UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury
UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury
UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury
Jim Reilly (left) earned his Ph.D. in geoscience from UTD in 1995. He became interested in NASA’s astronaut program in 1984 and submitted applications every year until 1994, when he was called to join. (Jim Reilly | Courtesy)

Q&A: NASA Astronaut, UTD Alum

August 1, 2016

UTD graduate Jim Reilly completed his doctorate in geoscience in 1995. He then went on to join NASA. During his 13 years at the organization and three space missions, Reilly traveled over 14 million miles...

John Thurmond (right) was inspired by astronaut and alumnus Jim Reilly (center), whom he met while working on the geoscience Homecoming parade float. Thurmond is following in Reilly’s footsteps by applying for NASA’s astronaut program following his long career in the oil industry. (John Thurmond | Courtesy)

Alumnus applies to NASA

August 1, 2016

Alumnus John Thurmond is applying to the NASA astronaut program for the first time. He was inspired by former NASA astronaut and alumnus Jim Reilly whose similar background and experience encouraged Thurmond...

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