Avion Issue 1 Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Issue 1

Bonus Bucks What are they?

How do I use them?

Bonus Bucks are 'points' you can earn by attending any sponsored academic, cultural, and social events, and can be utilized at the end of semester auction.

You can use your earned Bonus Bucks at the end of the semester during the live inperson auction, featuring an actual auctioneer! During the auction, you will be able to spend your Bonus Bucks by bidding on thousands of dollars worth of prizes for a chance to win!

How do I earn them?

Bonus Bucks are distributed through CampusGroups. If you are attending a Bonus Buckssponsored event, all you need to do is bring your phone to scan the event's designated QR code to earn your points by checking into the event.

What is the goal of Bonus Bucks?

The goal of the Bonus Bucks program is to encourage students, both new and returning, to get involved outside the classroom.

Questions about Bonus Bucks?

Contact Allie Britton, Assistant Director for Campus Activities P: (386) 226-6110 E: brittoa4@erau.edu bit.ly/erau-rewards

Hello & Welcome!

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ello, I am Salim Roig, the Editor-In-Chief of and I would like to welcome all of you to the Spring 2022 semester. Thank you for picking up the first regular issue of Embry-Riddle’s very own student-run news magazine at the beautiful Daytona Beach campus.

So far in the semester, we already had Meet the Greeks, Rolex 24, and Week of Welcome, and the semester has just begun. I encourage you to look forward to events such as the Activities Fair, the SESU Carnival, and many more as the semester goes on. Make sure to find some time for them between your studies, as they are a great opportunity to meet new people, and create memories you will never forget.

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As we move further into the semester, I want to take this time to share some things I learned last semester that I hope I can apply to this one, and that some of you might find useful.

One of the first things I learned is to understand when you are about to reach your breaking point. We all like to believe we can handle the weight of the world on our shoulders, but this may not always be the case. We are only humans. We have our limits. You shouldn’t be afraid to let others know when you are reaching yours. You would be surprised to see the support you could get in your hour of need.

The second thing I learned is that you always need to make time for yourself.

This could be anything from going to a park to watching a movie. Taking that alone time to reflect on yourself will allow you to easily move on to a better tomorrow. I wish you all the best for Spring and for the rest of 2022. Make this semester and year the best one yet. Go Eagles!

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#HomeForTheHolidays What were our Eagles up to during Winter Break?

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Hello, and welcome back to The Avion’s first regular issue of Spring 2022. As we get ready for a busy semester, let’s take a step back, unwind, and relive what some students did while #HomeForTheHolidays during winter break. ......................................................................

Article by Samuel Burrows, Correspondent

First up, we move far northeast. Brad Zweir, the campus’ resident unicyclist, visited Mount Greylock, the tallest point in Massachusetts.

While there, Brad managed to snap some pictures with a frosty view. Also over break, he traveled to and visited the Quincy Quarries Reservation.

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Traveling slightly to the west, Ethan McCabe, a.k.a.

The Big “E” or E Man, hiked through the Adirondacks in New York. Pictured above is a campsite overlooking a breathtaking view.

That’s one cool looking spot if you ask me!

Another student and not so frequent flier, Lisa Uber, got to fly again, for once, while #HomeForTheHolidays.

While there, she flew over various parts of Pennsylvania with her flight instructor who also happens to be her uncle.

Background Photo Courtesy / Joanna Kosinka (Unsplash)

Flying south from Pennsylvania, we’ve now landed in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. To be more specific, Erin Dillman, the grounded Aerospace Engineer, had the opportunity to visit the National Air and Space Museum as well as the U.S. Naval Museum.

Next we head southwest to Starbase, Texas, where photographer Eli Mai snagged some photos of SpaceX’s Starship rockets.

Continuing west, another student had the opportunity to visit and travel around Japan.

While there, they got to visit Kegon Falls, Tokyo, and a variety of other cities.

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That’s the end of our trip for today. However, the fun doesn’t have to stop here. Feel free to share what you did over the winter break with #HomeForTheHolidaysERAU. Have a great semester! ......................................................................

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Orientation & Week of Welcome Welcome to Embry-Riddle!

