Wednesday, January 12, 2011

NASA names deputy chief technologist

WASHINGTON - NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun announced the appointment of Michael J. Gazarik as the agency's deputy chief technologist. Gazarik, who was deputy director for programs in the Engineering Directorate at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., will be a member of the office responsible for coordination, integration and tracking of all technology investments across the agency, as well as management of NASA's Space Technology programs. (Source: NASA, 01/12/11) Gulf Coast note: NASA has facilities at Stennis Space Center, Miss., and Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.