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Bridging The Gap: Women's Leadership Roles In Disaster Management, Kirsten Tse, Chelsea Tse

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Gender disparities significantly influence how people prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. This poster investigates how gender gaps impact women's leadership roles in emergency management at local levels before, during, and after natural disasters. It seeks to assess the qualities of women in emergency management and how they contribute to efficacy and inclusivity throughout all phases of the disaster management cycle. By analyzing existing literature, including leadership, socio-cultural factors, gender roles and dynamics, and personality studies, this paper will identify key areas where women can provide meaningful contributions to emergency management. This study uses thematic analysis to …

The Influence Of Gender On Personal Grooming Behaviors Among Erau Students, Austin Wood

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Preening behaviors are a type of self-grooming behavior that people engage in to maintain their desired appearance. It is well-established that preening behaviors are prevalent among both men and women, with research suggesting that women engage in more preening behaviors than men (Daly, 1983, p. 183). This observational study investigates whether the reported gender difference in preening behaviors persists among contemporary college students. A total of 200 observations were conducted for 30-minute intervals at randomized times for two weeks. The results suggest that there is no significant difference in the number of preening behaviors performed by each gender, supported by …

The Gap Between Male And Female Enrollment In Aerospace Engineering: A Problem Solution Analysis For Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Lauren Augusto

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To increase the number of women in the aerospace workforce, the number of women pursuing these degrees in college needs to increase. Increasing the number of women who enter the aerospace field begins in their adolescence. The goal of this problem-solution analysis is to analyze the current data about the gap between men and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs and develop a solution that would mitigate this gap over time. Although there is ample research regarding gender gaps, gender issues, and workplace environments, most of the data is not quantitative. This poses an issue when developing …

Relationship Identification Between Triggers And Electrophysiological Changes In The Brain And The Overall Human Physiology During Migraines, Dominic Sandell

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This research aims to reinforce that migraines have environmental triggers, establish that migraines cause changes in the brain’s electronics and the body’s overall electrophysiology, and define the relationship between the changes and the triggers. The hypothesis is that there is a relationship between environmental triggers and specific electrophysiological changes in the brain and the overall human electrophysiology. The population will be the young adults of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the sample size will be determined using the aforementioned gender split between female and male as well as the Sample Size for Known Population equation. Throughout the study, the participants will …

Gender Diversity In Aviation: What Is It Like To Be In The Female Minority?, Mallory Casebolt

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This qualitative phenomenological study sought to explain what it is like to be a gender minority in the aviation industry to bring awareness of the personal experiences lived by women in aviation to identify if the experiences of gender minorities in aviation contribute to the lower number of women in aviation. This research sought to bridge the existing gap in the literature related to women in aviation by seeking the personal perceptions and experiences of 10 women in aviation to understand what it’s like to be a gender minority (female) in aviation, to help improve the gender imbalance in the …

Hazardous Attitudes: A Study Identifying Mental Healthcare Avoidance Behaviors And Attitudes In A Collegiate Aviation Student Population, Harley L. Waters, Paul Mosey, Collin Mcdonald

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Mental health is a topic that has rapidly gained traction in the aerospace education community, specifically in collegiate aviation programs. Previous research has shown that college students are a population that is prone to mental health issues that can adversely affect their academic success and quality of life (Jennings et al., 2017). College students choosing to study aerospace have a unique set of stressors in addition to anxiety associated with the college experience.

The current research seeks to identify perceived barriers to mental health service utilization by the collegiate aviation student population. This study seeks to uncover students’ perceptions that …

Green Skies Over Akron: “Revolutionizing Cak With A $20m Sustainability Blueprint", Oluwasemilore A. Akintelure, Kyle Rediger, Katie Horn

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Our groundbreaking research at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) proposes a transformative $20 million electrical master plan, designed to revolutionize the airport into a sustainable aviation hub and an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) leader - a unique stance compared to similar airports in its economic corridor. This initiative, poised to impact millions of travelers, integrates cutting-edge solar panel installations and infrastructure for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Our comprehensive analysis, encompassing energy consumption, economic impacts, and risk assessments, underpins this ambitious project. The implementation of green energy solutions is projected to substantially reduce CAK's carbon footprint, leading to a healthier …

Barriers To Mental Health Seeking Among Army Aviation Personnel: A Preliminary Report, Aric J. Raus

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This research explores barriers to mental health seeking, self-reported symptoms, and perspectives on self-help mental-wellness options among U.S. Army Aviation Personnel. Safe aviation operations require constant focus and mental clarity. These requirements expand when considering the implications and added stress of military operations, especially in combat scenarios. Yet, recent studies demonstrate that aviation personnel avoid seeking healthcare due to fears of losing their medical certification. This report provides preliminary results from the first known study on barriers to mental health seeking among U.S. Army aviation personnel. Utilizing an anonymous survey instrument, facilitated primarily through Social Media recruiting of current and …

