Dr. L. Glenn Kraige got his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Virginia, principally in aerospace engineering, and he currently serves as Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is also the co-author of the best-selling Engineering Mechanics series since the early 1980s, has also made significant contributions to mechanics education.

In addition to his widely recognized publications and research in the field of spacecraft dynamics, Dr. Kraige has devoted his attention to the teaching of mechanics at both introductory and advanced levels. His outstanding teaching has been widely recognized and has earned him teaching awards at the college, university, departmental, state, regional, and national levels.