Center Director's Colloquium

What: Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will speak on the subject of leadership and the challenge of finding the next generation of engineers and scientists. The title of Dr. Jackson's talk is "Aristotle, Darwin, September 11th, and Leadership." Dr. Jackson's presentation is co-sponsored by the Center Director's Colloquia Series and the Women's Advisory Committee.

When/Where: Thursday, September 5, from 10 -11:30 a.m. in the Building 3 Goett Auditorium

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

IUE Project Reunion Luncheon

What: Goddard Retirees & Alumni Association (GRAA) invites all members of the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) project and any interested employees to a IUE reunion luncheon. The cost of $9.00 includes food, beverages and desert.

When/Where: Tues, Sept 10 at 11:30 in the Goddard Rec. Center

For more info or to rsvp: Contact Alberta Moran at 301-937-7762

EOY Island Party Shrimp Feast

What: The authentic island steel band "Ewabo" and a catered dinner will highlight a great party along with the scrumptious menu of 1 lb. jumbo steamed shrimp per person, jerk chicken, grilled burgers/hot dogs, potato salad, "island rice", baked beans, slaw and beer/wine/sodas. Plus CASH door prizes!

When/Where: Thurs., Sept. 26 at the Rec Center from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets cost $11/person until COB September 13th, then the price goes up to $15/person through September 20th. Only 200 tickets will be sold and no tickets will be sold after September 20th (no exceptions). (Sponsored by GEWA)

Upcoming Training

Course Catalog: http://ohr/DevGuide/Catalog.htm

September 2002

Secretarial Leadership Program (GSFC employees only)
Sept. 4-6. 8:30-4:30. Contact: Odessia Becks 6-5247

Individual Development Planning (For Supervisors and Employees)
Sept. 10. 9:00-11:00am, Building 32, E109 for Employees
Sept. 12. 9:00-11:00am, Building 1, E100B for Supervisors
Contact the Professional Development Center at 6-7823.

How to Make Your Website Section 508 Compliant
Sept. 11, 12:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Introduction to Remote Sensing
Sept. 16-18. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-5378 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Perl Programming
Sept. 17-20. 8:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-5378 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Retirement Planning Workshop (CSRS)
Sept 17-19. 9:00-4:30 Contact: Odessia Becks 6-5247

Introduction to Federal Procurement
Sept. 19. 8:30-12:00 Contact Kathy Dinsmore 6-6153

How to Make Your Website Section 508 Compliant
Sept. 26. 12:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

October 2002

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Refresher
Sept. 12. 8:30-12:30. Bldg. 8 Auditorium Contact: Julia Williams 6-6703

November 2002

Intellectual Property Negotiation (Civil Servants only)
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Two day course. October 2. 8:00-4:30 and October 3. 8:00-12:00.
This course acquires and refines the necessary skills and approaches for negotiating intellectual property license agreements. Participants engage in hands-on negotiation exercises to enhance their skills.

Valuation of Intellectual Properties (Civil Servants only)
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Two day course. November 13. 8:00-4:30 and November 14. 8:00-12:00.
This course identifies the methods for valuing a technology by outlining strategies for determining the net present value of the business the technology supports and the portion of profits that can be attributed to the technology. The Relief from Royalty and Technology Factor valuation methods are examined thoroughly.