Avion Issue 5 Spring 2020 by The Avion

Issue 5 | Volume 153 | March 3, 2020 A Campus B Industry & Technology C Sports

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Reverend David Keck & Dr. Christina Frederick

Dear HumanE Factors. Is there such a thing as love at first sight? I saw this guy on campus the other day, and I can’t explain it, but I was mesmerized by him. Could this be what people mean when they say it was love at first sight, or am I just deluded and lonely?

Dr. Frederick says: There is a great deal of yearning and hope squeezed into those three sentences. Immediate attraction to someone has been studied in many contexts. This type of attraction is based on outward appearance since the individuals have no more profound knowledge about one another. In work-related research, it has been shown that we form initial impressions of people within seconds of them walking into an interview. As interviews progress, the initial impression can be reinforced or not, but regardless, we seem to make assumptions about others automatically and quickly. So, when you saw this guy on campus – let’s call him Tom for the sake of simplicity – he caught your attention and based on his appearance and other observable characteristics (e.g., clothing, height, body type, movement, facial features/expressions) you immediately formed a very positive impression. You are not deluded. At the very least, attraction, at first sight, is real. Pair this with a desire to meet someone you could have a romantic relationship with, and it could be the start of something. If you are motivated, I’d recommend first taking some time

to think about why Tom appealed to you at first sight. Was the appeal was based on some other need (e.g., you miss your family, and he reminded you of your brother)? If not and Tom just fits your preferred appearance-based qualities for a romantic partner, then I’d say there is no harm in trying to meet Tom. Find out if his inner attributes – which in the long term are vitally important to a successful relationship – also appeal to you. If they do – rejoice! If they don’t, then admit it and move on.

Chaplain Keck says: Both Plato and Shakespeare present a form of love at first sight, and it is hard to imagine both of them being wrong. In Plato’s Symposium, the comic poet Aristophanes presents a humorous-but-ever-so-accurate myth about human couples. Initially, humans enjoyed perfect wholeness and happiness, but the gods became jealous and split humans into two. Ever since, each person is seeking their other half, the person who makes us whole once again. When these two halves – true soul mates – see each other, they know it and never want to part. When Shakespeare’s Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he declares, “For I never saw true beauty till this night.” Within moments they are speaking together and completing each other’s poetic couplets – a sign that these “star-crossed lovers” are indeed destined for one another, albeit tragically. Both the philosopher and the poet

speak to a deep phenomenon of human existence. In essence, sometimes a person sees another and s/he instantly feels not just attraction, but something more profound, a kind of love or wholeness. Sometimes love at first sight is real. At the same time, there are false positives. The powerful, initial feeling may turn out to be just a form of attraction that is more of an obsession or an infatuation. Love’s wholeness brings an amazing, incredible joy, but we enjoy infatuation, too. It can be fun to imagine that an incredibly handsome or beautiful person that we see could be our soul mate, even if we know that it can’t possibly be true. Questions about our experiences depend on language. Because we have the category “love at first sight,” our brains process a set of feelings using that as a possible way of describing and understanding them. But is this love, obsession, lust, or attraction? And what do we mean by love? I think in this case, “love at first sight” says the beginning of a long relationship of commitment, respect, and romance (among other things), things that go beyond physical appearance and include actions. So let’s think about “love at first action” – a love that can happen when one person sees someone else do something extraordinary, an act of tender kindness, for example. Dr. Frederick refers to a person’s inner qualities, and these love-inducing characteristics emerge through actions, not appearances. If we are not attentive, love, at first sight, can be a way of masking another saying, love is blind.

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Carmen Thea Correspondent Do you love adrenaline rushes fueled by high-intensity? How would you feel about getting to shoot your friends in a completely safe a non-lethal way with minimal consequences? If the thought of adrenaline mixed with strategy excites you, then you need to try the Paintball Club. No experience? No problem! All of the members are dedicated to teaching and improving skills of any level. One of the benefits of being in the Paintball Club is the opportunity to play paintball, a generally expensive activity, at a significantly reduced rate. The two types of paintball games are speedball and woodsball, where each game uses its own “guns,” referred to as markers and different strategies. The Paintball Club focuses mostly on speedball, the tournament-style of paintball where players face off against three to five opponents. This type of paintball is sometimes also referred to as airball due to the inflatable bunkers on the field. Another signifi-

