At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we engage our students far beyond just teaching from a textbook - all our students participate in a range of hands-on projects both inside and outside the classroom. Through our URI Discovery Events, we showcase some of the students’ best work and celebrate their success, their creativity, and their talent.

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Harneet Randhawa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Noah Perea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Abigail Jonovich, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Acoustic Drone Detection Sensor Network

Hayden Hargreaves, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marcello Novak, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Phillip Gerard, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
James Ocutt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
James Bridgeland, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joseph Rohani, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Additive Manufacturing Reliability Based on Microscope Analysis

Jasmine Aranda, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lucas Knoth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alexis Rohrke, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerocare - Unmanned Aerial Delivery Vehicle

Kelsey Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cody Hall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joseph Baskette, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Benjamin Eben, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marcus Ile, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Archer Coates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michael DiNisco, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tomas Schweitzer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aidan Ivers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Allison Eastman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerospace Medicine: The Human Body in Microgravity

Katelyn Kelch, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Adelie Zechmann, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Samantha Wright, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

AI-Driven Optimization of The Actual Take- off Weight (ATOW)

Emanuele Bossi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

AIAA Design Build Fly Team Coppertails - A Glider Launching Projec

Andre Leppert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jacob Glennen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Wesley King, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Brandon Royer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cade Quinlan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
James Kociancic, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alex Nie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alex Lopez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aidan Ota, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

An Investigation of The Dynamic Behavior of De Membranes at Low Re Environment by Fluid Structure Interaction Approach

Bianca Fernandez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Ascend: Weather Balloon Payloads - Near Space Research

Evan Hiland, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kyle LaClair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Calvin Lindemann, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Benjamin Knoell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Santiago Nuno, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nicholas Barrick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daniel Warkentine, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Yunfeng Nie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Charles Entley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joshua Williams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dhanush Balusa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bode Paredez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sophia Pigot, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lucas Cooper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Matthew Williams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Asteroid Locking Platform Solution-Alps, College of Engineering Capstone

Mikayla Bridges, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tyler Bruno, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tristan Cook, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Demari Hackett, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ethan Kriel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Zachary Linder, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hunter Ray, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bathymetric Lidar

Clayten Heuberger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Molly Ruley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Black Hole Solutions in Modified Gravity and Lorentz Symmetry Breaking as a Nonlinear ODE

Dario Walter-Cardona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hailey Murray, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Clarity - Climatic Laser Analysis Research for Turbulent Yields

Zachary Linder, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ela Ozatay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tanner Whitney, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Colliding Winds and Dust Shells: Resolving Wolf-Rayet Binary Stars

Em Biegler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Corey Kehl, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Cyberaero - A Capture-The-Flag-Competition

Rebekah Sokoloski, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nichole Thomas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Morgan Finch, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Del Rio Springs State Park Restoration Project: Initial Characterization of Flora and Fauna By Traditional Ecological Methods and Environmental DNA Surveys

Alea Lind, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Amanda Dulaney, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Carson Westman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lily Stein, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tatiana Gomez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

DENEB 2 Electric Boogaloo (D2-EB)

Olivia Wood, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Miles Holt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Derek Scandrett, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
McKenzie Kelly, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Quentin Trull, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
William Temple, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Henry Johnson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Christopher Finnegan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

DENEB 2 Liquid Engine Research

Olivia Wood, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Development of Kerosene and Liquid Oxygen Gas Generator

Valentine Allen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hunter Liggitt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Calvin Nicholson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joss Picardie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fisher Pickens, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Mathew Philips, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

EagleSat 2

Bruce Noble, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aidan Kihm, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nikhil Dave, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Taylor Hancock, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ela Ozatay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joe Ribaudo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jimi Wadnola, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle VEX ROBOTICS

Elizabeth Curtis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aiden Sorrels, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Savannah Betancourt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Eli Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Energy Distribution of Cosmic Rays in ERAU Prescott

Blake Schuetz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

ERAU Eaglenautics - SAE AeroDesign Team LLAMAS (Large Lifting Aerodynamic Modular Aircraft Systems)

Ty Rice, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Andrew Onato, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Andrew Schmidt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kelly McFarlane, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kyler Gan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Exploring the Characteristics of Elder Perpetrators Through Systematic Review: A Profile-Based Approach

Chloe Nelson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Facilitating Women's Success in Software Engineering Through the Exploration of Non-Traditional Educational Environments

Fiya Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Taylor Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Future of Fuel - Unleaded Fuel Initiative

Preston Kwok, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

GeNS Mechanical Loss Measurement

Naomi Borg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

GLIDR - Guided Landing Instrument for Descent and Recovery Capstone

Luke Pierce, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Thomas Sly, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cody Hawes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jameson Shockley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jason Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Josiah Lincoln, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kaylee Mason, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jasmyn McBeth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bruce Willey, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

H2E

Nicola Rice, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hailey Choi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Harnessing the Phi-Transform for Early Warning of Neutron Star-Black Hole Binary Events

Jaxson Mitchell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lara Ortelli, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Casey Haavind, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

High Mass X-Ray Binaries: Stars that Sculpt the Universe

Diego Spross, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Francesco Busini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

IBM PS/55® 5545-T0B and IBM® PS/2 P70 Differences

Daehan Lee, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Decker Emmett, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Implementing & Evaluating a Limited Legal Guardianship in Yavapai County

Kelly Husted, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Innovative Spaces Project

Trey Talko, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Angeline Masongsong, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Eli Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Interacting Simulink and Unreal Engine

Brady Lawrence, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

International Rocket Engineering Competition 2025

Kevin Wise, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Quentin Trull, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rachel Kohm, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michael Di Nisco, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Chase Ahrens, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Gavin Wellonen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Shea Schmidt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Investigation of Stress Concentrations in Stereolithographic Modeled Parts

