From deep seas to far space: UVM Medical School alum chosen as one of NASA’s next astronauts | NYGazet

Imelda Muller graduated from the Larner College of Medicine before working as an undersea medical officer in the U.S. Navy. She will now begin a two-year training program to become eligible for space missions.

UVM Larner College of Medicine alum Imelda Muller is one of NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates, out of a pool of 8,000, the space agency announced Monday. “With upcoming exploration missions, we are pushing the boundaries of human performance. The le... [2203 chars]