Space and Cosmic Ray Physics Seminar

What: Larry J. Paxton from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md will present on " Exploring the Upper Atmosphere with the NASA TIMED Mission.' The TIMED mission has focused on the region between 60 and 180 km in altitude. This region, the mesosphere lower thermosphere and ionosphere or MLTI, is a marvelous test bed of our understanding of the physical and chemical processes that shape the atmosphere (it lies at the juncture between the lower atmosphere which can force it from below and the solar wind driven magnetosphere which can drive it from above).

When/Where: Monday, Nov 10 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

Education & Outreach Colloquium

What: Dr. Spencer Weart, Director of the Center for the History of Physics at the American Institute of Physics, will provide a historical perspective on how the public learned about global warming.

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

Upcoming Training

Risk Management Meeting

What: All risk managers, risk management practitioners and anyone else interested in a lively discussion on topics related to risk management are invited to participate in the next Risk Management Practitioners Meeting, sponsored by the Systems Management Support Office, Code 306.

The following items are on the agenda for this meeting:

• A demonstration of the PRIMEX Risk Management Data Base tool
• A presentation and discussion on writing Risk Statements by Warren Connely, Chief of Code 306
• Discussion of various risk management subjects of interest

When/Where: Thursday, Nov 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in bldg 6, Room W137

For further information, please 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

Information Science & Technology (IS&T) Colloquium

What: Robert Grossman, director, Laboratory of Advanced Computing and National Center for Data Mining at University of Illinois at Chicago will discuss "Beyond Data Grids: Data Webs, Lambda Grids, and All That." Grossman will give an overview of data webs, including a comparison of data webs and data grids. He also describes DataSpace, which is an open source infrastructure to create data webs. As the size of remote data sets grow, developing more effective network and data protocols becomes critical.

When/Where: Wednesday, Nov 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Goett Auditorium. (Refreshments at 3 p.m.)

For more information, visit: http://isandtcolloq.gsfc.nasa.gov/fall2003/calendar_fall2003.html

Special Director's Colloquia

In observance of Safety and Mission Week, November 17 - 21 there will be two special Director's Colloquia that all employees are encourage to attend. Safety and Mission Success Week is designed to provide all employees an opportunity to read and discuss CAIB's report recommendation.

The Satisfication Partnership: Manager and Employee Roles in the Workplace Fulfillment

What: Dr. Beverly Kaye, founder and ceo of Career Systems International will discuss, 'The Satisfcation Partnership: Manager and Employee Roles in the Workplace Fulfillment.' This colloquium will provide managers with a menu of ways to engage, develop and retain the intellectualy capital in which Goddard has already invested. It will also spotlight on the individual, as well. This session gives managers and employees concrete tips for improving workplace satisfaction.

When/Where: Tuesday, Nov 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the bldg 3 auditorium and small group discussion at 2 p.m. in bldg 1 room E100D

For more information, contact: Gail Williams via email, Gail.S.Williams@nasa.gov or on x6-0159

Lessons Learned from the Columbia Accident

What: All employees are encouraged to attend the special Director's Colloquium on the "Lessons Learned from the Columbia Accident" by Dr. Amy Donahue, senior adviosor to the Administrator for Homeland Security. The Columbia recovery effort was on of the largest in history. It happened to also conicide with one of the most significant government reorganizations in history - the creation of the new Department of Homelan Security. It is hoped that out of this terrible tragedy can come lessons for this new Federal department and other agencies that are required to develop capacity for large-scale response and recovery as part of the their homeland security missions. Thi colloquium describes the Columbia shuttle recoviery operation and draws out the importan lessons of this effort.

When/Where: Thursday, Nov 20 in the bldg 8 auitorium from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact: Gail Williams via email, Gail.S.Williams@nasa.gov

Technology Expo

What: Code 290, the Information Services Division, is pleased to invite all GSFC personnel to attend the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Technology Exposition. Over 25 exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate the latest in information technology. Complimentary refreshments and free giveaways will be available

What/Where: Tuesday, Nov 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Bldg auditorium.

For more information, address: Charlene Malloy at 6-5869 or Dr. Jean-Marie Jean-Pierre at 6-4860.

Auction Sale

What: There will be an auction of miscellaneous equipment; testing and electronics and miscellaneous office furniture and other items.

When/Where: Thursday, Nov 20, inspection from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and sale will begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, call: sales hot line 6-5517 or contact, Jackie Cooper 6-3976, Dorothy Williams 6-9625 or Art Wade, 6-8740

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