest Growing Engineering Fields
  •  The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) selected two Embry‑Riddle students and one faculty member to participate in the inaugural Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) program.

    Team Selected to Engage with Washington Policymakers on Research
  • As a Boeing Scholar, students can begin building their professional networks while they pursue their degrees at Embry‑Riddle.

    Boeing Scholar Launches Aerospace Engineering Journey
  • Aerospace Engineering major Jarred Jordan has become an award-winning student thanks to the opportunities Embry‑Riddle offers.

    Aerospace Engineering Major Finds the Right Trajectory to Boost Success
  • Mechanical Engineering grad Brady Slaughter attended Embry‑Riddle in the footsteps of his grandfather, who graduated in 1961.

    Mechanical Engineering Grad’s Embry‑Riddle Degree Was a Family Affair
  • Electrical Engineering senior Drew Yoshida spent summer 2022 getting a huge head start on his career, thanks to an internship at Honeywell Aerospace.

    From Hawaii to Honeywell
  • Students at Embry‑Riddle don’t just learn beyond the classroom on campus; they also learn outside of the U.S. through their adventures studying abroad.

    Learn Outside of the Classroom and the Country
  • M.S. in Engineering Management student Michael Zaffuto is making an effort to help improve the educational experience of his fellow students.

    Engineering Management Grad Student Makes Time to Serve His School
  • Aerospace Engineering grad Zane Zylstra found that the right education provided a launchpad to some unexpected and amazing opportunities.

    Aerospace Engineering Grad Turns Embry‑Riddle Degree Into a Space Force First
  • Aerospace Engineering student Marielle Lenehan capitalized on her SCUBA diving experience for an opportunity of a lifetime.

    Aerospace Engineering Student Explores the Best of Both Worlds
  • Thanks to her Boeing scholarship, Mechanical Engineering student Chyra Parson is one step closer to achieving her dreams.       

    Boeing Scholar Sets Her Sight on a Future in Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering graduate Lt. Joselyn Rabbit was among 50 recruits selected to begin Officer Undergraduate Training for the U.S. Space Force.

    Aerospace Engineering Graduate Starts Career on the Ground Floor of Space Force
  • Computer Engineering grad Holly Ross left Embry‑Riddle with a degree, a full-time job and plenty of memories from the soccer pitch.

    Computer Engineering Grad Got a Kick Out of Her Embry‑Riddle Experience
  • MBA in Aviation student Ryan Harper is on his way to his third Embry‑Riddle degree thanks to the flexible programs offered at the Worldwide Campus.

    Flexible Worldwide Campus Programs Help Student Earn His Third Degree
  • Aerospace Engineering student Kaija Martin is looking forward to her journey as a Boeing Scholar at Embry‑Riddle.

    Support from Boeing Sets Aerospace Engineering Student Up for Success
  • Embry‑Riddle students thrive on being the best of the best, and they welcome every opportunity to prove themselves against the toughest competition they can find.

    Competitions Give Embry‑Riddle Students a Key Advantage
  • Master of Systems Engineering student Lauren Maples works as a scuba diver at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

    ERAU Graduate Student and NASA Scuba Diver Helps Train Astronauts for Spacewalks
  • The Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Campus has proven to be a great career launchpad, and no one knows that better than our successful alumni.

    Your Next Horizon Is Right Here!
  • As an undergrad at Embry‑Riddle, engineering student Marcos Dominguez is already making an impact on the aerospace industry at SpaceX.       

    Worldwide Engineering Student: The Sky's No Limit
  • Collin Anderson shares his experience with Embry‑Riddle and how it has helped with his career.

    Eagle Shares How Embry‑Riddle Impacted His Career
  • Find out why Alexandria Brown chose Embry‑Riddle and how we’re helping prepare her for success.

    Dominating the Aerospace Engineering Field
  • For William Baca III, the connections he’s made within the Eagle community have made all the difference.

    Aerospace Engineering Grads Learns That Industry Connections Count
  • Aerospace Engineering major Alijah McDonald’s dream of an engineering career got a boost from the Boeing Scholars program.

    Boeing Scholars Program Helps Aspiring Engineer Build His Future
  • Nathaneal Hill went to work at Northrop Grumman after he earned his B.S. in Engineering and is now pursuing his engineering master’s degree. 

    For This Aerospace Professional One Engineering Degree Has Led to Another
  • All current Embry‑Riddle students and their family members are invited to take part in a weekend full of family friendly activities. More details to come soon as plans are finalized.

    Family Weekend
  • Aerospace Engineering major Bryce Smoldon helped lead a student team that develops and tests rockets.

    Eagle Engineers Set Sights on Rocket Testing and Development