Sara L. Volgenau

Drs. Emst and Sara Lane Volgenau of McLean, Virginia, are visionary leaders in the field of STEM
education, business development and philanthropy. Sara Lane Volgenau is a 1957 graduate of
MSU with a degree in elementary education. Emst Volgenau graduated from the U.S. Naval
Academy and later earned a Ph.D. degree in engineering at UCLA. During his full career in the
United States Air Force, Emnst Volgenau worked on research and development for satellite and
other space projects. In 1978, he founded SRA International Inc., an information technology
company that was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and named to the Fortune magazine
list of Best Companies to work for in America. The Volgenau Family believes improving
education and the pipeline of STEM teachers will help the economy of Eastern Kentucky, the
Commonwealth, and the entire nation. They were each presented with honorary degrees of Doctor
of Public Service at Morehead State University.