Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: The 2003 Fall Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar will begin with Vladimir Ptuskin, Institute for Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio Waves Propagation of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IZMIRAN) and Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland at College Park.
Ptsukin will discuss 'Supernova Remnants as Cosmic Ray Accelerators' and give a brief description of the diffusive shock acceleration mechanism and the attendant plasma processes and give a scenario of why cosmic ray acceleration can lead to abnormally high ratios of secondary to primary nuclei.

When/Where: Monday, Sep 8, 2003 at 4:30 p.m., University of Maryland, Computer and Space Sciences Building in room 2400. Tea and cookies will be from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

The fall Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminars are sponsored by the Department of Physics, University of Maryland, and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland

For more information: Matthew Hill at (301) 405-6209 or go to the following website, http://space.umd.edu/seminars/Fall_2003_Seminar.html

Upcoming Training

Risk Management Practitioners Working Group

This working group is intended to provide a forum for an open exchange of ideas and discussions focused on risk management topics, issues and concerns. This working group is open to Risk Management practitioners as well as personnel interested in risk management activities as Goddard. Guest Speaker, Richard Day, Deputy Director for Systems Management Office of System Safety and Mission Assurance Goddard Space Flight Center.

The work group is Wednesday, Sept 10 in building 6 room S19 at 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

In addition to our Guest Speaker, agenda items for this meeting include RM Practitioners as CRM Instructors: Qualifications and Possible Course Content

For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Adrian Rad (6-8372) or Steve Botzum (6-8521).

IDP Workshops

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

Goddard's 30th Annual Small Business Conference

Do you want to increase your company's revenue by winning federal government contracts? If so, then don't miss this opportunity to market directly to key end-users! Conference attendees will learn about current business opportunities in real time and learn how to market effectively to prime contractors for subcontracting opportunities in real time.

When/Where: Thursday, September 18 at Martin's Crosswinds (7400 Greenway Center Drive in Greenbelt, Md) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To register, visit: www.nlightened.com , for more information, contact Rita Castillo Ford at (202) 249-2375 or email, rford@nlightned.com

VITS Software Engineering Technology Infusion Teleconference

What: Take advantage and mark your calendar for NASA's Applied Software Engineering Research: ViTS Software Engineering Technology Infusion Telecon! Anyone with responsibility and authority to collaborate on infusing software engineering tools and technology into a new or existing software development/maintenance activity, or who can influence the decision makers-for example should attend this presentation. In addition, both NASA civil servants and contractors can attend. DISCOVER low-risk opportunities for your software development team to benefit from recent, applied software engineering research technologies in areas such as:

Find out what new software engineering technologies are available right now to help your project reduce risk, produce higher quality code and still meet tough deadlines.

Attend this short ViTS introduction to preview these opportunities and find out how your project can benefit. Collaborations can be structured to meet your project's requirements-some may be externally funded to cover technology transfer costs, including training, installation, and support for your team by the technology developers.

When/Where: Tuesday, Sept 23, 2003 at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. EST. Seating is limited in ViTS rooms.

To register, visit: http://ic.arc.nasa.gov/reg/ to reserve your place in this presentation!

NASA Family Picnic

What: All Goddard employees and members of their immediate family (parents, spouses, siblings, children, & grandchildren) are welcome to attend the NASA Family picnic. Great games and attractions, picnic buffet, astronaut autographs, cash door prizes and more.

When/Where: Saturday , Sept 13 from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at the GSFC Rec Center. Tickets are on sale at the GEWA Store -- Buy early because prices go up on September 8, and no tickets will be sold after September 10.

For more information: Check out full details on the GEWA webpage at: http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov

EOY Island Party

A great DJ and a catered dinner will highlight a fun End of the Year (EOY) party at the Rec Center on September 25 at 4:30 p.m. The menu includes: 1 lb. steamed shrimp per person plus all-you-care-to-eat jerk chicken, fresh grilled burgers/hot dogs, side dishes, and beer/wine/sodas. PLUS cash door prizes! Tickets are on sale at the GEWA Store and cost $20/person til September 19. Only 200 tickets will be sold, and no tickets will be sold after September 19 (no exceptions). (Sponsored by GEWA)