In the article “Celebrating NASA’s Coast Guard Astronauts on Coast Guard Day,” NASA honored their astronauts who began their careers in the Coast Guard as part of Coast Guard Day, which is held on August 4 every year. This group includes three astronauts, including GW Engineering alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Douglas, a Virginia native and 2008 U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, served as an active-duty Coast Guard officer from 2008 to 2015. He earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and in naval architecture and marine engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate in systems engineering from George Washington University.”
Read the full article on NASA’s website.