Joshua Dobbs

I’m Josh Dobbs, an NFL quarterback with a passion for space, sports and STEM. Here’s a glimpse into my world:

• Professional NFL Quarterback: On the field, I’m all about precision and strategy.
• Aerospace Engineering Grad: As a kid and as a UT Vols engineering major, I loved diving into the science behind flight and space travel.
• Pilot in Training: When I’m not throwing touchdowns I love soaring through the skies. What a way to chase my dreams!
• Trivia Lover: Did you know that the International Space Station, including its solar panels, is the same size as a regulation football field?

What Excites Me About Space and STEM:

“As two NASA astronauts shared right before the 2024 SuperBowl, football and space exploration are both team sports. We have an opportunity now to nurture the next generation of explorers with the technology and skills to solve challenges on Earth through new discoveries in the universe.”

“Winning in sports is nothing compared with winning today’s space race. We need young people to pursue the stars if we want the U.S. to continue to lead in space. As we strive to put humans back on the moon and then Mars, let us never limit what we can accomplish as a united team. The sky isn’t the limit when there are already footprints on the moon.”