Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

College of Aviation and College of Engineering

NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program Awardee (2023)

Integrating Engineering and Aviation Standards in Higher Education Curriculum

To develop a transferable plan for integrating industry standards into engineering and aeronautics programs, with a short-term goal of refining learning modules. It has the potential to serve as a model for other STEM institutions and improve learning outcomes at both undergraduate and graduate levels. At the same time, long-term goals focus on enhancing ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing with colleges, universities, and industry partners to improve the model curriculum and its impact on education continually.

1. Conference Proceedings: Halawi, L., El Sayed, M., Miller, M., White, S., & Dhakal, S. S. (2024). Eagles flight: A curriculum blend of aviation, engineering, and industry standards. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 42(2), 237-246. Retrieved from http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/10017/8906
2. Book Chapter: Halawi, Leila, Miller, Mark & Holley, Sam. Beyond the Blue Skies: A Comprehensive Guide for Risk Assessment in Aviation Book Chapter, published with Intechopen. https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1194684. This chapter was included in the ASCI 693 class as a supplement to risk management and ISO 31000
3. Presentations: Halawi, L., Miller, M., White, S., & El Sayed, M. (2025, November 22-24). Bridging Academia and Industry: A NIST Research Initiative. [Conference Presentation Abstract]. DSI  56th Annual Conference: Revolutionizing Decision-Making: Technology and Human Collaboration in Orlando, FL, USA. Orlando, FL, United States.
   
   Halawi, L., Miller, M., White, S., & El Sayed, M. (2025, November 22-24). Pedagogical Models and Teaching Standards: A Framework for Higher Education Curriculum. [Conference Presentation Abstract]. DSI  56th Annual Conference: Revolutionizing Decision-Making: Technology and Human Collaboration in Orlando, FL, USA. Orlando, FL, United States.

The contacts for this award are Leila Halawi halawil [at] erau.edu (halawil[at]erau[dot]edu); Sophia White sophia.white [at] erau.edu (sophia[dot]white[at]erau[dot]edu); Dr. El-Sayed M.H. Marwa elsayedm [at] erau.edu (elsayedm[at]erau[dot]edu); and Dr. Mark Miller millmark [at] erau.edu (millmark[at]erau[dot]edu). 

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