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Anastasia Rusnak

2026-01-01 10:17

The Path to Cornell University

About the Program and AcademX Support

As part of the AcademX research program, Anastasia worked under the guidance of a professor and a team of coordinators, receiving systematic support at every stage — from selecting a research topic to preparing the final publication.

Research Topic

Space Energy: the prospects of generating clean energy using orbital solar satellites and solar wind–harvesting technologies.

Essence of the Work

Anastasia analyzed the advantages that space-based energy systems offer compared to terrestrial systems, as well as the technical and economic challenges that must be overcome for large-scale implementation.

Publication

The research results were accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal EJ-Energy Research, confirming the high scientific level of the project.

Link to the publication: Prospects and Challenges of Space-Based Energy

Result for the Student

Thanks to her in-depth research work and the structured guidance provided by AcademX, Anastasia was successfully admitted to Cornell University (Dyson School of Applied Economics) — one of the leading Ivy League universities.
Anastasia’s story is an example of how a systematic approach, expert mentorship, and access to real research projects help students become young scientists and gain admission to top universities around the world.

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