Inhale Knowledge.
Exhale Greatness.

Empowering the next generation of innovators through immersive, hands-on STEM education.

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Our Mission

Wearebuildingthenextgenerationofinnovatorswhoaretechnicallycapable,confidentintheirabilities,andpreparedtoexcelasfuturescientists,engineers,andleaders.
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How It Works

The Orbit Model

01

Launch into an Orbit

Enroll in an Orbit aligned to a specific industry domain. Each Orbit represents a focused technical pathway built around a real-world system.

02

Build Within the Orbit

Work with real tools, hardware, software, or technical platforms. Build, assemble, code, configure, or design functional systems.

03

Achieve Orbit Readiness

Demonstrate functional competence through practical demonstrations, skills checklists, and performance-based challenges.

04

Deploy Beyond the Orbit

Every Orbit culminates in a tangible, externally meaningful outcome — careers, credentials, certifications, and real opportunity.

Inside the Build

Every component. Every connection. Built by hand.

Innovators don't just learn theory — they solder, wire, configure, and troubleshoot real flight controller systems from the ground up.

Programs

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Build. Fly. Certify.
Grades 9-12AerospaceEngineering

Build. Fly. Certify.

Drone Program

Build a functional quadcopter, learn the physics of flight, and prepare for FAA Part 107 certification.

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FAA Part 107 Prep
Ages 16+CertificationAviation

FAA Part 107 Prep

Certification Workshop

A focused 2-day intensive to pass the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and legally operate drones commercially.

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Partnership

Why Partner
With O²

We partner with institutions that believe students deserve more than exposure. Together, we create learning experiences that move students toward real technical capability, credentials, and opportunity.

When you partner with O², you are investing in a growing ecosystem of future scientists, engineers, and leaders.

Who we partner with

K–12 Schools & DistrictsColleges & UniversitiesCommunity OrganizationsWorkforce Development ProgramsCorporate & Philanthropic Sponsors
10+

Years of STEM Mentorship

6–17

Age Range of Innovators

100%

Hands-On Curriculum

FAA

Part 107 Certification Prep

Meet the Founder

“Students don't decide STEM isn't for them because they lack ability. They decide because they were never given the chance to practice.
Dr. Anaiya Reliford

Dr. Anaiya Reliford

Founder & Lead Instructor

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering from Howard University. FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot with research contributions at NASA Goddard, NOAA, Lockheed Martin, and the FBI.

Currently a Senior Research Scientist at the Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy, advancing AI/ML-powered decision-making for real-world air and space operations. Over 10 years mentoring innovators ages 6–17 in robotics, engineering design, and aerodynamics.

NASA GoddardNOAALockheed MartinHoward UniversityFAA Part 107

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

We are here to
change that.

Every student deserves the chance to build, fly, and certify. Partner with us to make it happen.

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