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Space
and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar
Who:
Dr. E. Mobius, UNH, New Hampshire will speak on "Relativistic
Electrons in the Earth's Magnetosphere."
When/Where:
Mon, Nov 25 at 4:30 University of Maryland, Computer & Space
Sciences Building, Rm 2400
For info,
go to: http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2002_Seminar.html
or call Mihir Desai at (301) 405-6211. This event is sponsored by
Department of Physics, University of Maryland and the Institute
for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland.
Education
Colloquium
The Education
Council is sponsoring an Education Colloquium on Nov 26,
at 10:00 a.m. in building 3 Goett auditorium. The Education Colloquium
is for GSFC employees, civil servants and contractors to learn about
the school systems in their community and where they work. GSFC
employees have children enrolled in these schools, volunteer in
these schools, serve as Parent Association leaders and want to learn
more about the school systems. Register on line at: http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/EC2002/
Special accommodations call 6-8313.
GSFC
Webmasters Seminar: How to Write for the Web!
Who:
Merry Bruns, principal of ScienceSites Communications, will talk
about science communications for the web -- producing content that
targets the research community and the general public as well as
the media. You don't have to be a webmaster to get something out
of this presentation! Scientists, engineers, and
non-techies welcome.
When/Where:
Tuesday, November 26, from 2-3 p.m. in the Bldg 3 Goett Auditorium.
Director's Colloquium
Who:
Mary LoVerde, author, will speak on "I Used to Have a Handle
on Life, But it Broke: Power Solutions for People with Too Much
to Do." LoVerde will discuss ways of finding more energy and
contentment.
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 3, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Building 3 Goett
Auditorium
For more
info, go to: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html
Technology
Expo
What:
The Information Services and Advanced Technology Division, Code
290, is pleased to invite all GSFC personnel to attend the NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center Technology Exposition. Over 25 exhibitors
will be on hand to demonstrate the latest in information technology.
Complimentary refreshments and free giveaways will be available.
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 3, 2002, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the
Building 8 auditorium
For more
info: Address Charlene Malloy at 6 -5869 or Dr. Jean-Marie Jean-Pierre
at 6-4860
Blood
Drive
The Red Cross
will be here on Wednesday December 4, 2002, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15
p.m., in Building 26, Room 205 to accept blood donations. To schedule
an appointment, please call Lisa Cutler 6-7409 or Mary Ann Reboso
6-6296 by the close of business on December 3.
Information Science and Technology
Colloquium
Who:
Dr. James Hendler, professor at the University of Maryland and author
will discuss, "The Semantic Web: Is It Rocket Science?"
Dr. Hendler will describe the new generation of web, discuss some
of the technologies that will help to power it and consider some
of the ways in which it may be used to create new powerful web applications
beyond the capabilities of the current web.
When/Where:
Thurs, Dec 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Goett Auditorium bldg 3.
For more
info: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/fall2002/speakers/hendler.html
Children's
Holiday Party
What:
GEWA's annual holiday party is open to children and grandchildren
ages 0-8 of Goddard employees and retirees. Includes a personalized
gift from Santa, color photo, magic show, clowns, face painting,
and more for only $7 per child ($1 per adult). Hurry -- Registration
forms and tickets are at the GEWA Store. Tickets must be purchased
by COB December 11th.
When/Where:
Saturday, December 14, from 12 noon til 5 p.m. in the Bldg. 8 auditorium.
Wanted:
Elves
Pointy ears,
cute button noses, and slippers with bells not required. GEWA Special
Events needs volunteers to support the annual Children's Holiday
Party. Elves are needed on December 12 to wrap toys, and on December
14 to support the Party. Please contact Catherine Simkins 6-3304
if interested.
Upcoming
Training
Course
Catalog: http://ohr/DevGuide/Catalog.htm
November
2002
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
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
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