Avion Issue 1 Fall 2022

Fall 2022

Issue 1

Welcome To Embry-Riddle A

Message From e Dean of Students

Dean Lisa Kollar Assistant Provost And Dean of Students

I am honored to serve as your Dean of Students and hope that you are as excited as I am to start this academic year. I strive to create an environment of inclusiveness and collaboration, and students are the center focus of our team.

As shared at our orientations, your professional career started the rst day you arrived at Embry-Riddle. Keep a focus on your professional journey and how you are going to build on it from this day forward. Members of the Aviation and Aerospace Community o en mention how Embry-Riddle students stand out. Our students are passionate, professional, determined, and work towards their goals like no other. I want you to continue to stand out by showing professionalism wherever you go and in everything you do. I want to encourage you to self-re ect o en and ask yourself, “Do you like who you see, and do you display professionalism”?

If you want to improve an excellent life-long skill — self-re ection — ask for help, work with mentors, and utilize your resources such as workshops. I feel strongly that if you work hard to be the best you can be, it will help you reach your goals and be respected for your professionalism!

One way to be successful is to leave positive impressions on those around you. Remember, rst impressions are powerful, so use your professionalism to create and build relationships. Impressions come in many forms, from social media posts to how you speak to others. Stay focused on being your authentic yet professional self.

e Student A airs Team is committed to helping you in your professional and personal journey, so don’t hesitate to use all of the available resources and ask for help.

Go Eagles!

Hello & Welcome!

I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2022-2023 academic year - one that I'm sure will be lled with lots of laughter, hard work, struggle, but an endless supply of good memories.

Hello!

I am Dylan Kowlessar, the Editor-in-Chief of , one of four (4) divisions of your Student Government Association. Together, the SGA provides numerous student services from supporting your academic needs through our senators, providing programming through divisions, and even simple (but necessary!) needs such as free co ee and tea in the Student Leadership Suite.

I wanted to take a quick minute to talk about the need for you to nd your "happy place" in our school community. Whether that's a group of friends you get along well with, an activity you look forward to on a weekly basis such as a club, or a favorite meal, it's incredibly important to have tangible things that will help keep you going as the semester progresses. We all know that classes get tough, life happens, and things just don't go our way sometimes, but keeping those activities at hand will play a key role in keeping up your mental well-being.

For me, I enjoy having impromptu game nights with friends on Fridays, hanging out at Skyline Social, watching a movie on weekends, or simply enjoying the downtime I have while doing laundry. As the semester progresses, please remember to do what you enjoy, and advocate for your needs. e Embry-Riddle community has a plethora of resources ready to support your academic, mental, social, emotional, and physical health, so please do not hesitate to seek out those resources.

We are one community, united by our di erences. Have a wonderful semester. Go Eagles!

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Convocation

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Convocation

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Sunfest

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Epic Magic Tour Live

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Welcoming the Women of Embry-Riddle

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Epic Magic Tour Live

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Free Money Game Show

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Free Money Game Show

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Welcoming the Women of Embry-Riddle

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And For Our Next Trick...

Anjelysa “Akie” Oleszewski Correspondent

On Friday, Aug. 26, Embry-Riddle was proud to welcome Daniel Martin, Brian Brushwood, and Nate Staniforth in their Epic Magic Tour, live at the Student Union Event Center. The show featured both classic magic tricks and dramatic performances, including but not limited to: playing with fire, impressive card tricks, reading the minds of audience members, and even making two volunteers disappear. Even if an audience member wasn’t chosen to be on-stage, their participation was still strongly encouraged. Their continuous engagement in the performances helped create an immersive environment throughout the night. For both the volunteers selected, and those who were there to watch the magic unfold, it certainly was a night to remember.

All photos by: Kyle Navarro / The Avion

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Salim Roig Senior Reporter

Orientation Week was full of many wonderful and great events including those that one would not expect to find at an average private university. One such event was the “Free Money Gameshow”, hosted by Touch-N-Go Productions. It was a fun trivia gameshow where contestants got to answer questions that included a wide array of topics: music, television, pop songs, and old movies. The master of ceremonies for the event was a man who simply referred to himself as “That Guy Bryan.” He had a fun quick-witted charm that made it an entertaining night for everyone.

