Alumni
Physical Sciences graduates pursue diverse careers which draw upon the ideas and concepts they discussed and studied over four or more years of study. The rigorous analytical skills and the ability for critical thinking, which they developed through their course work, have prepared them to address real world challenges. Through the following profiles we would like to introduce you to some of the many extraordinary alumnae and alumni of the Physical Sciences program, who will provide their current job titles and career descriptions, or career and educational plans for the future.
Participant for Systems Engineering Associate (SEA) program
Northrop Grumman
Rebecca Hare looked upon the completion of her undergraduate education in Engineering Physics at Embry-Riddle as a new beginning; one that would lead her closer to her lifelong dream of being an integral part of the space program.
Submarine Officer
Aaron entered the Engineering Physics program in fall of 2003 and since then has been engaged in numerous groups and organizations around campus. These activities included being a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Sigma Pi Sigma, and the Society of Physics Students, working a summer in the Space Physics Research Lab, and working on the student satellite project, Eagle Eye.
Internship
National Renewable Energy Lab
Michael first began his service as a student during his first week of school, working at the front desk in the PS Department. Since then, he has worked several jobs on and off campus, including the physics tutoring lab, the physics and chemistry labs, and the Orientation Team. Most notably however, has been his time in the Space Physics Lab, where he says "I learned everything I know."
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Boeing
Living in Houston, Texas, Craig has always enjoyed visiting the Johnson Space Center. In fact, when he was in 7th grade, Craig came home from school and said "I want to be an astronaut" and that's why he went to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for Aerospace Engineering. Before even starting classes, Craig switched to Engineering Physics because of their emphasis on Space Systems Engineering.Senior Engineer, Spacecraft systems engineer
Department of Defense
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Patrick was born in rural northern Wisconsin, but moved to Ocala, Florida when he was eight. Once in Florida, he became very interested in the space program. Being able to see launches at the Cape from your own backyard will do that. Originally, like all of the first EP class, he was enrolled in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering. A couple of weeks after getting accepted to ERAU, he switched to Engineering Physics.