Michael Krainak (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption Michael Krainak, a native of Wheaton, Maryland, is passionate about ideas and won the IRAD Innovator of the Year award for applying his vast knowledge and orchestrating the development of new laser- and electro-optical-based capabilities. Credit Credits: NASA/W. Hrybyk Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.