Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: Peter Gallagher, Goddard's Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics. Mr. Gallagher will providie insight on recent discoveries from the Reuvan Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI). Mr. Gallagher will review the RHESSI instrument, its current status, and discuss some recent results regarding eruptive flares and CMEs. In particular, CME initiation, current-sheet formation, post-flare loop formation, and a number of other phenomena will be discussed in the context of observations from RHESSI, TRACE, and SOHO.

When/Where: Monday, Sep 15 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

Lunchtime Concert

What: Eurest Dinning Services, Amanda Cobern and staff invites you to enjoy their end-of-summer cookout, while listening to and enjoying the Lunchtime Concert. Mr. Mike Kelly will be performing an acoustic show, guitar and vocals.

When/Where: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2003 at the Building 21, Cafeteria from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M

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!

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)

Upcoming Training

Basic Continuous Risk Management Course

This course familiarizes the student with the fundamentals of Continuous Risk Management (CRM) using hypothetical space flight project case study with an interactive teaching approach that combines lecture with exercises and group discussion. This training is consistent with CRM requirements identified in NPG 7120.5, NASA Program & Project NASA Program and Project Management Processes and Requirements, and NPG 8000.4, Risk Management.

You will learn

• How to: (1) Identify risks in a specific format; (2) Analyze risk probability, impact, and timeframe; (3) Plan approaches; (4) Track risks through data compilation and analysis; (5) Control and monitor risks; (6) Communicate and document the process and decisions
• How to implement CRM within an organization using a variety methods and tools;
• How to tailor the CRM process for your organization.

Who Should Attend
All GSFC personnel interested in learning basic risk management skills. Personnel with flight program/project management, resource management engineering, mission operations, and assurance responsibility; Professionals involved in managing, identifying, or reviewing of risks, risk management plans, or risk assessments.

When/Where: Monday, Sept. 29 and Tuesday, Sept 30 in the bldg 1training center Room E100D from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Minimum/Maximum number of students: Class size is limited to 20

Registration and Information: Fax your completed Goddard Training Request (17-92) to Mark Goldman on 301-286-1679. Then mail the original form to Code 114. For registration information, contact Mark Goldman on 301-286-8852.

For more information please visit the Systems Management Office Continuous Risk Management (CRM) web site at http://crm.nasa.gov or contact Steve Botzum at (301) 286-8521.

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