Avion Issue 2 Spring 2020

Issue 2 | Volume 153 | February 3, 2020 A Campus B Industry & Technology C Sports

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A2 Campus Life Meet the Board Executive Board

Editor-in-Chief Vipul Telang

editor@theavion.com

Managing Editor Alani Seaman

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News Editor Oliver Du Bois

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Photo Editor Connor Adair

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Business Manager Alex Lee business@theavion.com

Page Editors Cover Editor Mike Shekari Campus Editors Vipul Telang Oliver Du Bois Victoria Jordan Gianna Castano Josh Rosado Industry Editors Payton Muglia Alex Lee Brandon Etwarroo Alani Seaman Sports Editors Oliver Du Bois Connor Adair Megan Fletcher Payton Muglia Comics Editor Alex Lee Copy Editors Brandon Etwarroo Chirag Mehrotra

Contributors Reporters Photographers

Vipul Telang Oliver Du Bois Emily Rickel Kevin Ratzel Korbin Martin Payton Muglia Jack Rachek Reverend Keck Dr. Frederick

Vipul Telang Alani Seaman Connor Adair Alex Lee Korbin Martin Emily Rickel Jack Rachek

Correspondents

Abrielle Otero, Sue Macchiarella, Devin Kelley, Allison Smalling, Sam Victor, Gianna Castro, Michael McPherson, Chris Elwell

Staff Advisor

Ronnie Mack

Assistant Director of Orientation & Communications

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Vipul Telang, Editor-in-Chief

Hey there! My name is Vipul Telang and I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Avion Newspaper. I am currently a super-senior studying Aeronautical Science with minors in both Aviation Safety and Airline Operations. I joined the paper in 2016 as a sophomore and I have been a copy editor, Photo Editor, and Managing Editor in previous semesters. I’m incredibly honored to lead this organization and represent the Avion within the Student Government Association.

I was born in India but I’m proud to call Austin, Texas my home as I’ve lived there for over 22 years. I am the treasurer for the Texas Appreciation Community/Association (TACO) Club as well as a graphic designer for Student Union Media (SUM). My passions include photography, motorsports, and travel. Last year, I traveled over 43,000 miles to 11 different cities in five countries. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends as well as playing Rocket League. I consider the Avion to be my second family, and I am so excited to see the paper grow this semester!

Alani Seaman, Managing Editor Hi! My name is Alani Seaman and I am the new managing editor for The Avion Newspaper. I’m a freshman here in Astronomy and Astrophysics with a minor in Computational Mathematics. I’ve been involved with writing and photography throughout high school by working with my school’s yearbook. My senior year, I really got into photography, and was gifted my first professional-grade camera from my grandpa. I’ve also played the flute for seven years, and have done performances at Carnegie and Atlanta Symphony Halls. Although I’m going into the space industry, I’ve tried to keep music in my life by playing with the Daytona State Symphonic Band and Flute Choir. Joining the Avion has really helped me adjust to college, giving me new friends, opportunities, and a decent place to nap. It’s an open environment, allowing you to give as little or as much as you want. On weeks where I was swamped, I didn’t feel pressured to contribute. Then, I was free and eager to shoot when I had time to spare. I’m excited to have a more active role in the paper this semester!

Oliver Du Bois, News Editor Hello! My name is Oliver Du Bois and I am the News Editor for The Avion Newspaper. I am a freshman in the Spaceflight Operations program with a minor in Human Factors. Even though I plan on joining the space field, I have always held a strong adoration for writing. Whether it be reporting, creating stories, or poetry, writing has been my favorite hobby ever since I was a little kid. When I’m not spending time with friends, reading, or traveling, you’ll likely find me writing whatever is on my mind.

Joining the Avion has allowed for me to share my love of writing with many others, as well as make some amazing friends in the process, which is a dream come true. The Avion has already provided me with many amazing opportunities, and I am ecstatic to know that I can give back to the paper. I cannot wait to begin this new semester as News Editor, and I hope to better the paper in every possible way!

Connor Adair, Photo Editor Hi! My name is Connor Adair and I am the Photo Editor for The Avion Newspaper.

I am a junior studying Mechanical Engineering in the High Performance Vehicles track. I am from Katy, Texas, which is near the west side of Houston. This is my fourth semester with the newspaper and my second semester as the Photo Editor. I am also a member of the Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers and Developers Society (ERFSEDS), where I help with Gryphus, a high power ducted rocket.

Moving to Florida to attend Embry-Riddle was one of the best decisions I have made in my life, due to the amount of opportunities that have presented themselves here. Photographing rocket launches and racing events, as well as meeting a diverse amount of people in my degree program, are just some of the amazing opportunities I have had at Riddle. This semester, I am looking forward to continuing my work on the Avion Executive board to help photographers find their outlet!

Alex Lee, Business Manager Howdy! My name is Alexander Lee and I am the Business Manager for The Avion Newspaper. I am a graduate student in Aerospace Engineering, with a focus in Aerodynamics and Propulsion. I am from San Antonio, Texas, home of the Alamo. The Avion and the SGA have given me a new home and many new friends. I previously served as Business Manager for The Avion in spring of 2019. I hope to take this knowledge and experience to better the position over the remainder of this semester. In my free time, I enjoy baking, playing video games, and enjoying music. When time allows, I enjoy camping over long weekends. When I graduate, I hope to work on the next generation of rocket engines. I am excited to return to the Avion Executive board and look forward to supporting the organization that has given so much to me.

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Campus A3

Gilman Scholarship and Study Abroad Sue A. Machiarella Correspondent I had the chance to sit down with our Gilman Scholarship award winner, Michael McPherson, who was preparing to go on exchange to the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands.

Michael is pursuing the combined B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and MBA program and is the first ERAU Daytona student awarded the Gilman Scholarship for exchange programs.

Where did you hear about the Gilman Scholarship?