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The Embry-Riddle Paintball Club gathers for a photo before a Saturday practice.

cant difference is the marker, which makes distinguishing the two types of games easy. The majority of people playing paintball recreationally have used the Tippman-98 paintball marker; however, the more appealing speedball markers might have caught the eyes of new players with their sleek design and bright colors. The Paintball Club has its own custom speedball marker, the Luxe 2.0, one of the most prestigious paintball markers on the market. If the high speed and intensity of speedball does not appeal to you, then woodsball is the slower-paced alternative. It is easy to identify a woodsball field because it typically has many trees, and the bunkers are made of wood or plastic materials. Many types of games can be played on these fields, sometimes involving long scenarios with many players. The Paintball Club offers both alternatives to players depending on their preference. One of the largest events that the Paintball Club participates in is “scenario,” a massive paintball game where two sides battle it out for an entire weekend. Usually, hun-

dreds of paintball players come out to Battlefield Orlando to show off their skills or to have a good time. It is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and to improve any level of woodsball skills! On the speedball side, Paintball clubs participate in tournaments hosted by organizations such as The National Collegiate Paintball Association (NCPA) and NXL World Cup. This year, for the first time, the Paintball Club is participating in a tournament in South Carolina. The Paintball Club has been growing at an exponential rate with more events than ever. Just last semester, the Paintball Club acquired new sponsorships with Luxe, BunkerKings, and Virtue, some of the biggest names in paintball. If you are interested in making new friends and playing one of the most unique sports on the planet, the Paintball Club is accepting new members throughout the year. Even if you have never played, it is never too late to start! Questions? Reach out to Connor Strobel at strobec1@my.erau.edu

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Harley Valdez peeks out behind a bunker during a speedball scrimmage.

Cover Editor Vipul Telang Campus Editors Eric Lu Salim Roig Korbin Martin Oliver Du Bois Vipul Telang Connor Adair Sarah Fairchild Brandon Etwarroo Alani Seaman Industry Editors Alani Seaman Victoria Jordan Sports Editors Connor Adair Chirag Mehrotra Comics Editor Alex Lee Copy Editors Sarah Fairchild Brandon Etwarroo Chirag Mehrotra

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Oliver Du Bois Korbin Martin Emily Rickel Oliver Du Bois Korbin Martin Alex Lee Alani Seaman Brandon Etwarroo Payton Muglia Reverend Keck Dr. Frederick

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Payton Muglia Staff Reporter After living in Florida for nearly four years, it wasn’t until recently that I embarked on my very first dinner cruise. I have searched for an enjoyable dinner cruise in surrounding locations many times and never thought I would find one so local here in Daytona! The Dine and Cruise dinner cruise aboard the Lady Dolphin made a date night that will not be forgotten. The dinner on the cruise was not a flashy, upscale dinner, but it was a delicious meal and a beautiful night to remember. Reservations should be made in advance online. The dinner must be paid at the time of reservations and costs $21.99 per person plus tax, tip, and the port fee, which brings it to around $30.00 per person. Their menu is on the website, and you must decide which dinner plate you would like before arrival. All dinner plates were the same price, no matter which option one chose. Their options are roast turkey, pot roast, ham, prime rib, vegetable lasagna, or shrimp. All of these were served with sides of green beans and mashed potatoes. The side choices were basic, but well-seasoned and exceeded expectations. The dessert options were baby key lime pies or chocolate mousse. The key lime pies were delicious. The bottom layer was a delicious graham cracker crust topped with key lime pie filling and topped with a whipped topping. It was delicious though it was gone after only two bites. The chocolate mousse was whipped to perfection and was topped off with whipped cream at the table to our liking. We ordered the pot roast and prime rib. Both were delicious, but the prime rib was unbeatable. The prime rib was a large piece of meat and was incredi-

