Since 1994, he has established unique partnerships with
businesses, educational institutions and communities. These partnerships
have helped to improve educational opportunities; encourage others to
pursue careers in aeronautics; and boost the community's understanding
of technology and aeronautics. He has handled these partnerships while
managing an annual budget of $650 million and overseeing a workforce of
3,400.
Donald J. Campbell is director of the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration's (NASA) Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the only African-American NASA Center director.
The Center is engaged in research, technology, and systems development
programs in aeronautical propulsion, space propulsion, space power, space
communications and microgravity sciences in combustion and fluid physics.
Under Mr. Campbell's leadership, the Center has enabled or
improved products such as Ben Hogan golf balls, LTV Steel continuous casting
rollers, Moen bathroom fixtures, Goodyear tires and a Cleveland Clinic heart
pump. The Center has used the atomic oxygen method to remove layers of smoke,
grease and varnishes from aged paintings at renowned museums.
Partnerships with public school systems, universities, community
colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities have resulted in the
Center awarding millions of dollars in grants and resources to improve the quality
of life for all.
"Prepare yourself
for the unknown by being
responsible, accountable and credible"
Mr. Campbell, who earned a bachelor's degree at Ohio Northern
University and a master's degree at Ohio State University, is a member of the
board of directors of the American Red Cross. In addition, he is a member of
the Kent State University Aeronautics Division Advisory Board and Ohio Northern
University Board of Trustees.
His successful career in public service has earned him numerous
awards and accolades, including the Air Force Systems Command Certificate of
Merit and the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. He also received the Affirmative
Action Award from the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission and
was recently recognized with the Technical Excellence in Government and Engineer
of the Year Award from the National Technical Association.
The native of Lima, Ohio, plants this seed in the minds of
America's youth: "Prepare yourself for the unknown by being responsible,
accountable and credible. Continue to remind yourself 'I will always do the
very best I can.'"
