Beyond the Books: Industry Tours Bring Learning to Life
At the Worldwide College of Business, experiential learning extends far beyond the classroom. This year, alumni, students and faculty engaged in site visits across the United States, exploring leading organizations in the aviation and aerospace sectors. From NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia to The Boeing Company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Florida, these immersive experiences offered students firsthand exposure to the business of aviation in action. Another opportunity included a behind-the-scenes tour of Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, North Carolina, hosted by Embry-Riddle’s Career Ready Club. Participants explored HondaJet’s production and research and development centers and visited FlightSafety International’s training facility. Aidan Rock Arnarson (B.S. in Aviation Business Administration ’25), a former intern who was later hired on by HondaJet, reflected, “Having the opportunity to show Dr. Aaron M. Glassman where my lessons were applied […] leaves me extremely grateful.” Dr. Glassman served as a mentor to Aidan during his internship experience. Students also visited Gulfstream Aerospace in
Aidan Rock-Arnarson, Dr. Glassman and Rose Carlson tour Honda Aircraft Company in North Carolina.
Savannah, Georgia, Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona and The Boeing Company’s MRO in Jacksonville, Florida. These visits allowed students to engage with professionals, tour state-of-the-art facilities and gain valuable insights into career paths across sectors. A highlight was visiting NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, whereby students were offered a rare glimpse into cutting-edge aerospace research, technology development and the future of spaceflight innovation. Dr. Rachel Rodriquez, assistant dean of Student Success and Accreditation, emphasized the lasting value of these opportunities. “These experiences not only help students connect classroom theory to industry practice, but foster networking among alumni and industry professionals. This is just one of many ways we are committed to supporting our students throughout their academic journey and well into their careers.” Through these nationwide industry tours, the Worldwide College of Business continues its mission to prepare students for successful careers in aviation and beyond.
Dr. Glassman observes operations at HondaJet’s production center at the company’s Greensboro, N.C., headquarters.
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