Software Engineering Workshop

What: The Software Engineering Laboratory is proud to announce the 26th Software Engineering Workshop. The Software Engineering Workshop (SEW) is sponsored by the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Software Engineering Laboratory (SEL) and the IEEE Computer Society. Each year software practitioners from around the world attend this forum to share experiences and exchange ideas on the measurement, use, and evaluation of software methods, models, and tools. Keynote Speaker will be Al Diaz, Center Director

Tutorials:
Software Measurement
Software Quality Assurance
Practical Software Safety: An Overview Approach
Pair Programming: Experience the Difference

When/Where: Nov 27 -29, at the Greenbelt Marriott Hotel

For registration and hotel info: http://sel.gsfc.nasa.gov or contact Mike Hinchey on 6-9057 or Linda Rosenberg on 6-0087

Director's Colloquium

Who: Mr. Ira Chaleff, executive coach, management consultant and author of the book, "The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders."

What: Caleff will talk about the dynamics of interpersonal relations in the workplace, focusing on courageous followship that allows conflict to be kept at a minimum and problem solving kept at a maximum.

When/Where: Wednesday, Nov 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the building 8 Auditorium

For more info: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html

Code 295, Application and Development Br. Award Presentation and EOY Celebration

What: Goddard employees are invited to the Code 295 Quarterly Award Presentation and End of the Fiscal Year Celebration. This event will recognize Code 295 employees and others and will have a variety of fine international and regional cuisines, lovely music and fellowship.

When/Where: Nov 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the bldg. 28 atrium (south wing)

For more info: Contact, Jean-Marie Jean-Pierre at 6-4860, Carla Ridgeway at 6-9002, Chris Johnson at 6-7582, Sharon Berg 6-1219, or Emma Antunes 6-1377

Engineering Colloquium

Who: Dr. Larry Davis

What: Will speak on the "Creation of Virtual Auditory Spaces."

When/Where: Mon, Nov. 28 in the bldg 8 auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

For more info: http://ecolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/sched.html

Information and Science Technology Colloquium
Cancelled

Children's Holiday Party

What: GEWA's annual Children's Holiday Party is open to children ages 0-8 years who are children, stepchildren, foster children, or grandchildren of Goddard employees (government & contractor), detailees, or retirees. This year's party will include a personalized gift from Santa, color photo, magic show, clowns, and more for only $7 per child ($1 per adult).

When/Where: Saturday, December 8, from 12 noon til 5 p.m. in the bldg. 8 auditorium. Hurry -- Registration ends December 4th!

Pick up your registration form: At the GEWA Store, or email csimkins@pop400.gsfc.nasa.gov for an electronic version of the form. (NOTE: Security constraints require that ALL adults be listed on the registration form, and ALL vehicles are subject to random search by Security guards.)

Goddard Ski Club's Snowbird, Utah Trip

Join the Goddard Ski Club at Snowbird, Utah next March 17-24 following the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics. Only $985 for full package including 7 nights at the deluxe Cliff Lodge and Spa, Snowbird's flagship property offering ski-in/ski-out accommodations (double occupancy), 5 days of lift tickets (3 days at Snowbird aerial tram and chairs, 2-day Cottonwood vouchers for Alta, Brighton, and Solitude ski areas), wine and cheese reception, round-trip flight from BWI and bus transfers (only 40 minutes) from Salt Lake City airport. Also available: heated 25-meter outdoor pool, 3 oversized whirlpool hot tubs, poolside cafe, games room, outdoor ice rink, night skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, aerobics and weight training, massage, herbal wrap, etc. Unbeatable price! Reserve now by sending a $200 deposit payable to "Goddard Ski Club" to Harvey Walden, Code 588, 6-9140.