Ben Anders - Senior Research Engineer

Ben Anders
Born Mar. 29, 1939 in Crossett, AR

Education: B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech; M.S., Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University; M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University

Favorite TV Show: Northern Exposure, Ed

Favorite Hobbies: woodworking and reading

Favorite Sport: fly fishing

Favorite Music: Dixieland

What do you do? Experimental aerodynamics and fluid mechanics. I am currently studying natural flight (birds, insects, fishes) to improve human flight.

What is the coolest equipment you use? The wind tunnel.

How do you use mathematics in your job? To understand fluid flow, you must be familiar with calculus, algebra, and trigonometry. I also write computer programs to solve various problems.

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