Gujarat boy selected for US aeronautical university

Surat: Inspired by astronauts of Indian origin Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams, a student here has secured admission to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the US.Anant Makwana, who passed from the Seventh Day Adventist school, has secured admission to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, US, to study aeronautical & aerospace engineering.After clearing SAT and TOEFL with flying colours, Anant made an online application to the university and was selected."I am fond of aerospace and aeronautics ever since my childhood. I used to watch documentaries on Discovery and National Geographic channels. When I decided for the science stream, it was a calculated choice," said Makwana. "People like Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams inspired me," he added. IANS

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