Kenneth Wayne Smith Junior

Career Essentials in Sustainable Tech by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Microsoft

Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate

Atlassian

AI for Managers by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Microsoft

Career Essentials in Business Analysis by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Microsoft

Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn

Microsoft

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

NASA Langley Research Center

Reinforced Polymers for Bearing Cages

NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium 2012-2013 Student Journal · Apr 12, 2013

Rolling Resistance of Smart Fabrics for Smart Tires

NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium 2013-2014 Student Journal · Apr 10, 2014

Magnus Effect in Duct Flow

Inflight Dynamics of the HU-25 Jet Aircraft

NASA Technical Report NAA 04042014 · Jan 1, 2015

Virginia Air & Space Center

Jan 2014 - Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Nordonia Daycare

Aug 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

Virginia Air & Space Center

Jul 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Science Olympiad

Apr 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

Georgia Institute of Technology

Jan 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

Great Lakes Science Center

Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

Ksmooth the Engineering Dude

Jul 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 2 mos

Cover Story

Issued by College 101 · Jan 2013

Thanks to my coop at NASA Langley Research Center, I was the cover story of the magazine "College 101"

Exemplary Honors Senior Award

Issued by The University of Akron's Honors College · Apr 2015

Associated with The University of Akron 1/10 Students Chosen as the Top Students in the Honors College

Presidents List

Issued by The University of Akron · Dec 2014

Associated with The University of Akron Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Summer 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014

NSF Materials Research Grant

Issued by National Science Foundation · Jan 2013

Associated with The University of Akron Created an abstract and received funding to support my research in variable rolling resistant tires.

Thomas M. Brittain Award

Issued by The University of Akron · Apr 2015

Associated with The University of Akron Outstanding Scholastic Achievment

John B. and Kathryn M. Hunter Leadership and Service Award

Issued by The University of Akron's Honors College · Apr 2015

Associated with Ksmooth the Engineering Dude Given to one student a year who has shown strong leadership qualities and strong service in the community while holding a high academic standard.

Engineers Foundation of Ohio Scholarship

Issued by Engineers Foundation of Ohio

Associated with The University of Akron

Top 10 Senior Award

Issued by The University of Akron · Apr 2015

Associated with The University of Akron Was one of the top 10 seniors of the whole university. Nominated and voted on by professors and committee.

NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium Junior Scholarship

Issued by NASA/ Ohio Space Grant Consortium/The University of Akron

Associated with The University of Akron Received grant money in return for field related research, a paper, and a presentation.

A-Key Blue Award

Issued by The University of Akron · Apr 2015

Associated with The University of Akron 1/5 Students; Given for Outstanding Campus Involvement and Academic Success

The University of Akron Alumni Association 5 under 35

Issued by The University of Akron Alumni Association · Feb 2024

Associated with The Aerospace Corporation Each year, the 5 Under 35 awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of five exceptional alumni who have the opportunity to return to their alma mater and share their personal and professional journeys with UA students. 5 under 35 Announcement

Georgia Tech 40 under 40

Issued by Georgia Tech Alumni Association · Jul 2021

Associated with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Georgia Tech graduates are impactful leaders and trail blazers in almost every field, all over the globe. The Georgia Tech Alumni 40 Under 40 program recognizes a sampling of our innovators, trendsetters, and people to watch. Kenneth Smith-40 under 40

Patti Grace Smith Award

Issued by American Astronautical Association (AAS) · Feb 2025

Associated with Blue Origin "𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 is recognized for unwavering pursuit of innovation, leadership, and technical excellence in both human space exploration and satellite development furthering 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰 and 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬." 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚: The AAS Patti Grace Smith Award was established in 2016 in recognition of Patti’s commitment to the development of young professionals and will recognize both a young professional and a mentor. Each year, it will be given to: An individual 35 years old or younger who has already made significant contributions to the endeavors of the space community. An individual who is committed to the future of the space community by mentoring young professionals and/or creating opportunities for their advancement in the work force. Patti Grace Smith Award Details 2024 AAS Award Winners Patti Grace Smith Award Announcement

Aviation Week's 20 Twenties

Issued by Aviation Week & American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) · Jan 2018

Associated with Georgia Institute of Technology "Every so often, someone comes along who is going to change the world. What remains to be seen is where and when that someone will have the opportunity. With that in mind, Aviation Week and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) collaborated with universities around the world to identify 20 undergraduate or master’s degree students who already are forging ahead on that mission." Aviation Week 20 Twenties

Most Outstanding Officer

Issued by The Universirt of Akron · Apr 2015

Associated with The University of Akron Top Officer in 2015 (President for three organizations)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholar Award

Issued by American Society of Mechanical Engineers · Mar 2015

Associated with The University of Akron Given to the top academic senior in the mechanical engineering department.

Alfa Fellowship

Issued by Cultural Vistas · Feb 2019

Associated with Cultural Vistas The Alfa Fellowship Program was founded in 2004 with the aim of fostering a community of emerging leaders who have first-hand experience in the business, public policy, and cultural environments of Russia and the region. Since then, over 200 Americans, Britons, and Germans have been able to experience the workplace, while living and traveling in Russia through this unique professional and cultural immersion opportunity. Skoltech | Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

Forbes 30 under 30 in the field of Science, 2017

Issued by Forbes · Jan 2017

Associated with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration "The 2017 FORBES 30 Under 30 is the most definitive gathering of today’s leading young change-makers and innovators in the U.S. We bring you 30 game changers who are under 30 years of age in 20 industries -- 600 in total -- who are challenging the conventional wisdom and rewriting the rules for the next generation of entrepreneurs, entertainers, educators and more. They are passionate and formidable bunch, and for good reason. Their goal is nothing short of breaking the status quo and transforming the world." Forbes Magazine Honors NASA Langley Researcher Kenneth Smith

Space & Satellite Professionals International 20 under 35

Issued by Space & Satellite Professionals International · Oct 2023

Associated with The Aerospace Corporation SSPI’s annual list of “20 Under 35” features 20 employees and entrepreneurs to keep your eye on in coming years. They were selected from nominations submitted by the membership and evaluated by the same panel of judges who name winners of the Promise Awards. They represent, quite simply, the best of us in the years ahead. Kenneth Smith Profile

NASA Trailblazer Award

Issued by NASA · Sep 2023

This award is used to recognize employees demonstrating strong work ethic and creative, innovative thinking. NASA Trailblazer Award