<p>How high do you really have to fly to be considered an astronaut? As space tourism takes off, is it safe? We talk with a former NASA space shuttle engineer—<a href='https://www.fit.edu/'>Florida Institute of Technology</a> President Dr. T. Dwayne McCay—about these topics and much more in this inaugural episode of Today in STEM. You can read more about Dr. McCay <a href='https://www.fit.edu/president/presidents-bio/'>here.</a></p>

Got 10 minutes? Today in STEM discusses what’s new in the realms of science, technology, engineering and mathematics—as all combine to make our world a better place. Launching every week from the historic home of human space flight—Florida’s Space Coast—this program gives listeners an inside look at all things STEM, hearing from experts and relating their knowledge to everyday life. Brought to you by the Florida Institute of Technology and WFIT.