Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: There will be no seminar on October 13, 2003 due to the Columbus Day holiday. The seminar will resume on October 20.

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

Information Science & Technology (IS&T) Colloquium

Who: Jon, 'Maddog' Hall, executive director of Linux International, will present on the topic of "Programming for the 21st Century: Back to the Future." Mr. Hall will at programming techniques that have been around for years, but become more practical with the advent of Beowulf systems and Superclusters. He will also suggest issues surrounding the future of using superclusters and ways of solving them.

When/Where: Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the bldg 3 Goett Auditorium. (Refreshments at 3 p.m.)

For more information, visit: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/fall2003/speakers/hall.html

Education & Outreach Colloquium

Who: Dr. Ann Benbow, director of outreach for the American Geological Institute, will give an overview of her public relations program, while sharing lessons learned and insights on what she has found to be particularly effective strategies for the AGI. She will also highlight opportunities for collaboration between NASA and the AGI. Dr. Benbow is a researcher, curriculum developer, educator and program development expert. After teaching biology, chemistry and Earth science at the high school, elementary school and community college levels, she taught elementary and secondary science methods at the university level. She worked in research and development for the Education Division of the American Chemical Society for 12 years prior to joining AGI.

When/Where: Wednesday, October 15, from 12 noon to 1p.m. in Building 33, Room H114.

This colloquium is open to anyone and all are invited to attend. Education & outreach personnel are particularly encouraged. Feel free to bring and eat your lunch.

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.

Director's Colloquium

Who: Dr. Giovinella Gonthier, civility expert will present on incivility in the workplace, an increasingly serious issue. Dr. Gonthier is the author of 'Rude Awakenings: Overcoming the Civility Crisis in the Workplace' and has served as an ambassador to many countries and to the United Nation. She has been written about in the Wall Street Journal and has appeared on CNN, CBS MarketWatch radio and Fox TV among others.

When/Where: Tuesday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in the bldg. 3 Goett Auditorium and from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. group discussion in the bldg. 1 training facility.

For more information, visit: http://workforce.gsfc.nasa.gov/b2k.html

Upcoming Training

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: Thursday, Nov 6 and Friday, Nov 7 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: Completed and approved Goddard Training Requests (Form 17-117) should be emailed to Dianne Severn at Dianne.Severn.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. For additional information contact Dianne at x6-4121

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

Paella Night

What: Paella Night has been rescheduled, come join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage in December. Dinner includes: Soft drinks, beer, sangria, Paella (w/ and w/o seafood) and dessert. Tickets: $18 for general admission, $14 GHHC members and $7 young adults (12 to 17 years) Free for children under 12.

When/Where: Friday, Dec 5 at the Goddard Recreation Center

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact: Rosa x6-7972 Bldg. 8, Gil x6-2113 Bldg. 6, Dan x6-7913 Bldg. 8, Gab x6-4406 Bldg.16W, Roberto x6-6280 Bldg.6

MAD's Fall Dinner Theater - "Barnum"

Tickets are going fast for the MAD's production of 'Barnum' 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