COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
DAYTONA BEACH CAMPUS
2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT
GIVING TO THE COLLEGE Because you are part of the Daytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences (COAS) community, you know how important it is for our students to have the support they need to be successful. At COAS, we strive to provide career-building opportunities for our students, through scholarships, research experiences, study abroad and internships. Please consider making a gift to the College of Arts & Sciences Fund for Excellence. Your support will help our students become leaders in aerospace and many other careers.
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Dean’s Message
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Department/Program Highlights
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New Initiatives
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Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
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Student Spotlights
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Coaching the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
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News and Awards
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Faculty Research and Scholarship
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Alumni Spotlights
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Dear friends, alumni, colleagues and students, As you read these lines, I will have completed my first year as the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the Daytona Beach campus. When I interviewed for the position in Summer 2022, I immediately felt that I belonged here. I was attracted by the mission of the university as the leader in aerospace education, the central role of COAS within the educational journey of our students, the emphasis on providing a world-class education, the dedicated and talented students, the excellent faculty, our impressive alumni and the incredible growth potential in research, scholarship and the creation of new programs. With my background as a scientist and engineer, and my experience in the arts and sciences, coming to Embry-Riddle has been a dream come true. Now that I have spent some time here, my expectations have been far surpassed. I am amazed by the dedication and creativity of our students, faculty and staff. The sky is not the limit at Embry-Riddle. What is the mission of the college? As the primary home of our general education program, classes taught at COAS provide a foundation for the Embry-Riddle academic experience. Through our classes, students acquire the skills to communicate clearly, assess information from multiple viewpoints, deal with complexity and lead diverse teams. They understand the world around them and anticipate trends and new directions. Our alumni, who are accomplished leaders in their fields, tell me their confidence as leaders was fostered by personal interactions with our faculty, often in connection with a general education class, an undergraduate research experience, a project or a study abroad opportunity. COAS provides excellent degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our programs prepare students for successful careers in industry, government and public service. We also strive to advance research and scholarship. Our faculty are scholar-teachers, meaning they stay up to date on the latest research, create new knowledge and are involved in scholarship. And they translate their scholarship into mentorship of our students. My vision for COAS is to create more opportunities for students to get involved in projects, research, internships, engaged learning and study abroad. I want to build resources to support students through scholarships and project funding, as well as support faculty and research labs to advance research and scholarship. And most of all, my vision is that you become a part of this exciting and unfolding story.
Peter M. Hoffmann Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Aerospace Physiology The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Physiology, housed in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology, prepares students for careers or graduate study in aerospace medicine. This unique program integrates a robust life science curriculum with aerospace applications. For example, students learn how behavioral neuroscience, nutritional biochemistry, exercise physiology, genetics research and other components of health and human performance support human function in extreme environments, including space.
Data Science The Master of Science in Data Science, offered by the Department of Mathematics, produces graduates in one of the world’s fastest-growing disciplines. The program steeps students in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence and programming, preparing them to analyze and extract knowledge from large amounts of data in such fields as aviation, business and industry and health. Developing these highly sought-after skills enables data science students to engage in meaningful internships and allows graduates to choose from diverse employment opportunities.
Homeland Security & Intelligence The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Intelligence (HSI) recently underwent a title and
curriculum change to emphasize the importance of intelligence in sound decision-making. One of the two programs delivered in the Security Studies & International Affairs Department, HSI addresses the expanding needs of the governmental and private sectors to identify risk-acceptable actions. The program empowers students to assess, analyze and evaluate various threats. Whether those threats involve critical infrastructure, physical security, natural disasters or cybersecurity, HSI graduates are prepared to respond to the evolving needs facing today’s security professionals.
