OFFICIAL NASA PRESS RELEASE

Barbara Selby
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
August 8, 1994
(Phone: 202/358-1983)

Mary Ann Peto

Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio
(Phone: 216/433-2902)

Pat Lackner
Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
(Phone: 216/962-3013)

RELEASE: 94-130

FORDYCE NAMED OHIO AEROSPACE INSTITUTE CHIEF SCIENTIST

Dr. J. Stuart Fordyce, Deputy Director of NASA's Lewis

Research Center, Cleveland, has been appointed Chief Scientist at
the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), Cleveland, effective
September 18.

OAI is a private, non-profit consortium of nine Ohio

universities, Lewis Research Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base and private companies. Established in 1989, the Institute
is committed to enhancing Ohio and U.S. competitiveness through
research, education and the adaptation of advanced
technology.

In his new position, Fordyce will report directly to the

Institute's President, Dr. Michael J. Salkind, and will work to
develop opportunities for collaborative research projects,
technology transfer initiatives and educational programs.

"Fordyce's impressive capabilities will help OAI build on

its strengths in facilitating technology advancement," said
Salkind. "In addition, his technical expertise will be a
valuable resource for OAI's many diverse programs."

"Dr. Fordyce has made outstanding contributions to the

nation's aerospace effort," added Dr. Wesley L. Harris, NASA
Associate Administrator for Aeronautics. "He brings a wealth of
experience and expertise to his new position."

Fordyce has served as Deputy Director of Lewis since 1991

and has shared responsibility for management of all the work
carried out by the center. He joined Lewis in 1966 after eight
years in private industry. Born in London, he received his A.B.
degree from Dartmouth College and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

While at Lewis, Fordyce has held a series of managerial

positions including: Director of Aerospace Technology; Chief,
Space Power Technology Division; and Chief, Electrochemistry
Branch. Over the years he directed the center's efforts in
aeropropulsion materials and structures; space power and
propulsion; communications and advanced electronics technologies;
energy technology; and microgravity materials science. His
technical career has been devoted to advancing energy conversion
technologies. He is the author or co-author of more than 35
technical reports and articles.

Fordyce has received numerous awards including NASA's

Exceptional Service Medal, Presidential Rank of Meritorious
Executive and NASA's Medal for Outstanding Leadership. He is an
Associate Fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and
Astronautics and a member of many other professional
organizations. Fordyce has been a special lecturer for the
International Space University and was named as Distinguished
Space Technology Lecturer by Columbia University. He is listed
in "American Men and Women of Science" and "Who's Who in
Government."

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