Up In The Air: A Human Factors Approach To Enhancing Evtol Passenger Experience, Brandon D. Dreslin, Michael C. Falanga, Juksana Mai Ngam, Alex Chaparro, Barbara S. Chaparro

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Although electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles are an emerging mode of transportation, current research indicates that the general public may be unwilling to ride in them due to unfamiliarity and uncertainty about their trust in the technology. This research aimed to better understand potential passenger concerns as well as the factors related to eVTOL design and ride journey that contribute to people’s willingness to ride in them. Understanding these human factors considerations are crucial for addressing issues surrounding the end-to-end passenger experience. Passenger safety, comfort, and acceptance were identified as important areas that influence users’ experience. These areas …

Airline Pilot Perceptions Of Stress And Self-Reported Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Study, Michelle P. Hight, Stephanie G. Fussell, Eline Kok, Debbie S. Carstens Phd,

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

In the air transportation sector, fatigue is a known problem influencing safety. Over the past two decades, fatigue mitigation has gained increased regulatory emphasis. The psychosocial construct of perceived stress, however, has been less studied and emphasized, though decades of research demonstrates stress’s impact on psychosocial and physiological wellbeing and safety performance. This observational, cross-sectional study measured airline pilots’ perceived stress levels alongside selected fatigue factors. Data was gathered from a sample of 144 airline pilots and analyzed using non-parametric statistics to explore the relationship between pilots’ perceptions of their own stress levels over the previous month with their answers …

Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Navigating Mental Health Attitudes In Collegiate Aviation Education, Austin T. Walden

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

This study explores the attitudes towards mental health within the aviation community, focusing on the perspectives of flight instructors and flight students within a university based part 141 program. Mental health is a critical aspect of aviation safety, yet recent airline incidents have brought the public’s focus on how the FAA deals, or doesn’t deal with mental health. Younger generations of pilots have been brought up with the idea that mental health is something to openly talk about. This comes at a stark contrast to how the FAA works.

The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews to …

Enhance Bravery And Self Esteem: A Study On Brave Enterprise Through Advanced Data Analysis, Lara Aitken, Isabella A. Novo, Ravyn M. Edge, Ellen E. Daily, Joseph C. Begley

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BRAVE Enterprises is an organization that aims to equip and provide guidance to individuals, which usually targets female athletes. This is done through a series of motivational shows and talks. In order to measure the bravery level of the crowd, a survey is given to analyze any correlations made between the data received. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students were given the opportunity to work in partnership with BRAVE Enterprises to analyze a dataset of over 900 participants. The goal of the BRAVE Research Project is to find a quantified value based on the participants answers that will provide BRAVE Enterprises with …

Risk-Taking Propensity Among General Aviation Pilots, Joel Samu

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Aviation safety is paramount, and the concern for risk-taking remains persistent in the industry, especially among pilots with a high propensity for such behavior. The research objective is to explore established and novel factors that predict risk propensity among general aviation pilots in the United States. Sample data will be gathered from local Experimental Aircraft Association chapters in Central Florida and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University campus in Daytona Beach. The study involves developing a statistical prediction model to forecast pilots’ risk propensity, followed by model fit testing using additional sampling to validate the predicted model. The research aims to identify …

Fractured Identities: The Culture Of Machismo In Oscar Wao, Adonis Rogers

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This poster examines how the novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz engages with patriarchy during the time of Trujillo, a Dominican Republic dictator, from the mid to late 20th century. Patriarchy is a system of male dominance which places men at the top of the hierarchy in society and under them, women. Through this, it establishes a gender inequality between men and women and values masculine traits and undervaluing femininity. Over time, it has evolved and led to damage to society. It has crippled women’s power and their voice as they are torn down when …

Using Technology Pedagogy To Enable Workforce Development, Inclusion And Diversity Into The Aerospace Industry, Karen Johnson, Ryan Goertzen, Stephen Ley

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

The pool of aviation mechanics and technicians is not growing fast enough to support the projected growth in aviation. A group of stakeholders has come together with a big idea to help attract the next generation of talent.

Choose Aerospace, in collaboration with Clemson University Center for Workforce Development, the Aviation Technician Education Council, labor organizations, industry employers, and educational partners including subject matter experts at Greenville Technical College, Utah Valley University, Southern Illinois University, intends to deploy an innovative and effective aviation technical curriculum into high schools across the country. A program projected to reach 10,000 students by 2027. …

Dimensionality Assessment Of Fatigue In Collegiate Aviation Operations: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach, Daniel Kwasi Adjekum, Julius Keller, Flavio Antonio Mendonca

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

There have been recommendations for evidence-based studies into the safety risk posed by fatigue in the flight training environment from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Extant research suggests a paucity of studies on the dimensionality of fatigue in collegiate aviation when compared to scheduled service and military flight operations. As a unique population, collegiate aviation pilots have rigorous course schedules that require intensive studying. Many pilots in this population are active in campus student organization activities and often have part time jobs. These conditions may exacerbate fatigue risks. …

An Analysis Of The Effect Of Self-Efficacy Of Female Students In Collegiate Flight Programs, Stefanie Horton, Mallory Casebolt

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of self-efficacy of male and female students in collegiate flight programs to identify if a relationship exists between self-efficacy responses and gender representation in aviation. Self-efficacy, an element of social cognitive career theory’s (SCCT) behavioral factors, deals with an individual’s belief in his/her capacity to address a certain set of circumstances. No studies have been found addressing self-efficacy of students enrolled in collegiate aviation programs, specifically addressing differences between male and female students. The population for this study consisted of students enrolled in four-year collegiate aviation programs, as found through …

Airline Pilot Risk Profiling By Using Unstable Approach Management Case, Selim Ozyurek

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Risk and human decision-making cannot be separated from each other. Many of theories and studies have tried to analyze pilots’ decision-making processes, risk factors, and preference behavior in the aviation domain. Unstable approaches are fairly infrequent, but an unstable approach is a major risk factor for landing accidents (Smith & Curtis, 2013; Smith, Jamieson, & Curtis, 2012). Therefore, the decision to execute a go-around if an approach is not sufficiently stable is encouraged in the interest of safety (Airbus Customer Services, 2012; Flight Safety Foundation, 2013), but in practice less than 5% of the unstable approaches actually results in a …

The Diversification Of The Us Airline Pilot Career Field: Perceptions Of Collegiate Flight Students., Irene Miller, Timm Bliss

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

There will be a tremendous need for commercial pilots over the next ten years. To maintain a pipeline of pilots, a US airline announced a diversity initiative in March 2021 to operate their own flight school with the goal of hiring thousands of pilots, at least 50% of them women or people of color. In December 2021, 80% of the airline’s inaugural class of 30 flight students were women or people of color. In 2022, several other airlines launched similar initiatives. The purpose of this study was to identify perceptions of collegiate flight students regarding these airlines’ new training and …

The Proceedings Of The International Civil Aviation English Association (2023) Conference, Jennifer Roberts, Eugenia B. Bava, Vanya Katsarska, Svetlana Dimitrova-Gyuzeleva, Antonella Gargarella Martelli, Ingrid Sekelová, Petek Sirin

International Civil Aviation English Association

The 2023 International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) International Conference took place in Istanbul, Turkey from September 18th to 20th, as the first face-to-face ICAEA event following the Covid-19 pandemic. Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy served as the conference host, marking the third time they have graciously hosted an ICAEA event. The theme of this year’s conference, Current Trends and Future Perspectives in Aviation English Training: Developing Training for Today and Tomorrow, allowed us to reflect on how technology played a role in Aviation English training and assessment during the pandemic and look forward in regards to how technology will continue …

Creating The Next Generation Of Aviation Professionals: Creating Diversity In The Next Generation, Jason T. Lorenzon

National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS)

Covid-19, mandatory retirement age, the 1500 Hour ATP rule and lack of future aviation professionals has lead to a global industry crisis. With the boom of the 1990’s, 9/11, the Great Recession, Covid-19, the lack of younger individuals dedicating themselves to the study of aviation has led to a current crisis of a lack of aviation professionals ready to serve the industry currently and in the future. Lorenzon will trace how the work force shortage started well over twenty years ago. Boeing and Airbus both predict that over 2.2 million new workers including over 600000 pilots will be needed. Yet …

Agile Research Team: The Adaption Of Scrum To Academic Research, Sarah Reynolds, Omar Ochoa

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This project proposes the introduction of agile software development methods into an academic research group, which is one of the first times that agility has been introduced in the research sphere. The agile method Scrum, which has been successful both in industry and the classroom, was adapted to fit the constraints and needs of an academic research group. This new group structure has been coined the Agile Research Team. A traditional, hierarchal research group has limitations in growth and performance, as projects and researchers are all limited in a top-down fashion. This limits the idea generation process, the projects that …

“A Woman ‘In The Snow Among The Clocks And Instruments’”: How Adrienne Rich Reimagined The Lives Of Women Astronomers, Kayla Taylor, Ashley Q. Lear Phd

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Through the lens of historiography, this research examines how the experiences of women in astronomy relate more profoundly than differing historical periods might suggest given metaphors in Adrienne Rich’s poem “Planetarium.” Rich’s poem reimagines common obstacles that female astronomers faced throughout their vocation, conjuring from their lives a new narrative for women in science. Rich uses astronomy as a metaphor for her and other women scientists’ experiences as they struggle to tune out competing personal and professional responsibilities and strive to locate the signal representing purpose and discovery. This presentation seeks to contribute a new perspective in science communication by …

What Type Of Person Would Be Willing To Fly With Children? A Multi-Model Analysis, Sean R. Crouse, Elizabeth K. Combs, Katherine Bell, Geovanny Lopez, Lissa S. Bern, Kimberly M. Bracewell, Scott R. Winter, Stephen Rice

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The purpose of this study was to assess the type of person who would be willing to fly with children in various scenarios.