My brother received the Gilman Scholarship to enrich his education in Japan, and he inspired me to want to make studying abroad possible.

Why did you want to study abroad?

To diversify my education as much as possible. This opportunity will allow me to get exposure to more than one way of approaching my field. I’ve only been exposed to an Americanized style of education. Studying abroad gives me fresh perspectives and techniques I can carry with me throughout my career.

What is the one thing you are looking forward to about studying abroad?

Well, it is kind of a tie. On one hand, I’m excited at the chance to immerse myself in a different culture for more than a week (spring break). On the other hand, Delft is a renowned university in aerospace engineering, especially in rotary research and opti-

mizing wind turbines. (Michael is going to look for research opportunities that he can be a part of at Delft. He is interested in the wind and space institutes they offer).

Anything else you want to share?

I want to show students that it is possible to get funds to go abroad and go explore. I want them to see they can do it no matter their socio-economic background. The sky is never the limit! Participating in a study abroad program helps you become more competitive in getting an internship and sets you apart for employment.

If you are interested in learning more about studying abroad, regardless of major, stop by the Office of Global Engagement and we can help you find your next adventure. If you are a Freshman, plan now! Keep electives open

and general education classes, when these are open, it is easier to place you where you want to go. The earlier you go, the better.

Contact the Office of Global Engagement at 386-226-6215, email: GoGlobal@erau.edu or visit us on the 2nd floor of the Student Center Annex.

Where will your next adventure take you?

If you are interested in finding more about financial aid for study abroad programs, contact ERNIE Central. If you are curious about scholarships, please contact Dr. B. Davis, Director of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships, at DAVISB67@erau.edu.

Bringing New Routes to Riddle The Student Government Association (SGA) provides many services to students. Recently, there has been one that sticks out among the rest. Parking issues have been a recurring problem at Embry-Riddle and in the past there has been no solution. Students are repeatedly late to classes due to not finding parking spots and often receive parking citations for resorting to parking in the wrong locations.

Due to numerous student complaints to the SGA and a few innovative members, a student shuttle service was born. The SGA Van Shuttle Service helps alleviate parking congestion and reduces stress in our students. The shuttle transports students to and from local apartment complexes free of

charge. Last semester, the shuttles averaged 425 riders per day and the numbers are only growing.

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The purpose of the Student Government Association Shuttle Service is to alleviate commuter parking and traffic on campus. We strive to provide students with a convenient and safe experience while promoting a friendly atmosphere through efficient training and use of resources.

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Payton Muglia Staff Reporter

As more people begin to utilize the shuttle service, there will be fewer cars coming to campus, which in turn means MORE PARKING! The mission statement of the SGA Stu-

dent Shuttle Service is as follows: These shuttles run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day that classes are in session. The front desk of the Student Leadership Suite includes a specific time table that shows the times the shuttle departs from its stop from both the apartments and the student union.

The three apartment complexes participating in the shuttle service are Eagle Landing Apartments, Chanute Complex, and Bellamy Daytona. All three routes pick up and drop off students at the traffic circle outside the Student Union.

The route stops are marked by ‘SGA Shuttle Stop’ signs and vinyl decals on the sidewalk, which denote the route that picks up at that stop.

For more information, contact Audra Dipierro at dipierra@erau. edu or visit Room 226 in the Student Union.

Routes: •• Eagle Landing Express Route picks up students at the main clubhouse every 20 minutes.

•• Chanute/Eagle Landing Route picks up Chanute students at the fire pit in front of the Delta Chi house and then proceeds to pick up Eagle Landing students at the main clubhouse.

•• Bellamy Route picks up in front of the leasing office by the pedestrian gate every 30 minutes.

Keep an eye out for our shuttle tracking app coming soon!

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A4 Student Life

HumanE Factors:

How has teaching affected what I know about relationships?

Reverend David Keck & Dr. Christina Frederick Faculty Contributors I've taught for more than 25 years and I am continually surprised at the new insights I've gained about people and relationships every semester.

When Dr. Keck suggested this as a topic, I immediately got to thinking about what to share. Here are some of the lessons that came to mind.

1. Everybody brings something different to the table and you never know what.

4. Connection is magic.

Frequently, I teach a course about personality and the students are required to do a project related to a self-analysis with the first assignment being to tell their personal story. The stories always amaze me and bring tears to my eyes. There are stories of struggle and loss, success and joy, that by standing in front of a class as a teacher, I would never even imagine. This experience prompts me to remember that by looking at people, you cannot know their stories or how their experiences have shaped who they are. The same is true when entering relationships with others – until you know a person, you don’t know what they’ve been through or how it may have affected them. It’s a good lesson to remember.

Whether I’m in a classroom with fifty students, having coffee with a friend or engaging in a heated discussion with a significant other, the spark of connection makes it all incredibly worth it. This may sound a little flakey – but I swear it’s real. In a class, this spark might happen when all of a sudden, a student who hasn’t spoken up before hones in on a topic and starts asking questions.

When we can engage in a dialogue like that, there is the spark of connection. I know that the student has found value and meaning in what I’ve taught and we are both positively changed by that. In friendships and relationships, those moments of deep connections when you feel understood, supported, listened to – that is a connection, and it is magic.

2. Nothing is a crisis until you make it one.

5. Fixing things takes attention and effort.

In class, teachers have seen everything – disruptive students, unexpected fire drills, hurricanes that disrupt semesters, etc. How I handle those events will determine how my students cope with them. I can choose responses that escalate emotion or heighten tension, or I can respond in a calm manner and engage in rational problem-solving.

It's the same with relationships.

Emotional stuff (good and bad) happens in relationships. How you choose to respond to it makes a huge difference in whether or not the relationship will outlast the big emotional stuff. You will not always have control of the events that occur in relationships or the magnitude or intensity of the event, but you always have a choice in how you respond – and that makes an enormous difference.

In every teacher's life, we have classes that just do not go right.