The Orientation Week for the Spring 2022 semester started off with a bingo night hosted by the Orientation Team. A few days later, across the first floor of the Student Union, the Student Government Association, Student Engagement & Student Union, Housing & Residence Life, and many more different campus organizations had a resource fair where new students could find out what resources Embry-Riddle offers.

There was even a photobooth hosted by The Avion in front of a beautiful balloon recreation of ERAU’s letters. Individual departments, colleges, and offices also hosted their welcome events throughout the week and the rest of January.

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Students during the International Student Reception on January 14.

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Students were very fond of the ERAU balloon art during the Campus Resource Fair on January 11.

ERAU Dining Services staff getting ready for the ice cream and bingo social on January 10.

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Orientation Team member preparing for the bingo social on January 10.

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The week ended with Touch-N-Go Production's live music show featuring Sung Beats, inside the Student Union.

The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office hosted their reception as a means to connect new students with upperclassmen, staff and faculty.

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Meet the Greeks Salim Roig | Editor-in-Chief Yashika Vadlamani | Staff Reporter On Jan. 19, all of Greek Life here at Embry-Riddle gathered in front of the Connolly Quad for their “Meet the Greeks” recruitment event. The event is used as a way for anyone to come out and introduce themselves to all the fraternities and sororities here on campus. The Avion believes in spreading the message of inclusivity and the value of family that Greek Life represents, and so we interviewed a few members on what makes Greek Life a valuable asset to our campus community. The following is what they had to say.

Alpha Xi Delta: It’s awesome! You get to know so many people in the campus community, and there is always a friendly face. You also get to really know other sisters in the Panhellenic Council.

Delta Chi: We represent a lot of people from a lot of different backgrounds. It’s a great way for everyone to put themselves out there, not just socially, but academically as well.

Greek Life is a symbol of this campus, for sure.

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Phi Gamma Delta: It’s one of the best decisions I ever made. It lets you make so many connections both inside and outside this school. My brothers also helped me improved my GPA from 3.0 to 3.5 in the course of two semesters.

Sigma Kappa: If you are looking for a social group where you want to get out and meet new people, Greek Life is for you. If you want people who are going to push you academically, and help

you with any personal goals, Greek Life is for you. Anything you want to find, you can find here.

involved on campus.

There is always something to do here and that is part of what makes it so great.

Sigma Sigma Sigma: I love having a community of sisters that I can go to whenever I need something. They also always help me grow as a person.

Panhellenic Coucil: It helps you become the best version of yourself.

It surrounds you with a community that wants you to succeed, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help you achieve that.

Interfraternity Council:

We all came to EmbryRiddle for a reason. I joined Greek Life because I wanted to be more

All photos by: Toby Sopp / The Avion

Eagle Uses EMT Training to Help Save Fellow Airline Passenger

Michaela Jarvis Senior Writer, ERAU News

Because the plane was nearing Las Vegas and the man had regained consciousness, a doctor whom the flight attendant had reached via a MedLink connection recommended that the flight continue as planned. Groel and the nurse helped the man to sit up and gave him oxygen until the plane landed.

Southwest Airlines rewarded Groel with a travel voucher and sent him a thank-you note. “Occasionally, one of our customers is called upon to provide medical assistance that is coordinated with the skilled efforts of our flight crew in the event of an inflight medical situation,” the note said. “It seems that you did just that, and we are grateful for the medical assistance you rendered.”

Photo Courtesy / Emergency Response Team

Ryan Groel was on a flight from Orlando to Las Vegas this fall when he saw a flight attendant rushing down the aisle with a medical bag in one hand and an automated external defibrillator — used to revive a person who has gone into cardiac arrest — in the other.

The Embry-Riddle student from Port Orange, Florida, who had just gotten his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license the previous summer, jumped into action. “I was confident in my ability to see what was going on and to help if needed,” the 21-year-old junior in Aeronautics said.

Approaching a small crowd that had formed around one row of seats, Groel saw a man, who seemed to be about 60 years old, lying in the aisle unconscious. A nurse was giving the man mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Explaining that he was an EMT, Groel moved closer and got to work. Finding no pulse, Groel started chest compressions.

Groel performed one round of compressions and applied the defibrillator electrode pads to the man’s chest. Then he and the nurse administered another round of CPR. Suddenly, the man started to respond. “His eyes started to open up, so I immediately stopped the chest compressions,” said Groel.

