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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY will launch three new

degree programs in the spring of 2013: astronomy, cyber intelligence and security, and software engineering with an emphasis in cybersecurity. The new degree programs will join an awardwinning education program that has been recognized as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. “The new programs reflect our commitment to expanding the diversity of our programs and focusing on our commitment and vision to providing quality education,” said DR. FRANK AYERS, Prescott executive vice president and chief academic officer. “We are especially pleased to offer two cybersecurity-specific programs that directly focus on a vital national security need.” • B.S. in Astronomy This degree program leverages

the experience of world-class faculty astronomers, and offers undergraduate students unlimited access to an on-campus optical observatory and radiotelescope array. The opportunity to study astronomy in the clear night sky of the Northern Arizona mountains, home of many of the nation’s best astronomical observatories, is a highlight of the program. • B.S. in Cyber Intelligence and Security This degree program enhances Embry-Riddle’s industry-leading global security and intelligence studies degree programs. Students will conduct hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art cybersecurity laboratory, learning how to protect vital national and corporate cyber resources. The program’s multitrack management approach offers tactical strategies, policies and counteroperational plans to collect, analyze and

protect military intelligence and personnel threats in a global environment. • B.S. in Software Engineering with emphasis in Cybersecurity This degree program is designed to prepare students for careers developing and modifying large-scale software specializing in strengthening network security. Designing and building computer systems resistant to cyber attacks will be at the core of this program, which builds on the success of the university’s award-winning engineering tracks. Students interested in enrolling in these degree programs or other offerings at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University should apply online at www. prescott.erau.edu or call 800-888-ERAU. For more information, contact EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University at 386-2266000 or visit www.embryriddle.edu. q

Heads Up Technologies
HEADS UP TECHNOLOGIES INC. , a supplier of electronic

solutions for general aviation and commercial aircraft, announced the hiring of MARCO LAOS as its quality assurance manager. Laos joins Heads Up Technology from St. Jude Medical, where he served as the director of quality engineering. As the quality assurance manager, Laos will be in charge of quality management,

setting quality policy and working with suppliers. “We are very pleased to have Marco join us at Heads Up Technologies,” said ROBERT HARSHAW , president and CEO of Heads Up Technologies. “His breadth of knowledge will allow him to contribute throughout our design and manufacturing process and most importantly, in quality assurance.

Laos has 24 years of experience in quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and executive operations in the Texas electronics manufacturing industry. He attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. For more information, contact Heads Up Technologies at 972-4071131 or visit www.heads-up.com. q

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