Nearly four hundred students attended the event, and the majority left positive reviews. An Embry-Riddle student said, “I thought it was fun, the topics covered a wide range, and the questions weren’t impossible to answer.” Some attendees commented on the music, “I had a lot of fun and there was a lot of good questions. The music got everyone really engaged.”

One student even wanted to bring his family in the future, “It’s a great game show for students who are new to the concept of these events. The event had tons of familiar trivia based on songs from different genre types of pop culture. It’s fun, and I am bringing my mom next time.” Based on these comments, one could tell that the event was a memorable experience.

Here are a few highlights of the night. During the Guessthe-Song round, a whole row of chairs sang along to a Billie Eilish song. The singing continued even after the song stopped playing on the speakers. The movie round was a chance to learn more about the film industry. The majority of the audience hadn’t seen the show “Modern Family,” and one of the contestants explained why it was one of the bestwritten sitcoms of all time.

All in all, I say the Free Money Gameshow was a great, unique experience, and I am thankful for Touch-N-Go Productions for putting it together. Here’s hoping that as the semester continues, more and more creative events like this take place. After all, these sorts of unique experiences are one of the many reasons why it is always a great day to be an Eagle.

All photos by: Jessie Abinsay / The Avion

“Are you interested in being involved on campus throughout your college experience? Are you looking for an organization where you can develop memories and friendships that last a lifetime? Are you looking for an organization where you can focus on both academics and community service?

Look no further, Delta Upsilon is a non-secret, non-hazing fraternity on campus whose mission is to build better men. We are one of a few clubs that provides exposure to all aspects of the college experience: from friendship to academics and from philanthropy to leadership. We have the highest GPA out of all nine fraternities; therefore, we are very dedicated to academics. On average, each member has 15 service hours with a cool bonus: amazing memories. Our goal is to find young men that share our core values: friendship, development of character, diffusion of liberal culture, and advancement of justice.

Overall, we are just a group of young men looking to make their college experiences memorable and worthwhile. If you are interested in learning more, you can attend our open chapters every Monday at 7:00pm in COAS, room 304. You can also direct message us on Instagram at du erau, or

- Nicholas Wehrenberg, Delta Upsilon

“Our chapter was founded in November of 1967 as a local fraternity, and we chartered as The Delta Chi Fraternity in March of 1972 making us one of the oldest Greek organizations on campus! Originally founded as a law fraternity in 1890, our values are Promote Friendship, Develop Chapter, Advance Justice, and Assist in the Acquisition of a Sound Education. Our national philanthropy is the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research for which we raise thousands of dollars every year. Our fraternity house, built in 2017 is 8,300+ square feet, holds up to 21 gentlemen, and is the only on-campus fraternity housing. Our overall goal is to enhance the student experience here at Embry-Riddle and develop young men into industry leaders!

Other than lifelong friendships, there are many benefits of joining Delta Chi. We have over 800 alumni in every career field which allows our members easy networking and job opportunities after college. Additionally, our chapter has two exclusive annual scholarships that are only available to our members. These scholarships reward members for academic achievements and provide unique leadership opportunities.

Delta Chi members are both leaders on campus and in the Daytona Beach community. You can see members of our chapter serving as executive members in SGA, doing roadside clean-ups off Beville Road, and raising money on campus for our philanthropy.

Want to learn more? Check out our Instagram page - @ERAUDeltaChi”

- Nolan Vores, Delta Chi

“Beta Theta Pi’s mission is to develop Men of Principle for a principled life; and its core values are Mutual Assistance, Intellectual Growth, Trust, Responsible Conduct, and Integrity. Here at our chapter, our vision is to ensure that every member lives by our core values to not only live a principled life, but to ensure success both at Embry-Riddle and beyond!