Groel, who is a Volusia County lifeguard and a member of the Embry-Riddle Emergency Response Team (ERT), did his EMT training on a scholarship through the university. ERT Chief Sam Unsworth said Groel’s assistance exemplified the team’s degree of preparation and commitment.

“Our members have been trained to stay calm under pressure and work as a team to ensure our patients receive the highest quality, most expeditious emergency medical care possible,” Unsworth said. “Ryan exemplified these qualities that day. I have full faith in all of my members that, no matter where they are, they would step up and act the same way. Helping people in need is what our organization was founded on, and it is a promise that we work hard to fulfill every day.” Each year, ERT members, like Groel, earn scholarships to help raise their skill and certification levels.

“Having just graduated from the training two months prior to this incident, I felt comfortable doing anything that needed to be done,” Groel said. “I was excited to be able to help someone who, without assistance, wouldn’t be here.”

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An Opportunity for Engineering Students: Virtual Desktop Norma Butler Director of IT Services, Worldwide Campus & Virtual Support

The Virtual Desktop system will enable students access from anywhere, and that empowers faculty to build their courses around the assumption that students will have access to the software tools they Using almost any computer or might use in their careers,” said mobile device, eligible students Dr. Matthew Verleger, professor of can remotely connect to degree- Engineering Fundamentals at the specific software, including graphics- Daytona Beach Campus. intensive applications that had “Our Virtual Desktop platform previously only been available in provides engineering students and labs and classrooms. faculty with access to the software they “Engineering [programs] use a lot need from anywhere, which reflects of specialized software that can be the modern learning environment,” incredibly expensive for students said Embry-Riddle Vice President to purchase. If the pandemic taught and Chief Information Officer Becky us anything, it’s that we needed a Vasquez. “Not only does Virtual system for students to be able to Desktop reduce the need of students access that specialized software having to go to a lab, we are also able from wherever they are learning, not to add additional software titles and just in the campus computer labs. stay on top of security updates.”

In support of anytime-anywhere learning, Embry-Riddle is now offering a Virtual Desktop service for Engineering students at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses.

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The Virtual Desktop, accessible from ERNIE Tools and available as a desktop client or directly from a web login, is a secure environment that maps to the student’s Embry-Riddle OneDrive when they log in. The desktop client has more features than the web version and is recommended.

The client can be installed on most laptops, home computers, iPads/ iPhones, Android phones, etc.

For more information about the Virtual Desktop and to see a list of available software, search for “Virtual Desktop” in ERNIE. Currently, there are no plans to expand the Virtual Desktop beyond this implementation. However, extending the service to additional programs may be considered in the future.

Photo Courtesy / John Schnobrich (Unsplash)

Preventing the Pinball Perspective: The Quality Enhancement Plan Kayla Taylor Correspondent

Player One, are you ready? Press START to continue.

If you’re reading this, you’ve already pressed START; you’re here at Embry-Riddle, you’re likely enrolled in classes, and you’re mastering your education one level at a time. But are you the player... or are you the pinball?

The “pinball perspective” is one unfortunate side effect of what sometimes feels like a disconnected curriculum at Embry-Riddle, especially when it comes to writing.

Students may feel like they’re barely dodging obstacles in their communication courses, and they may find it difficult to adapt their writing skills to assignments in their major.

A team of faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Lindsey Ives of the Humanities and Communication Department has been striving to prevent this by implementing a Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) across all EmbryRiddle campuses. Their goal is to help undergraduate students tackle different writing assignments in any course by teaching writing adaptability strategies.

Dr. Ives stressed that the QEP was NOT established to increase student workload; selected classes across undergraduate majors will incorporate or revise writing assignments to expose students to writing situations unique to their discipline. Student writing will be accumulated and continuously updated in an e-portfolio, which will act as a source for writing artifacts to share with potential employers and graduate school committees. Faculty members will also work to enhance student writing through instructor-focused quality training and development.

A strategy that will help writers succeed in every situation is thinking carefully about who will read the document and what they’ll do with it. This QEP aims to help students apply that strategy across courses, so it will become second nature by the time they leave Embry-Riddle.”

