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EUGENE E. COVERT
Pages 69-74

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... His career spanned research, teaching, and public service. He is credited with developing the world's first practical wind tunnel magnetic suspension system, he served on the commission that investigated the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and he received the Daniel Guggenheim Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in aviation.
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... Gene's career included exceptional public service. He served on many NAS/NAE committees dealing with issues of aeronautics and space, and on the National Research Council's Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, including a term as vice chair.
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From page 72...
... , University Educator of the Year from the Engineering Science Division of the American Society of Aerospace Education (1980) , and a NASA Public Service Award (1981)
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... The committee cited his "exemplary leadership in aeronautics teaching and research, development of significant state-of-the-art aerodynamic testing techniques, and outstanding contributions to public service." In an interview after receiving the Guggenheim award, Gene reflected on his career and his philosophy of trying different things: "It was like being in a batting cage. I missed a fair fraction, but I took a swing at everything." He went on: "My career was a set of building blocks.
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