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Karen Nyberg, ’94, flew two space missions during her NASA career. In this first-person essay, she examines the Overview Effect.

Bailey Carlson, ’24, is developing the world’s first commercial space station at Axiom Space.

At NASA, Amy Ross, ’06, turns a legacy of exploration into the next generation of spacesuit design.

Jay Barton, ’05, and his team are helping map exploration of the Moon.

Charity Weeden pursued a space studies degree in effort to become an astronaut, but along the way she discovered a career in policy, helping shape how we interact, travel and explore the cosmos for generations to come.

Paige Webster, ’19, earns 2024 Promise Award for leadership in space ops, blending engineering expertise with business in a rapidly changing industry.

UND is shaping how humans will explore, live, and work off-world. Learn about our contributions to 3D-printed spacesuits, space agriculture, and more.

Daniel and JoEmily Nieuwsma met through a video dating service 35 years ago and bonded over their shared interest in space. Today, they leave a legacy as one of the only donors to support scholarships for UND’s Space Studies program.

UND Track & Field student-athlete gains leadership experience while helping his team reach new heights.

Accounting alumna’s battle with cancer inspires friends to start a scholarship fund in her memory.

Engineering graduate Brian Milne, ’78, has been a great friend of the North Dakota Champions Club, and has built a collection of UND Athletics memorabilia from winning bids at the Champions Ball.

Geography professor Doug Munski has endeared himself to students for six decades. Over that time, he has given to programs across campus.