You Can Drive Innovation

Jake Neighbors, software engineer, points to a simulated flight management system computer in Embry‑Riddle’s CARS lab, part of the virtual aircraft architecture being developed by CARS for the FAA to enhance aviation cybersecurity.

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We are at the forefront of technological innovation in aviation and aerospace, thanks to our strategic focus on Research and Innovation Centers of Excellence. Among these, the Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety and the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems stand out as flagship initiatives. These centers harness cross-disciplinary expertise and industry insights to spearhead groundbreaking research in a state-of-the-art environment. Their work is pivotal in advancing safety and security across the aviation and aerospace sectors, positioning Embry-Riddle as a leader in these critical areas.

Look what's happened already. In 10 years, I can’t begin to imagine what it’s going to be like. The potential is just off the charts.
Cici Brown, who with her husband, Hyatt, named the Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology with a $25 million gift in 2022. The Center, located in Embry-Riddle's Research Park in Daytona Beach, will be the home of an engineering center for The Boeing Company's Defense, Space and Security aircraft programs and advanced technology capabilities. This initiative is expected to bring 400 high-paying jobs to the area.

The Opportunity

  • Push the boundaries of technology and knowledge in emerging fields.
  • Develop technologies critical for space commercialization, such as satellite deployment, space traffic management and recovery strategies.

The Solution | $50 Million investment

To enhance our global leadership in aerospace education and research, we aim to expand our Centers of Excellence.

  • Expand our Centers of Excellence, including The Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety, the Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems, Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology.
  • Create new Centers of Excellence in areas that could include Space and Atmospheric Research, Advanced Aerodynamics & Propulsion, and Autonomous Systems.

This growth will not only solidify our position at the cutting edge of aerospace technology but also significantly impact our ability to meet the evolving needs of next-generation aerospace programs.

Investing in Embry-Riddle supports a legacy of excellence and propels us into a future where we continue to lead the aerospace sector. Your support empowers the next generation of aerospace professionals to pioneer advancements that make aerospace operations safer, more efficient and sustainable on Earth and in space.

 

Being part of such a high-stakes project is a privilege. We're directly contributing to the future of aviation safety, and I’m both humbled and excited to be a part of this great team as we enter the second year of this project.
Joseph O'Brien ('24), graduate student in Human Factors, works with Dr. Kristy Kiernan, the associate director of The Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. O'Brien's research focuses on developing an In-Time Aviation Safety Management System, integrating flight paths, weather and aircraft performance data. This work is part of NASA’s Sky for All Initiative.

What Will You Drive?

By the end of Imagine What’s Next: The Centennial Campaign for Embry-Riddle, we are aiming to raise $50 million to invest in a future of innovation.

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