"There were different challenges along the way. Certainly the food shortage was unpleasant."

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"There is no one area of chemical engineering that specifically helped me in my career as an astronaut, it was more the general education in engineering. Also, it was a very difficult and rigorous course. So, it made me strong and resourceful."

Education

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