Sometimes it’s the mix of students, the time or a bad room, but sometimes it's all those things together or something else entirely. When this happens, you have to choose what to do – how to address the issue and try to get the class back on track. Of course, you could also choose to ignore the issue, but that will make for a bad semester. In choosing action, it will take attention and effort to fix it. I once had a class with students from two very different majors in it.

The students bickered and threw snarky insults back and forth constantly. I saw a lot of eye-rolling. I let the situation go on for a class or two to see if things would naturally resolve, but the issues remained.

One day, I came in, sat down and told the students that the class wasn’t working for me or any of them either. Furthermore, until we figured things out, we wouldn’t proceed. It may not have been a subtle approach, but I acknowledged the problems and, at the same time, asked all of the class to engage to help fix the broken dynamic. As a class, we were able to come to a resolution and finish the semester, but it took everyone's effort to fix the problems and my awareness throughout the semester to make sure we didn’t backslide. This lesson applies to relationships also.

When things go sideways in a relationship, it takes the courage to acknowledge it and intent and effort to fix the dynamic. If you don’t have the desire or will to engage in that level of work in a relationship occasionally, you might want to explore 'why.'

3. Learning is forever. You have to keep learning or you risk becoming stagnant.

Every semester and every time I re-teach a course, I study more and read more. Knowledge is always growing and it’s important to me as a teacher not to become stagnant or outdated in what I teach.

If I allow myself to teach using the same exact notes I’ve used for 5 or 10 years, my teaching would be less effective and dare I say, boring for the students and myself. I think this applies to relationships also.

Don’t let your assumptions and behaviors toward others in relationships become stagnant. People grow and change and we need to keep up with them for relationships to remain healthy and positive.

Rev. Keck says: I’ve been teaching for about the same amount of time as Dr. Frederick, and I've had a chance to teach in some incredible settings – American universities, a prison in Massachusetts, Catholic universities in the Philippines, a divinity school, and several different churches. Like her, I have a few things I’d like to highlight.

1. People often want relationships but don’t know where to begin.

This applies not only to the shy person hoping for a romantic relationship but also to so many people who want to get to know someone but feel that there is some kind of barrier. Sometimes we need permission to ask questions that seem too personal. I’ve sometimes assigned students to interview others of a different religion. Often, students report that they’ve always wanted to learn more about, for example, a friend's Hinduism but never was able to ask. The class assignment gave them social cover for doing what they always wanted to do – learn from and about a friend.

2. Learning how to learn is an act of love.

When you care about someone deeply, you want to know more about who the person is, what shaped his or her background, why s/he does certain things, etc. This process involves entering into another person’s experiences, and it requires making sense of different family dynamics, religious beliefs, cultural norms, etc. To understand a person in such complexity means attending to the words a person uses, seeing from a different perspective, putting aside one’s own assumptions about behavioral patterns. To do this well, a person has to know how to listen to stories, locate experiences in larger historical patterns, ask questions that continue conversations, etc. If you love someone, you will want to know everything about that person, and what you learn in classes helps you do just that – learn all about someone you love.

3. Grades get in the way of learning, and schooling gets in the way of self-awareness – at least for some people.

For very understandable reasons, the need to get good grades often compels students to give the professor whatever answers are needed for an A. While this is often quite important for mastering knowledge, it can also lead to a situation where a person’s identity and self-awareness can be overly tied to the approval of a faculty member or authority figure. The kind of intellectual risks that can lead to amazing personal insights carry with them the risk of a drop in GPA. A little rebelliousness against authority can help students develop their own sense of who they are

what they have to offer. A student willing to question a faculty member, course readings, etc. is a student who might be developing a stronger sense of self. And a person with an appropriately strong sense of self is often better prepared for healthy relationships.

4. Relationships are historically constructed and vary enormously from age to age.

As a historian, I am quite aware that our experiences are mediated by our pasts, not just our personal experiences but also the cultural experiences of centuries upon centuries of tradition.

For example, the belief that men and women can engage in a relationship of equals would seem quite weird in past civilizations. A woman should be subordinate to the male head of the household, and they certainly should not be allowed to vote. Because the Bible contains social teaching from cultures thousands of years in the past, many of the cultural norms of past ages still have value and meaning for many in the present.

Such beliefs can conflict dramatically with contemporary cultural values.

5. Education helps us both to navigate competing absolutes and to develop our own codes of ethical conduct, particularly when it comes to relationships.

When I work with couples preparing to get married, I try and make sure that they have a shared understanding of marriage. After all, they will have come from two different families, and their expectations of what a “family” looks like might be quite different. Some families have heated arguments about politics at dinner, and what might appear to be a conflict is, in fact, a sign of mutual respect.

Learning about the complexity of human experiences and relationships helps us to recognize when people can agree to disagree and when they won’t be able to. Also, the reality is that relationships constantly require decisions about behavior, and some of these can be very challenging. Couples able to think about and articulate a value system to each other may well be more likely to establish themselves in a long-term relationship.

6. Finally, study is about receptivity, and so is love.

An eager student is receptive to those who can impart knowledge or wisdom. Such a person recognizes his or her own need for another person who has something to offer. Similarly, to love means to be receptive to the wonders, quirks, and craziness of another person. Studying and loving both can be maddeningly frustrating, but they are both worth it.

Emily Rickel Staff Reporter

Undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology attended the Human Factors and Applied Psychology (HFAP) Student Conference on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Orlando, FL. The conference was hosted by the University of Central Florida’s Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter. It provided students the opportunity to present their research and network with students and faculty that have similar research interests.

Several ERAU students presented poster and paper presentations that covered a variety of topics, including autonomous vehicles, heuristics for augmented reality application design and consumer willingness to pay for sustainable aviation. Other projects included ergonomics case studies, research applications for a spaceship bridge simulator and a review of user experience (UX)/usability methods, such as the Game User Experience Satisfaction Scale (GUESS).

