Join us for an evening with the first NFL player to become an astronaut and travel to space, Leland Melvin, on February 10th from 7:00PM- 8:00PM in the MSC Ballroom. Check-in will begin at 4:30PM and doors will open at 6:30PM. Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on mission STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station. After 24 years with NASA, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers. Pre-registration is recommended to secure your seat and to give you priority entrance into the MSC Ballroom. For more information about the event and to register, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/lelandmelvinuls. We look forward to seeing you there!
