NASA Unveils 'Superstars Of Modern Aeronautics' Painting
Ron Baalke
Headquarters, Washington, DC October 8, 1998
(Phone: 202/358-1979)
Lori Rachul
Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH
(Phone: 216/433-8806)
RELEASE: 98-181
NASA UNVEILS "SUPERSTARS OF MODERN AERONAUTICS" PAINTING
Twelve NASA scientists and engineers, selected as "Superstars
of Modern Aeronautics," were recognized today in a special
ceremony at NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH, where a
painting portraying their images was unveiled.
The painting, by artist Alexander Bostic, was created to
highlight NASA's Aeronautics program and to recognize a few of the
many talented individuals who have contributed to the excellence
of the United States' civil and military aircraft and air
transportation system.
The "superstars," former or current NASA employees
representing the four aeronautics centers, were chosen for their
significant contributions to NASA's aeronautics programs over the
past 50 years. Recognized on the painting are: Dr. Robert T.
Jones, Dr. Jolen Flores and Dr. Karen L. Gundy-Burlet from NASA's
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA; Edwin J. Saltzman, Marta
Bohn-Meyer and Dr. Kenneth W. Iliff from NASA's Dryden Flight
Research Center, Edwards, CA; Dr. Richard Whitcomb, Dr. Kathy H.
Abbott and Dr. James C. Newman, Jr., from NASA's Langley Research
Center, Hampton, VA; and Dr. John J. Adamczyk, Albert L. Johns and
Dr. Simon Ostrach from NASA's Lewis Research Center, Cleveland,
OH.
A poster has also been designed, from the original painting,
that will be used by educators to encourage their students to
consider the many exciting and diverse career choices in the
aeronautics field. Biographical sketches highlighting the
subjects' educational background, technical achievements and
contributions, current work assignment and interests are printed
on the back of the poster. This "Superstars of Modern
Aeronautics" poster is the third in a series of career awareness
posters created by the Education Division at NASA Headquarters,
Washington, DC.
Copies of the poster are available to educators. For more
information, call 440/774-1151, ext. 249 or 293.
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