LEFT TO RIGHT: AUSTIN GLEYDURA, MICAH JOHNSON, JULIAN RODRIGUEZ, AND KAYLIE SMITH
LEFT TO RIGHT: DALTON STONE MYERS, CONLAN TRIMBLE, DAWSON HARRINGTON
Engineering Physics The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (EP), offered by the Physical Sciences Department, emphasizes hands-on experience. In addition to their coursework in Quantum Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism and Space Physics, EP seniors work with all manner of amazing instruments. Teams of future scientists and engineers have designed and built a self-balancing cube, an underwater robot, instruments for the Large Plasma Chamber, a prototype Hall-effect thruster and a networked suite of remote instruments to monitor the ionosphere. One group is a finalist in the nationwide CanSat competition. The faculty are proud and excited to see all they are accomplishing!
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Academic Advancement Center Special Programming for Underserved Students
Mathematics Department Curriculum Review and Targeted Tutoring
The Academic Advancement Center (AAC) provides peer-tutoring services for foundational biology, chemistry, engineering, math and physics courses to set students on a path toward academic success. Peer tutors and supplemental instruction leaders are trained to use best practices, and department-specific study areas provide an ideal learning environment that encourages students to collaborate and form study groups. Recently, the AAC implemented a STEM tutoring initiative that connects students needing support in multiple courses with cross-trained tutors. This initiative has been successful through collaborative efforts with the IT Department by developing a student success dashboard, allowing for early and ongoing student outreach.
The Mathematics Department emphasizes student success by continually refining its curriculum and course delivery, as well as offering targeted tutoring. Mathematics faculty review and modify their courses to prepare students for subsequent classes and to ensure graduates obtain skills for successful careers. In addition, faculty participate in workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies to adapt to students’ changing needs. To supplement services offered in the AAC, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) tutor students with various levels of math skills in the Mathematics Awareness Program (MAP) Lab, located in the Mathematics Department. Armed with previous tutoring experience and training, MAP Lab GTAs deliver mandatory weekly sessions for students enrolled in Pre-Calculus Essentials (MA143). They additionally attend classes to help students during weekly in-class interactive work sessions and provide exam reviews. As a bonus, MAP Lab GTAs become better mathematicians and tutors, as effective teaching hinges on understanding and clearly communicating complex concepts.
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Center for Communication and Digital Media
MA 143/CHM 110 Initiative Starting in Fall 2022, Dr. Elizabeth McDaniel, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, taught designated sections of chemistry (CHM 110) for engineering students placed in pre-calculus (MA 143). This initiative has helped students develop stronger math foundations that are needed to understand essential chemistry concepts. McDaniel’s sections had an overall higher median score (12% higher) than the sections taught by other faculty. McDaniel’s class also had a lower DFW percentage (9%) compared to other classes. These results suggest that McDaniel’s specialized teaching approach was effective in improving student performance. The findings have important implications for teaching practices, especially for students needing additional support.
The Center for Communication and Digital Media (CCDM) aims to improve literacy skills through individual sessions and workshops led by peer tutors. Since opening in January 2023, it has achieved positive student outcomes, with one student saying, “The CCDM is great for doing design work for my classes, and the writing help they provide is also very useful. Being able to access design and writing assistance in one place is fantastic.” Directed by Humanities and Communication Associate Professor Dr. Sandy Branham, the CCDM has conducted 147 sessions this spring, achieving a total of 387 contact hours so far. The CCDM also serves students’ academic needs through the Quality Enhancement Plan, Writing Matters. Collaboration with CTLE: Book Club In Spring 2023, the Dean’s Office collaborated with the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence to present the inaugural COAS Book Club. Over four weeks, 24 COAS faculty read Saundra McGuire’s Teach Students How to Learn to identify strategies for supporting student learning and success. During weekly meetings, participants discussed insights and plans for implementing strategies with an interdisciplinary group of colleagues. Participants appreciated the exchange and “hearing so many other perspectives” on teaching, and they suggested that “this seminar should be taught every semester.” This initiative also fostered team building for the COAS faculty and is something Dean Hoffmann plans to continue. Science Communication Dr. Jessica Welch, assistant professor of Communication, teamed up with Dean Hoffmann and Associate Dean Oswalt to host a Science Communication Symposium in Spring 2023. All faculty and graduate students were invited to this workshop, designed to help bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. Through discussion panels, guest speakers and hands-on participation, attendees heard about factors that impact the public’s understanding of science, enhanced their ability to simplify complex information and gained resources for promoting their work within academia and beyond.
