Science of Opportunity
DONALD R. PETTIT
Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps in 1996, Donald R. Pettit, B.S.
Chemical Engineering ʼ78, is a veteran of three spaceflights,
including a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Pettit is celebrated for his contributions to the space program as a
staff scientist and flight engineer — not the least of which is his
invention of the zero-gravity coffee cup.Professor Octave Levenspiel
inspired generations of engineering students throughout his long
career. Sponsored by the School of Chemical, Biological, and
Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, the Octave
Levenspiel Distinguished Lecture Series continues his legacy,
promoting thought-provoking discussion on the grand challenges in
science and engineering.
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