Nathan Bleakley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michele Madrigal, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Carson Holmes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Levi Walker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jumbo Shoo

Samantha Almaguer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jasmine Aranda, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Zachary Garcia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Anika Ginger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Riley Lambert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Natalie Lang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Gabriel Ledezma, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joseph Lucchese, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Xander McLendon, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Gracie Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nathaniel Stringer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

KISS

Cameron Hilstad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
McKenzie Kelly, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Thomas Ross, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Quentin Trull, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Calvin Lindemann, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rachel Kohm, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

LIGO Mirror Birefringence Testing

Ambroise Juston, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Liquid Rocket Engine Thermal Analysis

Harrison Vaillancourt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition

Alima Bagdat, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Konnor Barnes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michael Tellez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hamim Vali, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Mastering Enterprise Networks-Security Textbook

Bernard Correa III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kyle Wheaton, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nichole Thomas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dante Rocca, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Modeling of Light Curves from Core Collapse Supernovae

Jake Markovsky, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Katelynn Wall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Models, Testing and Public Affairs: The Case for Crash Test Dummies

Gabriella Mayrend, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Noise Reduction in Low-Frequency Ligo Detectors

Brandon Pillon, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alice Tuci, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joseph Lucchese, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

PARSEC - ECHO - Human Lander Challenge

Bruce Noble, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Grant Bowers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
David Clay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jakobe Denby, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aidan Kihm, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sanaya Nichani, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Max Klein, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Christopher Leclair, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ian Naegeli, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cooper Nelson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Connor Shackelford, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Owen Smith, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joshua Williams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Perseus Hybrid Rocket - A Student Lead Hybrid Rocketry Team

William Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Riti Dinesh, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aiden Dunlap, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Abigail Groeneveld, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Taylor Lemons, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Clyde Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lauren Munkel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Zane Oberg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alexis Rohrke, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tomas Schweitzer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kaitlyn Smith, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Stephanie Way, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kevin Wise, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

PHERB - Portable Hotfire Engine for Rocketry Basics

Patrick Waldron, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ashlee Santos, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joshua Wilkison, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Photometric Monte Carlo Simulation of Wolf-Rayet Wind-Eclipsing Binaries

Anthony James Fabrega, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Porcine Decomposition Rates as An Estimate for Human Post-mortem Interval in Yavapai County, AZ

Makenzi Patterson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nina Gowell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Prescott Observatory Team For Analyzing Telescopically Observed Echelle Spectra

Kaitlyn Casciotti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hailey Widger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hailey Beier, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Em Biegler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Taylor Brown, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jasmine Downing, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sami Garcia Flores, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Maze Herr, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alex Mellot, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Shannon Moore, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
William Punches, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Blake Scheutz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kaeya Siriam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dario Walter-Cardona, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Adler Williams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Probing the Multiplicity of Dusty Wolf-Rayet Stars with Multi-Wavelength Techniques: Survey of Infrared Spectrometry

Hailey Beier, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Project Anubis

Parker Scribner, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Paul Brich, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Amber Das, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Brendan King, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lawrence Tolentino, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Connor Hall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Pulsed Induction Thruster-Capstone Project

Gabriel Corneaux, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michael Tellez, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Connor Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Brandon Bass, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Isaiah Veidmark, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ashoka Celebucki, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Xavier Satre, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Pump for Molten Salt Test Loop

Hayden Patterson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nathan Bleakley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cooper Cummings, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Braden Hinz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Patrick Odone, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Claire Picht, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Levi Walker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Resolving Wolf-Rayet Binary Stars Using Tess Photoemetry

Bailey Wolf, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
William Punches, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Reward Shaping For Video Game Playing Agents Based on Human Motivations

David Close, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

RFID Security For IOT Airport Infrastructure

Owen Guerra-Mondragon Saenz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aaron Tulino, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Benjamin Hiiggins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Philippe Shchetinin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sawyer Hansen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Sensory Friendly Spaces

Nevaeh Allen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Shockwave Interaction Computational Modeling

Aidan Prouty, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Leo Sivagar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kyle Young, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Strategic Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Andrew Reynolds, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Levi Rushing, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Adolescent Offender Behavior

Maylynn Burns, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Think You Know Extreme? Meet the Low Mass X-Ray Binaries

Hailey Widger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Yunia Orina, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sydney Greenamyer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Thread Through The Heart - Capstone Project

Anesah Price, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sophia Katsanis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Allison Evdokimo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Trust in Human-AI Symbiosis

Emanuele Bossi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Francesco Busini, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Brandon Greenaway, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Joseph Neubert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Undergraduate Research Institute Discovery 2025: Research Abstracts Booklet

Undergraduate Research Institute

Versatile Anchoring System Technology

Lauren Bailey, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Natalie Briscoe, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Owen Cain, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Matthew Furnell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Maxine Kunimura, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jace Muller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dylan Perlow, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lindsey Rosas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Xavier Salazar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Vertical Flight Society Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition 2025 - Thunder Vertical Flight Team

Anthony Horn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
August Scheinder, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Karl Loechelt, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Leilani Merkle, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Natasha Verhelst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Patrick Sullivan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Scott Bowden, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Thor Melby, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Travis Spranger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Trevor Schorie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

What If We Could Directly Measure Neutron Star Magnetic Fields To Transform Our Understanding of Massive Star Evolution?

Ishaan Dhanwantry, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Casey Haavind, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis (Cosmic Analysis) Implications for Impact and Airburst Phenomena

Yoav Rapoport, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ravi Holiday, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Argyro Reyes, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kailey Ellison, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Julian Albanil, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Michelle Madrigal, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University