Multiple ERAU student presentations won awards at HFAP. Best Presentation (First place) was award-

ed to Emily Rickel, Ameer Hosein, and Dr. Barbara Chaparro for their poster entitled “Extra! Extra! Disseminating Human Factors Knowledge Through a University Campus Newspaper”.

This presentation outlined the benefits, process, and lessons learned from The Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab utilizing The Avion Newspaper as a publishing medium through the weekly RUX Corner column. Best Presentation (runner-up; tie) was presented to John Kleber for his paper entitled “Workload and Usability Assessment of a Tello Quadcopter," as well as to Devin Kelley, Jessyca Derby, Ana Hoy-Gonzalez, Tara Fields, and Dr. Barbara Chaparro for their poster entitled "Usability Evaluation of a Mixed Reality Application."

In addition to student paper and poster presentations, faculty and graduate student presentations expanded attendees’ knowledge of data visualization. Keynote speaker Dr. Paul Wiegand spoke to the importance of creating informative, easy-to-read displays and how Gestalt and design principles can be applied to developing such graphics. Additionally, Gabrielle Vasquez provided an introduction

Photo Credit: ERAU Human Factors Department

Photo Names: Back row (left to right): Ameer Hosein, Richard Simonson, John Kleber, Nicholas Reuss, Alexandria Gombas, William Shelstad. Front row (left to right): Tianxin Zhang, Mattie Milner, Devin Kelley, Nadine Ragbir, Tracy Lamb, Emily Rickel, Paige Lawton, Jessyca Derby, Imani Murph

to R, a programming language that can be used to run statistical analyses and create data visualizations.

HFAP afforded an excellent opportunity for students to improve upon their presentation skills, learn

more about research from multiple universities, and receive recognition for their outstanding projects.

The next HFAP Student Conference is expected to take place in early 2021.

Extra! Extra! Disseminating Human Factors Knowledge Through a University Campus Newspaper Emily Rickel, B.S., Ameer Hosein, B.S., & Barbara S. Chaparro, Ph.D. Department of Human Factors & Behavioral Neurobiology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Introduction

Featured Examples

Students are more likely to read a campus newspaper compared to a local newspaper (Collins & Armstrong, 2008), possibly because they prefer content that contains information relevant to their academic disciplines and job prospects (Igbeka & Ola, 2010). The Research in User Experience (RUX) Lab within the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has taken advantage of this medium by publishing lab project findings in ERAU’s student-led weekly newspaper. These findings are written in the UX Corner, a column established for the RUX Lab that investigates the usability and user experience of technologies typically used by ERAU students.

Is This the Real Life? Is This Mixed Reality? Informational Defining terms, highlighting technologies, and providing potential student use cases associated with augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (March 23, 2019).

As of January 2020, 22 articles written by the RUX Lab have been published through the column online and in physical copies of newspapers that are distributed across campus (The Avion Newspaper, 2020).

To Create a Smart Dorm: Google Home or Amazon Echo?

Comparing the out-ofbox experience (OOBE) of two similar devices, summarized in an experience map (February 25, 2019).

Create Your Own Augmented Reality

Practice utilizing the scientific method Supplement knowledge and skills learned in class Apply skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Learn how to present findings to an audience with a limited background in Human Factors Additionally, the general university community benefits from: Exposure to current topics, technologies, and methods used within the Human Factors domain Understanding how trends and technology influence their academic and personal life

Semester process:

Weekly process:

Infographic, Interactive

Presenting steps and demonstrating an app that has implications in campus wayfinding (April 8, 2019).

Through this publishing medium, student researchers can: Gain exposure to industry UX/usability methods

Process

Competitive Analysis, OOBE

Benefits Messaging Apps: LOL or OMG?

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Campus A5 Human Factors Students Present and Win at HFAP

Survey, Focus Group

Investigating what apps and features students prefer when using messaging apps (March 9, 2019).

At the end of every article, this QR code is presented to query the audience for content they’d like to see in the future.

Have an idea for an article? Scan now!

Lessons Learned Campus newspapers are viable outlets to increase visibility of Human Factors knowledge and methods Establish an internal word limit that facilitates a balance between text and important visualizations that summarize the project’s main findings Writing for a general audience is a great skill that complements creating academic content References

Collins, S. J., & Armstrong, C. L. (2008). U of Florida students prefer campus paper to free daily. Newspaper Research Journal, 29(1), 77-89. doi: 10.1177/073953290802900107 Igbeka, J. U., & Ola, C. O. (2010). Use of newspapers by Nigerian university students: The case of Delta State University, Anwai Campus. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), paper 358. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/358/ RUX lab search results. (2020, January). The Avion Newspaper. Retrieved from http://theavion.com/?s=rux+lab

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A6 Student Life Bringing Sustainability to Embry-Riddle

Oliver Du Bois News Editor

In the last few years, the state of the global environment has been a growing concern for many people around the world. The youth, in particular, has played an instrumental part in the environmentalist movements; from leading protests to advocating the use of reusable items. Recently, Embry-Riddle students have taken part in these movements by hosting the first Campus Sustainability Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Provost, the conference created a place for ERAU students, faculty, vendors and more to display and discuss new methods of sustainability on campus and globally.

The conference kicked off after an introduction with the Keynote Speaker, General Ron Keys. General Keys is the owner of RK Solution Enterprises, the Chairman of the CNA Military Advisory Board on Energy Security and Climate Change, a member of the Center for Climate and Security Advisory Board, The International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS) and The Council on Strategic Risks (CSR). General Keys is also a member of the ERAU Board of Trustees.

Using his extensive background in environmental security, General Keys spoke on the true meaning of sustainability and provided analysis on creating a more sustainable world.

This Keynote session was a fantastic way for attendees to learn more from an expert in the sustainability field and offered a chance for pressing questions to be answered.

Following the Keynote was a tabling event, where vendors displayed their ideas to make Embry-Riddle a more sustainable and environmentally friendly campus.

