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Future Forum Generates Ideas in Ohio
NASA joined local business and political leaders in Columbus on Saturday to discuss the space program's impact on Ohio's economy.
Glenn Leaders Honored for Achievements
Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. headlined a group of four NASA Glenn Research Center engineers who were honored at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards.
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Attention Retirees and Former Employees
Due to recent news reports of health-related issues involving Glenn employees, we are encouraging all employees, former employees and retirees to submit an Employee Health Survey.
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