Ruslan Pshichenko, a Daniels Scholar alumnus and aerospace engineer at Boom Supersonic, is helping design the next generation of supersonic aircraft. Born in Ukraine and raised in the United States, Ruslan discovered his passion for aviation at just 14 years old. Thanks to the Daniels Scholarship, he was able to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and turn that passion into a career. Today, he is not just building jets. He is living proof that educational opportunity can unlock human potential. Ruslan’s story shows how Daniels Scholars are shaping American innovation and inspiring the future of flight.