The QEP will be implemented in a three-tiered approach in which the same learning outcomes are emphasized during general education (first tier), early major (second tier), and senior level (third tier) years. Students will work toward writing adaptability skills and generate written works that demonstrate awareness of essential aspects such as audience and purpose during the first two tiers.

When students reach the third tier, they will then strive to demonstrate awareness of discipline and industry specific writing standards. By meeting these learning outcomes, student writing skills will be enhanced and expanded so that their communication proficiency can be applied to any and every situation.

Although the QEP is relatively new, it will surely bring profound benefits to Embry-Riddle’s undergraduate students. The skills and knowledge that students will gain through this “Writing Matters” plan will undoubtedly make them expert players in the metaphorical world of educational pinball.

“One thing that makes writing difficult for many of us is that what counts as good writing changes with each new audience, purpose, and context,” said Dr. Ives. “Students have to follow completely different sets of rules when they write in different classes, which can be disorienting.

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Propelling the Future ERPL’s Project Spectre

Alex Clark, Christopher DeHart, Kalen Martins De Oliveira ERAU Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab

The ERAU Experimental Rocket Propulsion Lab (ERPL) is a Registered Student Organization aimed at designing, building, and testing innovative, student-developed aerospace systems in order to advance the professional and academic careers of their members.

Toby Sopp / The Avion

By creating an environment where student engineers can push the boundaries of what’s possible, ERPL seeks to tackle the engineering challenges of the future such as liquid, hybrid, solid and electrical rocket engine design, data acquisition and handling, as well as system modeling and control development.

While the exact origin of the club may remain a mystery, their foundation and values are not. Starting in Fall 2009 with less than a dozen members, to now having more than 350 members, ERPL certainly has had a long and eventful journey that is only getting better.

The target membership of ERPL is anyone who is interested in propelling the future. Anyone who wants to contribute their time, talent, or hopefully treasure, to the challenges in the aerospace field is welcome. From freshmen to PhD students, ERPL accepts anyone who shares their passion for achieving the impossible.

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Toby Sopp / The Avion

The simplest way to join ERPL is to attend their general meetings on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in COAS 205.

There, students can meet the project leads and find what interests them. The projects and project leads are the driving force of the club, and the size and scope of each project can easily lend a home to anyone of any major.

Spectre is the first of its kind, both in ERPL, and on campus. It is intended to be a high-powered, actively stabilized rocket. Basically, Spectre will aim to keep the nose pointed vertically throughout flight through the use of small moveable fins called canards.

The former design, called Mark I, is what was launched on Jan. 15, 2022.

However, its active stabilization module was inactive for that flight in order to gather data required for futher analysis.

The launch on Jan. 15 was to demonstrate the airworthiness of the rocket itself, test software and operating procedures, and build experience for ERPL in flying launch vehicles.

Ultimately, the recent launch achieved its goals for its inaugural mission. Reaching an apogee of just under 1 mile, and a top speech of Mach 0.6, it has provided the team with the required data to plan for future flights and rocket iterations.

ERPL’s specialty does not lie in flight vehicles, so achieving a successful first flight for the club’s major rocketry project represents a significant milestone in the club’s capabilities.

The future is bright for both Project Sprectre and ERPL!

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[R U X] Corner

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We are graduate and undergraduate 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. ................................................................................

A Game Changer or a Game Breaker?

Ana Gonzalez-Hoy, Ameer Hosein, Carmen Van Omen | Graduate Researchers Jose Mathew, Weerachet Sinlapanuntakul | Undergraduate Researchers Discord is an online communication platform that organization. However, the other two students preferred allows users to send direct messages and chat in a group GroupMe and text messaging. using voice, text, or video. Users can organize their group chats into different channels for specific subjects.

