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Global Security and Intelligence Studies Scholars

Annette GruensternAnnette Gruenstern
Mentor: Dr. Trombley
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010

I am currently a junior in the Global Security & Intelligence Studies Program with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. I will commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army in the Spring of 2010 and hope to branch Military Intelligence. I plan to pursue a graduate degree in Arab & Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern history. My ultimate goal is to teach at the University level and make use of my expertise in a practical environment.


Ashley BranchAshely Branch
Mentor: Dr. Lawrence
Expected Graduation Date: Dec 2009

Hi my name is Ashley Branch and I am from Baytown, Texas. I am majoring in Global Security and Intelligence Studies at ERAU. I will graduate in Fall 2009 and I am planning on pursuing a MA and a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland. I want to pursue a career in the DEA or Home land Security involving drug trafficking and money laundering.


Christopher EstradaChristopher Estrada
Mentor: Dr. Henner
Expected Graduation Date: May 2011

My name is Christopher Estrada and I was born in Boise Idaho. When I was 12, I moved to VancouverWashington where I lived until coming to Embry Riddle. My major is Global Security and Intelligence Studies. After graduation I intend to pursue a PhD in either Political Science or International Studies. I also am a first degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and am interested in most things to do with computers.

Kui WooAngela (Kui) Woo
Mentor: Dr. Hong
Zhan Expected Graduation Date: Dec 2009

Aloha! My name is Angela Woo and I am a senior majoring in Global Security and Intelligence Studies, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies at Embry riddle Aeronautical University. After I graduate in Fall 2009 I would like to pursue my masters and PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology or in International relations. I would like to work on relations between our government and other nations.

Nick IulianaNicholas Iuliani
Mentor: Dr. Richard Bloom
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010

I am the first member of my family to attend college. The McNair program gives students like me the guidance needed to focus on graduate studies. The Global Security and Intelligence Studies program has inspired me to attend a PhD program encompassing Political Science and Technological Developments. My ultimate career goal is to be part of the Department of Energy security requirements necessary to implement fusion energy, as a viable resource into the various facets of society.

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