bly tender and super flavorful as well. The pot roast was also tender and delicious: It was served in smaller chunks, but there was still a large portion. There were only a couple of carrots in with the pot roast, but they were delicious. The dinner rolls provided were so good that it was addicting, and any bread lover would enjoy them. Upon arrival, we encountered a very cozy office that looked more like someone’s home with a giant living room. Here, we checked in for our cruise and waited on a comfortable couch until it was time to board. At check-in, we were handed a styrofoam cup, a red buzzer, and tickets portraying which meal we had chosen. We were able to fill our cups with a soda fountain located in the waiting area to enjoy refreshments while we waited. We carried the same cups with us upon boarding the boat and used them for our meal (there were also soda fountains and freshly brewed tea on the boat). The red buzzer notified the guests when it was their time to board the boat and choose their seats. The boat gave a very quaint and cozy feel. The bottom level was completely closed in with heating/ air conditioning, and the top part was typically open to the air but was closed in by a plastic cover due to cold weather. Tables filled pretty much every available space but were still far enough apart that you weren’t part of someone else’s conversation. After being seated, we were able to refill our drinks or purchase drinks from the full bar located on the second floor. We were then called in groups (specified by numbers on each table) to go pick up our dinner selections. We handed over our meal tickets and received a full plate of food. There was silverware, bread, and condiments on a table to pick up as needed.

Dinner was served on Styrofoam plates, but this did not affect the taste at all. The meal was delicious! Portion sizes were great for dinner, and even though dessert was tiny, they were not lacking in taste. All in all, I would

highly recommend this dinner cruise as a casual friends’ night out and explore our city from the water over a delicious meal. The view was beautiful, and we even saw a few dolphins during our dinner.

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The Kingdom of Radio Broadcast

A New Challenger Approaches! Oliver Du Bois News Editor

Since this challenge has been made, members of all four divisions have been found storming the StuHear ye, hear ye! A challenge has dent Union’s ping-pong tables with arisen amongst the Student Government divisions of Embry-Riddle! On Thursday, Feb. 27, members of The Kingdom of Radio Broadcast, otherwise known as WIKD 102.5 FM, marched through the Student Leadership Suite, scrolls in hand, with a singular mission in mind: to challenge their fellow Student Government divisions to a duel. Each office of Touch-N-Go, the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and The Avion Newspaper was met with the town crier of WIKD, demanding their participation in a game of “Ping and Pong.”

ent to support their players. Anyone and everyone, whether or not they be part of the SGA, is invited to come out and watch this exciting event! Only one day later, on Friday, Feb. 28, an email from WIKD was sent out to each SGA division and their advisers with, yet again, another challenge.

“ The WIKD 102.5 FM would like to formally challenge the other divisions to an official Inter-Divisionary Games.

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“ We of the branch of the kingdom of Radio Broadcast challenge thee to a duel amongst duels.

“ Each Student Government Association (SGA) division was given the same basic instructions: to have four “Champions in the Ring of Ping” sent to represent their divisions in this ping-pong tournament.

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WIKD’s declaration to The Avion Newspaper, challenging the organization to a game of “Ping and Pong.”

the single desire to train enough to win this challenge for their division. Currently, the trial will take place on March 18 at 6 p.m. in the “Union of Students.” Expect it to be a full event, filled with not just the four best players from each division, but the entirety of each division pres-

This time, the Kingdom of Radio Broadcast called for a challenge between the four divisions in Inter-Divisionary Games during Blue and Gold Week. Blue and Gold Week, Embry-Riddle’s annual spirit week, will begin this month from Saturday, March 21 and end on Friday, March 27. Within the week will be a multitude of events and games for both SGA divisions and the rest of the student body. WIKD has decided to take these already established games and make them into an official competition for the SGA. Each division member will have the ability to

win points for their division through these challenges and will have the chance to win a trophy based on how they placed in the end. These sets of challenges and games now being hosted by WIKD for the SGA divisions will not only be a fun and exciting experience for the division members, but it will also be a wonderful way for the different divisions to bond. Whether or not you are part of the SGA, we strongly encourage you to come out during these events and support your different SGA divisions. That, and WIKD believes this will determine which division is truly the best; an age-old question we have still not found the answer to.

Dates to Remember: March 18th: Ping-Pong Tournament at 6 p.m. March 21st-27th: Blue and Gold Week Feel free to come out and support your SGA divisions!

