Ellen Ochoa quotes
What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire - the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery.
I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out.
I'm not trying to make every kid an astronaut, but I want kids to think about a career and the preparation they'll need.