Dr. Elizabeth McDaniel Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Air Force ROTC The Air Force ROTC program oversaw training as the nation’s 3rd largest detachment (out of 145), leading 451 cadets who earned $5.6M in scholarships. This year, the program commissioned 57 officers as Second Lieutenants into Air Force and Space Force active-duty assignments and produced the nation’s highest number of rated officers for flying assignments. Our team managed the Southeast Region’s largest testing program, which enabled cadets to achieve a 96% selection rate on flying assignments. Embry‑Riddle was selected as Air Force ROTC’s inaugural Special Warfare Training Hub. This program synchronized 48 cadets across six universities and enlisted Air Force special warfare operators to provide a “day in the life” of physical training. Embry‑Riddle is now the template for enterprise use and creates a path for Air Force special warfare career field selection. Our program orchestrated incentive flights with Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi to fly in T-6 and T-1 initial pilot training aircraft. Our partnerships with active-duty wings coordinated flight physicals for cadets and resulted in 52 incentive flights from Daytona Beach International Airport. Embry‑Riddle also led the first-ever international cadet exchange with the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF), with our cadets attending RAF Field Training and creating alliances with 100 RAF in the United Kingdom. Finally, Detachment 157 was selected as the #1 Air Force ROTC unit in the Southeast Region in 2022.
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Army ROTC Army ROTC celebrated its 40th anniversary at Embry‑Riddle this year. The Eagle Battalion continued to perform as the top Army ROTC unit in the Southeast and is one of the largest programs in the country. The organization was awarded the 2023 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, which is given to only eight Army ROTC units of 274 across the nation. The Eagle Battalion is on track this year to commission the largest cohort in history with 64 Army Second Lieutenants placed into Active Duty, the Army Reserves and the Army National Guard. This year, over 75% of graduates received their first choice of branch for Active Duty, and we placed nine cadets into the Army Aviation branch. The Eagle Battalion was also recognized by its parent organization, 6th Brigade, for their performance at Cadet Summer Training in 2022. The Eagle Battalion was applauded as the largest commissioning class in the brigade, as well as for their social media team and their recruiting efforts. The Eagle Battalion won more awards than any of the other 38 ROTC units in the brigade. Additionally, the Eagle Battalion’s Ranger Challenge team won the 6th Brigade Ranger Challenge competition and earned an invitation to the international Sandhurst Military Skills competition at the United States Military Academy, which took place in April 2023.
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Navy ROTC Over the last year, the Navy ROTC had an 85% first-choice service assignment rate, which highlights our commitment to assisting students in achieving their desired career paths. The unit also takes great pride in producing outstanding Navy and Marine Corps officers, with 108 Navy and 32 Marine Corps students currently enrolled. As the 5th largest Navy ROTC unit in the country, we continue to provide our students with top-tier education and training, having commissioned 72 new officers over the past year. In addition to academic and career accomplishments, our midshipmen have also volunteered for over 40 community service events, demonstrating their dedication to making a positive impact in their communities. We are proud to announce that one of our exceptional midshipmen was awarded the prestigious John C. Adams Community Service Scholarship by the university. Our Assistant Marine Option Instructor, Staff Sergeant Felix A. Arroyo-Robles, was also recognized as the regional United Services Automobile Association Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance.
