Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“[My dad] said of himself, ‘I am, and ever will be, a white-socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer. If you asked the nominees whether they think like engineers, they would probably ask you to more specifically define what that means, as any engineer would!”

Source: Rick Armstrong, who supports the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation as a member of their Board of Trustees, commenting about his father, astronaut Neil Armstrong. Forty-five college students from all parts of the country were named this year’s scholarship winners by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in engineering, natural or applied science, technology, or mathematics and plan to advance research in their chosen field. Engility partners with the Foundation to support and mentor Astronaut Scholars and the scholarship program.

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