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From Football to NASA
04:18 - 07:40 (03:21)
Former NFL player, Leland Melvin, shares how he transitioned from sports to becoming an astronaut at NASA thanks to his love for chemistry and a non-OSHA certified chemistry set from his mother.
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Leland Melvin talks about his transition from academia to becoming an astronaut and later on, discovering his love for football in adulthood.
04:18 - 05:23 (01:05)
Leland Melvin
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Leland Melvin talks about his transition from academia to becoming an astronaut and later on, discovering his love for football in adulthood.
ChapterFrom Football to NASA
EpisodeExploration with Leland Melvin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares his journey from playing football and basketball in college, to getting a Master's degree in material science engineering and eventually landing a job at NASA, despite being cut from an NFL team.
05:23 - 07:40 (02:16)
Career
Summary
The speaker shares his journey from playing football and basketball in college, to getting a Master's degree in material science engineering and eventually landing a job at NASA, despite being cut from an NFL team.