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Naomi Sterlingsdottir ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY MELANIE AZAM WITH EMBRY‑RIDDLE’S NEWS TEAM Naomi Sterlingsdottir came to Embry‑Riddle to study astrophysics, but she also found a new passion — competitive sailing. The Palo Alto, California, senior’s success both on the water and in the classroom recently led to her being named to the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association of North America’s All-Academic Team. She is one of 188 student-athletes nationally named to the team that recognizes juniors and seniors who have participated in seven or more regattas and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Sailing isn’t the only additional interest Sterlingsdottir discovered while at Embry‑Riddle. Ultimately, she embarked on a new career path — data science — that allows her to use advanced mathematics, data analytics and statistics to analyze and solve complex problems in the real world. “I was enrolled in four math courses one semester and found I really enjoy mathematics and programming,” she said. In her junior year, she switched her major to Computational Mathematics, with minors in Applied Mathematics, Astrophysics and Applied Meteorology. Sterlingsdottir, who wants to earn a doctorate eventually, has worked on a variety of research projects, examining everything from cryptocurrency to voter data. She has presented her findings at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Florida Undergraduate Research Conference and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Annual Meeting.
I was enrolled in four math courses one semester and found I really enjoy mathematics and programming. Naomi Sterlingsdottir Computational Mathematics
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Emily Diegel Computational Mathematics major Emily Diegel has amassed several academic accolades from her data analytics studies. Diegel was involved in a Nevada National Security Site project focused on “Uncertainty Quantification in Ensemble Neural Networks.” She was also selected to participate in Embry‑Riddle’s National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Research Projects in Data-Enabled Industrial Mathematics. Because of her exceptional work, she was fully funded to travel to Saudi Arabia and was chosen as a finalist at the 2023 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Annual Poster Competition. Diegel additionally earned first place for an oral presentation at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM and accepted an internship at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for Summer 2023.
My trip to Saudi Arabia was truly unforgettable as I was able to engage with students from all over the world and be able to share a common interest in STEM research. This opportunity showed me how significant research is as an undergraduate while also allowing me to explore
a whole different culture. Emily Diegel | Computational Mathematics
Spring Break Study Abroad Over Spring Break, Dr. Jessica Welch and Dr. Caitlin Martin (from HU/COM) accompanied 10 speech students to Paris, Bayonne and San Sebastian for a study abroad experience. When the group wasn’t busy eating crepes or sipping Café Viennois, they spoke to French university students, met with international artist Erwin Dazelle and climbed mountains with a local hiking group. Drs. Welch and Martin plan to make the Spring Break study abroad experience an annual opportunity for students enrolled in their speech and rhetoric classes.
It was incredible to hear the stories of French college students and learn about their lifestyle and answer their questions about us. It was enlightening to learn a little about the nuances of French politics and culture and explore the unique Basque region.
Ian Williams | Aerospace Engineering
It was a wild ride full of culture and adventure. I made new friends, tried new foods and hiked the Pyrenees Mountains. Definitely a memorable experience.
Sadie Serio | Aerospace Engineering
Getting a different perspective and learning so many new things was incredibly enjoyable, and an extraordinary way to spend my Spring Break!
Matt MacKenzie | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
New Courses Communication Program Coordinator, Dr. Matt Sharp, taught Media Literacy (COM 180) for the first time during the Spring 2023 semester. This course prepares Communication majors to navigate our media-saturated culture effectively. “Professional communicators produce all kinds of media artifacts and those artifacts can have lasting effects on audiences and our larger society,” Sharp said. “Being a critical media consumer is a vital foundation for becoming an ethical yet effective media producer. That’s why we made COM 180 the foundational course in the COM program.” Research Project in Industrial Mathematics (MA 390) is a new Data Science course that partners students with industry mentors. This project-based course designed by Dr. Mihhail Berezovski, provides students with valuable hands-on learning. Beginning as an experimental course and now offered each spring, MA 390 has been instrumental in preparing students to qualify for internships and jobs.
