A New Chapter: Transitioning from Teaching to Congress

Dr. Berry Goes to Washington

What’s Next for Dr. Berry?

Dr. Berry currently serves in Washington, D.C., as an ASME Congressional Fellow in the office of Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. He is the first ASME/AAAS FELLOW from Kettering University to serve in Congress. In this role, he contributes to policy development focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Quantum Computing, and STEM education.

Congressional Publications and Articles of Interest


Dr. Berry’s First Rocket Launch - A Dream Come True

Dr. Berry has always dreamed of seeing a live rocket launch. Thanks to Senator Kelly’s office, he was able to view the Spacex Dragon launch from the NASA observation deck on March 14, 2025. The launch even inspired his granddaughter, Zaria, to put on her space suit!