As this academic year wraps up, we’re filled with appreciation for all that it offered. From lifelong friendships to unforgettable classes, from the spirit of
student clubs to moments of discovery and challenge, our journey at MSFEA has been nothing short of transformative. Among the many chapters in this journey, Cogs & Caffeine remains one of the most meaningful—a space that has brought us closer to the values, people, and stories that make MSFEA the
faculty it is.

This sixth issue of Cogs & Caffeine was born with a clear intention: to center the magazine on its original identity. We wanted it to become once again a
mirror that reflects the essence of MSFEA—not just through achievements, but through the people behind them. It is with this mindset that we focused this sixth issue on people and stories. Stories of students, faculty, alumni, and staff who embody the spirit of perseverance, curiosity, and ambition. Stories that deserve to be remembered, shared, and celebrated.

Throughout this issue, you’ll discover content that highlights entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, solidarity, and the ever-present drive for improvement. These themes aren’t just topics, they are the very ethos that MSFEA was built on. Through this magazine, we hope you not only learn something new, but walk away inspired, with a deeper sense of what it means to belong to this faculty, and with insights that help you shape your own roadmap for the years ahead at MSFEA and beyond into your career.

While the past year has been marked by uncertainty and hardship in Lebanon, what remained constant was the determination of the MSFEA community to push forward. We’ve witnessed students reach notable successes, professors achieve breakthroughs, and countless individuals continue to uplift those around them. This issue of Cogs & Caffeine is a tribute to that unwavering commitment.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this issue possible—especially Dr. Niveen Abi Ghannam, Director of MSFEA CREATES; Ms. Rima Ghannoum, Director of the MSFEA Marketing & Communications Office; Dr. Imad El Hajj, Associate Dean for Academic Transformation; and Dean Alan Shihadeh—for their continued support and encouragement.

As you go through the pages of this magazine, learn, get inspired, and let this be a reminder that the cornerstone of your experience at MSFEA is the people you meet along the way.

To many more issues to come!

Joseph Choefati, Editor-in-Chief