Dawn Groh is the department chair and an assistant professor of Aeronautical Science.
Groh flew Blackhawk helicopters for the U.S. Army. She holds her Certified Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Helicopter rating and is a member of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.
“Despite having a grandfather who was a pilot in World War II and the Korean War, I never considered aviation as a career path for me until a high school friend decided to apply to the U.S. Air Force Academy. As he went through the process to earn an appointment, I became fascinated by flying and the idea of being a leader and knew that was my path. Taking my first flight in a helicopter in Army ROTC sealed the deal and I have loved helicopters and all facets of aviation ever since. Being part of the Embry-Riddle family and surrounded by others who are equally passionate about aviation is a daily thrill, and teaching and mentoring others along their path is the greatest privilege one could hope for in a career.”
Stacey McIntire is the associate department chair and an assistant professor of Aeronautical Science.
McIntire’s background is strongly embedded in education and her passion is with student success. Her work and research have included creating an Aviation English curriculum to support our non-native English-speaking flight students, along with being a co-creator of an augmented reality application to support flight students in their initial flight training. Additionally, her most recent work has been on bringing awareness of mental health concerns in collegiate aviation. McIntire’s research resulted in the integration of a facility dog on campus to provide support to all students, faculty and staff. “Students are why we are here, and I am committed to finding innovative and unique ways to meet their needs so that they can be successful in what they are studying. I care about each person in our university, and I make it my focus to be as supportive and encouraging as I can possibly be.”
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