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    Clayton C. Anderson – Part Two – Astronaut, Motivational Speaker, Author, STEAM Education Advocate

    Clayton C. Anderson – Part Two – Astronaut, Motivational Speaker, Author, STEAM Education Advocate

    Photo credit: NASA. Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson. Astronaut Clay Anderson is known as the Ordinary Spaceman – the title of his memoir – but perhaps a more precise moniker would be the Approachable Spaceman. Though he’s traveled millions of miles in low-Earth orbit, it’s clear that he’s never far from his Nebraska roots and the midwestern sensibilities that keep him grounded. His Twitter bio describes him as a “crazy fun US Astronaut,” and those who’ve met him at personal a
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    Becca Gladden is the Senior Writer and Public Relations Consultant for Discover Con.  Becca has a wide-ranging background in communications and has done over 75 one-on-one interviews with celebrities ranging from NASCAR's Jeff Gordon to NASA moon walker Alan Bean.  The Discover Con interview series will shine a spotlight on notable people we hope you find interesting.

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