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Jessica Savage talks about her project on how reverse osmosis can help desalinate water so all humans have access to fresh, clean water.

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Jordyn Taylor, a student in Aerospace Engineering, showcased her proposal for solar-powered parking lot lights at Riddle. According to Taylor, these lights are the “most efficient, environmentally-friendly thing [Embry-Riddle] can invest in.�

Taylor believes that Embry-Riddle investing in solar-powered lights would be a small yet effective step towards the campus reducing its carbon footprint.

These lights are one of many examples of ideas shared at the conference. Maria Kaselow, a student studying Aviation Finance, presented a booth on Sustainability Issues and Challenges in Aviation. Kaselow explained the public divide regarding the carbon emissions so heavily present in the aviation field.

By explaining the challenges of bringing sustainability into the world of aviation, Kaselow was able to

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make more individuals attending the conference aware of what exactly needs to happen to alleviate these issues.

When tabling was not occurring, the conference also had an array of oral presentations. These presentations varied in topics; one on Engineering and Sustainable Development by Jeff Brown of the Civil Engineering Department to one on Reverse Osmosis by Jessica Savage, a Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering.

These presentations not only displayed possible applications sustainability offers to the different fields, but they also gave presenters the chance to shine with their innovation.

Overall, the conference was undoubtedly a success. By providing a platform such as this one for students, faculty, and vendors alike, Embry-Riddle can help take a step towards making the world a more environmentally-friendly place.

Though there is a large amount of work to be done to help Earth, things such as the Sustainability Conference are a step in the right direction.

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Jordyn Taylor stands proud next to her poster promoting the use of solar powered parking lot lights on campus.

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Campus A7

Celebrating the Lunar New Year Leanh’s Chinese Restaurant Abrielle Otero Correspondent As my significant other and I walked into Leanh’s Chinese Restaurant, the delectable smell of Asian food filled the air. The ambiance was unique and I could feel it as soon as I entered the restaurant.

It felt both elegant and homey. It was beautiful and felt like a highclass restaurant with its decor, while it still kept that home-style comfort that you see in small-town restaurants.

Although it seemed packed, we were seated within a few minutes. The server seated us, gave us menus and asked us for our drink orders. We looked up at each other, smiled, and in unison said “Thai Iced Tea!” We were so happy to see that they had it on the menu.

It’s our drink of choice at any Asian restaurant we come across. To us, if a restaurant has amazing Thai Iced Tea, then that’s a foreshadowing of how the meals will come out.

Leanh’s Thai Iced Tea did not disappoint! They came in huge glasses and were honestly one of the best Thai Iced Teas I’ve had to this day.

After we got our teas, we looked at the massive menu to see what we wanted as an appetizer. The menu was expansive, as it had sections for Chinese, Vegetarian, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese food. It was a bit overwhelming, but it was nice that Leanh’s could satisfy almost any Asian craving you could have. I was there for Chinese food, I tried it previously and needed to go back to see what other dishes they had to offer. We knew we wanted an appetizer and decided on the

Pan Fried Dumplings. They tasted great and kept us wanting more.

While we ate our dumplings, I looked around and became fixated on the Chef’s specials, specifically their Pei Pa Tofu. Although a bit more on the pricy side, it stood out to me. Whatever it contained hit all of my sweet spots, like seafood, garlic and tofu. Yum! The menu described the dish as all of those blended and then “lightly fried into fluffy pillows.” For someone that is not a vegetarian or vegan, I love tofu. I love cooking with it at home and eating it in different dishes that show off its versatility, as the Pei Pa Tofu did. When the dish came out, the presentation was beautiful! The fluffy tofu pillows were in the center of the dish in a garlic sauce while steamed broccoli surrounded them in a ring. I was not expecting such a gorgeous looking dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dish came with steamed white rice on the side.

The description on the menu did not do the Pei Pa Tofu justice.

It was precisely as the description said, but it was also so much more.

I mixed everything on my plate together and then dug in. Although

the pillows were fried, they did not feel heavy or greasy as we have come to expect from fried foods.

They were cooked to perfection. It was one of the best, if not the best, tofu dishes I’ve ever tried. Completely worth the price! The portion of food was considerable and I needed to bring the rest home for lunch the next day.

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In the end, I would absolutely recommend Leanh’s to anyone interested in trying out a great Asian restaurant. The prices were reasonable on a student’s budget, the service was fast, everyone that worked there was amiable, and it passed the Thai Iced Tea test. Oh yeah, and Leanh herself is an Embry-Riddle Alumni which is super cool!

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Global Aviation and the Coronavirus

Vipul Telang Editor-in-Chief On Friday, Jan. 31, American, Delta, and United Airlines announced that they would be canceling all of their routes to China in response to 2019-nCoV, better known as the coronavirus. The U.S. Department of State issued a level four travel advisory for China. A level four advisory is the most severe advisory and is a do-not-travel notice for the country in question. The United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that any travelers should avoid non-essential travel to any city within China. American and United Airlines have confirmed that travel to China will resume at the earliest on Mar. 27 and 28 respectively. Delta announced that they will suspend service until Apr. 30 at the earliest.

Other airlines have also suspend-

ed service to China amidst fears of spreading the infection as well. 20 airports in America have started to screen incoming passengers for any symptoms.

What’s in a name?

A coronavirus is simply a term given to viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds. The current coronavirus outbreak is a strain of coronavirus known as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV). Originating in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019, Novel Coronavirus has infected nearly 12,000 people with just over 250 deaths. Since its conception, the virus has spread to over 20 nations, including the U.S., where it has been confirmed that eight people have become infected. The U.S. government has issued mandatory quarantine orders for people who

visited the Hubei province in the last 14 days. The last time mandatory quarantine orders took place was in the 1960s when smallpox threatened the U.S. Novel Coronavirus is not as fatal as Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which took the lives of nearly 800 people in 2003 but had the potential to grow exponentially.