By joining Beta Theta Pi, not only will you be able to develop leadership skills within our chapter, but you will also be exposed to some of the best internships and career opportunities through our strong alumni network. Brothers of Beta Theta Pi go on to forge some of the most successful and enduring legacies after college, with currently 11 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies being Beta brothers (more than any other fraternity) and having Forbes ranking Beta as the best fraternity for “future CEOs”. Beta also has had nearly 200 members of the U.S Senate and house or representatives and Eight U.S Supreme Court Justices - more than any other fraternity! Our chapter prides itself on greater networking opportunities, limitless social experiences, and most importantly, lifelong friendships.

Make the best decision of your college career & rush Beta! Please contact President John-Patrick Mueller (muellj13@my.erau.edu) or Recruitment Chair Samuel Cota (COTAS@my.erau.edu) if you are interested!”

- John-Patrick Mueller, Beta Theta Pi

contact Michael Fernandez at 714-371-7998.”

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“The Epsilon Rho Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, here, at EmbryRiddle, is a fantastic group to call your family. We are an academically focused and values driven fraternity, currently with around 40 brothers. Our five fundamental values are friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence, and we live and are bound together by those principles.

We attained the highest overall GPA, as well as the highest new member GPA of any fraternity on campus in the spring of 2022. The Daytona Dream Center, a foundation with a mission of homeless intervention and prevention, recognized our chapter for our dedicated service. Our chapter also totaled over 550 service hours this past spring semester. Every year, our chapter hosts a philanthropy competition week, known as Island Week, consistently raising over $20,000. Our main and national philanthropy is the United Service Organizations (USO), which focuses on helping active-duty service members and military families. Alongside these achievements that we pride ourselves deeply on, we have a motto of ‘work hard, play hard,’ emphasizing our goal of prioritizing our academics so that we can have fun in our free time.

You can always find our members holding brotherhood events, taking trips, hitting the beach, or just gathering at a brother’s house to hang out and have a good time. We are looking forward to the year ahead and we hope to see you at recruitment! For more information contact @eaglefiji on Instagram.”

- Jared O’Shea, Phi Gamma Delta

“The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity here in Daytona Beach was established on December 15, 1995. Composed of 14 current brothers, they strive to succeed in their academics, leadership, friendship, and service.

SAE gives back to their community through the adopt a highway program, their famous breakfast sandwich fundraiser, and a number of other philanthropic events. Growth has been a number one priority for these young men as they grew from only 2 members in 2021, to now 15 in the fall of 2022.

Throughout each year, members take part in a number of brotherhood events. A few highlights from the spring semester were the “SAE at Sea” spring formal, where brothers were able to bond, relax, and enjoy quality time with one another. Another highlight was a beach cleanup where they were able to partner with another organization on campus.

Outside of SAE, brothers are involved in a number of clubs on campus such as photography, sailing, club soccer, club frisbee, engineers without borders, and more. They’re excited to meet new faces on campus, and help expand the Greek life community.”

- Christian Reid, Sigma Alpha Epsilon

“Sigma Chi is an International Fraternity that at its core are committed to the betterment of campus, character, and community. We are a community that puts the needs of others in front of ourselves and take pride in it. It’s not every day that you get to meet a group of lifelong friends in the blink of an eye.

As the president of Sigma Chi, I have been a personal witness to the cultivation of leadership within so many young men including myself. I will be honest and say that I was always skeptical of fraternities at first, but am blessed to say that it has been my absolute pleasure to be a part of such an uplifting organization.

Our primary focus is our philanthropy and self-care. In the past academic year, our members raised over $27 000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute, which is an organization dedicated to the research, prevention, and treatment of cancer patients. This goal of fundraising has broken the all-time school record, as our chapter has fundraised more money than any student organization ever in one year. We are extremely grateful for the continuing support of the entire Greek Community and what they have done for us along the way.

As Sigma Chi’s, we lead a life based in our values, which puts us on the forefront of community, social, and philanthropic aspects. It is our lifelong goal to pursue the best of what we can be. We will always drive to instill this within our alumni, members, and others. Being a Sigma Chi is a lifelong commitment that should not be taken lightly, but will reward you for the rest of your life.”