Class Communication Generally used for gaming, it has recently started to be Students loved Discord because it created a small used in professional communities and schools. community that enhanced participation and made the professor more approachable for class-related Experiences with Discord in Class questions. Students rated Discord as their favorite platform for class communication. While it may break In some classes at Embry-Riddle, Discord is used as the traditional professional communication between a class communication platform, in addition to the students and professors, it is still a preferred, appropriate traditional tools. While Canvas and emails are still used platform as long as ground rules are established on the to communicate and check grades, most class discussions first day of class. take place on Discord where channels are created for students to work together in groups. We interviewed three Professionalism students about their experience using Discord in a faceStudents did not find a problem separating personal to-face class as the main class communication platform. and professional life when using Discord. They believed professor involvement is an essential part of running Video Chat the Discord channel; without it, there would be less Although Discord’s screen sharing can take longer to professionalism, and the channel would be disorganized. display than other software, joining a video chat is still convenient when students cannot make it to class, as Discord in General the professor checks it at the start of every class. Though Students described Discord as a way to connect with Discord was an available option, students still preferred their classmates and the professor, making everyone feel Zoom for video communication. included even without participating in Discord-based conversation. With its diverse features, Discord is an ideal Team Communication platform for large group communication. Nevertheless, Discord allowed them to keep track of all the files, links, the learning curve seems to hold some students back, and deadlines, integrate different bots, create different especially novices. Moreover, using it during class can be channels, and quickly hop on a call without creating a link a double-edged sword as sending texts back and forth to to send out. One student rated Discord as their favorite the whole class can distract others. Setting up the channel team communication platform because of its features and is also extra work for the professor.

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Professors’ Perceptions of Discord

communication, from comments and GIFs to voice notes and videos. For the number of students they were teaching We interviewed professors who had used Discord for through this platform, professors only encountered one different aspects of schoolwork about their opinions on situation where the student was using Discord for nonDiscord and the pros and cons of using it for their classes. school-related purposes during class hours.

Class Environment Discord has both voice and text channels, creating an atmosphere where students can communicate easier, and create a stronger connection with classmates and professors. One professor used Discord as the primary communication tool for their class because they found setting up the server and different chat rooms easier than Zoom. Since rooms remain open once created, students could go back to work on projects and look at previously uploaded notes. The professor believed that it also allowed students to be more comfortable asking questions compared to office hours. However, that same atmosphere can be taken as relaxed and informal. Since students can be distracted, the professor has to make sure that students stay professional while still feeling comfortable.

Willingness to Use Discord Two professors did not use it for class but had used Discord for other school purposes. They were hesitant to use Discord as their formal class platform. They found using Canvas easier to grade and check for assignments.

However, they would use Discord as a complementary tool for their classes because it offers different media for

Discord in General Overall, professors had a positive experience using Discord. The professor who uses Discord as a formal class and team communication platform highlighted that it allows students to be more interactive, collaborative, and communicative.

Takeaways When used in the classroom, Discord can foster a communicative, collaborative environment; however, it does require time to set up and monitor. Those with no experience using Discord may feel hesitant to adopt a new platform if unwilling to add another platform to the list of tools already used and because of their concerns on professionalism. Overall, Discord can be helpful in the classroom if these concerns are addressed.

Example of a Discord server set up for a biology class Image Courtesy / Jose Mathew

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Aircrafts in Daytona Beach Beginner’s Guide to Plane Spotting at DAB

Wenshuo Wu Staff Reporter

Jerry Zhong / The Avion

DELTA AIR LINES Destination: Atlanta, GA Frequency: 3 to 4 flights per day Aircraft: Airbus A319, Airbus A320, or Airbus A321. Very seldom a Boeing 717

Delta flies to Daytona Beach from MD-90, and Boeing 717 fleet. With also dispatched to Daytona Beach its headquarters and main base of the retirement of the McDonnell to account for the fluctuation in Douglas fleet, Delta is upgrading passenger demand. Boeing 717 also Atlanta, Georgia. the service to Daytona Beach with flies to DAB on rare occasions, but DAB used to be served by Delta their more advanced Airbus A320 Delta is on its way to phase out the with the McDonnell Douglas MD-88, fleets. Airbus A319 and A321 are 717 fleets completely by 2025. ......................................................................................................

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AMERICAN EAGLE Operated by PSA Airlines Destination: Charlotte, NC Frequency: 3 to 5 flights per day Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900 Daytona Beach is served by PSA flies its larger CRJ-900 American Eagle through PSA from Charlotte to Daytona Airlines from Charlotte, NC, which is Beach on a frequent hourly basis. a regional hub for American Airlines.

