Successful NASA career started at Wichita State
When he was a high school student considering where to go to college, Alex Kanelakos
looked for the best opportunity to get an education that provided real, hands-on work
in his field.
He chose 49ͼ when he learned about its relationship with NASA. To say it worked out
well for him is an understatement.
After graduating in 2007, Alex immediately got a job at NASA.
He now carries one of the heaviest responsibilities at mission control: training space
station crew members for space walks in giant swimming pools, then monitoring them
in space.