Although China has taken steps to try and contain the spread of nCoV, it has already spread further and faster than SARS did during the same timeframe. The most significant issue is the unknown factors regarding the relatively new virus. Scientists are still not entirely sure how the infection is transmitted or how long the incubation period is. As a result, it is incredibly hard to predict how fast or how far it will spread. Unlike SARS, nCoV-infected people may still be contagious even if they have no

symptoms. Currently, there are no known cures for the virus.

The World Affected Over 20 air carriers in China have elected to offer refunds to passengers for canceled flights. Flights originating in China are responsible for nearly 12.5% of the total flights in the world (both passenger and cargo flights), which is a massive blow to the aviation industry. However, the global implications of canceled flights to China will be felt not just in the air travel industry. All public transportation has shut down in many of the affected cities within the Hubei providence, including buses, subways, trains, and the airport. Some factories shut down as a precaution, which will lead to a temporary disruption in global supply for specific items.

ERAU EcoCar Welcomes DoE Assistant Secretary

The EcoCar team greests the Department of Energy Assistant Secretary, Mr. Simmons.

Sam Victor EcoCar Communications Manager On Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, the ERAU EcoCAR team had a unique opportunity to welcome special guest Daniel Simmons, Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Accompanying Mr. Simmons was Zachery Michael, DOE Senior Advisor and Acting Chief of Staff for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; Mark Smith, Technology Integration Program Manager, Vehicle Technologies Office; and Connie Bezanson, Education and Outreach Manager, Vehicle Technologies Program.

Upon the guests arrival, they were introduced to the ERAU Administration and Faculty. They have a hand in the project as well as the student leadership of the team. Robert Consolo, Masters Degree Student, and EcoCAR Project Manager gave the DOE guests an overview of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and the modifications to the vehicle to meet and exceed the challenges that EcoCAR has set for the competition. Included in the overview was a full tour of the EcoCAR garage and the long history of hard-working ERAU students who have benefitted from the DOE’s generosity in that garage. Finally, after giving Mr. Simmons a full picture of what

activities go on at the EcoCAR garage at ERAU, he was taken for a demonstration drive in the developmental automated vehicle used for Connected and Automated Vehicle Simulation and Testing. “It is something special that you’ve got going on here, it makes me happy to see that our budget is going to good use and seeing students get jobs with the experience they gain through EcoCAR gives me great confidence in the program,” said Mr. Simmons.

The DOE guests are an important group of people in their own right.

However, Mr. Simmons and his team are far more important people to the EcoCAR students here at ERAU. The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is directly responsible for the EcoCAR budget. It has provided students at ERAU invaluable industry experience as well as a jump start to their careers immediately upon graduation. Without Mr. Simmons’ commitment to renewable energy and STEM education, the ERAU EcoCAR program would not be possible.

The EcoCAR Mobility Challenge is the latest U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) series. The four-year competition will challenge 12 university teams to apply advanced propulsion systems, as well as connected and automated vehicle technology

to improve the energy efficiency, safety and consumer appeal of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer – Specifically for the carsharing market. Headline sponsored by DOE, General Motors (GM) and MathWorks and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, EcoCAR is the heart of automotive ingenuity working towards future mobility solutions. EcoCAR puts the students in the driver’s seat, providing a real-world training ground for students to gain hands-on experience following a multi-year vehicle development process to design, integrate, and refine efficient mobility solutions. General Motors has provided each team with a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer,

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which they have four years to develop, integrate and improve into new, advanced technology, energy-efficient mobility solution for the carsharing market. Teams will follow a real-world vehicle development process to meet rigorous technical constraints throughout the four-year competition, which will conclude in the summer of 2022.

We are always looking for new team members at the beginning of every semester. You can get involved with our team by joining us at the beginning of the semester interest meeting and attending weekly meetings. We meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in COAS 203.

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Rob Consolo, EcoCar Project Manager, explains the design, function, and operations of the 2016 Chevy Camaro EcoCar to Mr. Simmons

Touring the Nordics

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What does Going Green mean?

Devin is a graduate student in the Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. RUX investigates the usability and user experience of technology in our everyday world. This is a regular column that explores different technologies typically used by Embry-Riddle students.

Devin Kelly Graduate Researcher Last summer, the Human Factors department at Embry-Riddle embarked on its very first study abroad trip. Both undergraduate and graduate students received the opportunity to study User Experience, Ergonomics, and Cultural Psychology while traveling through Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

Why these countries?

Denmark, Sweden and Finland are considered to be the Nordic Countries. Each country has a unique history and is populated by “the happiest people in the world.” Along with being the happiest, these countries are also listed as some of the greenest countries in the world, with Sweden ranking at the top. In November 2017, the Global Sustainable Competitive Index (GSCI) ranked these Nordic countries the highest on social, environmental and economic development.

What does it mean to be “green”?

Going “green” covers many elements: reducing, reusing and recycling. Each action has the goal of becoming more environmentally friendly. The United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and that’s precisely what these Nordic countries do.

I was fortunate enough to be able to join fellow students and faculty on this trip abroad. During our time in each country, I focused on how they contribute to being the most sustainable in the world.

In Denmark, they strive for sustainable urban transportation.

Increased and improved public transport is essential for a greener transportation system in major cities, which is what the capital of Denmark has implemented. The city of Copenhagen has one of the most extensive state-of-theart driverless metro services providing transportation through over 21 km (13 miles) of the city, which makes traveling through the large city much easier. While in Copenhagen, it was apparent that the primary mode of transportation for people was by bike. More than 60% of the people who live and work in the city of Copenhagen commute by bike every day. Cycling just ten km (six miles) each way to work would save 1500 kg (3307 lb) of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

Sweden, on the other hand, takes a different approach towards sustainability. The Swedes aim to change the flow of clothing

production from linear to circular.

