Background
Vranish, John Michael was born on May 20, 1939 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Paul and Louise Ann (Jenkins) Vranish.
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John Michael Vranish
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John Michael Vranish, American electrical engineer, researcher. Recipient Bose award, Design News Magazine, 1997, 100 award, Research and Development Magazine, 1997, 2006, Exceptional Engineering Achievement medal, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Exceptional Achievement Technology medal, Exceptional Service medal; grantee, Productivity Enhancement Program, Department of Defense, 1979.
Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1962. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, George Washington University, 1973.
Career
Staff engineer robotics research Naval Surface Weapons Center, White Oak, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1971-1982, National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, 1982-1986. Staff engineer space mechanisms and space robotics Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, 1986—2006, emeritus, since 2006. President Vranish Innovative Technologies, since 2006.
Member technical task force Office of Secretary Defense, 1981-1982, fact finding committee, 1981. Consultant United States Congress, 1983, 87, 96. Speaker in field. Captain United States Army, 1962-1970.
Achievements
Membership
Captain United States Army, 1962-1970. Member Robotics International of Society Manufacturing Engineers (charter, award 1981).
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Connections
Married Dorothy Jean Ward, June 27, 1980. Children: John Christopher, Anthony Brian.
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American
Awards
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Recipient Bose award, Design News Magazine, 1997, 100 award, Research and Development Magazine, 1997, 2006, Exceptional Engineering Achievement medal, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Exceptional Achievement Technology medal, Exceptional Service medal. Grantee, Productivity Enhancement Program, Department of Defense, 1979.Recipient Bose award, Design News Magazine, 1997, 100 award, Research and Development Magazine, 1997, 2006, Exceptional Engineering Achievement medal, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Exceptional Achievement Technology medal, Exceptional Service medal. Grantee, Productivity Enhancement Program, Department of Defense, 1979.