Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: David M. Rust of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will discuss the topic entitled, " Magnetic Helicity from the Sun to the Earth." This talk will focus on the observations and on efforts to quantify magnetic flux ropes and understand their role in the solar cycle.

When/Where: Monday, Sep 23, University of Maryland in Computer & Space Sciences Building, rm 2400 at 4:30 p.m.
Tea & cookies 4:00-4:30 PM

For info: Please call Ramin Sina at (301) 405-4860 or go to the following website: http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2002_Seminar.html. Sponsored by: Department of Physics, University of Maryland, and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland

The 2002 Goddard Seminar Series on Race, Power and Privilege

What: Employees are invited to an in-depth learning experience for those who want to develop skills and perspectives helpful for managing change in the work setting leading to equity at all levels of function. During the seminars, the invited presenters, all experts in the domains of history, ethnography, law, and ethnic/racial/social dynamics, will discuss with seminar attendees and participants all aspects of the exploration of real and perceived concepts of race, power and privilege.

When/Where:
Dr. Edwin Nichols, Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - Bldg. 8 Aud. 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Theme: Systemic Congruence Through Cultural Competence

Dr. Joseph Brent, Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - Bldg.26 in Rm. 205 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Lunch from 11:30 - 12:30) Theme: The Social Positions and Cycles of Dominance and Subordination

***Dr. Frank Wu, Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - Bldg. 26 in Rm. 205 at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Theme: Race in America Beyond Black and White
*** Please Note: This seminar is only open to AETD Management and their invitees.

Library Open House - Creating Value from Knowledge Assets

What: Come see what is being done to Create Value from Goddard’s Knowledge
Assets. The staff of the Goddard Library invites you to an Open House. At 1:00 p.m. Center Director Al Diaz will introduce the Keynote Speaker Simon Szykman of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Szykman is currently on an assignment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). He will be discussing his work on the NIST Design Repository Project to develop a computational framework for the creation of design repositories and the
proof-of-concept prototype.

Additionally, throughout the day there will be demonstrations of exciting new technologies, services and projects. Demonstration highlights will include:

*Digital Archiving of Goddard Knowledge Assets
*MyGoddard Portal
*NASA Technology Inventory
*Goddard’s Virtual System Design Environment
*IMAGES (Image and Movie Archive of Goddard’s Earth and Space Sciences)

*JOINed Digital Library for Earth Science Education
*New Library Knowledge Assets
*Preserving Project Documents: A Standards-Based Approach (UMD/CIS
Partnership)
*Vbrick - Video and Audio Encoders/Decoders
Refreshments and giveaways will be available throughout the day.

When/Where: Thur, September 26, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

Linkage Leadership Series Prime Minister Bhutto on Diversity.
Sept. 23. 11-12:30 Contact: Diane Severn 6- 4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

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

Cultivating a Creative Learning Group (CLG) No website
Sept. 25. 9:00-4:00 Bldg. 1, Rm. E100B
To register, contact Tracey White on 6-7823 by COB Friday, September 20.

In this interactive session, members of the Creative Learning Groups will share their experiences and the impact of their work. They will focus on how to create a community of trust, learning, and enjoyment of every day life at work building a path to a true knowledge organization. New CLGs will be seeded at this session.

October 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.

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 8 and Oct 16. 9:00-11:30. For Employees Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 10. 1:00-3:30 For Supervisors Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 16. 9:00-11:30 For Employees
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 22. 9:00-11:30 For Supervisors Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Linkage Leadership Series: Howard Schultz on Leadership Oct. 22. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Oct. 24. 1:00-3:30 For Employees
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

November 2002

Life Safety Code Nov. 5-7. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Jeannine Womack 6-6118 or Matt Jarvis 6-4126 No website

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.

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 5. 1:00-3:30 For Supervisors

Linkage Leadership Series: Marcus Buckingham on Great Management
Nov. 20. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851