This means that the material is not discarded after use but instead is recycled to keep waste at a minimum. Although it might make them less money in the short-term, many of Sweden’s top brand companies like Filippa K have been actively working to make sure their garments last much longer. Sweden’s sustainability also incorporates one of the primary contributors in sustainable fashion, second-hand clothing and rental programs.

These are all steps the Swedish fashion industry is taking towards saving the environment.

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land and Denmark. Whether it’s in transportation, fashion, or design, there are a few things we can learn from Scandinavia on how to strive to become more sustainable.

Here are some ways we could

become more sustainable in the U.S. We should drive less or drive green, ride our bikes to work/ school even just one day a week, and carpool with friends. We should think twice before shopping and not buy things we’re just going to throw out. We should green our homes; keeping homes in shape improves energy efficiency. Sustainability has never been more critical; if energy continues to be developed by finite fossil fuels, instead of sustainable resources, the environmental damage will lead us to a dead-end.

The Study Abroad trip was a fantastic experience. I was able to learn so much, not only academically, but also how to appreciate other cultures. The Human Factors department is getting ready to take flight on their second study abroad trip this summer of 2020, with the theme of “Going Green.”

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Finland is a little more subtle in its contribution towards sustainability, as the Fins take pride in the natural harmony embedded in design.

Nature is often encompassed in everyday design. One thing that stood out while in Finland was the presence of plants in every place we went, integrating the feeling of nature even when inside. It seemed Finland has an idea of how to interact with the landscape we live in, how to coexist with it and benefit from its unlimited resources.

Sweden is currently ranked as #1 for the most sustainable country in the world, followed closely by Fin-

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C2 Sports Embry-Riddle Ice Eagles fall to USF 5-4

Korbin Martin Staff Reporter

The Embry-Riddle Ice Eagles hosted the University of South Florida Bulls on Jan. 31, 2020. The two schools met back in September and split the home-and-home series 1-1. This game would end up being another classic SCHC showdown between the in-conference rivals.

The Bulls opened up with a 1-0 lead that they held throughout the entire first period. However, the Eagles answered back in the second with goals from #44 Brantley Miller and #16 Alex Faller to make it 2-1 with eight minutes left in the second. The Bulls didn’t allow the lead to last long though and scored three goals to close out the second period, making it 4-2 going into the third. The Bulls scored within the first

minute of the 3rd to make it 5-2. The Eagles tried to rally, and #22 David Lytle III and #5 Adam Letarte both scored, cutting the USF lead to 1.

It just wasn’t enough though and the Bulls went home with a win. It was an uncharacteristically quiet night from the Eagles’ leading scorers; #42 Ryan Marks and #9 Jack Bokun. Each player notched an assist, but neither one found the back of the net.

Additionally, the goalie plays weren’t the best they’ve ever been.

The Eagles outshot the Bulls 39-26 and held the Bulls to under ten shots a period. However, in the 36 minutes Goalie Nico Prulhiere spent in the net, he allowed 4 of 15 shots to go in for a 0.733 save percentage which is well below his normal average of .909. Goalie Max Minervini played the remaining minutes and saved 10 of 11 shots that went his

way. In spite of the top two scorers being held in check, and Prulhiere having an off game, the Eagles still kept the score within one with the Bulls. If these two teams meet again in the playoffs, it could be anyone’s game.

The Embry-Riddle Eagles are currently ranked 5th in the ACHA South Region. The in-conference rivals of the University of Tampa, the University of South Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University currently hold the #1, #3 and #4 spots. University of South Carolina is ranked #2. The Eagles are pretty much guaranteed a playoff spot at Regionals at this point, no matter what happens with the conference playoffs which will occur in early February. The Eagles’ last home game of the year will be on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daytona Ice Arena.

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Women’s Basketball Comes From Behind , Wins 62-57

Allison Smalling ERAU Athletics

The Embry-Riddle women’s basketball team pulled out a dramatic five-point win over Rollins (11-8, 4-7 SSC) in Sunshine State Conference action on Wednesday, topping the Tars 62-57 at the ICI Center. The win completed the Eagles’ season sweep of the Tars and improved their overall record to 7-11 and their SSC record to 5-7.

“I’m proud of our team for finding a way to win tonight,” ERAU Head Coach Lisa Wilson said. “We didn’t shoot the ball well at all tonight, but we made shots down the stretch and got defensive stops when we needed them. We had quite a lull in the third quarter but woke up in the fourth.”

With the Eagles trailing by four points late in the fourth, Shelby Bischoff and Sydney Jones came up with key defensive plays to give the Eagles a chance to win, and they capitalized on the offensive end of the court, outscoring the visitors 9-0 down the stretch to secure the win.

Rollins scored the first points of the game but were quickly overtaken by the Eagles, who went on a 6-0 run to take a 6-2 lead. ERAU was 7-of-12 from the field in the first ten minutes of action and took an 1814 lead into the second quarter.

ERAU outscored Rollins 11-6 to start the second frame, but the Tars battled back to close the gap, and a Rachel Jablonski three-pointer at the buzzer cut the Eagle advantage to just three points (30-27) at the half.

The start of the third saw the Ea-

gles manage just two points in the first six minutes of the period. The Eagles’ 4-of-12 shooting in the third was no match for the Tars’ six made field goals, three of which were from long range, and after tallying just eight points in the quarter, the Eagles went into the last ten minutes of the game trailing by six (4438).

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The Eagles went on a mini-run to start the fourth period, but treys

by Jablonski and Jaylyn Harrison quickly helped the Tars reclaim their nine-point advantage. The fourth quarter saw the Eagles win the freethrow battle connecting on 10 of 15 attempts compared to a 0-for-1 effort by the Tars, and it was a pair of free throws by Sarah Jones that

jump-started the ERAU rally and pulled the Eagles within four (52-48).

