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Lennon Rodgers is a seasoned professional in the field of mechanical engineering and design innovation. Currently serving as the Director of Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Labs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since March 2017, Lennon oversees multiple design and fabrication facilities within the College of Engineering. Previously, Lennon was a Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from May 2015 to June 2017, contributing to the leadership of the International Design Center. A diverse background includes roles as a Visiting Researcher and Instructor at various prestigious institutions across Europe and Asia, as well as experience as a Mechanical Engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focusing on space-based and ground-based telescopes. Educational credentials include a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by a BA in Art and Physics.