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Events at Goddard

 

 

 

 

 

Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Dr. Miriam A. Forman, State University of New York at Stony Brook University of Maryland. Ms. Forman will discuss the topic entitled, "Intermittency in Solar wind Turbulence." Statistical measures used in theory and analysis of real and simulated turbulent systems will be described in this talk, and illustrated using the radial solar wind speed measured by SWEPAM on ACE in June 2000- a period of "slow" solar wind. Particular attention will be given to the meaning and description of "scaling," and to the role of the largest fluctuations.

When/Where: Mon., Feb 24 in the Computer and Space Sciences bldg, rm 2400 at 4:30 p.m. Tea and cookies from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Department of Physics, University of Maryland and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland

For more info: Call Mihir Desai at (301) 405-6211 or go to the following website http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Spring_2003_Seminar.html

For free parking please park in lot DD or anywhere on levels 1-2 in lot B (the big parking garage) after 4.00 pm. Make sure that you park in a spot WITHOUT a parking meter.

 

Information, Science and Technology

Who: Dr. James Coplien is an associate professor of Computer Science at North Central College in Naperville, IL. and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Dr. Coplien will discuss the topic entitled, "Software Patterns" and will describe software patterns as they are being used on large projects, particularly in telecommunications, in a way that was initially intended and which goes far beyond the Design Patterns of the object-oriented community.

When/Where: Wed., Feb 26 at 3:30 pm in the bldg. 3 Goett Auditorium followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. courtesy of GEWA.

For more info, visit: http://ISandTColloq.gsfc.nasa.gov

 

BIG Lunchtime Fish Fry

What: The GSFC/WFF Blacks In Government (BIG) Chapter is sponsoring a lunchtime fish fry. The menu includes: fish (2pcs.) potato salad, bread, soda, greenbeans and condiments such as hot sauce, mustard and ketchup. The cost is $6

When/Where: Wed, Feb 26 at the Goddard Rec. Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more info or to purchase tickets, contact: Cynthia Savoy, 6-7149; Milton Cromer 6-7520; Tereda Frazier, 6-5875; Merle Robbins, 6-7819; Larry Phillips, 6-6035; Joyce Brooks, 6-5912; Andre Jackson, 6-7811; Danny Young, 6-8658

 

Property Management Auction Sale

What: The property Management branch will have an auction sale. Items include misc.equipment; testing and electronic; mics. office furniture; and many other misc. items.

When/Where: Thursday, Feb 27 in bldg. 16W; Inspection: 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Sale: 10:30 a.m.


Upcoming Training

The view all of the upcoming training courses, visit: http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/Calendar/home.htm

 

Mardi Gras Party -- March 4th

Special pricing due to the snowstorm -- Only $10/person! The spirit of the French Quarter is coming to the Rec Center at 3:30 p.m. -- We're ladling up authentic New Orleans gumbo with French bread, fresh garden salad, assorted hors d'oeuvres, King Cake, beer, wine and sodas! Beads for everyone, a great DJ for dancing, and CASH door prizes make this a great event. Tickets are on sale at the GEWA Store until COB Feb. 28.

 

"The Curious Savage" -- MAD's Winter Show

This delightful, quirky comedy opens at the GSFC Rec Center on Valentine's Day (February 14); other performances are on February 28, and March 1. The evening also includes hot/cold hors d'oeuvres, beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverages, and a Pre-Show Cabaret. Please check out MAD's website for full details: http://nonesuch.gsfc.nasa.gov/mad.