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A6 Cars & Coffee Car Show Ormond Beach Hosts Car Show Supporting Local Charities

Korbin Martin Staff Reporter The monthly Daytona Cars and Coffee Car Show happen on the last Saturday of every month. February’s Cars and the Coffee show took place on the 29th. There was a wide variety of cars ranging from old classics to modern muscle cars. Daytona Cars and Coffee is a unique event for the community, as it allows people the opportunity to see new cars that you wouldn’t see every day while supporting local charities. This month they held a raffle to support the Community Partnership for Children, a foster care program that cares for children who are victims of abuse or

neglect. Daytona Cars and Coffee supported the Boys & Girls Club of both Volusia and Flagler County during their January show. In addition to the cars, the Daytona Cars and Coffee show also featured a dirt bike stunt show put on by Moto Motion Freestyle Stunts with Jordi Trey. I spoke with ERAU student Jacob Snyder about the show to get another student’s perspective. The Avion Newspaper: What did you think of the event? Jacob Snyder: Daytona Cars and Coffee was hosted this Saturday in Ormond Beach, where venue owners were more than happy to allow

the enthusiasts to set up show areas. When first seeing the event, I appreciated the coordination and respect these owners had with each other. After I parked my car and began to explore the different categories of vehicles, I saw that there were sections for muscles, imports, compacts, trucks, jeeps, antiques, and even motorcycles. At Daytona Cars and Coffee, there is a variety of things to do. If you are a parent and you want to bring your kid, there are fair-like games and events for children. Also, you can visit onsight club enthusiasts and ask questions about some of the vehicles at the event. AN: Would you recommend it to other Embry-Riddle students?

JS: If you are interested in going to an event full of gearheads and car enthusiasts, Daytona Cars and Coffee should be your first choice. The relaxed atmosphere combined with live music and food makes for a novel stress-free Saturday morning. AN: Were there any cars in particular that stood out to you? JS: The Mustang GT500 stood out to me because it was a beautiful classic car. There was a Monte Carlo SS there, its iconic American muscle, and it looked sweet. I also liked a 350Z Nismo with the Nismo aerodynamics package. See pictures from the event on page A7 by Staff Reporter Korbin Martin

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Staff Reporter Korbin Martin shakes hands with Collin Anderson ‘18 after inquiring about a position with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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A student talks to one of the Endeavor Air pilots about a future career with Delta Airlines.

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A8 Campus Fear and Anger:

The Dark Side of Engineering Brandon Etwarroo Copy Editor

finished his story by telling the audience that he saw the same person a few weeks ago and asked him if he's still mad. The answer: "Yeah, I'm still mad!"

On Feb. 26, 2020, Pete Agur (Executive in Residence in the O’Maley College of Business), Ron Mumm (former Thunderbird #1 pilot), and Bill Kahle (former Director of Aviation) came together to discuss how to handle fear and anger. This advice is not only applicable to the workplace but the rest of life as well. While each speaker answered different questions and told different stories, there was one story from each speaker that stood out amongst the others, they said.

Respond, Not React The first question that Mumm answered was how he handled the most frightening situation in his life. While many expected it to be about a failure in the cockpit or a near-crash experience, Mumm surprised the audience by revealing that the most frightening situation of his life was the birth of his first child. He explained that in a jet, there are procedures and training he uses to handle errors. There is also experience and data, so outcomes become predictable. To Mumm, there was no training that could prepare him for what happened on Jul. 24, 1998. After a visit to the doctors with his pregnant wife, he was told that the baby was going to be full-term, and due in three weeks. Three hours later, they were making a trip to the hospital. Their child was born three weeks early. Mumm explained the point of the story was to show the

The Power of Mottos

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Pete Agur, Ron Mumm, and Bill Kahle talk about their experiences with fear in anger in both their professional and daily lives.

audience when faced with a situation that suddenly comes upon you. When faced with such a situation, you need to respond and not react. It’s okay to be afraid, but you must not let your emotion put you in fight or flight mode. Calmly address the situation and the tasks that need to be met.

Getting Screwed Over? One of the questions that Kahle answered was if he had been in a situation where he had been screwed over. While he didn't exactly say yes or no, he decided to talk about one of his previous employees and how they handled being screwed over. He explained that he had a 25-yearold employee leave the aviation industry to go work for insurance brokers. He worked for two years and

got caught up in a corporate reduction of force due to budget reduction. Due to the fact he was the most junior person, he was let go after two years. However, in those two years he worked there, he changed the overall financial standing of the company. Instead of being angry and doing nothing with his anger, in about three weeks after being let go, he started his own insurance broker company. Within two years, he was able to relieve that large company of every single account in their location's office. Two years ago, the same company approached him and bought his company. He is an employee for that company again, only under different circumstances. His turnaround happened because he took the anger constructively and effectively and turned it into a plan he could follow. Kahle

