Research & Professional Education

The Gaetz Aerospace Institute (GAI) is a partnership linking Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with Florida secondary schools. It allows students at participating high schools to enroll in Embry-Riddle classes for university credit, preparing them to complete an undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degree and connecting them to career opportunities in the aerospace industry.

G A E T Z P E R F O R M A N C E M E T R I C S

–– Active Schools in GAI 157

–– Embry-Riddle Courses Offered through GAI 40

HIGHER

Female GAI Graduates Have a higher propensity (13%) to declare a STEM major compared to the national average.

37 / URBAN SCHOOLS

22 / RURAL SCHOOLS

1 , 755 Number of GAI graduates who pursue postsecondary education in the Florida .

Attend a Florida College or University

GAI graduates are 20% more likely than other Florida high school students to attend a Florida college or university.

Aviation and aerospace are primary drivers of Florida’s $1 trillion in gross domestic product; There are approximately 82,500 aviation and aerospace workers in the State of Florida. With a strong aviation and aerospace presence, Florida is reliant on STEM talent. 2018 AVIATION & AEROSPACE

68 , 863 College Credit Hours Enrolled in by Florida high school students through GAI.

Florida high school students impacted by the GAI program.

Embry-Riddle courses are offered in areas such as Aeronautical Science, Aviation Maintenance Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Aerospace and Occupational Safety, and Space Studies.

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