VOLUME 14 ISSUE 8 AUGUST 2012 Glenn's SCaN Testbed Launches from Employees gather to celebrate

On July 20 at 10:06 p.m. EDT, the Pictured, top right: Glenn-designed and built Space Excited guests gather for Communications and Navigation (SCaN) a wide-screen viewing Testbed successfully launched to the of the launch; bottom, right: Janice Haas, DB/ International Space Station onboard the Space Communications Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Office, and her children, “Kounotori 3” H-II Transfer Vehicle, Mandy and Madeline, from the in with Dante Cenaturi, southern Japan. GLSC, at a SCaN Testbed technology display. Pic- The testbed is an advanced, integrated tured below: the SCaN Testbed. communications system and labora- tory facility that allows researchers to develop, test and demonstrate new C-2012-2861 communications, networking and navigation capabilities in the actual space environment. NASA will conduct a suite of experiments over the next several years, enabling the advancement of a new generation of space communications. A few hours before the launch, NASA employees and the general public gathered at Cleveland’s 100th Bomb Group Restaurant’s main parking lot, Continued on page 3

C-2012-2866 Photos by Marvin Smith Notable Advancements in Sustainable In This Issue

Energy, Flexible Materials 3 ...... New Associate Director Earning two R&D 100 Awards for technological innovation, Glenn is proud to 3 ...... TR/PR Consolidation represent NASA and continue a winning tradition during this year’s 50th anniver- 4 ...... Center Golf Outing sary of the R&D 100 Awards Program. 6 ...... Wings of Excellence A Glenn-developed technology and collaboration were 8 ...... Focus on Manufacturing chosen by the editors of R&D 100 Magazine and an independent panel of judges to be among the 100 most technologically significant products introduced to the NASA Day at Progressive Field marketplace last year. The winners will be acknowledged featuring John Glenn on Aug. 26. at the 2012 R&D 100 Awards banquet in November. See page 7. Continued on page 2 Straight from the Director 1. Must establish a “competency champion” that is fully aware of the status/condition of a center core competency and is accountable for Gaining a New Perspective on Work maintaining the competency; 2. Must encourage and embrace “inter- It’s been said that “life is a series of a number of options dependence” at the center; making adjustments.” Keeping this with more work to 3. Must align with the center’s identity perspective in mind, I’d like to provide follow. While they Center Director Lugo and agency’s mission; a status update on some current and new acknowledged a 4. Should be agile, flexible and results activities at the center. “clearly definitive” option was not pre- driven. sented, the current organization rated I am pleased to announce that Janet lower than all other options that were I will acknowledge that this reorgani- Watkins has been hired as our new Asso- considered. Clearly, we need to make zation may not be easy to measure. ciate Director. Janet joins us after serving some changes. As her first assignment, However, if we see stability in fund- over 30 years with the United States Air our new Associate Director will continue ing and headcount, consistent assign- Force, most recently at Wright-Patterson to work in completing this reorganiza- ments of work that align with our Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Janet’s tion effort. center identity and a higher degree of experience focuses on the institutional “interdependence,” I believe we will activities at the center, which enhances Not long ago, I was asked why we were be successful. the diversity of our senior management considering a reorganization at the team. I invite all of you to welcome Janet center. As an organization, Glenn has As you know, this is an election year, to NASA Glenn and make sure she feels continued to evolve and has made some and in any election year there is uncer- a part of our great team. changes, but we lag behind our peers tainty. What I am certain of, is that we in a very competitive and uncertain will do the best we can with the tools Recently, I was briefed by the members environment. For this reorganization and resources we have available to us. of the center’s reorganization team on to be successful, I would offer that an In other words, we’ll adjust. the results of their work. They presented organization:

Glenn's 2012 R&D 100 Award Winners

Continued from page 1 Pictured, right: Glenn's Michael Piszczor, The following technologies bring the total to 114 of R&D’s “Oscars of Innovation” a member of the presented to Glenn since 1963. award winning SolarVolt™module The SolarVolt™ module, the innovation of a team that includes Glenn’s Michael team. Below, left to right: Dr. Haiquan Piszczor, and Entech Solar, Inc. (Ft. Worth, Texas) employees Mark J. O’Neill, A.J. Guo and Dr. Mary Ann McDanal and Robert Walters, was primarily developed for terrestrial use incorporating Meador, 2012 winners NASA space power technology advancements. The module is a highly efficient for Polyimide Aerogels. photovoltaic solar panel that can compete with fossil fuels to provide utility grid- scale power due to its unique solar concentrator design. It offers a combination of increased efficiency and reliability, lower weight, and competitive cost, and demonstrates how space technology can be adapted for our use here on Earth.

