Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

Who: Andrew Smith, University of Maryland will discuss, "Searching for Gamma Ray Bursts with Milagro." Smith will examine the Milagro Gamma Ray Observatory, which consists of a large man-made pond (4800 m^2) instrumented with an array of photomultiplier tubes. Milagro operates 24 hours a day and continuously observes the entire overhead sky (~2 sr). Because of its wide field of view and high duty cycle Milagro is uniquely capable of searching for TeV emission from GRBs. Initial results of the search for VHE GRBs with Milagro are presented.

When/Where: Mon., April 14 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.htm

Information Science and Technology Colloquium

What: Jon Ippolito, an artist, writer, and curator who has made a career of pursuing endeavors and will discuss "Rescuing Digital Culture from the Future." Mr. Ippolito will compare the interpretive paradigm of the Variable Media Network with more technocentric paradigms for digital preservation such as slow-light storage and the "medialess" archive.

When/Where: Wed., April 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the bldg. 3 Goett Auditorium followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. courtesy of GEWA.

For more info, see: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/.

GSFC Special Emphasis Program Activities

What: A midday concert by the Bowie State University Concert Choir, under the Directorship of Marymal Holmes, PhD., and a Film: "The Murder of Emmitt Till."

When/Where: Tues, April 15, 2003, 11: 00 a. m. - 1: 30 p. m. Bldg. 3 Goett Auditorium

What: Encore Video Presentation: "School Failure and the African-American Boy" with Ms. Jacqueline Galloway-Blake, MA. Ms. Galloway-Blake examines how African influences and the slavery experiences have shaped the learning styles of African-American children. It shows how American schools have failed the African-American boy and outlines how school educators and administrators can work with parents to improve the immediate and long-term academic success for African-American boys. Why are so many African American boys placed in special education classes in America's schools? Has the African-American boy failed at school or has the school failed the African-American boy? Galloway-Blake will examine this timely and crucial topic in the light of Black history: venture back in time to ancient African culture and later onward through the Middle Passage and life on plantations as the threads of these experiences are interwoven to shape the learning style of African-American boys.

When/Where: Wed, April 23, 2003 11: 00 a. m. - 2: 00 p. m. Bldg.8/Rm. N303 - Management Conference Center

For more info, on these events contact: Leonard Brown, 6-5424
For sign language interpreter see: http://terpschedule.gsfc.nasa.gov

Center Clean Up in Honor of Earth Day, April 22nd

Here's an opportunity to clean up our corner of the Earth in honor of Earth Day. Let's build a "spaceship of pride" in our Center, and spend a little time outside on the morning of April 22nd. Log on to http://earthday.gsfc.nasa.gov/ and sign up as a volunteer. Rain date will be April 29th.

Director's Colloquium

Who: Mr. Steve Hanamura, successful author, lecturer and entrepreneur will speak on the important and relevant connection between accomplishing our mission and serving our communities both internal and external.

When/Where: Wed., April 30 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium at 10 a.m.

For further information, visit: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html

Annual National Aerospace Technology Working Group Meeting

What: The Spring 2003 national meeting of the Aerospace Technology Working Group (ATWG) will be held at the GSFC Visitor Center conference facility. The theme is Blazing the Path for Human Space Flight. It will start with a workshop on Human Frontier Opportunities on Monday afternoon. The next three days will feature 10 sessions, including ISTP, Human Space Habitats, Space Architect Presentations, Future Utilization of Space, Outreach to Space Community Groups, On-Orbit Assembly, Servicing and Manufacturing, What's Happening in K-12 Education, and Planetary Defense. Speakers include Gary Martin/HQ, Frank Cepollina/442, Rick Tumlinson, John Rummel/HQ, and James Wertz.

When/Where: May 12-15, 2003 at the GSFC Visitor Center conference facility. Participants are from a wide variety of government, commercial and academic organizations.

For more info: visit the ATWG web site at http://www.atwg.org/upcoming.html for the agenda and registration form, and contact Stephen Leete at 6-9093 for additional information. Alert! Due to the IFMP switch-over, all training requests must be turned in by this Friday, April 11! Registration is $295, or $140 for a single day.

Second Earth System Modeling Framework Community Meeting

What: The Second Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) Community Meeting will be held at Princeton University on May 15, 2003. The ESMF project is developing a standards-based software framework to improve interoperability in state-of-the-art high-performance weather and climate models. The first release of this system will be presented at the meeting and comments and feedback solicited from the community.

The ESMF team welcomes broad participation from members of the high-performance computing and Earth science communities

When/Where: May 15, 2003, Princeton University, New Jersey

For more Information on the meeting and open registration details: http://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/esmf

Background material on the ESMF project can be found at: http://www.esmf.ucar.edu

Upcoming Training

Individual Development Planning Training for supervisors will be held on April 30, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building 1, E100E

Brown Bag: The Power of Working Together will be held on April 22, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.in Building 1, B6.

For more information contact Tracey White 6-7823, or e mail tcwhite@pop100.gsfc.nasa.gov

In the IDP Workshop for Supervisors and the IDP Workshop for Employees, many questions have come up around the IDP process. Under OHR's career development page, there is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that have come from both supervisors and employees. These questions have been answered by OHR staff and legal counsel. Please take time to review these FAQs at http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/idp.htm. Questions? Please contact Tracey White.

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