An Invitation to Attend
The Engineering and Science Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Events
Induction at the Engineers Club of Dayton
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- 5:30 PM Reception
- 6:30 PM Dinner
- 7:40 PM Induction Ceremony
Lectures for High School STEM Students
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- 9:00 AM Tours of Engineers Club available
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Lectures in the Auditorium of the Engineers Club of Dayton
- 12:15 PM Luncheon
Register Below for the 2026 Induction Dinner and Ceremonies
Use the below form to register and submit the number of guests and their meals. Then once you submit the form you will be taken to PayPal to complete your transaction. Please select the same number of guests you would like to attend. If you would like to pay by check please fill out the form and select Paying with Check.
- Individual tickets: $75.00 each (plus PayPal fee)
- A table for 8 people: $600 per table (plus PayPal fee) – Gold Circle Donor recognized in the event program
Please register by November 4
Dinner Choices
- S – Seared Salmon
- M – Sliced Beef Tenderloin
- V – Vegetarian Mushroom Risotto
Full-Color Ads in the Induction Program Are Available
| Ad size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page | 8.5″ x 5.5″ | $600 |
| Half Page | 4.2″ x 5.5″ | $300 |
| Quarter Page | 4.2″ x 2.7″ | $150 |
2026 ESHF Inductees
Dr. Stephen Tsai
For pioneering and seminal contributions to the field of composite materials. The first to recognize the importance of failure criterion in high-performance composite materials. The discovery of the failure theories (Tsai-Wu and Tsai-Hill) led to new practices in the application of composite materials in lightweight structures. A major contributor to the field of fiber-reinforced composite materials used throughout the world.
Dr. Asad Madni
For work in the development and commercialization of the Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) gyroscope for aerospace and automotive safety. Commercialized as the GyroChip and first applied in the aerospace and defense industries, technology has saved lives around the world through its use in aircraft and passenger vehicles.
Katherine Johnson
For orbital mechanics calculations as a NASA employee that were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights through Apollo 13. During her 33-year career at NASA and its predecessor, she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and pioneering the use of computers to perform the tasks.
Special Student Recognition
Gitanjali Rao
Gitanjali Rao is an inventor, an aspiring scientist, author, speaker and an active promoter of STEM around the world. She was recognized as America’s Top Young Scientist and was a recipient of an EPA Presidential award for her patented invention of an innovative lead contamination detection tool. Gitanjali is also the inventor of “Epione”—a device for early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction using genetic engineering, and “Kindly”—an anti-cyberbullying service using AI and Natural Language Processing.
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