Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency; pursuing a passion for learning

It was the famous Brazilian soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, who coined my favorite quote: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are learning to do.”

These words serve as strong reminder that success is not the goal, but rather a byproduct of a deeply rooted passion for learning.

As a result, I have an undying curiosity that demands my attention. This was my motivation last November when I began Phase One of the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program.

In its 11th year, WAS i...