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Campbell Led Center Through Transitional Time
Donald J. Campbell served as Center Director for almost 10 years and ushered in the center's name change from NASA Lewis to NASA Glenn at Lewis Field in April 1999.
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Ross Believes People Make the Difference
This is the seventh in a series of articles spotlighting NASA Glenn's center directors.
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Klineberg Inspired Many Alliances
Dr. John M. Klineberg, deputy director (1979–1985) and then acting director (1986), helped strategize and implement institutional improvements to maintain our excellence in aeronautics.
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Stofan's Management Skills Raise Glenn's Profile
Andrew Stofan, Center Director for NASA's Lewis Research Center (now NASA Glenn) from 1982-1986, helped the center gain greater visibility and respect within NASA.
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John McCarthy Promoted Outreach, Embraced Diversity
Former center director John F. McCarthy appreciated the talent working for NASA's Lewis Research Center (now Glenn) and considered the center an example of the nation's best and brightest.
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Lundin Advocated for Strong Role in Space Exploration
Bruce Lundin was responsible for an experimental wind turbine built in the 1970's. He was center director from 1969 to 1977.
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Hiring a National Hero
Bob Graham remembers recruiting Neil Armstrong for his first NASA job.
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This Month in Exploration
“This Month in Exploration” is a series that explores the rich history of human flight, contextualizing where we’ve been and examining the exploration history NASA continues to make. Explore the archives here.
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What's in a Name?
NASA's early spaceflight director knew the answer to this question. He named two of the agency's most celebrated programs -- Mercury and Apollo.
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NASA Glenn Says Goodbye to Historic Facility
NASA Glenn's Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) is being demolished, but its legacy endures.
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Leading from the Ground Up
Glenn's first director, Dr. Sharp, charted the course of the center's early construction and testing.