SMART@ER (Space, Manufacturing, Aviation, Robotics, and Technology at Embry-Riddle) is looking for female mentors within these industries to help guide young women’s next generation as they transition from high school to their undergraduate studies to the workforce. We believe SMART@ER Girls can change the world and want to ensure they think so too. The program hopes to empower young women to achieve positive social changes by developing relationships with female mentors and creating new venues to explore careers in space, manufacturing, aviation, robotics, and technology.

Research suggests that a lack of confidence and limited enrichment opportunities negatively affect girls’ perceptions of career choice. However, role models and mentors have demonstrated great success in counteracting these factors. Role models help combat stereotyped images and communicate information about the work and steps needed to prepare for a science career.

We have one of the most expansive concurrent/dual enrollment programs in the nation. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of female leaders in science and connect our high school and university girls with enthusiastic role models who can provide crucial mentoring during the 20-21 academic year. We invite you to be a “Big Sister” to our “Little Sisters” and engage in a virtual mentoring opportunity.

The time commitment to be a mentor is approximately 1 hour a month per mentee to meet virtually.

We will be reaching out to all “Big Sisters” to attend a virtual “meet up” on December 16th to discuss the process for connecting to our “Little Sisters,” a timeline for participation and expectations. We hope you will join us in positively impacting the next generation of aviation/aerospace leaders. 

Those interested should complete the online survey: