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Airplanes and Astronauts: Meet Maker John Oldham

John Oldham John creates model for public outreach events.
John Oldham John creates model for public outreach events.
Credits: NASA

John Oldham likes to say that learning happens when you get something in your hands. The former carpenter and current NASA Glenn exhibits technician believes the best way to tell the NASA story is to engage the public with hands-on models and displays.  And he makes them in his workshop at the center.

NASA Glenn Exhibits Technician John Oldham creates models for public outreach events to tell NASA’s story.
Credits: NASA

Meet the Makers

NASA has a history of advancing science and exploration because our engineers, scientists and technologists find new solutions to meet mission goals. These “makers” take a hands-on approach to move research forward by thinking outside the box. Learn about other innovators at NASA Glenn.

Nancy Smith Kilkenny, ATS
NASA Glenn Research Center