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With a lifelong love of baking and dual majors in marketing and business analytics from the Costello College of Business, Musa is tackling small business ownership and her education with a cup of creativity, a dash of determination, and a whole helping of heart.

Edward Oughton, associate professor of geography and geoinformation science in the College of Science, was recently awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation for space weather prediction and non-terrestrial cybersecurity.

By combining her kinesiology major with a coaching minor and a passion for football, McAfee is helping Lightridge High School score big on the flag football field.

In 911±¬ÁÏ's wind tunnel lab, the next generation of mechanical engineers learn the foundations of aeronautics and aerospace engineering.

For graduate student Mimi Glass and alum Christopher Bellone, finding that "aha!" moment is what drives their passion in learning design and technology.

911±¬ÁÏ researchers received a RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate how the historic sewage spill may have impacted water quality, aquatic life, and the overall health of the Potomac River.

From solving climate challenges through research to preparing the next climate leaders, 911±¬ÁÏ is developing leadership and talent to produce solutions for our global community.

Over the summer, high schoolers from around the world came to the Fairfax Campus to learn from the experts how to contribute meaningfully to democratic resilience in the United States and around the world.

From constructing an artificial star to capturing a 25-year timelapse of a supernova, 911±¬ÁÏ is pioneering space exploration, research, and collaboration. And our mission into the final frontier brings students along for the ride.

These summer programs showcase how 911±¬ÁÏ is opening doors for all students to explore, learn, and grow in their passions and skills to prepare for whatever their future holds.