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Free Global Snacks, Drinks, and Coloring Sheets w/ Phi Beta Delta
No full textA drop‑in cultural snack tasting with mindful coloring and conversation about international scholarship and servic
Latin Dance Night with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
No full textA high‑energy social featuring Latin dance styles that celebrates rhythm, community, and cultural pride
International Food Sampling
No full textLet\u27s come together and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community through food
Collaboration with KP Aviation: Reassessing Avionics with Elemental Analysis
No full textThe aviation industry’s rapid growth presents a challenge to mitigate its carbon footprint. One implemented strategy is recycling and repurposing aircraft components. Recycling and repurposing aircraft material reduces the demand for component production, therefore reducing the environmental burden of the aviation industry. KP Aviation is an aftermarket aerospace material and services provider focused on enhancing the aviation ecosystem and extending the lifespan of aerospace materials. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and KP Aviation are collaborating to evaluate the benefit of recycling aerospace via precious metal detection. Total x-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectroscopy will quantify these precious metals, providing insight into the intrinsic economic value (IEV) of the component. If the IEV is higher than previously thought, scrapping the component may be reconsidered
Future of Fuel - Unleaded Fuel Initiative
No full textLooking back in time, history shows the aviation industry is not new to the idea of switching to an alternate fuel. In 1988, industry stakeholders raised similar questions about the feasibility of utilizing alternate fuel. At a symposium held on June 29, 1988, a panel was held so both fuel suppliers and engine manufacturers could discuss the viability of supporting a transition towards an alternate fuel. At the time, minimal progress was made as distribution was seen as the primary issue. Aircraft engine manufacturers were not developing new engines to facilitate a different fuel that was not out on the market.
Since then, the industry has shown a rapidly growing desire to transition from leaded fuel to unleaded fuel. Since the establishment of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative on February 23, 2022, stakeholders in aviation have worked to accelerate this shift. This urgency soon increased after the Environmental Protection Agency’s acknowledgement on October 18, 2023, regarding the health risks associated with lead exposure from aviation emissions. These findings clearly indicate that the industry must therefore transition to unleaded fuel quickly, efficiently, and most importantly, safely.
Over the past year, research has examined multiple categories related to this transition. This includes certification, maintenance, infrastructure, and supply chain logistics. While many methods of certification for unleaded fuel have been evaluated, maintenance stands out as the primary safety concern for this transition. The University of North Dakota experienced valve seat recession in 2023, similar to the automobile industry’s own transition away from leaded fuel. Despite this issue, airports like Centennial Airport in Denver have found success in their distribution of unleaded fuel to consumers.
This project not only provides justification for Embry Riddle Prescott’s Cessna 172 fleet to adopt unleaded fuel but also plans to be a framework for other airports around the country to apply. Ultimately, this research aims to support the aviation community in its transition to unleaded fuel as well as promote public education and awareness on aviation’s role towards achieving a cleaner and more sustainable future
From Nature to Performance: Sustainable Nanoengineered Composites Using Natural Bast Fibers
No full textThe urgent need to reduce reliance on non-renewable, non-biodegradable materials has driven research into sustainable structural materials. This study develops high-performance, eco-friendly composites reinforced with natural bast fibers, jute and ramie, balancing mechanical strength and sustainability. Fiber–matrix adhesion is enhanced using nanoscale zinc oxide (ZnO) coatings via hydrothermal synthesis. These bio-inspired coatings improve interfacial bonding, moisture resistance, and durability. The composites employ a biodegradable, bio-based epoxy matrix (EcoPoxy), minimizing carbon footprint throughout production and disposal. Mechanical tests demonstrate that nanomodified fibers show significant improvements in strength and hardness. SEM confirms uniform nanoparticle coatings that enhance load transfer. This work establishes a scalable framework for sustainable composites applicable in automotive, aerospace, and biomedical sectors, advancing this material design with enhanced mechanical and environmental performance
Workforce Development through Extended Reality (XR)
No full textExtended Reality (XR) is a powerful resource that offers Academia and Industry accelerate learning through 3D visualization. XR empowers organizations to reduce Time to Train, Time to Mentor and Time on Task. AVATAR Partners’ goal is empower organizations through Digital Twins to enhance efficiency, performance and safety. Session repeated on Friday at 10:00
STUDENT PANEL
No full textGAI Dual Enrollment Current and Alumni students discuss their Experiences in the Program and how it laid the Foundation for their Current Success and Future Plans. Student Participants included in this panel. Session repeated on Thursday at 4:00. Moderators: Buck Burney and Jon Westberry; Student Participants: Yasmine Molla, Alexander Montero, Madison Fauntleroy, Austin Blackburn, Kaithlyn Gate
GLEIM
No full textOverview of the GLEIM simulator and how best to implement it in the class room. Suggested for AS 120 instructors
Civil Air Patrol
No full textCivil Air Patrol (CAP) - Join us to find out all that the Aerospace Education (AE) department at Civil Air Patrol has to offer for teachers to use in their classroom. We will provide a brief overview to the STEM Kit and Aerospace Connections in Education programs as well as the 40+ curriculum products we offer. We’ll end with a sample of one of our hands-on activities “STEM Kit Survivor” to give teachers an experience of the ultimate survivor fun that can be applied in the classroom with their students. Session repeated at Thursday - 1:00