One question asked by the audience was about a motto/mentality to adopt to overcome what challenges life brings. Agur decides to answer this question. Near the end of his first wife’s life, his younger son decides to work hard and visit them. When he arrived, he was sick and had a cold. He was walking around with pneumonia. Due to some miscommunication with the doctors, he ended up with a 108°F fever with flesh-eating bacteria. The survival rate is about 40%. The only way to cure his son was surgery. The surgeon who was operating on the son was telling the son's family to let him go. Agur couldn't accept this and decided to speak to the surgeon. "Excuse me… If he was your brother, your son, or your father, what would you be doing?" Agur decided he wouldn't buy into the crying and the sobbing. He chose to argue and fight, to take a different perspective, and not to let emotion take hold of him. After the surgery, the son had been in a coma for five months. According to Agur, “Today, he is slowly, but surely fighting his way back.” There will be times when you have the choice to either go emotional and surrender or deliberately set your emotions aside and demand that action be taken as well as it possibly can.

Alexander Lee Business Manager The Invisible Man is an excellent mystery, suspense, and thriller movie that draws on science fiction technology to create a fresh twist on the horror of an invisible presence watching your every move and having the ability to interact with you. The movie follows the lead actress as she attempts to sort out her life in the wake of leaving her rich yet abusive boyfriend. The movie uses subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, visuals, and sounds to add tension, suspense, and unease throughout the film. The movie also had some excellent and intriguing characters that allowed for an interesting, surprising, and overall satisfying storyline. While the introduction of the story started slowly, the acting and presentation of the characters were very well done. It was amazing to watch that as the story unfolded, more information about the main characters was revealed in a tasteful way that creates a smooth storyline. The expressions and actions of all actors/actresses allowed for the story to come alive. The lead actress, in particular, was amazing, allowing for a seamless progression of character development that brought the story to life and immersed the viewer. The use of subtle visuals captivates the audience and draws in

the viewer to try and catch everything that happens throughout all the scenes. The movie introduces this concept near the start of the film in a way that seems odd at first but was expertly done to allow for genuine suspense. This method of adding suspense forces the audience to have increased awareness of every detail and invokes the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination adding to the thrill of the movie. This creates doubt in the mind of the viewer that maybe some details were missed at the start of the film and leads one to rewatch the movie to attempt to notice additional information. In addition to visuals, the movie makes full use of Dolby Atmos surround sound capabilities throughout the entire length of the film. The use of sound is one of the more underrated aspects of horror movies and can be the difference between a good and a great horror movie. Beyond the obvious use of sound for jump scares, the surround sound shines when used to immerse the audience in more suspenseful scenes subtly. The use of Dolby Atmos draws in the audience as the sounds of the invisible man moving throughout the room are brought to life with accurate and crisp sounds. In other scenes, the movie creators draw in the audience with pinpoint sounds that send literal chills down the spine. Overall, the movie was excel-

lent. The story starts a little slow but adds to the overall development, as it seemed to create the mood of suspense steadily building throughout the entire movie. Even knowing the storyline and scare scenes, the movie left the feeling that subtle details were missed throughout the film, which makes the movie rewatchable. Unlike other mystery-horror movies,

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The Invisible Man ends in such a way that it is very satisfying to audience members and helps to ease the tension and suspense that accumulated throughout the entire movie. In the spirit of a real horror-mystery, attempting to predict the overall motives and actions of the characters or storyline will only lead to a surprise.

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So You Want to Go to Mars?

Alani Seaman Managing Editor With Mars on the horizon, NASA is currently accepting applications for the next generation of astronauts. There are opportunities for new employees, from the International Space Station, to the Moon in 2024. From March 2 through 31, NASA will be taking in applicants with the following requirements: • U.S. citizen • Two years of professional experience in a relevant field / 1000 hours of pilot-in-command time flying jets • Master’s degree in a STEM program / two years of Ph.D. work in a STEM program / medical doctorate/completion of an accredited test pilot program • Ability to pass a NASA longduration spaceflight physical • Complete an online assessment These candidates will go through the rigorous NASA selection process, which will conclude in mid2021. They will be the first in a new age of space, the Artemis Generation, the Apollo program’s sister. In Greek mythology, the goddess Artemis, goddess of the Moon and the hunt, is the brother of Apollo. She is also the “torchbearer” and will light the path to Mars for the next generation of space explorers. This past January, NASA and CSA