- Brady Rollins, Sigma Chi

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“Theta Phi Alpha was founded at Embry-Riddle in 1986, starting sorority life on campus. We are a group of women who all have come together based on the values set by our founders back in 1912 to build a sisterhood. From what started as a sisterhood for Catholic women to be accepting of every person regardless of differences, we strive to create a space on campus for all to feel included and get involved on campus. We live by our values of truth, faith, justice, loyalty, wisdom, and honor daily.

We want to help make a change in our local community and nationally through our philanthropies. Our philanthropic focus is to help people and animals experiencing homelessness through events such as Theta Phi Cutie Pie, Pie a Theta Phi, and Shelter Days, to raise awareness on campus. Through these events, we are donating to Halifax Humane Society, Palmetto House, the House that Theta Phi Alpha Built, and Camp Friendship. We hold a day of service where we go out into the community to bring all of our donations.”

- Rachel Schneider, Theta Phi Alpha

“Since our founding, our chapter’s history of high achievement and leadership on campus has spoken for itself. While many of our Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) Brothers have gone on to have successful and distinguished careers in aviation, engineering, aviation business, and countless other endeavors, the common theme of our brotherhood remains: our shared principles and values. Most of us can trace the roots of our success to one place — Pi Kappa Alpha.

Today, the Lambda Mu Chapter continues to recruit young men dedicated to living the values of integrity, intellect, and high moral character; and fostering a lifelong fraternal experience.

Interested in joining? The Lambda Mu of Pi Kappa Alpha focuses on recruiting the most outstanding scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen on campus. Our membership is composed of ambitious men motivated to face challenges and conquer obstacles to achieve their goals. Our members can be found leading their teams to victory on the athletic field, making crucial decisions in the student senate, enjoying the company of brothers and alumni at brotherhoods, or socializing with others at one of the chapter’s many social events.

Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to: Scholastic Excellence, Leadership Opportunities, Athletic Competition, Service to Community, Success Beyond the Undergraduate Years, and Lifetime Friendships. This brotherhood provides a network of opportunities to all members, and that is but one benefit of membership.

If you have questions about rush or PIKE, don’t hesitate to contact us at @eraupikes on Instagram.”

- Jason Gong, Pi Kappa Alpha

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Studying Abroad at Embry-Riddle

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PAINT U

Danielle Van

News Editor

Splashes of color, splashes of paint and splashes of success. e WIKD 102.5 has once again not only stained shirts, but stained memories that will last a lifetime at their annual paint rave, Paint U, which happened on Sep. 02 this year.

With the help of Touch-N-Go Productions, DJ HotFiya, DJ Smiley, DJ Braganza, DJ Ajax, and DJ Bad Business, blasted jams were loud enough to keep the crowd jumping and craving for more. No matter how far you were from the stage, everyone was bound to get splattered with color.

Not even the full week of rain could stop this WIKD event from being canceled. What a vibrant way to welcome the new semester!

Pelt

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“EMBRY-RIDDLE ISN’T JUST BLUE AND GOLD.”

- Nicolas Medina, WIKD’s DJ Enkidu

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ON-CAMPUS Diversity

“Diversity is about the representation or the make-up of an entity. Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence, and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment. LGBTQIA people are faced with daily discrimination from society, peers, family, and even school teachers and administrations. There are many struggles that come with being a part of the community and as a society, it is our job to bring awareness to said community. People should not be judged because of who they decide to love.

To overcome these struggles, we have to remind ourselves that we are still human beings, we still have feelings, and most importantly, we’re not alone. Whether you know if you are a part of the LGBTQIA community or not, we welcome everyone with open arms. We are a family of people that are here to support you. By being a part of the P.R.I.D.E Club at Embry-Riddle, you are entering a family and a community of people that know what you’re going through!

To join us, visit CampusGroups, search for “P.R.I.D.E.” and join. On that website is also a list of the officers if you ever want to reach out with questions.”

De’ja Laing Past President of P.R.I.D.E.!

