General Info on Speaking
Don Thomas has 23 years of experience in public speaking and thoroughly enjoys sharing his story, expertise, and adventures with others.
His enthusiasm and excitement for space exploration come through in every presentation and the inspirational message he brings can excite and motivate any audience. From corporate programs to public educational events to school assemblies and classroom visits to special programs for senior citizens in lifelong learning programs, Don has the unique ability to reach broad audiences and is quite comfortable and experienced in adapting his programs to fit the specific needs of any organization and audience.
Some of Don’s presentations that he can bring to you organization, group, or school include:
- Living and Working in Space
- Achieving Your Dream: My Journey to Become an Astronaut
- The Human Body in Space
- Can You See the Great Wall of China from Space?
- The Day a Woodpecker Attacked the Space Shuttle
- Science Aboard the International Space Station
- Missions to Mars
- The Design, Engineering, and Function of Spacesuits
- Space Stations: Past, Present, and Future
- The Engineering Behind the Space Shuttle
Quick Facts About Don
PERSONAL
Born May 6, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio
EDUCATION
Cleveland Heights High School
High School Diploma, 1973
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science Physics, 1977
Cornell University
Master of Science, Materials Science, 1980
Cornell University
Doctorate, Materials Science, 1982
SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
STS-65 Columbia (July 8-23, 1994)
STS-70 Discovery (July 13-22, 1995)
STS-83 Columbia (April 4-8, 1997)
STS-94 Columbia (July 1-17, 1997)