The Polyimide Aerogels, developed by Glenn’s Dr. Mary Ann Meador and the Ohio Aerospace Institute’s Dr. Haiquan Guo, are highly flexible, lightweight, thin and 500 times stronger than conventional silica aerogels, while maintaining the excellent insulation properties for which silica aerogels are known. This innovation is unparalleled in the aerogel marketplace, as no other aerogel possesses the com- pressive and tensile strength with simultaneous flexibility to contour to whatever shape is needed.

To learn more about this year’s award recipients and the process of submission to the R&D 100 Awards, contact Kim Dalgleish-Miller, Innovation Projects Office. C-2012-2551 Photo by Michelle Murphy

—By S. Jenise Veris 2 AUGUST 2012 Watkins New Associate Director of NASA Glenn Glenn Hardware Center Director and leadership experiences make Launched to Station Ray Lugo recently her a valuable asset as we continue named Janet L. to implement and improve our Continued from page 1 Watkins, a native institutional base at the center.” of Dayton, Ohio, patio and inside to watch the live as the center’s Prior to coming to Glenn, Watkins launch and enjoy activities and exhibits Associate Director. served as the technical expert/in- presented by NASA Glenn, the Great sourcing and acting deputy director, Lakes Science Center; the Natural In her new Manpower, Personnel and Services History Museum and the Cleveland position, Watkins Watkins at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Clinic. is responsible Dayton, Ohio, and as the organization for the overall management of the On July 27, Flight division chief of Manpower, Personnel institutional operations for Glenn Engineers Joe Acaba of NASA and Aki and Resources Directorate, United and provides the coordination and Hoshide of JAXA welcomed SCaN with States Air Force (USAF) Headquarters at integration of institutional activities an open arm—station’s Canadarm2, the Pentagon. Watkins held a number of which cross directorate organizations. the Canadian Space agency-provided increasingly responsible management She serves as Glenn’s focal point for all robotic arm. The arm reeled the vehicle positions for the USAF. institutional functions and coordinates in, docking it to the Earth-facing side of the Harmony node. the consideration and evaluation of Watkins has received numerous awards means to improve the efficiency and for her leadership and professional For details on Glenn’s role in the project, effectiveness of the services provided accomplishments. She holds a bachelor’s revisit the March 2012 AeroSpace by the institutional organizations at the degree in business administration Frontiers at center. http://aerospacefrontiers.grc. and management from Wright State .gov. University in Fairborn, Ohio, and her “Janet brings a wealth of knowledge master’s degree in public administration and experience to our management from Central Michigan University. team,” said Lugo.“Her solid management

Centralized Business Units Promote Efficiency and Expertise Travel and purchase functions streamlined The last wave of an initiative to consolidate NASA Glenn’s Travel SGT employees, left to right: Alice Request and Purchase Requisition Camburako, (TR/PR) functions will be completed Ruth McClure, in September. Launched in April, this Kathy Wargo initiative improves work efficiencies in (standing) and response to “Executive Order 13589— Lauren Storrow in one of the Promoting Efficient Spending,” issued new centralized in November 2011. business units. C-2012-1718 Photo by Bridget Caswell “Based on an extensive business case analysis, we expect that the requisitions through a newly created about travel request and purchase consolidation will reduce error rates, TR/PR consolidated unit. The requirements, a consistent and stable pool expertise and free up valuable remaining directorates and offices process and excellent customer service. human resources to focus on other are being incrementally rolled out important tasks,” explained Frank throughout fiscal year 2012, with the Employees can book travel or setup Robinson, project manager. last wave to be completed by Sept. 7. purchase requisitions using three Individuals from those directorates methods, which are outlined on The consolidation, which is being and offices are each assigned to a the Office of the Chief Financial rolled out in two phases, began with designated business unit. Officer’s website: http://www.grc.nasa. the Office of the Director and four gov/WWW/NEWCFO/TRAVEL_PR- other directorates. Individuals within Robinson said that by using the consolidation.html. those directorates now make travel consolidated units, employees could reservations and setup purchase expect to receive expert knowledge —By Doreen B. Zudell 3 News and Events