“Beginning your tertiary education with thousands of other students can be an overwhelming experience in itself. But international students face additional challenges and new experiences relating to culture shock, homesickness, and even a lack of belongingness. As such, the Caribbean Students’ Association (CSA) at Embry-Riddle was formed as a place for Caribbean students to call a home away from home.

Our consecutive receipt of the People’s Choice Award is backed by our strong on-campus presence, particularly known for our famous finger-licking “Jerk Wednesdays”!

Laughter, fun, and excitement are just a few of the many things one can expect when attending our general body meetings, held every Thursday at 7 p.m. You are welcome to join. We are more than just a club, we are a family - “divided by water, united by culture”.

Jeralyn Harrigan Past President of the Caribbean Students’ Association (CSA)

“ The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is a well-known and respected club on campus. The SVO mission is to support and advocate for student veterans; enhancing their lives and improving their relationship with the university, student body, and community through professional and academic development, volunteering, and promoting camaraderie.

The club volunteers with the ERAU Fitness Center to plan and host the True to the Blue 5k and Set to the Sky 5k charity fundraisers on campus. To promote camaraderie, the club hosts Monday morning coffee chats, and off campus get-togethers to team build. As a member chapter of the National Student Veterans of America (SVA) organization, the SVO sends select members to the National Convention (NATCON) to attend professional development seminars, and to network with industry members seeking veteran employees.

The club also works with the ERAU Veterans Student Services to provide fun events on campus that support veterans. Additionally, the club strives to provide a support network for recently separated veteran students, to help them transition to campus life. For more information about the SVO, please reach out to the current SVO President at villafam@my.erau.edu or join the club on CampusGroups.”

Mitchell Villafania President of the Student Veterans Organization

“Welcome to ERAU, from the Black Students Association! In our mission to advocate and educate the community about black culture, we ask that all new eagles walk onto our campus with an open and creative mind. Embry-Riddle is a place where you can make your dreams a reality, especially with the help of your fellow eagles. The Black Students Association will continue to be a welcoming place for black students who want a safe space to engage in topics of their culture, and socialize within a like-minded niche.

Our members encourage the new eagles to take steps out of their comfort zone and get involved with student life. It is normal to need assistance, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. The university provides many resources for support, and many situations can be resolved with communication. At Embry-Riddle, we celebrate the differences that make you who you are, but don’t forget that mistakes are a part of life, remember to lean on your peers and to push yourself towards perfection.”

Amara Blanton President of the Black Students Association (BSA)

“Being away from family and friends can be hard. This is especially true during everyone’s first semester of college. Getting used to a new lifestyle and experiencing the exigencies of higher education leave little to no time for socialization. Luckily for us, our campus has a plethora of student organizations that can help remedy such a situation. While some of these organizations are rooted in a shared passion or hobby, others result from the need of having a safe space; a place where intersecting identities are empowered and nourished.

Two of these organizations are NGPA – The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community, and Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM). These two chapters, founded in 2018, aim to bring together the LGBTQ+ student population on our campus, while providing countless opportunities for professional development and growth.

By joining either organization, you’ll not only meet like-minded students and get the chance to network with professionals in your field, but you will also have the opportunity to participate in the following highly coveted events, such as:

• NGPA Cape Cod Classic (Provincetown, MA – September 2022)

• oSTEM National Conference + Industry Expo (Boston, MA – November 2022)

• NGPA Winter Warm-Up + Industry Expo (Palm Springs, CA – February 2023)

• oSTEM Professional Development Summit

Additionally, both clubs participate jointly in Pride celebrations, namely in Orlando (Fall semester) and Tampa (Spring semester). Furthermore, both parent organizations feature very robust scholarship and mentorship programs designed to help you excel in your academic and professional journeys.

To learn more about these amazing clubs and everything we do, simply join us on CampusGroups to start receiving our newsletters. You can also follow us on Instagram at @ngpa.erau and @ostematerau.”

Miguel Moore President of ERAU’s NGPA Student Chapter Regional Coordinator of oSTEM, Inc.

Dylan Kowlessar Editor-in-Chief

Embry-Riddle students have long awaited the grand opening of the Eagle Fitness Center, which was carded for Spring, but eventually opened during the Summer 2022 term. e “Fitness Complex” as it is called, houses state-ofthe-art equipment and facilities, with a popular spot being the pool, which ERAU students have not had access to since Fall 2020 - almost 2 years!

To commemorate the opening of these tness facilities, an event was held on the second day of class (Aug. 30) called “ e Wave,” and was primarily organized by the Student Government Association, with other collaborators including Athletics, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Fitness Center, just to name a few. Unfortunately, as the below pictures show, the planned pool party was quickly moved inside the Student Union a er considerations due to weather. Nevertheless, more than 100 students stopped by, interacted with the organizations who were tabling, played games, and grabbed pizza!

If you missed “ e Wave” this time around, be sure to keep your eyes out for “ e Wave 2.0” which is being planned for mid-November. See you there (hopefully at the pool)!

All photos by Erin Dillman / The Avion

We are graduate and undergraduate students in the Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. RUX investigates the usability and user experience of technology in our everyday world. This is a regular column that explores different technologies typically used by Embry-Riddle students.

Pokémon and Dinosaurs Are Roaming Campus: Catch Them While You Can!

Introduction

What’s more fun and addicting than a mobile gaming application? The answer is probably an Augmented Reality (AR) mobile game! Pokémon GO was one of the first and most popular AR mobile games that struck the nation and took over almost every game lover’s life. Being able to physically move around the environment to find Pokémon, capture them for your collection, collaborate, and battle other users allowed people to become more immersed in a game than they were ever able to before.

Pokémon GO’s popularity sparked interest for developers to continue creating mobile AR games, leading to one very similar in gameplay, Jurassic World Alive (JWA). Jurassic World Alive, based on the Jurassic World movies, is another location-based AR mobile game with the purpose to collect DNA by tranquilizing the dinosaur instead of capturing them. By collecting some dino DNA, the user is able to create genetic hybrids and build up their collection of dinosaurs to battle others.

Due to the alignment in gameplay tasks between these applications, we compared the two by conducting an Augmented Reality Heuristic Evaluation. The AR Heuristic Evaluation is a checklist that assesses the various components of AR devices and applications to find any problems related to usability principles. By assessing these applications and comparing them to one another we are able to focus on any relevant issues that may affect the user’s experience.

Takeaways

For this particular evaluation, 3 evaluators completed an AR Heuristic Evaluation for both Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive, noting any differences, as well as hotspots that were found on the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus along the way. The overall score was fairly close, however, Pokémon GO scored a 70% and Jurassic World Alive scored 63%.

Lani Flores, Ameer Hosein, Jenna Korentsides, Danielle Kortum, Pitch Sinlapanuntakul, Andi St Clair RUX Researchers

Image Courtesy / Andi St Clair AR Heuristic

Looking at each dimension of the AR Heuristic Evaluation, Pokémon GO was either rated equal to or better than Jurassic World Alive. However, the Integration of Physical and Virtual Worlds was the only dimension that Jurassic World Alive scored 100% while Pokémon GO scored 75%. Both applications scored the same in the Unboxing & Setup (50%), Feedback (67%), User Interaction (78%), and Recognition Rather than Recall (84%). Pokémon GO scored better in Help & Documentation (75%), Cognitive Overload (100%), Consistency & Standards (83%) by a small margin, Collaboration (80%), and Comfort (67%). Finally, Jurassic World Alive scored highest in the Integration of Physical and Virtual Worlds (100%).

Looking at Jurassic World Alive, there is a difference in the placement of hotspots compared to Pokémon GO. JWA does not have any similar areas compared to Pokéstops or gyms, yet the COAS is still a hotspot for students to find unique dinosaurs and for users to battle one another. Moreover, if you like to get free items or want to find strong Pokémon or dinosaurs, then hop on over to the COAS building.

The RUX lab team wanted to identify the popular areas of campus where students would gather to battle, capture and find new Pokémon and dinosaurs. The team searched far and wide to find these popular spots around campus, starting from the Student Village to the College of Engineering. It was discovered that the College of Arts and Science (COAS) was the major hotspot for both Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive.

