The Riddle Report

Civil Engineering student Charlie Weaver joins Dr. Scott Parr, professor of civil engineering, to talk about life at Embry-Riddle, getting involved on campus, Charlie’s internship with Disney, hands-on lab experiences and the future of civil engineering — including the possibility of building on the Moon.

Gen Z is entering the workforce — and changing it along the way. In this episode of The Riddle Report, Assistant Professor Laura Reece explores what Gen Z wants from work, what employers misunderstand about the next generation of workers and how the job search is evolving with Embry-Riddle student and entrepreneur Connor Vukelich, founder of Poppin’ Jobs.

Kerion Timothy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universtiy's Counseling Center. Here, he joins host Ronnie Mack for a discussion regarding his background, mental health support on college campuses, research in the field and more.

This episode of The Riddle Report features Lisa Kollar, assistant dean of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Aviation in Daytona Beach. From discovering her passion for aviation to her time as a student at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, campus — and now as a leader shaping the campus community — she shares a unique, full-circle perspective on what it means to be an Eagle.

Erik Schmidt — Aeronautical Science student, certified flight instructor and campus leader — joins host Ronnie Mack for a conversation detailing his backstory, passion for flight and experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Host Ronnie Mack is joined by Embry-Riddle's Col. Alan Dayton, associate vice president of student success and U.S. Air Force veteran. Col. Dayton shares insights into his extensive military career, from serving at the Pentagon to working on Air Force One, and reflects on his journey with Embry-Riddle.

Dr. Jennifer Hinebaugh, associate professor and undergraduate program coordinator in Embry-Riddle's David B. O'Maley College of Business, joins host Ronnie Mack to reflect on her professional background, journey to teaching and research in communication and conflict in the workplace.

Ella-Rae Cox sits down with host Ronnie Mack to share her journey to Embry-Riddle, from first picking up lacrosse at a young age to becoming the Eagle lacrosse team’s goalie, all while pursuing a degree in Homeland Security and Intelligence and gaining valuable real-world experience through internships.

The Riddle Report continues with Madison Hardimon, an aerospace engineer, recent graduate and master's student with a passion for pushing the boundaries of aerospace and an extensive background at Embry-Riddle, from housing to research and more.

Dr. Mike Wiggins, a "renaissance man" of the skies, joins host Ronnie Mack to share his story. From beginning as an Aeronautical Science student in 1973 to leaving his mark on university history with more than 4,200 hours of flight time and more than 3,200 hours of flight instruction, he discusses his journey from student to leader on campus.

Aeronautics student Connor Runkle gives insight on his experiences in Air Force ROTC, sharing his passion and purpose for bringing a program to Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus to support mental wellness in the ROTC community.

Riddle Report host Ronnie Mack chats with Dr. Amber Paul, an assistant professor in Embry-Riddle's Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. Listen in as they discuss exciting on-campus research focused on human biology and extreme environments, stories about star students and more.

Aerospace Engineering student Faith Lee joins host Ronnie Mack to discuss the various leadership positions she's held on campus — including her work as a tour guide for visitors and her role on the Orientation Team (O-Team) — and reflect on the co-op and internship experiences that have shaped her Embry-Riddle journey.

Host Ronnie Mack sits down with Ander Turueno Garcia, president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. In this insightful conversation, Ander shares his experiences in student leadership, reflects on his academic journey and talks about his aspirations for a career in corporate aviation.

Welcome to The Riddle Report — the official podcast of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

In this episode, our host, Dr. Ronnie Mack, sits down with Dr. Bryan Watson, assistant professor of systems engineering to discuss his story, his role in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the latest updates in the Eagle community.