Leland Melvin
Keynote Speaker: Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver
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Leland Melvin Biography
Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, 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.
Upon hanging up his space boots, he led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House’s Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation’s 5-year STEM education plan.
After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and Senior Executive Service leader, 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.
Melvin holds six honorary doctorates for his service in education, the sciences, and philanthropy.
In May 2017, Melvin released his memoir, "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances." In "Chasing Space," Melvin shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, and examines the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.
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Leland Melvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as STEM Education, Space, Football, Diversity, Black Heritage, Engineering, Science, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Television & Film, Entertainers, Hosts & Emcees, Celebrity, STEM, Social Activism, Disability, Overcoming Adversity, Technology, College, Commencement, Animals & Wildlife and Virtual Speakers.
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Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Leland Melvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including STEM Education, Space and Football. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leland Melvin for an upcoming event.
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Everything was great. Thank you!
C3 Technology Advisors - Oct 30 2023 -
Project Lead The Way, Inc. - Nov 21 2022
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Leland was one of the best speakers we've had. Loved his energy and tone. He did a great job connecting and engaging with our event participants, and was a pleasure to work with behind the scenes on our prep call. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Capital One Services, LLC - Dec 07 2021 -
Thank you for helping us navigate the planning for Leland's visit. We appreciate your help in making arrangements during the holiday season and pandemic conditions. All team members were helpful and we were pleased to be able to conduct a pre-event meeting with Melvin and Edie. Leland did an outstanding job and we have received feedback that the event was an all time Institute Day favorite of many faculty and staff. Thanks again for the wonderful support and followup!!
Yosemite Community College District - Jan 15 2021 -
Target - Sep 24 2019
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NASA astronaut Leland Melvin teaches kids about Webb telescope ...
Sep 2, 2022 ... The retired astronaut and NFL player is running a class about the James Webb Space Telescope online.
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Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin aims to help the next ...
Dec 12, 2021 ... Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin reads to first and third grade students from the book “The Moon Over Star” at Ferebee- ...
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Leland Melvin Is an ICON MANN of Change | Videos | BET
News: Leland Melvin Is an ICON MANN of Change. Clip : After a football injury while playing for the Detroit Lions, the astronaut regained his physical and mental ...
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From the Gridiron to the International Space Station: Leland Melvin's ...
NASA. Leland Melvin has very nearly been a member of two exclusive clubs: the National Football League (NFL) and the NASA astronaut corps. The first ...
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