Leland D. Melvin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leland D. Melvin
Occupation	Engineer
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1964(1964-02-15)
Age	60
Birthplace	Lynchburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Leland D. Melvin Biography

Leland D. Melvin is one of the most popular and richest Engineer who was born on February 15, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Leland Devon Melvin (born February 15, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on STS-122, and as mission specialist 1 on STS-129. Melvin was named the NASA Associate Administrator for Education in October 2010.

Melvin began working in Nondestructive Evaluation Sciences Branch at NASA Langley Research Center in 1989. His responsibilities included using optical fiber sensors to measure strain, temperature, and chemical damage in both composite and metallic structures. In 1994, he was selected to lead the Vehicle Health Monitoring team for the cooperative NASA/ Lockheed Martin X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle program. In 1996, he co-designed and monitored construction of an optical nondestructive evaluation facility capable of producing in-line fiber optic sensors.

He was in the University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 1996–97 and selected for the All-UR Stadium Team in 2009, which commemorates the greatest Spiders to have played at the stadium in its 81-year history.

Selected as an astronaut in June 1998, Melvin reported for training in August

1998. He has since been assigned to the Astronaut Office Space Station Operations Branch, and the Education Department at NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. As co-manager of NASA’s Educator Astronaut Program, Melvin has traveled across the country, discussing space exploration with teachers and students, and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He next served in the Robotics Branch of the Astronaut Office. In October 2010, Melvin was named as associate administrator for the Office of Education. As associate administrator, Melvin was responsible for the development and implementation of NASA’s education programs that inspire interest in science and technology and raise public awareness about NASA goals and missions. He retired from NASA in February 2014.

Melvin was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1986 NFL Draft as a wide receiver. During training camp, he pulled a hamstring and was released from the team in late August. In October, he was added to the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts’ practice roster.

Leland D. Melvin Net Worth

Leland D. Melvin is one of the richest Engineer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leland D. Melvin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Melvin was a wide receiver on the University of Richmond football team from 1982–85. Melvin is first on the University of Richmond’s career lists with 198 receptions for 2,669 yards (2,441 m), and fourth on Richmond’s career touchdown receptions list with 16. He was an AP honorable mention All-America selection in 1984 and 1985 and second team Apple Academic All-America in 1985.

A team captain during his senior season, Melvin had his best year in 1985, with 65 catches for 956 yards (874 m) and eight TDs. His top game was in 1984 against James Madison University, when he had 10 catches for 208 yards (190 m) and one touchdown.

Melvin attended Heritage High School and then went on to the University of Richmond on a football scholarship, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. In 1991, he received a Master of Science degree in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Virginia.

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Ranked on the list of most popular Engineer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leland D. Melvin celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.