CTLE Internal Grants Associate Professor Emad Hamdeh and Visiting Instructor Kristen Strickhouser were awarded CTLE Course Design grants for their respective courses, “Arabic in Hybrid: Language Reinforcement Strategies” and “Themes in Humanities with Robots: What Makes Us Human.” In addition, Instructor Matthew Brenneman and Professor Greg Spradlin received grants to improve student learning in mathematics by implementing innovative teaching strategies.
Fall 2022 “Best Course Design” Contest For the second year in a row, COAS faculty dominated the IT Department’s “Best Course Design” contest. Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Tess St. John, was crowned the Daytona Beach Fall 2022 contest winner. St. John notes that training during COVID helped her realize that she could improve her Canvas site to make it more accessible and compelling. Her students clearly appreciate those efforts. Engineering Physics sophomore Brooke Zinkes said that she loves the site because she can find everything easily. Zinkes added that the materials were not “all just straight down facts but included fun stuff like memes and jokes.” In addition to the winning St. John, Drs. Tanya Darlington and Dr. Matt Sharp , both from the Humanities and Communication Department, were among five Daytona Beach finalists.
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THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES REMAINS THE UNIVERSITY’S FACULTY RESEARCH POWERHOUSE We are proud to note an average 5.5 percent increase in new awards annually since Fiscal Year 2018. Here are just a few of the amazing things our faculty have accomplished this year. Mihhail Berezovski, Ph.D. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Associate Professor Dr. Mihhail Berezovski’s NSF-funded “Research Projects in Data-Enabled Industrial Mathematics” provides undergraduate students with opportunities to participate in authentic data-enabled industrial mathematics projects. Students work collaboratively on problems provided by business, government and industry. This summer will be the program’s third year with 20 students from 12 universities participating so far. Their efforts have produced two publications, one accepted publication and two submitted publications. Students have presented their results at 11 national conferences and one international conference. This summer, 11 students from 11 other universities will join four Embry‑Riddle students to work on data projects.
I know the research experience I had really helped
to set me apart from the other candidates to get my current position at AUSGAR, so thank you for giving me the opportunity and experience. Dr. Mihhail Berezovski | Mathematics Department
Emad Hamdeh, Ph.D. HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Associate Professor Dr. Emad Hamdeh signed a contract with Oneworld Oxford to write a book on scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi for their Makers of the Muslim World series. In addition, Dr. Hamdeh’s article, Hadith and the Qur’an-Only Movement: Muslim Scholars’ views on the Relationship between Revelation and Tradition , was accepted for publication in the Journal of Islamic and Muslim Studies.
Geoff Kain, Ph.D. HONORS PROGRAM AND HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT D irector of the Honors Program Geoff Kain’s chapter “Rupture as Continuity: ‘Unsettled Perspective,’” analyzing Bapsi Sidhwa’s novel An American Brat , has been reprinted in the book Contemporary Literary Criticism . Additionally, Dr. Kain was an invited contributor to a lifetime retrospective on the Indian-British author and painter Prafulla Mohanti.
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Joe Keebler, Ph.D. HUMAN FACTORS AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Associate Professor Dr. Joe Keebler, in partnership with SoarTech, is a co-principal investigator on a U.S. Navy Small Business Technology Transfer Phase 2 program, entitled “Predictive Data Analytics to Refine Aircrew Training and Operations.” Approximately one-third of the $1.1M award supports Keebler’s Small Teams Analog Research lab to develop a machine learning algorithm to predict Naval pilots’ career trajectories based on flight training scores.
Hong Liu, Ph.D. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Led by Dr. Hong Liu, Embry‑Riddle recently joined a national effort to meet the growing need for undergraduate education in data science. The university received $970,800 from the NSF to collaborate on producing online courses that can be customized and delivered to students at universities with limited resources, including seven institutions that serve underrepresented communities.
