Goddard Scientist Receive Excellence in Federal Career Award

Dr. Ross F. Nelson, a research scientist in the Laboratory of Terrestrial Physics, is a Bronze Award recipient an Excellence in Federal Career Award presented by the Baltimore Federal Executive Board for his outstanding community service.

Nelson will be recognized as an outstanding Federal employee at the 36th Excellence in Federal Career Awards Ceremony and Luncheon to be held today at Martin's West, in Baltimore, Md. This regional program will be held in conjunction with national Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11.

According to Richard H. Howell, Executive Director of the Federal Executive Board, 239 Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be awarded to Maryland federal employees and military service members who have performed exceptional and meritorious work.

The awards will be presented by Captain Micheal J. Mangan, U.S. Coast Guard, Chairman, Baltimore Federal Executive Board and Commanding Officer of the USCG Engineering Logistics Center in Baltimore. Performances at the ceremony include musical selections by the United States Naval Academy Ceremonial Band and the presentation of the Colors and Honors by the Joint Service Color Guard Defense Information School Fort Meade.

For the complete article on Dr. Nelson: http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/news-release/releases/2003/03-46.htm