Student Spotlight

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abby bestEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

GSIS

Class of 2025

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | WAA | ASIS | SIA 


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Abby Best*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

I’ve always had a passion for law enforcement and discovered all the paths I could take at ERAU.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since January 2023.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I’ve participated in 2, 24 hour/200 mile road relay races and am training for a 15 mile trail relay race.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to either work in the private or public sector, not sure yet.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I’ve learned that it is ok to fall as long as you pick yourself up and try again.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Kill Chain by; Christian Brose.

My favorite author is: James Patterson.

 

 

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Alisa Small PicEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics, Minor in Propulsion

Class of 2024

Tech Assistant in Propulsion Lab | Student Assistant

Hazy Library & Learning Center


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Alisa LeBlanc*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

My grandparents worked in the Aerospace industry and I grew up listening to their stories. I'm interested in space and technology.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since July 2021.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I have had ferrets for the last 10 years.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to pursue a doctorate but would like to get some industry experience before I do.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I have learned that experience in life and career is very valuable.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The books I'm reading are: The Odyssey and The Count of Monte Cristo.

My favorite author is Hafsah Faizal.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

BS UAS Systems

Class of 2025

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | Silver Wings

 

*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Brian Park*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

The aviation industry is shifting more towards UAS and I love photographing and editing photos with drones.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since December 2022.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I am a fan of Rave music, and love listening to 1970’s-2000’s music.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to work for Amazon, Google, Wisk Aero or another UAS related industry.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I learned that Tesla massively dropped the price on the Model 3 and Y.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Cosmos by Carl Sagan.

My favorite author is:  Ashlee Vange (Elon Musk biography)

 

 

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Air Traffic  Management

Class of 2025

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | AFROTC | Valor

*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Brianna Young*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

I wanted to work in aviation, choosing between being a pilot and a controller, air traffic seemed to be the way to go.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since August 2022

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I love most things outdoors, hiking, camping, snowboarding, skiing.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to serve as an officer in the USAF and be a controller on the civilian side.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I have learned that life with a little more kindness than you think, is necessary and a good thing.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth.

My favorite author is:  Don’t really have one.

  

 

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

B.S. Software Engineering, minor in Mandarin & Defense Studies

Class of 2022

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | Softball


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Daisy Del Rio*

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1.What drew you to select your major?

I have always been interested in the Criminal Justice field and I wanted to follow in my dad’s footsteps and work for the FBI.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since December 2022.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I used to play the piano, played it for 10 years.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to work for the FBI.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I learned how to persevere through challenges and making the best of situations.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: “It Starts with Us.”

My favorite author is: Colleen Hoover

 

 

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Global Business & Supply Chain Management

Class of 2024

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | Theta Xi


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1.What drew you to select your major?

I wanted to help find a solution to all the supply chain issue.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since August 2022

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

My middle name is Hawaiian, my parents went to Hawaii and though it was nice.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to work for a large technology company in their logistics    department.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

If you plan to live off campus it is not recommended to live in a one room apartment with three people.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Young Samurai: The Ring of Sky.

My favorite author is: Rick Riordan

  

 

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerospace Engineering

Class of 2024

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | Rocket Development Club | ER Cycling Club


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Jake Hammel*

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1.What drew you to select your major?

I’m studying Engineering because my father is an Engineer at Raytheon.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since November 2022.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I can name 100 countries across the globe.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to work for Raytheon.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I have learned that exercise is the best form of stress relief.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: 12 Rules for Life by; Dr Jordan Peterson.

My favorite author is: Jules Verne.

  

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Kylee Bennett Small GraphicEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerospace Engineering Aero Track

Class of 2024

Soccer | Alternative Energy Club

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center


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1. What drew you to select your major?

Loved the idea of engineering and the idea of flight which drew me to aerospace.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since February 2021.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I can juggle a soccer ball over 1000 times!

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I want to find a career that is closer to my home state, Idaho.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I have learned to enjoy the moment.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was The Last Standby Stephen King.

My favorite author is Jeanette Walls.

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Lauren Small GraphicEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aviation Business Administration

Class of 2024

Student Assistant

Hazy Library & Learning Center

 


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1. What drew you to select your major?

I grew up on naval bases watching my dad fly. I always knew I wanted to do something aviation related.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since May of 2021.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I taught myself how to play the guitar at 14 years old.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I would like to work for an airline doing emergency management.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I learned that even if you don't think you will get an internship or co-op, still try for it, you never know what will happen.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was The Girl Who Slept with God by Val Brelinski.

My favorite author is Anthony Doerr.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aeronautical Science Fixed Wing, minor in Air Traffic Control

Class of 2024

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | International Student Association


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Rani Kim*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

I wanted to travel around the world working with big planes.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since June 2022.

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I lived in Japan for 7 years but can’t speak Japanese fluently.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I’m planning to be an airline pilot.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

Time is going fast, like a rollercoaster.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.

My favorite author is: Duffer Brothers.

 

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Nick Small PicEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University

B.S. Aerospace Engineering and minor in Astronomy

Class of 2024

Student Assistant | Hazy Library & Learning Center | RDL | Soaring Eagles Archery Club

 


*Check out these fun facts about our student employee Tara Lucas*

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1. What drew you to select your major?

I’ve always been interested in math and science and I took an astronomy course when I was a Junior. At Embry-Riddle I found a degree that combined both.

2. How long have you been working for the Hazy Library & Learning Center?

I have been working at the Hazy Library since January 2022

3. Tell us something about yourself that not many people know, a fun fact?

I really enjoy photography, especially at night when the Milky Way is visible.

4. What are your plans after you graduate?

I plan to work in the Aerospace Industry, focusing on exploring  Exoplanets and searching for extraterrestrial life.

5. What is one thing you’ve learned in the last month?

I learned that a spherical triangle can be made of 3 right angles.

6. What is the last book you read and do you have a favorite author?

The last book I read was: Where the Forest Meets the Stars.

My favorite author is: Marie Lu and Erin Morgenstern.

 

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