Golf Outing Fun › NASA Glenn held its third Centerwide Golf Outing on July 13 at the Mallard Creek Golf Course in Columbia Station. The 4-person scramble, consisting of 252 golfers, began with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m., followed by lunch, dinner and prizes. For results from the outing, including teams and scores, look in the Today@Glenn archives. Pictured, far right: Bob Hauer, Bill Saettel and Mike Krinov on the course; pictured immediate right: Center Director Ray Lugo presents an C-2012-2792 award to golfer Christine Pastor-Barsi. C-2012-2793 Photos by Christopher Lynch

ˇ High Flyin' Good Time at Huriot Picnic The Huriot Sports Flyers Radio Greening Glenn One Control Club, based in Sandusky, Event at a Time held its annual summer picnic on July 14 at Plum Brook August Event Station. During the event, Thursday, Aug. 23, club members—NASA Glenn building 15, Small Dining employees and retirees— Room from 12 to 1 p.m.; demonstrated their radio- Kathleen M. Rocco, an controlled model aircraft and education specialist conducted a traditional airdrop, from the Cuyahoga scattering candy across the County Solid Waste District, will airstrip. Nearly 100 attendees be here to talk about the benefits Photo by Mac Zborowski enjoyed a full day of activities of composting for your home. and the opportunity to share the hobby of flying radio-controlled aircraft. Pictured, left to right, club members Matthew Kunkel, VPL/Management Integration Office; September Event and Matthew Myers and Sal Oriti, Power and In-Space Propulsion Division. The Sustainability Fair has been rescheduled from August to Thurs- day, Sept. 13, outside building 15 Cafe area with vendors, exhibits and more.

Astronaut and Associate Director of External Programs Greg “Box” Johnson is coming to a community near you! You can follow Greg’s outreach efforts online or see him in person! Upcoming stops include: August 11, Space Saturday at NASA Glenn Visitor Center at Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland. For more information visit http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/events/wheres_box.html

NASA CIO Discusses I3P Plans › NASA’s Chief Information Officer Linda Cureton conducted an All Hands Meeting with employees at Lewis Field on June 25. Cureton, pictured, pro- vided an overview of the current state of the Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Integration Program (I3P), discussed agency action plans to address integration issues, and answered questions from the audience. C-2012-2532 Photo by Michelle Murphy 4 Manufacturing Innovation Workshop › NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, pictured, joined Glenn Center Director Ray Lugo, Congressional leaders and White House representatives at Cuyahoga Community College’s Main Campus, on July 9, for a workshop to share ideas on a proposed National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Institutes. This initiative, coordinated through the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office and hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, focuses on investments in innovation, advanced technology, education and infrastructure to make the U.S. manufacturing sector more competitive.

C-2012-2563 Photo by Marvin Smith

‹ Glenn Hosts Event for Small Businesses The center hosted its Industry Day for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or HUBZone, on June 19 at the Ohio Aerospace Institute. The event enabled companies to meet with decision-makers to learn more about doing business with NASA. Over 300 people attended, including 221 small business representatives—82 from HUBZone businesses. Pictured, seated right: Timothy Bober and Deborah Giavasis, contracting officers in Glenn’s Procurement Division, talking to business representatives.

ˇ Federal Agencies Team on Diversity Workshop

On June 12, NASA Glenn C-2012-2354 Photo by Bridget Caswell partnered with fellow federal agencies, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office, to host the Outreach Opportunities 11th Annual Diversity Workshop Here are some upcoming events to consider at the Ohio Aerospace Institute. staffing: Sept. 1–3: Cleveland Air Show, The event featured Naomi Tutu, Cleveland • Sept. 3: N. Coast AFL CIO Parade, human rights activist, who Cleveland • Sept. 15–16: Scott Air Force Base Air shared the African philosophy Show, Belleville, Ill. • Sept. 22: Wings of Women of Ubuntu that encourages find- Conference at IWASM, Cleveland • Sept. 22–23: ing commonalities rather than Duluth Air Show, Duluth, Minn. • Sept. 30: fearing differences to build Woollybear Parade & Festival, Vermilion, Ohio. C-2012-2330 Photo by Bridget Caswell relationships. The workshop Visit http://outreach.grc.nasa.gov (internal only) also offered breakout sessions and two student presentations from the for information and registration. winners of the “Stop the Hate” essay contest sponsored by the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.

