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Kingsley Fregene

Kingsley Fregene

Kingsley Fregene, principal research scientist for Lockheed Martin, discusses how he turned his observations of the natural world into practical applications for designing and engineering aircraft.

Grades

5 - 12

Subjects

Engineering, Physics

Program
Mysteries of the Unseen World (logo height 65 pix)

Growing up along the Niger River in Africa, Kingsley Fregene developed a strong connection to the natural world. He also recognized the importance of electronics and control systems while visiting oil refineries. Taken together, these experiences sparked in him a curiosity and desire to pursue a career in robotics and aircraft engineering.

As an engineer, Fregene relies upon his creativity and multiple disciplines, including science and math, to develop solutions to technical problems. As a principal research scientist for Lockheed Martin, he has worked on numerous engineering and design projects, including his latest project, Samarai. Samarai is an unmanned aerial system (UAS) with a design inspired by the aerodynamic structure of a maple seed.

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Writer
Angela M. Cowan, Education Specialist and Curriculum Designer
Editor
Julie Brown, National Geographic Society
Copyeditor
Jeannie Evers, Emdash Editing, Emdash Editing
Producer
Julie Brown, National Geographic Society
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Last Updated

September 27, 2022

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National Science Foundation Mysteries of the Unseen World
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Lockheed Martin