NASA Glenn Research Center

When it comes to inspiring the next generation, NASA interns know no bounds. Interns at our center taught students 7,600 miles away in Mogotio, Kenya, but thanks to technology, they didn’t travel a single mile. Collaborating with TechLit Africa — a non-profit organization that teaches digital skills in Kenyan rural primary schools — interns shared virtual lessons on robot simulation, artificial intelligence, and drawing and modeling applications. “It was an absolute privilege to help these kids and being a part of it,” said Marc Frances, extended reality developer and former NASA Glenn intern. “We do a lot of outreach events and try to influence kids from every part of life to become an engineer and be part of something that’s bigger than themselves.” Celebrate #NationalInternDay with us and read more: https://lnkd.in/gTrnrmvk Video Credit: TechLit Africa, NASA/Dennis Brown, Steven Logan #Interns #Technology #AI #Internship #NASA

Imagine turning on the local news to watch live 4K video footage of the first woman and first person of color walking on the Moon. Researchers at Glenn are conducting specialized aeronautics testing over Northeast Ohio to turn that dream into a reality. Read more about this work: go.nasa.gov/46zxuwh Credit: NASA/Sara Lowthian-Hanna #SpaceCommunications #Aeronautics #Planes #Research #Cleveland #ISS

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#DYK Neil Armstrong, the first human to step foot on the surface of the Moon 55 years ago today, began his professional career at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Lab (now NASA Glenn) as a research pilot in his home state of Ohio? Learn about his start in Cleveland: https://lnkd.in/gYttNZM7 Credit: NASA #Apollo11 #NeilArmstrong #Cleveland #Ohio #Moon #NASAHistory

Trailblazer. Hero. Legend. We celebrate NASA astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn on what would have been his 103rd birthday. His accomplishments continue to inspire, and we're proud to carry his name. His legacy reminds us to be curious, push boundaries, and break barriers. Learn more about John Glenn's life and legacy: https://lnkd.in/ggFtGczZ Credit: NASA #JohnGlenn #NASA #NASAAstronaut #NASAHistory

The July edition of our newsletter is here! This month, discover stories on: -Welcoming our summer interns -Testing a hybrid electric plane engine -Outreach at Pride in the CLE and the Selfridge Air Show -Much more! Check it out, and subscribe so you never miss an issue: https://lnkd.in/gCDszf-G

We had a blast celebrating the NASA logo's 65th birthday at Great Lakes Science Center yesterday! Family members of the late James Modarelli, the NASA Glenn employee who designed the iconic symbol in Cleveland, helped us kick off the day with a cake-cutting ceremony. Visitors enjoyed a performance from our NASA Glenn band, took part in a coloring contest, heard presentations about the history of the logo, and listened as our award-winning photographers and videographers shared about their careers and the intersection of art and science. Throughout the day, attendees also tried on virtual reality headsets thanks to our Graphics and Visualization Lab team and explored the Science Center's TapeScape Exhibit to learn about Glenn's work supporting research aboard the International Space Station. More on the NASA logo's 65th birthday: go.nasa.gov/4bD9V6k Credit: NASA/Jef Janis, Steven Logan #NASA #NASALogo #NASAHistory #ISS #VR #Design #Logo

Some things just make sense… ✨🎈🎂 #OTD in 1959, NASA’s iconic logo became official. Affectionately called the "meatball," it was designed in Cleveland at the lab that would become NASA Glenn. Join us as we celebrate its 65th birthday! go.nasa.gov/4bD9V6k Credit: NASA/Steven Logan #NASALogo #NASAMeatball #History #Logo #Design

During a recent visit to our center, Northeast Ohio 4-H kids learned how NASA brings space technology down to Earth. 🌎 During the event, Ashlie Flegel, deputy director of NASA Glenn’s Technology Integration and Partnerships, demonstrated thermoregulation for the group. This technology helps keep astronauts cool in their space suits. NASA Spinoffs of thermoregulation technology have been used in the fields of sports and medicine here on Earth. Flegel also provided the group of 200 students with an overview of jet engines and the types of testing we conduct at the center. Learn more about Glenn’s Technology Transfer Program and patent portfolio at technology.grc.nasa.gov. #NASA #Technology #ForTheBenefitOfAll

NASA's logo is turning 65! We're celebrating its birthday during a free admission day at Great Lakes Science Center on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 🎂 Join us for a cake-cutting ceremony, presentations from NASA photographers and videographers, a talk on the logo's history, and more: https://lnkd.in/g6mUJAAS Credit: NASA/Bridget Caswell #NASALogo #NASAMeatball #NASA #History #Logo #Design #Cleveland