graduated the first class of Artemis generation astronauts. These extraordinary 11 scientists, engineers, and pilots rose to the top of the 18,000 applicants they applied with. Many of them served in the U.S. Military, with several branches represented. One of these astronauts, Maj. Jasmin Moghbeli, served in the Marine Corps after earning her bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at MIT and master’s from the Naval Postgraduate School. She’s had an impressive career in the military, graduating from the U.S. Navy test pilot school. Moghbeli worked as an assurance and avionics officer testing H-1 helicopters. Other astronauts began their careers in professional industries such as microorganism research or medicine. Despite the intense recruitment process, there are a variety of ways to join the ranks of those who can say they’ve reached the stars. The Artemis program, NASA’s newest spaceflight and research division, has its sights set beyond the Moon; the current mission is to use the knowledge gained from upcoming Moon landings and research to prepare for a Mars expedition. With a broader range of companies going to space in the 21st century, NASA’s Artemis program is looking to partner with private entities to develop sustainable space travel by 2028. Back in July, NASA announced an opportunity for private companies to work on their Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) efforts. Several

companies from around the world struck up designs for the future of space hardware. In November, they released the list of private corporations who received NASA contracts. Among the chosen companies were SpaceX, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Ceres Robotics, and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc. The Artemis program has shown a commitment to symbolism with the launch of its new mission patches. The overarching Artemis logo is full of intricate meanings, encased in an arrowhead-shaped program patch. It has a silver background, drawn from the Greek god Artemis’ silver bow and arrows. The “A” comes from the arrowhead in her bow along with the quiver, showing their readiness for launch. Striking through the logo is the blue crescent of Earth, which references her bow while incorporating the audience’s perspective of the missions. Earth is the centerpiece of all operations and the return point for all knowledge we find in space. Additionally, the bow is the source of the program’s energy, effort, and vision for the future. The red cross through the “A” emphasizes the journey to the Red Planet, pointing towards the moon as a stepping-stone. Lastly, the “A” points not to the Moon, but beyond it as NASA looks to Mars. This new era of spaceflight will reunite society with its fascination for space. NASA expects Artemis to stir up a substantial boost to the space economy through more jobs and

investment opportunities for private corporations. Exploration beyond the Moon will also help develop the technology that will open the doors to mining, tourism, and research in space. On the other hand, some have expressed concern for resources and money allocated to space without seeing a practical application for the field’s work. However, breakthroughs fuel the entire field of science.

Advancements in one industry drive improvements across the board. Strengthening our presence on the Moon, and later Mars, will allow us to broaden our understanding of the solar system. NASA’s Artemis program has a bright future, with a multitude of opportunities cropping up for young individuals majoring in space-related STEM fields. NASA is looking for the next generation of American heroeswho’s it going to be? All Images Courtesy of NASA

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The first image shows the advanced exploration ground systems on Earth that can be reused for many launches. The second image is the Command Module designed for deep space travel. It is suited for human explorers. With Mars in mind, the third image shows the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gatewayâ&#x20AC;?. This will be the lunar outpost that orbits the Moon. From our last trip to the Moon, we know what the lunar module can sustain. The modern human lunar lander, shown in image four, will allow us to go to and from the Moon with ease. The Artemis generation astronauts will get enhanced-mobility spacesuits. They will allow for a much broader range of motion for surface-walkers. The last image shows the most advanced rocket ever launched into space, designed with sustainability in mind. All Images Courtesy of NASA

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The Science Behind Standing Out How to Catch an Employer’s Eye

Emily, Devin, and Kobe are students 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. Emily Rickel & Devin Kelley Graduate Researchers Kobe Reese Undergraduate Researcher As college students, the one thing we will consistently work on throughout our time in school is our resumes. Trying to format it properly, getting advice from multiple people, and hoping it lands us that job or internship at the career fair. A resume acts as a bridge between you and your prospective employer.

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Your resume should tell a story about you, it speaks about you as a professional and what you have done, what you are currently doing, and where you are heading.

