Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Dr. B. Dennis from Goddard's Solar Physics Branch will discuss "New Results from the RHESSI Spacecraft." Dr. Dennis will show a movie made by Goddard's Scientific Visualization Studio that includes LASCO, EIT, and TRACE observations of the CMEs and flares both before and after the RHESSI observations. Details of the RHESSI observations of this event will be discussed as they relate to models of the impulsive energy release and particle acceleration phase and the long gradual decay period that was visible in X-rays for over 12 hours.

When/Where: Monday, Nov 4, 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


Center Director's Colloquium

Who: Dr. Marilee Goldberg Adams, Co-founder and preside of InquiryInc, a consulting, training and educational organization in Pennington, New Jersey will provide methodologies and processes to make a practical difference in fulfilling organizational missions.

When/Where: Wed, Nov 13 in bldg 3 Goett Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For more info: Contact Gail William at 6-0159

Mars and Venus in the Workplace Workshop

What: The GSFC Women's Advisory Committee is sponsoring a special workshop entitled "Mars and Venus in the Workplace." As a result from attending this presentation, you will understand the differences between men and women in the workplace and will be able to identify and respond to various business situations in a manner that earns greater respect and promotes increased cooperation. By learning the many ways men and women misunderstand and misinterpret each other in the workplace, you will be able to reduce unnecessary conflict and frustration and craft a working environment that will stimulate productivity and become a source of fulfillment.

This presentation offers information, practical advice and skills in the following areas:
1) Martian and Venusian Communication Differences
2) Solving Problems Martian and Venusian Style
3) Coping with Stress on Mars and Venus
4) Interpreting Martian Rules and Venusian Manners
5) How Martians and Venusians Promote Themselves
6) Scorings Points on Mars and Venus

The workshop presenters are Lori W. Hollander, LCSW-C, BCD and Robert J. Hollander, JD, LCSW-C.

When/Where: Thurs, Nov 14, 2002, building 3 Goett Auditorium from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

For more info: Please contact Nichole Richmond on 6-5757

IS&T Colloquium

Who: Cherry Murray, Physical Sciences Research Vice President, Lucent Technologies will discuss "Innovative Solutions for Next-Generation Communications Systems."

When/Where: Thurs., Nov 14 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium at 3:30 p.m.

For ore info: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/

The 2002 Goddard Seminar Series on Race, Power and Privilege

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

November 2002

Performance Feedback and Coaching Skills Development
Nov. 1, 18, 20, 26. 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

Satellite-Based Training: Project Management: An Introductory Overview
Nov. 4. 11:00-2:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Pam Barrett 6-7285

Retirement Planning At Any Age No website
Nov. 5 - 7. Contact: Odessia Becks 6-5247

Learn to Fly: Realizing Your Potential 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

Satellite-Based Training:
From Supervise to Energize, From Motivate to Activate Nov. 8. 11:00-5:00
Leonardo's Laptop: Human Needs and the New Computing Nov. 12. 1:00-3:00
Comprehensive Introduction to Bluetooth Nov. 14. 12:30-3:35
Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Pam Barrett 6-7285

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

Interview With Confidence (Civil Servants Only)
Nov. 12. 9:00-1:00 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823

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

Commercialization Overview Nov. 21. 9:00-4:00
Contact: Kara Forward 6-5378 or Carol Jorgensen 6-3093

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

Satellite-Based Training:
Web Services: A Technical Overview Dec. 4. 11:00-2:05
A Comprehensive Introduction to Java2 Platform, Micro Addition Dec. 5. 12:30-5:00
Web Services: A Technical Overview Dec. 6. 11:00-1:00
Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Pam Barrett 6-7285

Interview With Confidence (Civil Servants Only)
Dec. 6. 9:00-1:00 Contact: Tracey White 6-7823

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.