Drexel is pleased to announce that Moogega “Moo” Cooper, MS ’08, PhD ’09, Planetary Protection Lead for the Mars rover “Perseverance” and Group Supervisor at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will be the 2026 University-wide Commencement keynote speaker. 🐉🚀 A Drexel alumna turned real-life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Cooper helps protect Mars from Earth’s contaminants while advancing the search for life beyond our planet. She played a key role in Mars 2020, including “Perseverance” and “Ingenuity,” and continues to inspire the next generation through her work and outreach. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the 2026 Commencement festivities. #ExperienceDrexel #ForeverDragons