BSAAE, Purdue University, 1980
MSAAE, Purdue University, 1982

Mr. Harter began his work in fracture mechanics as a graduate student under the supervision of Prof. A.F. Grandt, Jr. After graduating, he worked as a Stress Analyst for Northrop, Corporation from 1982 to 1983. He accepted a position at Sikorsky Aircraft Company in 1983 and began work on AFGROW (previously, MODGRO) in 1985. He became a civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH in 1987.