‹ Very Special "Artventure" Members of NASA Glenn’s Disability Awareness Advisory Group (DAAG), along with other center staff, participated in the Very Special Arts Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds on May 10. The annual event, sponsored by the Cleveland branch of the State Organization on Arts and Disability, is a venue for integrating the arts into the general education of children with disabilities. Glenn staff assisted the children on various art projects related to this year’s theme, “The Great Outdoor Artventure,” provided pictures from the Picture Yourself in Space Photo Booth, and Eva the astronaut. Pictured, far left, Sandy Barrow, Institutional Resources Analysis Division, and Ken Kirkland, WYLE/Office of Photo by Dick Woodward Diversity & Equal Opportunity, assist with beading art. 5 Newsletter Award Awards and Honors The AeroSpace Frontiers staff has earned a 2012 Gold Hermes FEB Wings of Excellence Award Winners Award, the fourth consecutive award for newsletter excellence! The Hermes The Cleveland Federal Executive Creative Awards is an international Board (FEB) honored five NASA Glenn competition for creative professionals employees with a Wings of Excellence involved in the concept, writing and award for being top performers among design of traditional and emerging me- the 25,000 federal employees across dia. The competition is run and judged the Greater Cleveland area. They were by the Association of Marketing and recognized during the 2012 Federal Communication Professionals. Employee Recognition Ceremony on May 11.

Dr. Amy Fagan, Optical Instrumentation and NDE Branch, for excelling as a Retirements nationally recognized optical research engineer, while annually committing C-2012-1759 Photo by Michelle Murphy Virginia Cestaro, Management to a robust schedule of charitable, civic Pictured, standing, left to right: Greg Harris, Integration Office, Engineering and academic programs, including the the keynote speaker and Rock and Roll Hall of Directorate, retired on June 30, 2012, FEB Tutoring program. Fame Museum vice president of Development, with 30 ½ years of NASA service. with McClanahan and Fisher. Seated, left to Caleb Fisher, Fluid Systems Branch, for right: Fagan, Pawson and Kennemuth. Jeffrey Haas, Testing Division, Facilities his passionate support to the Cleveland and Test Division, retired on July 3, inner-city tutoring program since 2004, including serving as program coordinator 2012, with 42 years of NASA service. for Glenn tutors, training and orientation leader, and tutoring at three Cleveland public schools.

Jerry Kennemuth, Office of the Chief Counsel, for his 30 years of service as lead attorney advisor in the area of contract law, which has been invaluable in identifying fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer funds; and pro bono legal work counseling homeless and disadvantaged men.

Ron McClanahan, Reliability and System Safety Engineering Branch, for serving with distinction as Glenn’s Loaned Executive to the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign Haas Harrington (CFC) leading a team that netted 24 percent of the local campaign’s $2,200,000. Sally Harrington, Community and Maryann Pawson, Procurement Division, for her exceptional efficiency and Media Relations Office, External effectiveness as the center’s Bankcard Program coordinator to assure the timely Programs Division, retired on July 27, monthly reconciliation of thousands of transactions, giving Glenn the best record 2012, with 30 years of NASA service. in the agency. —By S. Jenise Veris Bipin Patel, Quality Engineering and Assurance Branch, Quintile Receives SFA Award Program and Project Assurance Suzanne Quintile, Office of the Chief Division, retired on Financial Officer, received NASA’s Space July 28, 2012, with Flight Awareness (SFA) Program Honoree 25 years of NASA Award for outstanding contributions service. Patel to human spaceflight. Quintile was recognized for supporting Glenn’s Space Gregory Schmitz, ISS and Human Health Flight Systems Directorate as the lead Office, Space Operations Project Office, resources analyst for five projects of retired on June 30, 2012, with 30 years Photo/NASA various sizes crossing multiple NASA of NASA service. Pictured, left to right: Astronaut Rick programs. The award included travel Arnold with Quintile and Bill Hill, NASA Cheryl Washam, Research and Space HQ Exploration Systems Development. to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for a ceremony and tour of the center. The SFA Operations Branch, Procurement Honoree Award is one of the highest honors presented to employees for their Division, retired on July 27, 2012, with dedication to quality work and flight safety. 36 years of federal service, including 16 ½ with NASA. 6 In Memory Calendar

