Along the shorelines of Menard-May Park in Edgewater, Florida this week, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, flew high above the water capturing high-resolution images and video of this area of Mosquito Lagoon, which is part of the Indian River Lagoon system.

CIO magazine has published an informative article by Thor Olavsrud on how Embry–Riddle’s Vice President and CIO Becky Vasquez and her IT team of digital engineers worked with Worldwide’s College of Aeronautics leadership and faculty to design and build a virtual crash lab and aerial robotics virtual lab. The university group worked closely with business partners Pinnacle Solutions and Unity Technologies to, in effect, integrate the gamification of education into the university’s online curriculum.

Whether serving in leadership positions in space, missile or information technology fields, Col. Kimberley Ramos has a deep appreciation for her 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. But as she prepares to retire, she counts the last four years as commander of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 157 on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus as her most rewarding. With 250 to 350 cadets on board at any given time, she has enjoyed “watching them grow, develop and mature.” “You watch students walk in the door who salute with their left hand or can’t tell their right from their left and then four years later, they walk out the door prepared to go into the greatest Air Force in the world,” said Ramos, who also teaches a preparation for active duty course to the cadets. A private retirement ceremony for Ramos is planned for July 26 at the Jim W. Henderson Administration & Welcome Center, although she’ll remain on through Sept. 8 during a transition period.

Over the next decade, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects to hire and train thousands of air traffic controllers to ensure safety and efficiency within the National Airspace System (NAS). Organizations like the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) examine policy and collaborate with other entities to address new and evolving issues in aviation safety. With more than 30 years of aviation experience, ATCA President and CEO Peter Dumont is a recognized expert in aviation and retired Navy air traffic controller. An alumnus who has studied professional aeronautics, aeronautical science and unmanned systems, Dumont recently shared some insights with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University about today’s air traffic control (ATC) environment.

Next spring, when Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide faculty member Narcrisha Norman embarks on a research trip to the University of Trinidad and Tobago, she will be joined by her daughter, Anikah Norman, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree with Worldwide.

It’s no surprise that today’s workplace has become a melting pot of employees from diverse backgrounds working toward a common goal. Leaders face a “divergent convergence” when these contrasting cultures or generations meet. To foster an atmosphere that promotes collaboration, trust and respect, leaders must recognize and understand these differences and be willing to adjust their leadership style when necessary.

Watching the Moon landing in 1969 on TV with her family in Trinidad and Tobago sparked Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate student Karen Brun’s interest in the NASA space program.

Graduates, government and corporate partners, and university representatives were among those who attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Europe commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12 at the Lufthansa Training and Conference Centre in Seeheim, Germany. 

The U.S. government’s most highly competitive program for international educational exchange has selected three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faculty members – William J. “Bill” Lahneman, Narcrisha Norman and Vedapuri Sunder Raghavan – to receive 2018-2019 U.S. Fulbright Scholar Awards.

Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus Spring 2018 commencement ceremony for 452 students will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the I.C.I. Center on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported one million drones had been registered in the United States. With 878,000 hobbyist and 122,000 business drones on the books, the environment is prime for budding entrepreneurs with new ideas and applications. Before you decide to hang your shingle, be sure to take several considerations into account if contemplating a drone business.

Service-learning has been identified by the National Research Council as one of the most effective strategies for improving student engagement and academics in high school students. Researchers have discovered that students gain a higher mastery of course content, problem-solving skills, connections to the community and positive attitudes toward learning.