Dr. Stanley E. Woodard (deceased) was an engineer, scientist and innovator who dedicated his 25-year career to the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA). After graduating from Broad Ripple, Dr. Woodard earned degrees from Purdue, Howard and Duke universities. During his NASA tenure, Dr. Woodard was the recipient of two R&D 100 Awards, called the "Oscars of Invention" by the Chicago Tribune. In 1996, Dr. Woodard was named the Black Engineer of the Year, and in 2008 he was awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Dr. Woodard held more than 20 patents and authored more than 80 published articles. Dr. Woodard's sage advice would serve Broad Ripple students well today: "The names of organizations do not matter as much as the people, their vision and their perseverance and passion to achieve their vision."