Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Dr. P. Sokolsky from the University of Utah will discuss the topic entitled, "The Sky Above, The Mud Below: Ultra-High Energy Cosmic-Ray Controversy." The Ultra High Energy Cosmic Ray (UHECR - cosmic rays with energies greater than 10^17 eV) spectrum has been measured by two different techniques -- one based on atmospheric fluorescence (HiRes) and one based on sampling the shower as it hits the ground (AGASA). The results do not agree well in the neighborhood of the Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin cut-off. The status of the measurements and systematics will be discussed and ways to resolve the issue suggested.

When/Where: Monday, October 28, at 4:30 p.m. at the University of Maryland, Computer & Space Sciences Building, rm 2400. Tea & cookies 4:00 p.m.

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

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: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/

GSFC Webmasters -- Demo of Macromedia MX Web Products
Heard about Macromedia's popular web design tools (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash), but don't know how to use them? Now's your chance to see what
they can do for you! Come to the next GSFC Webmasters meeting, when
there will be a presentation by a representative from Macromedia, and a
chance to have all of your questions answered. The meeting will be
Thursday, October 31, from 2 - 4 pm in the Bldg 3 auditorium.

Upcoming Training

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

October 2002

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

Performance Feedback and Coaching Skills Development
Oct 31; Nov. 1, 18, 20. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
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

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, 26 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

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

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Employees
Nov.7, 9:00-11:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D/Nov 19, Bldg1 Rm E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

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

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

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop
Nov. 21. 9:00-11:30 For Supervisors. Bldg. 1 Rm. E100D
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Rescheduled to Dec. 17-17
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.

December 2002

Linkage Leadership Series: John Kotter on Leading Change
Dec. 10. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Supervisors
Dec. 10. 1:00-3:30, Bldg. 1 Rm. E100E
Contact: Tracey White 6-7823 or Nichole Richmond 6-5757

Individual Development Planning (IDP) Workshop For Employees.
Dec. 12. 1:00-3:30 Bldg. 1 Rm. E100E
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.