Ann Whitaker

Ann Whitaker

Ann was raised near Plainsvile, GA, and majored in physics at Berry College. She went to the University of Alabama, and inspired by Sputnik, got a job at MSFC in 1963. Beginning with materials development for propulsion and vehicles engineering, she found enjoyment working with fellow physicists. She worked on that Saturn project, as well as biomedical technology for Skylab, and discusses the various personalities she met during her career. She would go on to serve as chief of the Physical Sciences branch, the supervisor of the engineering physics division, deputy of the space sciences lab, and in various other NASA roles. She discusses the LF experiment vehicle, and work with environmental technology. Since retirement, she has participated in farming, and local part-time work. She emphasizes the importance of persistence.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama

2007-01

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