Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: Dr. Frank McDonald (University of Maryland) and Dr. Tom Krimigis (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) will be presenting a joint seminar related to the intriguing observations from Voyager 1 in 2002 and 2003. Dr. Krimigis will present the "pro" argument that Voyager 1 encountered a heliospheric boundary and exited the supersonic solar wind in mid-2002. Dr. McDonald will present the "con" argument that Voyager 1 never left the supersonic solar wind. The role of the solar wind termination shock will be discussed.

When/Where: Monday, October 27 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.

The 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: Prof. John Richards will talk about "Thematic Mapping from Mixed Spatial Data Types." One of the current challenges in remote sensing image classification is to form joint inferences about what is observed on the earth's surface using a range of often-incommensurate spatial data types. This talk will review progress in the area. It will draw attention to a number of practical issues, such as the data types being available in different places and at different times, and with quite different mathematical characteristics. It will then discuss how those issues impact on the analytical procedures to be adopted.

When/Where: Wednesday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. in the bldg 8 Auditorium. (Refreshments at 3 p.m.)

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

Newest SEC Outreach Program: 1883 Transit of Venus March Performance

What: In conjunction with NASA's Venus Transit educational programs in June 2004, John Philip Sousa's "Transit of Venus March" will be performed on Nov. 1 at the Schlessenger Auditorium, Alexandria Annex of the Northern Virginia Community College at 8 pm.

On June 8, 2004 at sunrise, the East Coast will be able to witness the rare movement of the planet Venus across the face of the Sun, not seen since 1882. The "Transit of Venus March" was one of John Philip Sousa's earliest marches written while he was still a new conductor for the U.S. Marine Band. It was commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution to honor the great American physicist Prof. Joseph Henry who had died on May 13, 1878.

More informationand direcitons, visit: www.vgmb.com. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more on the of Venus crossing the Sun and the commeration of Prof. Joseph Henry, click here

SGI Puts You in the Driver's Seat

What: The SGI Mobile Innovation Center is coming to you! Step inside an 18-wheel tour-de-force of supercomputing power and put a world of innovation and possibility at your fingertips. NASA's Earth and Space Science Enterprises exploration of our planet and our universe is very exciting. It is also very challenging. Models need to run faster with greater resolution. Missions will see more data gathered, assimilated, shared and analyzed than ever before. The problems you solve never get smaller.

SGI has been working closely with NASA for over twenty years to help support
the science and engineering involved in this exploration and meet the many
challenges presented.

Join SGI during open house hours for an update on the work that is taking
place between NASA and SGI in the areas of:

When/Where: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
End of parking lot between buildings 8 and 21

Open House Times:
Nov. 3 - Monday 12noon - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 4 - Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
"Tour the Truck" and receive a NASA cafeteria coupon (Stop by for details) -
Limited to first 100 attendees

For more information, visit www.sgi.com/go/mic or call (877) 794-8745

Goddard Library Presents "The Race for Security" with NASA's First General Counsel, Paul G. Dembling

What: A special panel session with Paul G. Dembling, Esq., NASA's first General Counsel and the primary author of the Space Act of 1958. In the program, "The Race for Security," Mr. Dembling will be joined by Orlando Sentinel reporter, Mr. Jim Leusner to talk about the Space Act of 1958 and the similarities and differences in the creation of two Executive Branch departments: NASA & the Department of Homeland Security. This topic was the focus of a five-part front page series in the Sentinel, co-authored by Mr. Leusner, which will be on display in the library. The panel session will be followed by a question and answer period.

When/Where: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 1-3 p.m. in the GSFC Library. Due to limited seating, please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 with Ms. Leslee Cork at (301) 286-8955 or by email at Leslee.M.Cork@nasa.gov. A sign interpreter will be available upon request.

The Voyager Mission - Special Lecture at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

What: On August 20 and September 5, 1977, NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft to study the giant outer planets. Their encounters with Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune proved highly successful and the spacecraft are now leaving the Solar System and are on their way to interstellar space.

All employees are invited to attend a special lecture from Voyager mission team members; professors Edward C. Stone, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena; Gary Zank, University of California, Riverside; and Edward Massey, Voyager Project Manager, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena as they rediscover the project milestones and future.

When/Where: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Albert Einstein Planetarium in the National Air and Space Museum. At 7:30 p.m. a free showing of Infinity Express: A 20-Minute Tour of the Universe will be available to the first 200 lecture guests. Admission is free however tickets are required.

For more information, visit: http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=90

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"

"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.

Check out MAD's website for complete details, http://www.madtheater.org. Call 240-475-8800 to order tickets