With 1:47 left to play, the Tar lead was still four points (57-53). After Bischoff drew a charge to force a Rollins turnover, Coach Wilson called timeout, and out of the huddle, the Eagles got the ball to Rachel Murray, who hit a jump shot in the paint.

Murray was fouled on the play and knocked down the resulting free throw to cut the Rollins lead to one point (57-56).

The Tars missed on their next trip down the court, and the Sydney Jones rebound eventually made its way to Nikki Tucker, whose layup gave ERAU its first lead (58-57) since the second period with 37 seconds remaining. With 19 seconds left and the Eagles up by two (58-57), Harrison took a shot in the paint, but Sydney Jones came up with a big block, and Bischoff corralled the rebound to give the Eagles the ball with ten seconds remaining in the contest.

Although they made just two of their last four free throws, the Eagle defense was able to limit the Tars to only one three-point attempt in the final seconds of the contest to seal the win.

Sarah Jones led all players with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Tucker, the newest member of the Eagles’ 1,000-point and 500-rebound clubs, added 15 points and six rebounds. Sydney Jones and Bischoff both had career rebounding performances in Wednesday’s game, totaling ten and eight boards, respectively.

“Sarah Jones and Shelby got

some big rebounds when we needed them, and it helped to have our home crowd behind us down the stretch,” Wilson said of the 1,482 fans in attendance at the annual Food Brings Hope game. “We have a quick turnaround for Florida Southern, so back to the drawing board and practice tomorrow morning!

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“I’m happy for Nikki to join the 1000-point club as well. She works hard every day for us and is very deserving of this honor, and she has a whole year left next year to add to that total.”

The Eagles are back on the road on Saturday. They travel to Lakeland to take on Florida Southern at 5:30 p.m.

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ERAU Sailing Team Hosts ICSA Sailing Regatta

Eagles take first place in the Fleet Race Jack Rachek PR Manager In early 2019, the Embry Riddle Sailing Team set out on an ambitious goal, host a regatta on Embry Riddle’s home waterways for the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA).

This past weekend, after months of hard work and planning, that goal was achieved when five visiting colleges from across the South came to Smyrna Yacht Club to compete in the first-ever Embry Riddle Fleet Race for College Sailing. While this accomplishment may seem small, this was a massive task for a team which less than a year ago, did not own a fleet of boats to even hold a full team practice, let alone a regatta. Getting to this point required a tremendous amount of work to purchase a new fleet and invest heavily in overhauling every aspect of the club.

In the Spring of 2019, the sailing club was allocated a budget by the Student Government Association to purchase a new fleet of boats. After six months of searching and negotiating with various vendors, the club finally bought and took delivery of their new fleet of six Flying Junior sailboats in October of 2019. Acquiring this fleet put the ERAU Sailing Club on par with many other competing sailing teams in Florida and was the first step to be qualified to host a regatta for the SAISA. The next step was to find a suitable venue for an event. In October of 2019, shortly after receiving the new fleet, the ERAU Sailing Team was approached by members of the Smyrna Yacht Club.

Their goal was to get involved in college sailing by opening their venue to teams and providing the resources necessary to host a regatta, even going as far as of-

fering to fund the purchase of a new fleet of boats. To take advantage of this opportunity, the ERAU Sailing Team made the decision to temporarily relocate their fleet fifteen miles south at the Smyrna Yacht Club for the weekend of the regatta and the weeks leading up to it. Having access to this venue, a new fleet of boats and a complete overhaul of the club equipment made Embry Riddle qualified to host a regatta for SAISA for the first time ever.

This past weekend, Rollins College, the University of Central Florida, Georgia Southern University, Florida Institute of Technology, and Palm Beach Atlantic University traveled to Smyrna Yacht Club in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, to compete against the Embry Riddle Sailing Team. They hosted the Embry Riddle Fleet Race for the SAISA. The event began early at 10:00 AM and continued until 3:30 PM as teams raced throughout the day, completing multiple races while rotating boats and crew.

Each college sailed one boat with an A and B Division rotating in and out throughout the day.

This practice allowed for all six colleges to compete at the same time, completing eight separate races by the end of the day.

The weather for the day was less than desirable as rain and cold weather exaggerated the already harsh conditions. Teams faced a strong river current and moderate ten knots winds from the North as they sailed various upwind/downwind courses. In the afternoon, the rain subsided along with the wind, creating a whole new challenge for sailors.

The low wind conditions made maneuvers in the boats more challenging as any small mistake slowed the boat significantly and was the difference between win-

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ning and losing a race. Some teams failed to cross the start line while others struggled to maintain speed against the current going upwind.

In these conditions, the Embry Riddle Sailing Team excelled as B division secured three first-place finishes in a row, at one point overtaking the entire fleet of boats in one strategic move upwind to secure the win. A division was able to secure a second-place finish after coming from behind and overtaking Palm Beach Atlantic on the upwind leg while finishing fourth in the next race after struggling to pass boats at the start line.

For many on the Embry Riddle Team, this was their first time sailing competitively in a college sailing event. Logan Douglas, a freshman studying aerospace engineering, competed for the first time after joining the team and learning to sail in the Fall, taking third place in the A division with teammate and skipper, Jack Rachek. Naomi Rodriquez, a sophomore studying astronomy

and astrophysics, started sailing less than a week before competing in this weekend’s regatta.

She crushed it with a first-place finish with teammate Brian Herbster as skipper in division B. Susan Schmidt, a freshman studying Aeronautical Science, also competed in A division, braving the harshest conditions early in the day in the rain and cold, securing a third and fourth-place finish.

Overall, Embry Riddle’s first time hosting for college sailing was a success. The challenging conditions made for a great event heading into the Spring season and allowed the team to finetune their skills. Next weekend the team heads to Rollins College in Winterpark, Florida, to compete in the Old South Regatta for SAISA. This will be the final pre-season regatta before the season opener on February 15th and 16th at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Eagles will face off against as many as eighteen teams from across the South in one of the largest regattas of the year.

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