Class of 2021

A third class of the NASA Glenn Hall of Fame was selected as part of the observance of the center’s 80^th Anniversary. The 10 inductees represent Glenn’s broad competencies and mission support functions. This class is the first to emerge from Glenn’s recent history, and their influence and impact is still felt directly through their research efforts and their peers who continue to work at the center.

We look forward to gathering with the inductees, their families, and current employees for the traditional induction ceremony in 2022.  The event will include the dedication of the relocated physical Hall of Fame area.

Event Information

NASA Glenn Names 10 New Hall of Fame Inductees

Video Highlighting the Ten New Inductees

Perez-Davis Announcement of Hall of Fame Inductees

Glenn Hall of Fame Ceremony flyer (2022)

Glenn Hall of Fame Ceremony program (2022)

Inductees Plaques (2021)

Inductees

Bruce Banks Glenn’s most patented researcher and champion of technology transfer.
Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria Leader in battery research and project management and the center’s first Latina senior executive.
Henry Kosmahl Pioneer of traveling wave tube technology whose work led to the emergence of the Glenn Research Center as a leader in space communications.
Patricia O’Donnell Leader in high-energy propellants, energy conversion, and batteries; and Glenn’s first patented female inventor.
J. Anthony Powell Innovator of silicon carbide applications that resulted in a multimillion-dollar industry with aeropropulsion, power generation, and space applications.
Bobby Sanders Advanced nozzle and inlet research fundamental to the development of many subsequent high-speed inlet designs.
John Sloop Grandfather of Glenn’s rocket propulsion competency and leading advocate for liquid hydrogen as a propellant for upper stage rockets such as Saturn and Centaur.
O. Frank Spurlock Developer of the launch vehicle trajectory optimization program used to launch over 60 preeminent NASA missions.
Jesse Strickland Influential architect who modernized the center’s approach to facility planning and design.
Erwin Zaretsky Internationally recognized expert in tribology and bearing research.

Ceremony Photographs