Dr. Shepherd Presents at Goddard's Space Chat

	Dr. Shepherd addresses attends at 'Space Chats' presentation. Photo by Chris Gunn

Dr. J Marshall Shepherd research meteorologist and Deputy Project Scientist on the Global Precipitatiion Measurement mission which is currently in formulation, gave this week's 'Space Chats' presentation. Dr. Shepherd's research on the phenomenon of "urban heat-islands" creating more summer rain over and downwind of major cities kept the audience intrigued.

Space Chats is a series of free interactive presentations open to the public for Goddard scientists, researchers and program managers to discuss the latest findings in space and earth research. The presentations will be held at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening this summer at the Goddard Visitor Center.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend the next presentation that will be given by Ms. Lisa Mazzuca, operations servicing mission liaison who will discuss the recent science and future plans for the Hubble Space Telescope on August 14. Please share with your family and friends, as well as the public. Space Chats is current held each Thursday of this month at the Goddard Visitor Center. While the events are free, registration is required. For more information about Space Chats or to register for the first event, visit the Goddard home page at http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov and click on 'Space Chats.'

Contact Michelle Jones in the Public Affairs Office (B8 Rm. N150 or 6-8102) if you have further questions.