Foram Madiyar, Ph.D. PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
A ssistant Professor of Chemistry Foram Madiyar’s NSF-funded “Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program” welcomed its first cohort in summer 2022. The 10-week program provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work, along with other professional development activities. Ten students from various universities worked with experienced faculty mentors to conduct projects in aerospace engineering, chemistry and applied space biology, with the goal of improving future space materials science and human diagnostic technology. Students also visited several local aerospace companies to see first-hand potential applications of their research. One of the students in the program, Kaitlyn Bice, described her experience: “The visit to U.S. Simulation was such a fun and hands-on experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. Whether you’re interested in a career in the aerospace industry or not, it is so exciting to experience a flight simulator.” Another student, Braelyn Bolger, who is about to earn her flight license, explained her reaction to the visit: “The simulation is an amazing opportunity for students to get inspired with aviation. It also gives those who have always been interested a chance to try it out and get involved.”
M.B. McLatchey HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Professor M.B. McLatchey, Poet Laureate of Volusia County, has published two poems this academic year. “Rate My Professor: A Rebuttal,” was published in the 2023 Winter Issue of Sky Island Journal . “Inventory” was published in the Fall 2022 issue of Southern Poetry Review .
Kelsay Books will also publish Professor McLatchey’s newest poetry collection, Smiling at the Executioner . The release is scheduled for November 2023.
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Caila DeAbreu B.S. IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Caila DeAbreu is an alumna with a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics (concentration: Spacecraft Systems) and a minor in Applied Mathematics. A McNair scholar, DeAbreu founded the Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) at the Daytona Beach Campus and collaborated with organizations such as the McNair Scholars and Student Government Association to increase STEM enthusiasm in area K-12 schools. DeAbreu also conducted research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory that contributed to the development of superconducting magnet systems. DeAbreu’s resulting article, “Material Database for Resistive and Pulse Magnets,” was published in the McNair Scholars Research Journal . Continuing to pursue her passion for STEM education and outreach, she earned an M.S. in Educational Studies/Secondary Education-Urban Teachers at Johns Hopkins University. She is now a certified math teacher for Uplift Education, a Title 1 International Baccalaureate charter school in Dallas, Texas. She also co-founded an edtech company, XR Systems LLC. Currently, DeAbreu is working on a virtual reality gaming adventure infused with STEM subject matter. Focused on increasing student engagement and learning outcomes, the game will soon be coming to school districts near you!
Dwayne Clark B.S. IN GLOBAL CONFLICT STUDIES, WITH MINORS IN HOMELAND SECURITY AND PSYCHOLOGY Dwayne Clark, an alumnus of the Global Conflict Studies program, recently left his position on Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt’s staff to begin a new role with the House Foreign Affairs Committee. As a member of a team of policy advisors for Chairman Michael McCaul, Clark will focus on export control and “assist in the broader counter-China mission,” including such issues as securing U.S. semiconductor competitiveness or preventing U.S. technology from “malign use.” Clark attributes his success to the support he received from faculty and staff in the Security Studies and Internal Affairs Department as he pursued his degree. He states, “I genuinely would not have gotten here without the department’s help. I can’t thank you all enough for that.” Mindful of the importance of mentoring and role models, Clark writes that he is “happy to connect with any students who may be interested in policy career routes or jobs in national security,” offering to conduct a virtual meeting with a class or hop on the phone with a student who needs advice.
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Danielle Rosales B.S. IN COMMUNICATION ALUMNA, HUMAN FACTORS AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY DOCTORAL STUDENT Danielle Rosales is currently a Human Factors doctoral student researching the intersection of microgravity research platforms
and biomedical manufacturing. Rosales has over five years of industry experience. She first joined the commercial aerospace company Space Tango as an intern while completing her degree in Communication and is now the Director of Strategic Engagement. Danielle also earned
her M.S. in Space Systems Operations Management from Webster University.
My dream hasn’t changed since my first visit to a NASA visitor center as a child, but at the time I wasn’t sure how I would even find the right ladder to climb,” said Rosales. “My degree in Communication, and ongoing support from the College of Arts & Sciences, provided both a direction and foundation to build my own ladder. Danielle Rosales | Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology doctoral
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