Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: Hilary V. Cane, Goddard's Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics and the Bruny Island Radio Spectrometer, Australia. Ms. Cane will discuss, '"Flare" and Shock Acceleration in Solar Energetic Particle Events.' Ms. Cane will review solar observations and events leading to particle increases in the interplanetary medium. A number of the particle measurements, in particular of ion abundances and charge states, seem incompatible with the current understanding that all the particles in major events are accelerated at coronal mass ejection (CME) shocks.

When/Where: Monday, Sep 29 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

Space Chats

What: GSFC Visitor's Center will sponsor a Space Science evening that will feature scientists of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) mission. Come see presentations from Kevin Hartnett, a member of the HST technical management team, Dr. Kenneth G. Carpenter, HST operations project scientist and Dr. Malcolm B. Niedner, Jr., HST deputy senior project scientist. Also occurring on this special evening be the opening of "Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe" Exhibit. This event is open to the public.

When/Where: Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. at the Goddard Visitor Center

For more information, contact Michelle Jones, 301-286- 8102 or visit: http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/chats/chat.html.

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

Systems Engineering Seminar

What: All Employees and visitors with a Goddard badge are welcome to hear Scott Hull and Josephine San, Goddard's Guidance, Navigation and Control Branch present on 'Orbital Debris Mitigation - Safe Disposal Planning Begins at Concept Design.' NASA policy requires that spacecraft designs allow for limiting their
impact both during and after the mission. This seminar focuses on the factors involved in the selection of a disposal method and the planning needed to successfully achieve disposal.

When/Where: Tuesday, October 07 in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium at 1 p.m.

For more information, call: Tom Bagg, 301-867-0063, email at Thomas.C.Bagg.1@gsfc.nasa.gov, or visit: http://seacd.gsfc.nasa.gov/SE_Seminar/

The seminar will be webcast live to the NASA domain at:
http://128.183.174.165/Colloquia_asx/NASA/Live/B3NASAlive.asx

"Barney & Bea Rec Center" Dedication

What: GEWA invites all Goddard civil service and contractor employees to come to the Rec Center to honor the Hoyts for their decades of service, the Rec Center facility will be renamed in their honor! Come share your memories of fun events catered by Barney, and enjoy a hot/cold hors d'oeuvres buffet plus beer/wine/sodas. Space is limited, so don't delay -- Stop by the GEWA Store and get your tickets by noon Tuesday, October 7. Cost: $5 (subsidized by GEWA)

When/Where: Thursday, October 9 from at 3 to 6 p.m. at the Goddard Recreation Center

Goddard Library Annual Event - "Preserving the Past, Navigating the Future"

What: Come see a variety of resources and tools that help us preserve the past and prepare for the future! This event includes a special presentation entitled 'Knowledge, People and Value' by Ed Rogers, GSFC Knowledge Management Architect and special guest Dr. Howard McCurdy, professor of public affairs and chair of the public administration department at American University. Dr. McCurdy is an expert on space policy; he recently authored 'Faster, Better, Cheaper', a critical analysis of cost-cutting initiatives in the U.S. space program and will speak on "The Influence of Low-Cost Initiatives on the NASA Space Flight Program."

When/Where: Wednesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Goddard Library, Building 21. Mr. Ed Rogers will present at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Dr. Howard McCurdy will present. In addition, from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. you will enjoy refreshments, door prizes, giveaways and live demonstrations featuring:
MyLibrary Portal
Web of Knowledge
Library One Search
Digital Video Technologies
IMAGES (Image and Movie Archive of Goddard's Earth and Space Sciences)
James Web Space Telescope Next Generation Integrated Network
Semantic Search Engine for Technical Information
Interactive Technical Handbooks
Website Capture Project

Lunchtime Fish Fry

What: The Blacks in Government (BIG) GSFC/WFF Chapter Region XI invites all Goddard employees to enjoy a savory fish lunch! The menu includes two pieces of fish, potato salad, bread, soda, green beans or green. Tickets are $6 with a limited ticket sale at the door.

When/Where: Thursday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goddard Recreation Center

For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact a BIG member: Cynthia Savoy 6-7149, Milton Cromer 6-7520, Tereda Frazier 6-5875, Merle Robbins 6-7819, Larry Phillips 6-6035, Joyce Brooks 6-5912, Andre Jackson 6-7811 or Danny Young 6-8658.

MAD's Fall Dinner Theater - "Barnum"

"The Greatest Show About America's Greatest Showman" comes to Goddard, directed by Eliot Malumuth and produced by Suzy Crabb. Tickets cost $25 on Thursdays/Fridays and $27 on Saturdays/Sundays and include a full buffet dinner, beer/wine/sodas, and the show. "After Dinner" tickets are available for $15 on select dates. NOTE: On-site sales will be held in the Bldg. 1 Cafeteria, 11 a.m. til 1 p.m., on Tuesday, October 14. Check out our website for complete details, http://www.madtheater.org. Call 240-475-8800 to order tickets