A quantitative methodology and a non-experimental research approach were used in this study. A two-stage approach created a regression equation then assessed model fit. Six hundred and twenty participants were recruited for the study. The dataset was split randomly into two groups to facilitate the two-stage approach, resulting in 310 participants per stage. The study used 14 possible predictors to determine willingness to fly in five different scenarios.

Five models were created and found between two and …

Divergent Attitudes Regarding The Benefits Of Face Masks In Aviation Colleges And Universities, Andrew Dattel, Maxine Lubner, Peiheng Gao, Hanzi Xie

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Opinions and practices regarding face masks (FM) to attenuate COVID-19’s spread remains polarized across the United States. We examined whether these attitudes extend to the aviation collegiate community. A 14-question survey was sent to 90 aviation colleges and universities throughout the country. Responses were solicited from students, faculty, and staff. Of the 598 respondents, 77% were students, 13% were faculty, and 10% were staff. Pilots comprised 66% of the respondents. A Principal Component Analysis reduced the questions to two scales: Benefits and Inconvenience. Females, non-pilots, and older respondents reported greater benefits to wearing a FM and fewer inconveniences. A multiple …

The Great Divide On Vulnerability: Dating Applications Vs. Reality, Joseph Adams

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Many turn to technology for self-expression as they connect with others with the same values. Unfortunately, many people lose their self-expression skills in the non-digital world and communicate their intimate intents with others through dating applications like Hinge. However, dating apps (like the one mentioned) are scientifically proven to cause users psychological distress, anxiety, depression, or self-image issues. Though we cannot change people’s communicational customs, we can discover ways to close the gap between the digital and real-world when verbalizing intimate feelings. My method for collecting results includes taking a qualitative analysis through creating a survey that will decipher the …

Project Escpe - Evaluating Spacesuit Cpr Performance, Marielle Lenehan, Taylor Stroup, Mackenzie Thomas, Jack Macleod

Discovery Day - Daytona Beach

Astronauts may need to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) on a crewmember, which consists of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and External Chest Compressions (ECC). In an emergency, astronauts will not have time to remove their spacesuits or let their heart rates return to their resting conditions, and would have to perform CPR while already physically exerted. This investigation aims to evaluate the effect of physical exertion on rescuer performance as they perform ECCs over 6 minutes while wearing a commercially available spacesuit supplied by Final Frontier Design.

Predicting Undergraduate Students Major Switching, Elif M. Cankaya, Kyle Garber

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Decision-making is one of the key activities that humans participate in. As a person develops, so does their decision-making preferences. Since choosing a major is often undergone at a young age, people often decide to switch for a more suitable major based on their current preferences. Given that major switching is common in STEM fields, and STEM’s growing importance in the modern landscape, this study aims to investigate determinants of major switching in undergraduate students. Based on our initial results, deep learning produced the best AUC, precision and recall compared to other algorithms. The confusion matrix implies that the algorithm …

The Out-Of-Box Experience Of Lego’S Hidden Side: Augmented Reality (Ar), Aaron M. Collard, Jessyca Derby, Alexandria K. Gombas, Yoona Cho, Christina Reyes, Barbara Chaparro

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Out-of-box experience (OOBE) is a method that assesses the first impression of a product and includes the time from when a product is first purchased to unboxing, to setup and usage. A positive OOBE can be facilitated with logical instructions for the end user with the goal of creating a product that is easy to use. Negative first experiences can lead to user frustration and never wanting to use the product again. This study will report on the OOBE of the LEGO® Hidden Side Universe. This LEGO® set is unique because of the augmented reality (AR) game associated with it. …

The Affect Of Technology In Our Brain Physcially And Mentally, Tahmina Tisha

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1.1 Background

During the past decades, digital technology has transformed our daily lives. People of every age are now taking advantage of the vast amount of available online information and communication platforms that connect them with others. Technology helps us to generate stores and process enormous amounts of information and interact with each other rapidly and efficiently. The staggering advancement in the world of technology is becoming a big part of the brain development process physically and psychologically. It has a special role in developing children's and adult brains and affecting their ways to make decisions. This study is to …