Embry-Riddle Plans New Research Center
The center will be funded through a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is building a new aviation and engineering research center thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the grant on December 11, saying, “The completion of this project will help strengthen the region’s aeronautical sector, making the community a potential destination for both domestic and foreign investment.” The new facility is anticipated to create 387 jobs and generate $1.6 million in private investment, the university said.