Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 7, 2014 – The future of commercial aviation will be discussed during the first of several free webinars being offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide this fall.
“NextGen – The Future of Commercial Aviation” will kick off the fall webinar series Tuesday, Oct. 14, at noon (EST). Wade Lester, senior project manager of Embry-Riddle’s NextGen program, will talk about the work being done to increase aviation safety, reduce environmental impact, reduce flight times, save money and keep the world’s aviation industry secure.
Other sessions planned for 2014 include:
- “Three Knows of Great Writing,” Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. (EST), presented by Terri Maue, associate professor and chair of Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s Department of English and Humanities
- “Understanding the Global Business Environment: A First-Hand Opportunity to Visit China,” Tuesday, Nov. 18, noon (EST), presented by Edward Knab, assistant professor and chair of Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s Department of Leadership
Each 50-minute webinar includes a presentation and Q&A session. Additionally, webinars will be archived and can be viewed after the live presentation. Webinars in 2015 will cover topics including aviation psychology and unmanned aerial systems.
This complimentary webinar series gives prospective students and the public an opportunity to experience Embry-Riddle Worldwide instruction while also learning about current trends and topics.
To view the webinars, go to http://worldwide.erau.edu/newsroom/free-webinars.html.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace, is a nonprofit, independent institution offering more than 70 baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering and Security & Intelligence. Embry-Riddle educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through the Worldwide Campus with more than 150 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and through online programs. The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies. For more information, visit www.worldwide.erau.edu, follow us on Twitter (@ERAUworldwide) and www.facebook.com/EmbryRiddleWorldwide, and find expert videos at http://www.YouTube.com/EmbryRiddleUniv.
