Dennis M. Bushnell
Encyclopedia
Dennis M. Bushnell is a NASA
scientist and lecturer. As Chief Scientist
at NASA Langley Research Center, he is responsible for technical oversight and advanced program formulation. His work is focused mainly on new approaches to environmental issues, in particular to climate issues. Bushnell has received numerous awards for his work.
degree from the University of Connecticut
in 1963 and his M.S.
degree from the University of Virginia
in 1967, both in the field of Mechanical Engineering
.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
scientist and lecturer. As Chief Scientist
NASA Chief Scientist
The Chief Scientist was the most senior science position at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration . The Chief Scientist served as the principal advisor to the NASA Administrator in science issues and as interface to the national and international science community, ensuring that NASA...
at NASA Langley Research Center, he is responsible for technical oversight and advanced program formulation. His work is focused mainly on new approaches to environmental issues, in particular to climate issues. Bushnell has received numerous awards for his work.
Education
Bushnell obtained his M.E.Master of Engineering
A Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME or MEng) or Master of Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. or MTech) or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in...
degree from the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
in 1963 and his M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree from the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
in 1967, both in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
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External links
- Dennis M. Bushnell, BlueTech Forum
- Dennis Bushnell, Imagine Solutions Conference & Initiatives
- Dennis M. Bushnell, lifeboat foundation
- Dennis Bushnell as guest in The Space Show, aired on April 27, 2008
- 5 Questions for Dennis M. Bushnell (Chief Scientist at NASA) on the U.S. Space Shuttle Program, July 19, 2010, www.britannica.com
- Dennis Bushnell: Conquering Climate Change, The Futurist, May-June, 2010, World Future Society
- Dennis Bushnell: Algae: A Panacea Crop?, The Futurist, March-April 2009 Vol. 43, No. 2, World Future Society
- Jim Hidges: For Bushnell, Green Is Global, Personal, NASA
- Denise Adams: Bushnell on the Environment: 'We should have changed things 20 years ago, NASA