Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, and former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. After twenty-four years with NASA as a researcher, an astronaut, and a senior executive service leader, ...

Leland Melvin—engineer, educator, and a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver—reflects on his lifelong passion for ...

First Second Many of us know Leland Melvin from his iconic 2009 NASA photo with his two dogs, the result of "about 100 milkbones" and some light subterfuge to sneak them into NASA headquarters for ...

Lynchburg's Leland Melvin certainly has an out-of-this-world resume. That all started right here... "Perrymont Elementary, Dunbar Middle and Heritage High School," said Melvin. Melvin holds a ...

The astronaut, educator, former NFL player and now author wants the series to show kids they can do anything, with the right ...

Leland Melvin knows two things to be true: Anything is possible, and every dream can become reality with a little hard work and dedication. It is a message he has kept with him for most of his ...

Leland D. Melvin, former NASA astronaut and associate administrator for education, was responsible for the development and implementation of the agency's education programs, strengthening involvement ...

Many of us know Leland Melvin from his iconic 2009 NASA photo with his two dogs, the result of "about 100 milkbones" and some light subterfuge to sneak them into NASA headquarters for the shot.