James Bowser, Jr., Albert F. Dolinshek, 93, who retired WOMEN’S RETIREE LUNCHEON: The 68, who retired in in 1973 with 32 years of NACA-NASA next NASA Retired Women’s Luncheon 2003 with 40 years service, died April 26. Dolinshek was will be held at Don’s Pomeroy House, of NASA service, an aerospace mechanic leader who 13664 Pearl Road, Strongsville, on died May 16. Bowser began his federal career at the NACA Thursday, Aug. 16 at noon. Contact was a mechanical Langley Laboratory in November Gerry Ziemba, 330–273–4850, to engineering techni- 1941 before transferring to NACA’s reserve your seat. cian who teamed Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory with draftsmen in in Cleveland in January 1943. He IFPTE LOCAL 28, LESA PICNIC: LESA Bowser the Mechanical won several Suggestion Awards, will hold a summer picnic on Friday, Equipment Engineering Branch, including two concurrently for new Aug. 24 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Glenn Aeropropulsion Facilities and instrumentation on a punch press and Picnic Grounds. POC: Sally Weiland, Experiments Division, to demonstrate a small portable electrical heater to 216–433–5623. skills and imagination for designing uniformly heat the same punch press, CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME: Save the complex research equipment and resulting in over $2,000 a year savings date of Sunday, Aug. 26 for NASA Day at adapting existing facilities to house the to the center. He retired from the NASA Progressive Field featuring John Glenn. equipment. Bowser’s expertise was in Lewis Materials and Rockets Service Join co-workers for a group outing design of compressor test rigs supporting Branch, Test Installations Division. the NASA Multistage Compressor Flow to see the Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees. The first pitch is at 1:05 Physics Program to advance turbine Walter W. Turske, p.m., plan to arrive early for pregame engine technology. III, 62, who retired activities. Look for announcements in 1995 with 26 years including discount ticket sales on Rocco DeLiberato, of NASA service, Today@Glenn. 73, who retired in died May 10. Turske 1995 with 29 years retired from the FARMERS MARKET AND WALK: Mark of NASA service, Test Installation your calendar for Sept. 6 when Glenn died April 30. Division, where will hold its Farmers Market and Walk DeLiberato was an he served as an from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the electrician in the Turske aerospace tech- Picnic Grounds. Several local vendors Test Installations nician. He was a former unit vice will offer fresh produce and natural Division. He sup- president of the American Federation items such as oils and honey. Free eco DeLiberato ported the Icing of Government Employees (AFGE), shopping bags while supplies last! Research Tunnel, the Small Engine Local 2128, representing the union on POC: Fitness Center, 3–6313 Components Test Facility and the Nozzle issues of wage grade and as a member Acoustic Test Rig in the Powered Lift the advisory body for the Trades FREE FACILITY TOUR: On Sept. 8, the Facility. DiLiberato won several service Apprentice Program. public can learn more about Glenn’s awards, including a 1990 NASA Group enhanced Zero-Gravity Locomotion Achievement Award as part of the Simulator, developed to address the “Portable Cryogenics Research Team.” In Appreciation detrimental physiological effects of spaceflight. On-the-hour tours of the facility begin at 10 and 11 a.m., 12 and Thank you for all the support you 1 p.m. Call 216–433–9653 to register. have given me the last few months. It has been extremely difficult to deal IFPTE LOCAL 28, LESA MEETING: LESA Article Deadlines with the passing of my husband, Bob will hold its next membership meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon in the News items and brief Yavoich, and the illness of my mom. Employee Center’s Small Dining Room. announcements for publication in Your prayers and acts of kindness are the September issue is noon, Aug. truly appreciated and have been a PLUM BROOK REUNION: The sixth PBS 24. Larger articles require at least tremendous help. I am grateful for all reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 22, at the one month notice. the encouragement and support you Engineering Building. Current and READ US ON THE INTERNET: continue to provide. —Linda Yavoich former employees of PBS, support http://aerospacefrontiers.grc.nasa.gov service contractors and surviving Hermes Check out NASA Glenn's spouses are invited. Contact: Bill Brown Award Exchange Online Gift Shop at 3802 Windsor Bridge Circle, Huron, 2009- OH 44839, or e-mail [email protected] 2012 www.nasagiftsshop.com or Jack Crooks at [email protected]. 7 National Aeronautics and Space Administration John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field 21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, Ohio 44135 www.nasa.gov AeroSpace Frontiers is an official publication of Glenn Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is published the second Friday of each month by the Community and Media Relations Office in the interest of the Glenn workforce, retirees, government officials, business leaders and the general public. View us online at http://aerospacefrontiers.grc.nasa.gov. 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Editor: Doreen B. Zudell, SGT, Inc. Assistant Editor: S. Jenise Veris, SGT, Inc. Managing Editor: Kelly R. DiFrancesco

