Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Dr. L. Barbier from Goddard's Gamma Ray and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics Branch will discuss "Near Ultraviolet NIGHTGLOW and Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays."

When/Where: Monday, October 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland, Computer & Space Sciences Building, rm 2400. Tea & cookies 4:00-4:30 PM

For info: This seminar is sponsored Department of Physics, University of Maryland, and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland. Call Mihir Desai at (301) 405-6211 or go to the following website: http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2002_Seminar.html

PDM Training

Position Description Management (PDM) Training for Supervisors, Managers, and Administrative Officers is being offered on Monday, October 21. The 2-hour long sessions will be held at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm in Building 1, Room 002. Call x6-7918 for reservations. No training registration form is required.

Director's Colloquium

Who: Mr. Kevin Asbjörnson, pianist, composer and Yamaha artist will perform his Artistry of Leadership program. This program explores leadership as an art, integrating original, contemporary piano music. The experience offers us the opportunity to explore the importance and use of multiple intelligences and creative talents.

When/Where: Wed, Oct 23, small group conversation from 2:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. in Building 3 Goett Auditorium.

For more details, go to: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html

On Your Mark, Get Set and Go!

The 54th Intercenter 2-mile race is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 at 12 noon. The event will be held on Center as it has been in the past with the course beginning in back of building 3. All participants should complete a registration form which is available at: http://lshp.gsfc.nasa.gov/GROC/registration.html. Volunteers are needed for this event and my contact Meg Larko at X4-5690.

NATO-RTO Lecture Series

What: NASA Ames Research Center is proud to once again host a NATO-RTO Lecture Series. This year's topic is "Applications, Concepts and Technologies for Future Tactical UAVs." The lecture Series is intended to facilitate development and evaluation of meaningful UAV system design (not the air vehicle itself) and application criteria and to provide guidance regarding future directions in tactical UAV system architectures, mechanization, and technologies to enhance overall force structure affordability. Emerging technologies and future systems concepts in concert with the existing experience base are presented. Pertinent system design considerations, trade-offs and alternatives for exploiting the full potential of UAVs will be addressed.

When/Where: October 29-30, 2002 at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto, Calif. To reserve your room, call the hotel at (888)-422-2264, ext. 114/157 before October 18. After this date, availability and rate cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to mention the "NATO Lecture Series" to receive the special government rate of $150/night.

For more info: If you have any questions, contact Marcia Redmond, mredmond@mail.arc.nasa.gov. You may either send the following information to Marcia, or register online at http://www.nas.nasa.gov/nato-uav. Be sure to check this site for the latest updates to this event.

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.

IS&T Colloquium

Who: Mr. John Siegel will discuss OMG's Model Driven Architecture. The presentation will explore how today's enterprise must deal with a multitude of platforms and connectivity paradigms. OMG's new Model Driven Architecture (MDA) unifies and simplifies this environment by defining software fundamentally at the model level, expressed in the standard Unified Modeling Language (UML).

When/Where: Wed., Oct 30 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

For ore info: Visit: http://www.ISandTcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov

Upcoming Training

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

October 2002

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

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

Performance Feedback and Coaching Skills Development
Oct 18, 31; Nov. 1, 18, 20. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D and
This workshop will help managers develop and communicate measurable performance criteria and accountability standards necessary for advancement consideration. Special emphasis will be placed on determining the appropriate "style" based on employee performance.
*To register, mail a training request to Diane Severn Code 111 x6-4121

Two Satellite-Based Training Courses:
Interconnecting Windows, UNIX and Macintosh Systems (LIVE) Oct. 18. 11-5:00 Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533
Microsoft .Net Demystified (LIVE) Oct. 22. 11-1:00
Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533

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

Satellite-Based Training Course: Negotiating Skill for Technologists Oct. 23. 1-3:00. Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533

Satellite-Based Training Course: Managing Change (LIVE) Oct. 29. 11-1:00.
Contact: Pam Barrett 6-7285 or Sherry Tharpe 6-6533

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

Performance Feedback and Coaching Skills Development No Website
Nov. 1, 18, 20. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D. 8:30-4:00
This workshop will help managers develop and communicate measurable performance criteria and accountability standards necessary for advancement consideration. Special emphasis will be placed on determining the appropriate "style" based on employee performance.
*To register, mail a training request to Diane Severn Code 111 x6-4121

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 Bldg. 1 Rm. B6 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

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

Valuation of Intellectual Properties (Civil Servants only)
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.
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691

Software System Safety
Nov. 19-22. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Jeannine Womack 6-6118 or Matt Jarvis 6-4126
No website

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 19. 9:00-11:30 For Employees. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

"FIORELLO! Tickets On Sale

Be served by Center Director Al Diaz and other Executive Council Members at the Nov 15th performance of Fiorello!

Ticket prices are $22 (Thursdays), $23 (Fridays), and $25 (Saturdays & Sundays) -- Get $1 off each ticket when purchasing a block of 8 or more. For additional info, check out our website (http://gewa/gsfc.nasa.gov/~mad). To order tickets, call (240) 475-8800.