Volunteers Needed for Educational Program

Goddard Education Progams has received a request for volunteers for:

Liberty High School Science Fair, volunteers to serve as judges for the first annual Liberty High School Science Fair in April 2003. The event is sponsored by the Science Club and is for students in grades 9-12. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging exhibits, interviewing each student about his/her projects and experiences investigating selected math, science and technology topics. If you are interested, please contact Kelly McCauley, Science Coordinator, at ManateeRay@aol.com.

North County High School Science Fair, volunteers will serve as judges for the North County High School annual Science Fair, Thursday, January 16, 2003, at the school, which is located at 10 E. First Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging time and conversation with Honors High school students discussing their projects and experiences investigating selected science topics. Judges can participate starting from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. or from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. As a judge you will review the exhibits and then spend time interviewing students regarding their use of scientific thought, methods, visual appearance and creativity. If you are interested, please contact Stacie Moon, Science Resource Coordinator, at 410-222-6970 or email her at MsMoonT119@aol.com.

The Federation of Galaxy Explorers: volunteers are needed to assist in educating and inspiring youth in space related science and engineering by expanding the frontiers of science and technology. The mission of the Galaxy explorers is to educate, guide and prepare the next generation to accept the challenge of expanding humankind's presence in space. You can learn more about the program at www.foge.org. Volunteers will participate in after school activities with easy to understand educational materials that provide a hands-on understanding of space science, earth science, engineering and rocketry. Another theme, Space Citizenship, will address the role of government, power of citizens in a democracy, and the promise of space expressed in art, writing, history and business. Organized into local "Mission Teams" meeting on a monthly basis, materials, workbooks and web site support for instruction with hands-on activities are provided. Field trips and awards are part of the program encouraging self-esteem through achievement and recognition. For more information, please contact Morgan Bracken at mbracken@hst.nasa.gov or 301-901-6051.

Spinoff Now Available

Spinoff 2002, NASA’s annual publication on technology commercialization successes is now available for distribution. This year’s publication marks 40 years of the technology transfer program. Since it’s inception, NASA’s Technology Transfer Program has led the way for our Nation to benefit from cutting edge technologies sponsored and developed by NASA. In this issue, the NASA field centers reflect upon the growth that has made these innovations available to the public.

If you would like to receive a copy of Spinoff 2002, please e-mail your request to Margot Meyer at mmeyer@pop500.gsfc.nasa.gov

ODIN Newsletter

"The October issue of the ODIN Interchange Newsletter is available on the ODIN Website at http://www.odingsfc.com/newsletters/GSFCOct02.pdf. This issue features the new Delivery Order, Email Security Review Board, Desktop Services, Provance Update, and more."

Goddard Post Office

The Goddard Contract Post Office will be closed the week of November 18th. It will re-open on November 25th.

When the Post Office is closed, the GEWA Store usually sells books of 10 for $3.70. The Credit Union always sells books of 20 for $7.40.

The only mailbox on site is at the Visitors' Center with a pickup time of noon.

The Stamp Club has stamp covers (decorated envelopes specially dated) available for sale at the P.O. They include the very latest launches, past missions, and a limited number honoring the 1st anniversary of September 11th. These beautiful covers are only $1.25 each

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) is now accepting applications for the 2003 program. The NASA USRP is seeking undergraduate students form diverse communities who are interested in a challenging research experience at a NASA center. In coordination with NASA's research and development mission, USRP provides students with a technical mentor and excellent hands-on experience. The two sessions are offered are a 10-week summer session or a 15-week fall session.

For more information and eligibility requirements visit: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/html/usrp.html or http://education.nasa.gov/usrp/