For Pokémon GO, the COAS building has become the hub for students to gather with a Pokéstop located right outside, the Pokéspot allows users to get free items and catch Pokémon, therefore explaining its great popularity.

Conclusion

Pokémon Go out scored Jurassic World Alive on a number of dimensions, but does that mean it’s better? The results from the heuristic evaluation suggest that if you value easy access to help, then Pokémon GO is better for you. If you would rather blur the line between what’s real and virtual, then Jurassic World Alive may be the right choice.

Overall, both apps have their issues and benefits, and Pokémon GO will likely provide more opportunity for gameplay while on campus. Luckily, either choice will still provide a fun experience and a similar hotspot location when on campus.

Images of Pokémon GO vs. Jurassic World Alive

Image Courtesy / Jenna Korentsides

Images of Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive at COAS

Image Courtesy / Jenna Korentsides

Journey Coast to Coast, in a Tesla?

Jerry Zhong Staff Photographer

Tropical Throwback

Alex Mannanov Staff Reporter

On Sep. 02, hosted their “Recap the Week” photo booth, concluding Week of Welcome. e photo booth consisted of a fun beach theme, bringing out those nal summer vibes from within before the fall season washed over. However, that summer energy is far from gone, as could truly feel it radiating from their fellow students throughout this event. ey were ecstatic with how the photo booth turned out, and they look forward to hosting more with other festive themes in the near future!

All photos by Erin Dillman, Andrew Harker, Dylan Kowlessar, and Kyle Navarro / The Avion

Alison

Tyler Cyr was called up to the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in the heart of a postseason race, becoming the fourth former Embry-Riddle baseball player to reach Major League Baseball.

Cyr was a 10th round selection in 2015 by his hometown San Francisco Giants a er pitching two seasons for the Blue and Gold, including leading the Eagles to the NAIA World Series semi nals in 2015, the program’s nal campaign in the NAIA. e right-hander spent seven seasons in the Giants’ organization and was a three-time minor league All-Star as a reliever.

Following the 2021 season, Cyr signed as a free agent with the Phillies and has posted some of the best numbers of his minor league career.

He has appeared in 35 games this season for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the Phillies’ AAA a liate in the International League. Cyr has six saves, has posted a 2.50 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 36.0 innings of work.

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Smalling Director of Sports Information

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Volleyball

A 4-0 start to the 2022 Embry-Riddle volleyball season helped Head Coach Joslynn Gallop collect the 350th win of her coaching career. Now in her 17th season as the Eagles’ head coach, she ranks second in the Sunshine State Conference in total career wins.

ERAU Volleyball is now 8-2 on the year, which includes a 2-0 record in Sunshine State Conference play. The Eagles will play at home for the first time this season on Friday, Sept. 16, hosting Palm Beach Atlantic at 7 p.m. followed by a 4 p.m. tilt against Barry on Saturday.

Women’s Cross Country

Men’s Cross Country

Embry-Riddle Women’s Cross Country opened its 2022 season with a team title at the Eastern Florida State Classic on Sept. 10. Anna Miller ran an 18:43.5, the second-fastest 5K time of her career to win the individual title, beating out new teammates Ariana Anderson (18:50.5) and Mackenzie Keller (18:52.1) who finished second and third, respectively.

The Embry-Riddle men’s cross country team kicked off its 2022 campaign with team and individual titles at the Eastern Florida State Classic on Sept. 10. Picked to win the Sunshine State Conference title for the third consecutive year, the Eagles scored 29 points and were led by Paul Kraemer who took home individual honors with an 8K time of 25:37.2.

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Flight Certifications

SUMMER 2022

Congratulations to those who received their certification!