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To make a positive first impression about you as an asset, you have to ensure your resume stands out, convincing the employer you're the one with the skills they need for the job. A resume is often the only way to get noticed by an employer. Employers spend an average of only 8 to 10 seconds on a resume before skipping to the next one, and depending on the company,

the job opening can attract many applicants. During those 8 to 10 seconds, employers are looking for keywords that match the job description, relevant skills, experience, and a personal brand with an online presence (Portfolio, LinkedIn, etc.). To better understand how employers read resumes, the RUX Lab recently used eye-tracking technology to monitor eye movements as participants read a student resume.

Capturing Eye Movements Eye trackers can be used to study where people look by detecting and recording their eye movements. This information provides insight into how people interact with their surroundings, what captures their attention, and how their environment influences their behavior and decisions. Modern eye tracking uses small cameras to analyze light reflection angles as they bounce off a person’s eye. Many eye trackers are devices that can be placed under a person’s computer monitor to inves-

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The Tobii Pro Glasses 2, a wearable eye-tracking device.

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The original (left) and modified (right) resumes used in the eye-tracking study.

tigate how they look at software programs or websites. Other eye tracker devices, such as the Tobii Pro Glasses 2, are wearable and designed to be used for a wider-range of environments. The Tobii Pro Glasses 2 was used to understand how individuals read student resumes. We used two black-and-white, one-column resumes that presented information about a student with an aviation-oriented Human Factors background. The “original” version of the resume included the applicant’s name, contact information, objective statement, degrees earned, relevant coursework, project experience, work experience, and skills. The “modified” version had the same content, along with a more

specific objective statement and the addition of project dates and bolded project titles. Students viewed the resumes twice for a short period, once to peruse the resume, and once to determine if the applicant was well-suited for an HF job in aviation.

Elements of an Effective Resume We found that when participants were asked to review either the original or modified resume for the first time, they tended to start at the top of the resume and work their way down. We also observed that CONTINUED ON B5 >>

almost all of the eye movements were confined to the top half of the resume. This is likely because participants were only given ten seconds to review the resume to mimic the number of time employers typically spend reading one resume.

What does this mean for your resume? If employers only read the top half of your resume, you should make sure this area includes information that helps you stand out from other applicants. Prioritize your work and project experience, as well as your technical skills. This information is unique to you and is more likely to spark employers’ interest than a list of relevant coursework. Depend-

ing on the position you’re applying for, consider removing or reducing the relevant coursework section if you need space for higher-priority sections. Additionally, highlight experiences and skills that best align with the job description to show that your background is a good fit for the position. We also found that on first glance, participants who read the modified resume noticed more aviation-related points than those who read the original resume. One reason for this difference may be attributed to the more specific objective statement included on the modified resume. Another explanation may be the additional bold project titles on the revised resume. When viewing the bold project titles on the modified resume, participants were able to pinpoint if the applicant had an aviation-ori-

ented human factors background you are seeking a full-time or inwithin the allotted ten seconds. ternship position. Participants who viewed the origFurthermore, proper incorporation of project title headings facilitates an employer’s ability to readily identify if you are a considerable candidate for the position. Many Optimal layout times, hiring managers to read and organization through hundreds of resumes all practices are a in one sitting to look for a suitable priority in distincandidate for a position. In such guishing yourself cases, you would want to ensure amongst other can- that employers catch as much indidates applying for formation about what is relevant to positions. the position as quickly as possible. Having project titles in the bolded font can enhance your resume’s “skim-ability.” inal resume with no project titles were not able to readily identify if Final Thoughts the student had an aviation-oriented human factors background. Optimal layout and organizaObjective statements can help tion practices are a priority in disemployers quickly understand tinguishing yourself amongst other your background and goals. The candidates applying for positions. announcement on the original re- The common practice of employsume said, “Seeking a professional ers reviewing resumes is around position as a Human Factors Spe- ten seconds. If that is all the time cialist.” In contrast, the modified re- you have to introduce yourself as a sume stated, “Student pilot seeking perfect candidate to them initially, a professional position as a Human then you will need to ensure that Factors Specialist.” Notice the dif- your resume does an excellent job ferent tone set by the addition of of selling yourself. A list of key takejust two words? You can further en- aways from our study indicating hance employers’ understanding tips on the best layout and organiof your goals by including whether zation is shown below.

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Most participants who viewed a resume for ten seconds looked at the bolded project title headings when they were present on the modified resume (right).

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