VOLUME 14 ISSUE 8 AUGUST 2012

NASA Offers Solutions to Local Manufacturing Sector If the saying, “Everything old is new an integral part of the Ohio com- again,” is true, Gotta Grove Records, munity and the nation,” said Cen- Cleveland, is hoping that NASA Glenn ter Director Ray Lugo. “We look can help put a new “twist” on a 1970s forward to sharing our expertise vinyl record printing process to improve to help keep the economic engine

efficiency and reduce costs. moving in northeast Ohio.” C-2012-2164 Gotta Grove Records is one of nine This project was developed manufacturers in Greater Cleveland through NASA’s Adopt a City who will have the benefit of Glenn Program, a 1-year pilot program subject matter experts (SMEs) think- incorporating key goals of the ing out of the box on their behalf. White House’s Council on Strong The companies were selected by Cities, Strong Communities. MAGNET (the Manufacturing Advo- The names of the companies, C-2012-2006 Marvin Smith cacy & Growth Network) to partici- Center Director Lugo, at the podium, offers remarks pate in the Manufacturing Innovation projects and Glenn SMEs are listed at the news conference announcing the companies. Project developed through a partner- below. NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck looks on. ship between NASA, the City of Cleve- land, Cuyahoga County and MAGNET. 1. BioInVision, Mayfield Village—Three-Dimensional (3D) Imaging Microtome. SME: Michael Lewis NASA is committed to providing 2. Boundary Systems, Middleburg Heights—Mold Cooling System for 3D Printed 40 hours of technical assistance to Molds. SMEs: Cathy Chuang, Gary Roberts, Chris Johnston, George each company to identify potential Harpster and Justin Elschert solutions to challenges the selected 3. Gotta Groove Records, Cleveland—Vinyl Records. SMEs: Larry Oberle and Brent Nowlin companies face with a new or existing 4. Mega Joule, Cleveland—Utility Scale Energy Storage. SMEs: Dr. Mike Meador, Rick product. To support this partnership, Baldwin and Tom Miller the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga 5. Morrison Products, Inc., Cleveland—Fans/Blowers. SME: Milind Bakhle County are making $450,000 in low- 6. Pile Dynamics, Inc., Solon—Thermal Integrity Profiler. SMEs: Dr. Fran Hurwitz, interest rate loans available to help the Jim Sutter and Euy-Sik “Eugene” Shin 7. Sensor Development Corporation, Strongsville—Termite Detector. SMEs: Dr. companies with any costs that may Gary Hunter and Dr. Mary Ann Meador occur from their participation. 8. Vadxx Energy, Cleveland—Synthetic Crude Oil Shredder. SMEs: George “Providing assistance and support to Harpster, Rick Kelsch, Mark Stevens, Monica Guzik and Bryan Fraser 9. Zuga Medical, Inc., Cleveland—In-Oral Modifiable Dental Implant Abutment. local manufacturers represents a natu- SMEs: Stephanie Vivod and Frederick Dynys ral extension of Glenn’s efforts to be —By S. Jenise Veris 8