John Edward Ingram, ’73 aerospace engineering, was the recipient of the 2015 Lincoln Award given by the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program.

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions toward the structural integrity and safety of aircraft throughout their career. It was established in 1996 to honor John (Jack) Lincoln, who is widely regarded as an expert in structural integrity and aviation safety.

Ingram retired in 2013 after working nearly 40 years at Lockheed Martin in the field of aircraft structures and structural subdisciplines. During his career, Ingram was involved in the analysis of stress, fatigue, damage tolerance, finite element, structural dynamics and risk. Ingram also held several engineering leadership positions, including providing support to NASA during the space shuttle recertification following the 1986 Challenger accident.

“As far back as we can remember, dad has regarded flight with a childlike delight and wonder, while simultaneously and relentlessly pursuing perfection in his work; the safety of pilots and/or passengers was always his priority,” said his daughters, Beth Peterson and Katy Roberts. “He saw the whole equation every time he looked at an airplane: performance, capability, safety and security.”