Hosted by the College of Engineering, Matt Melis, a researcher from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, will discuss the lessons learned from the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia accident on Friday, October 28, at 3:30 p.m. in the McArthur Engineering Building, room 202. Melis’ work at Glenn Research Center helped determine the cause of the accident and nurtured a new field of research, high-impact ballistics, and photogrammetry inside NASA. His briefings slowly developed into a fine technical presentation that clearly highlights the institutional responses of NASA and the evolution of the agency. His presentation is sought after by dozens of universities, professional societies, and companies in a variety of fields.