NASA Administrator Michael Griffin will visit NASA’s Glenn Research Center on Monday, May 16 as he continues a tour of NASA’s field centers.

Griffin began his duties as the 11th Administrator of NASA on April 14. President George W. Bush nominated him for the position in March and confirmed by the United States Senate on April 13.

As part of his visit, the Administrator will be available to briefly speak with media representatives from 3:30 – 4 p.m. following his tour of the Glenn facility.

Media representatives wishing to participate in this opportunity must contact Lori Rachul or the Glenn newsroom at 216-433-2901 by 10 a.m. on Monday, May 16. Media should arrive at Glenn’s Administration Building no later than 3:15 p.m.

Additional information about Administrator Griffin is available on the Internet at:

http://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/griffin_bio.html