Christian Reid

• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2022

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University , Aerospace engineering , ‘24

• Host Institution: First Mode

Ever since I was little I have loved the concept of flight in all of its forms. To Perdue that passion I majored Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where I am currently a Sophomore. As the Vice President of the sigma alpha epsilon fraternity, a board member of the National Society of Black Engineers and a member of the Embry-Riddle honors society, I am very involved in my community, whether it be through hosting events, philanthropy, or helping others achieve their best selves through having access to the resources they need. Being able to create and use those creations as a benefit to those around you is what it means to be an engineer, and to that effect I am currently starting up a research project autonomous ocean debris removal, pollution being one of the things that plagues our world right now. My life’s goal after getting my masters degree and accumulating industry experience is to start my own business and be successful enough to freely help those around me and create whatever I desire.