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smaller CRJ-700 from Philadelphia, PA once per day. In addition, daily service to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is also provided by American Eagle/ Mesa Airlines using a Bombardier CRJ-900 during peak months.

FLIGHT DEPARTMENT, EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY The ERAU Flight Line is where our Aeronautical Science students learn how to fly. The Flight Department operates a fleet of more than 60 Cessna C172 Skyhawks for single-engine training and 10 Diamond DA42 Twin Stars for multi-engine training.

Jerry Zhong / The Avion

In addition to that, the Eagles Flight Team flies three smaller Cessna C150s for precision landing and message drop competitions. Can you tell the difference between a C172 and a C150?

Photo Courtesy / Eagles Flight Team

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PHOENIX EAST AVIATION Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) is a Part 141 certified In addition to that, an American Champion 8KCAB flight school located on the northwest side of the airport, Super Decathlon is used by PEA for tailwheel and upset just beside the airline terminal. PEA also flies a combined recovery training. fleet of Cessna Skyhawks and Diamond DA42s.

Wenshuo Wu / The Avion

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ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL ATP Flight School is also a Part 141 certified flight school located on the eastern ramp between runway 25L and 25R. Unlike ERAU and PEA, ATP uses the low wing

Photo Courtesy / ATP Flight School

Piper PA-28-181 Archer TX for single-engine training and Piper PA-44 Seminole for multi-engine training.

Photo Courtesy / ATP Flight School

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More than just weather A Highlight of the Broadcast Meteorology Program

Danielle Van Pelt Staff Reporter

Embry-Riddle offers so many unique programs to help prepare students so they can achieve their full potential when it comes to their future careers.

This article will highlight mine, the Broadcast Meteorology Program.

This is why I major in Communications on the Broadcast Meteorology track. This program teaches me both the necessary meteorology and communication requirements needed to succeed in my future broadcast career.

Growing up, I’ve always been obsessed with weather. Living in Florida showed me powerful thunderstorms and impressive hurricanes, which sparked my desire to study our atmosphere and try to understand what it could produce.

This program requires: • 33 credits of Communication • 6 credits of Aviation/Aerospace Foundation Courses • 6 credits of Science Foundation Courses • 15 credits of specified electives • 18 credits of Broadcast Meteorology

However, I also grew up around theater. I learned to love performing and the way it made me open up and put on a show. I enjoyed capturing the attention from an audience and made it my goal to get the audience captivated and eager to listen to what I had to say. I always wondered how I could combine my two interests into a future career. Weather and theater are very different from one another but have always held a special place in my heart for the longest time.

I finally realized that if I became a broadcast meteorologist, I could investigate the weather and also “perform” on television. I realized my goal was to educate the audience about the weather in a way that they can understand it. This could be done by being properly educated in the meteorology department, but also proper communication skills.

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As a Communications major on the Broadcast Meteorology track, one can expect to take courses such as: • Intro to Newswriting • Aviation Weather • Astronomy • Social Media Communication • Digital Photography and many more similar options.

General Education Requirements: • • • • • •

6-9 credits of Open Electives 9 credits of Communication 6 credits of Mathematics 3 credits of Computer Science/ Information Technology 6 credits of Physical Science 12 credits of Humanities and Social Science

More information and class options can be found in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach Course Catalog.

Overall, many universities just offer meteorology and/or communication majors. Embry-Riddle provides a program where you have the option to do both! Majoring in Communications on the Broadcast Meteorology track will give me both skills required to become the best Broadcast Meteorologist I can be.

Photos sourced by: Danielle Van Pelt / The Avion

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Men’s Basketball Scorches Southern 113-89 to Earn First Win of 2022 Ryan Mosher Assistant Director of Sports Information

Both men’s basketball teams from No. 22/17 Embry-Riddle and Florida Southern were shorthanded on Wednesday night, but that didn’t stop the offenses as the Eagles exploded for a 11389 victory over the Mocs to grab their first win of 2022. ERAU’s 64.2% shooting was the second-best field goal clip for the Eagles in their NCAA II era.

Romeo Crouch led five Eagles in doublefigures, scoring 29 points, including a 6-for-9 effort from long range, while Chris Murray, , went for a career-high 22 points.

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Cj Henagan, also starting for the first time this year, had 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the floor that included three triples.

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Embry-Riddle scored first on a Jon Alessandro jumper in the lane, but FSC led 10-9 at the 15-minute mark before Crouch’s first off a Jenkins feed pushed three of the night gave the lead to 51-39 a few the Eagles a 12-10 lead, moments later. a lead they would never relinquish.

Florida Southern made it 62-54 when E.J. DamTarik McKelphin’s and- breville connected on one at the 9:09 mark of a pair of free throws at the first half cut the Eagle the 13:45 mark, but once advantage to just three again the Blue and Gold at 26-23, but the home went on a spurt, this time team went on a 12-0 run a 16-7 run, led by Crouch with points coming from and Henagan, and capped Crouch, Alessan- by the latter’s triple at the dro, Henagan, and 11-minute mark, putting Elijah Jenkins, and ERAU up 78-61. suddenly Embry-Riddle was up Embry-Riddle held a by 15 (28-23). comfortable lead for the

#02 Chris Murray

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The Mocs were able to get the lead down to 10 at the break, and then down to seven when McKelphin made a three to open the second-half scoring.

However, an andone from Crouch

rest of the way, despite FSC trimming it to 10 with just over five minutes to play, but a timely Alessandro triple, and the Eagles were even able to push the advantage out to 24 on a couple of occasions, including the final score, accounted by DeJean Desiré’s layup for a 113-89 final.

The visitors shot a respectable 47% percent from the field, but were just at 33% from deep, while Embry-Riddle made 10 more field goals on the night, and four more triples.

Crouch added six assists, five rebounds, and two steals to his season-best 29 points, with Murray finishing with eight boards, five assists, a block, and a steal in addition to his 22 points. Henagan grabbed six rebounds, and had two steals, while Jenkins went for 18 points, and six assists, and Alessandro registered 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists.

ERAU’s 28 assists were a season-high, and every Eagle that saw the floor had a hand in an ERAU basket.

Villareal Named Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach Ryan Mosher Assistant Director of Sports Information

assists in her college career, and was a four-time All-NE 10 performer.

The Rhode Island native garnered IWLCA All-Region accolades twice, and as a senior was selected to participate in the IWLCA North/South All-Star Game.

Former NCAA II standout and United Women’s Lacrosse League alum Caitlin Villareal has been named an assistant coach for the Embry-Riddle women’s lacrosse program. Villareal will join first-year Eagle Head Coach Leah Peppelman’s staff.

Villareal, who spent the fall as a volunteer assistant coach with the Blue and Gold, came to Daytona Beach after a stint at NCAA III Salve Regina University where she served as an assistant coach and scouting report coordinator for two seasons. Villareal also spent time as the Head “We are so excited Varsity Coach at Portsto add Caitlin as our mouth Abbey School. assistant coach,” Peppelman said. “Caitlin “I am so thankful to comes with a wealth John Phillips, Leah Pepof offensive knowledge pelman, and the rest of and years of experience the search committee from playing lacrosse for placing their trust at the professional and in me and my ability to NCAA II levels. She has successfully assist this a winning and driven team,” Villareal said. “As attitude and will be a a volunteer coach, I had great influence for our the privilege of getting student-athletes.” to know Coach Peppel-

man and the hard-working and dedicated players this fall. I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for the sport with these talented young women and make an even bigger impact on the team dynamics going forward.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Caitlin join our Eagle family and our women’s lacrosse program,” Embry-Riddle Director of Athletics John Phillips said. “She brings tremendous experience as a player, coach and leader to our program, and as the search committee evaluated all of the applicants, Caitlin quickly rose to the top as our best candidate.

Her background in lacrosse is very impressive, but more importantly, our committee was impressed by her character, her discipline and her positive personality. She will be a tremendous role model, mentor and coach for our student-athletes.”

Villareal played for the Boston Storm (201718) in the UWLL, the first-ever professional women’s lacrosse league in the United States, where she led the Storm to two championship appearances. Her collegiate Villareal graduated playing experience came from Saint Anselm at Saint Anselm where she started in 66 matches in 2016 with a degree across four seasons with in Business. the Hawks. Villareal toPage 21 taled 184 goals and 42

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