Spotlights

When Henry Ponciano looks back at the journey that brought him to the Dean of Students role at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus, it’s the guidance…

Jason Odle's journey from the high seas to the cutting-edge world of uncrewed systems is a testament to his determination and adaptability, as well as the power of education. Odle began…

Throughout his 11-year career in military aviation, Taylor Johnson has been just as comfortable standing in front of a class as he is sitting in the middle of one. And that ability,…

Kevin Beatty is an accomplished Aviation Maintenance instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a…

Dr. Bettina Mrusek has been an integral part of the Embry-Riddle community since 2014. As an Assistant Professor at the Worldwide College of Aviation, Dr. Mrusek imparts her expertise…

Dr. David Thirtyacre is an assistant professor in the College of Aviation and the chair of the Flight Department at Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Aviation from…

Dr. Lutte testifying in March 2023 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation on strengthening the aviation workforce. Dr. Becky Lutte is an associate…

Although he was born in Sicily and raised in Spain, David Hughes (’21, ’24) has never been very far from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. To begin with, his mom Silvia…