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Abdulmajeed Ahmed Basharaheel

Abdulrahman Mohammed T Tayeb

Abhi-Bejhra Aphaiphuminart

Abilasha Paudyal

Aida-Alexia Cirlan-Hustea

Alessa Sevval Klunk

Alexander Jon Jorgensen

Alexander Michael Marino

Alexander Sergeevich Yekhanin

Alison Taylor Sweeney

Alwaleed Fuad A Bafakih

Andrew Joseph Musto

Andrew Paul Edwards

Angelo John Abello Virata

Anne Michelle Taylor

Austin James Maple

Ayumu Goto

Benjamin Mark Farris

Brandon Adrian Mcleish

Brandon Michael Wilkes

Brian Anthony Tavoulareas

Brooke Nicole Rohweder

Cameron Douglas Counts

Carson Ryan Mann

Celimar Ortiz Rivas

Chad Gregg D’Crus

Chaewun Kim

Chanler Berlyn Mcfarland

Charles Lee Small Jr

Chloe Lavon Prunczik

Clement Pierre Marie Pez

Collin Andrew Regenhard

Connor Thomas Faught

Daniele Matias Delsalto Vitola

Delaney Alexander Stutzki

Dev Hareshbhai Kachhadiya

Devin Reece Chamberlain

Devon Zachary Straw

Dhay Mohammed E Algethami

Diana Hoyt Croft

Donghyun Shin

Dylan Patrick Pfeiffer

Dylan Robert Vielhauer

Emma Kathleen Adam

Emmanuel Kiplimo Kumbu Chipi

Erik Ants Tomson

Erik Lawrence Tieman

Essam Omar A Alzubaidi

Ethan Richard Mcdonald

Frank Daniele Weihenig

Grant Aiden Lee

Grant Jacob Yost

Gustavo Rodriguez Fonseca

Ha Ram Kim

Haewon Park

Hao Sheng Yao

Heejae Kam

Hossam Mohamed Elsawaf

Hussain Mohammed M Ajeeb

Hyeongyong Kim

Jack Ganesh Narine

Jack Ivan Lynch

Jack Ryan Kelly

Jacob Lior Nessim

Jahi Omari Roberts

Jeong Hyun Kim

Jerry Dean Sartin II

Jiacheng Zhang

Jiangtao Wang

Jinho Woo

Joaquin Arturo Duque Balarezo

Jonghyeon Cho

Joohyeon Kim

Jordan Nathanael Walters

Joseph Michael Jordan

Julian Israel Guerrero-Barragan

Julianne Marie Nielsen

Jungwoo Kim

Junjie Huang

INSTRUMENT RATING (221)

Aaron Michael Maiorana

Abdulaziz Hatim H Alsarraj

Abdulelah Abdullah T Althinayyan

Abdullah Abdulsalam A Fallatah

Abdulrahman Mazen R Abdullah

Abigail Lynn Kowalski

Adam Vincent Slama

Adolfo Angel Ceron Nava

Aiden John McDonnell

Alaina Audrey Rider

Alessandra Olivia Mazzini

Amelia Rose Vaith

Andrew Joseph Lane

Andrew Kaito Beene

Andy Kim

Angel Yadiel Matos Melendez

Anh Hoang Nguyen

Anna Lee Miller

Anne Michelle Taylor

Ari Ditchek Goldberg

Audrey Lynn Foulk

Austin James Frihart

Austin Michael Trimble

Avery James Davis

Bailey Marie Mickelson

Benjamin Robert Winkler

Benjamin Stephen Jost

Boden David Gould

Braden William Mathis

Bradley Jo Graham

Brandon Banacheck Lewis

Brennan Ray Anderson

Brett Charles Farley

Brittany Alyssa Stratton

Byungjun Moon

Caitlyn Ky Ling Tang

Chad Rae Willock

Chanho Nahm

Chanseung Lee

Chanyoung Lee

Christian Maria Pisani

Christina Elizabeth Tart

Claudia Marie Koutsantanou

Cole Stevenson Grimm

Colin Lee Wicker

Constantin Magnus Strompen

Courtney Marie Anderson

Curtis Linh Jackson

Daniel Thomas Hersey

David Joseph Warner

Derek Aaron Centrone

Dominic Joseph Frangiose

Dylan Josh Kowlessar

Dylan Michael Hyde

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