Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Mei-Ching Fok from Goddard will discuss the topic entitled, "Ring Current Modeling in the Global Geospace." This talk will explore the physical processes that control this local-time asymmetry and also discuss the coupling of ring current model with global MHD models.

When/Where: Monday, Sep 30, 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

Dancing Wheels

What: People With Disabilities (PWD) Advisory Committee is sponsoring, Dancing Wheels, a tour group of able-bodied and disabled members using daily activity movements, basic ballet steps, wheelchair glides and May O'Donnell modern dance techniques with classical and contemporary music to illustrate the elegance and diversity of dance. This performance utilizes narration, discussion, demonstration, performance and audience interaction to highlight topics such as the diversity of dance, disability/ accessibility issues and choreography.

When/Where: Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in the Building 8 Auditorium.

IS&T Colloquium

Who: Dr. Stuart Madnick, will present "Intelligent Integration of Information or Where did NASA's Mars Orbiter go?" Dr. Madnick's talk focuses on the emergence of aggregators, entities that collect information from a wide range of sources, with or without prior agreement, and add value through post-aggregation services. Aggregators present both enormous opportunities and threats for existing businesses and organizations. Major technical challenges relate to the automated and intelligent integration of information. New Web-page extraction tools, context sensitive mediators, and agent technologies have greatly reduced the barriers to constructing aggregators. Work at MIT to develop these new technologies will be described as well.

When/Where: Thurs, Oct 3 at 3:30 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium

For more info, visit: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Volunteers for Medical Engineers (VME) Demonstration

What: Do you want to play with your engineering skills and have fun outside of your job? Do you have hands-on building skills but need a little design assistance to make an idea work as you solve an accessibility problem? Do you need adaptive equipment for improving your quality of life with your disability? IF ANY OF THE ABOVE APPLY then COME JOIN US

VME is a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization that utilizes engineers (and other talented people) who volunteer their time and expertise to develop new devices or adaptations of existing devices to enable and encourage independence for people with disabilities. VME will discuss engineering techniques that are used to develop and demonstrate different types of devices. VME partners with local schools along with private individuals to help them achieve the goals of improving access, progressing in educational endeavors, and increase opportunities in both industry and their personal lives.

When/Where: Tuesday, October 8, 2002, 11:00 AM - Noon in the Building 8 Auditorium

For more info, visit: http://www.toad.net/~vme/

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. 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.

Upcoming Training

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

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. 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

New Supervisor Overview Oct. 23. 8:30-4:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. B6. 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

Learn to Fly: Realizing Your Potential Oct. 30. 9:00-5:00 and 7 afternoon sessions:
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 26 + Dec.4, 11, 18. 12:30-4:30.
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