Goddard at the Digital Edge

This weekend Sept 7 and 8, News4 will be hosting the Digital Edge Expo at the Washington Convention Center. Several area companies, technology councils, and non-profit technology organizations will also be on hand to demonstrate their new and innovative products and along with seminars on such topics as using digital cameras, HDTV and safe guarding information for internet usage.

The NASA booth will showcase our latest efforts in Earth and space science, as well as technology commercialization. A full size astronaut space suit also will be on display. The Expo is free to the public. The hours of the Digital Expo will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day.

Health and Wellness Seminars

What: Code 200 and the GSFC Health Unit staff invite you to bring a lunch and join us in a series of health and wellness seminars. The goal of these presentations is to ensure our personnel are informed health care consumers.
Dr. Terrence A. Bidnick will discuss the topic, Physical Exams and Health Screening: Who, What, When, Where and Why

When/Where: Mon. Sept. 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in bldg 1, room E100D. *Seating in this room is limited to approximately 25 people.

EOY Island Party Shrimp Feast

What: The authentic island steel band "Ewabo" and a catered dinner will highlight a great party along with the scrumptious menu of 1 lb. jumbo steamed shrimp per person, jerk chicken, grilled burgers/hot dogs, potato salad, "island rice", baked beans, slaw and beer/wine/sodas. Plus CASH door prizes!

When/Where: Thurs., Sept. 26 at the Rec Center from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets cost $11/person until COB September 13th, then the price goes up to $15/person through September 20th. Only 200 tickets will be sold and no tickets will be sold after September 20th (no exceptions). (Sponsored by GEWA)

Upcoming Training

Course Catalog: http://ohr/DevGuide/Catalog.htm

September 2002

Individual Development Planning (For Supervisors and Employees)
Sept. 10. 9:00-11:00am, Building 32, E109 for Employees
Sept. 12. 9:00-11:00am, Building 1, E100B for Supervisors
Contact the Professional Development Center at 6-7823.

Headquarters only: Linkage Leadership Series Phil Jackson on Coaching.
Sept. 10. 11:30-1:00 Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

How to Make Your Website Section 508 Compliant
Sept. 11, 12:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Refresher
Sept. 12. 8:30-12:30. Bldg. 8 Auditorium Contact: Julia Williams 6-6703

Introduction to Remote Sensing
Sept. 16-18. 8:30-4:30 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-5378 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Perl Programming
Sept. 17-20. 8:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-5378 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Retirement Planning Workshop (CSRS)
Sept 17-19. 9:00-4:30 Contact: Odessia Becks 6-5247

Linkage Leadership Series Prime Minister Bhutto on Diversity.
Sept. 23. 11-12:30 Contact: Diane Severn 6- 4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

How to Make Your Website Section 508 Compliant
Sept. 26. 12:30-4:00 Contact: Sherry Tharpe 6-6533 or Kara Zaimis 6-5378

Cultivating a Creative Learning Group (CLG) No website
Sept. 25. 9:00-4:00 Bldg. 1, Rm. E100B
To register, contact Tracey White on 6-7823 by COB Friday, September 20.

In this interactive session, members of the Creative Learning Groups will share their experiences and the impact of their work. They will focus on how to create a community of trust, learning, and enjoyment of every day life at work building a path to a true knowledge organization. New CLGs will be seeded at this session.

October 2002

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Refresher
Sept. 12. 8:30-12:30. Bldg. 8 Auditorium Contact: Julia Williams 6-6703

Linkage Leadership Series: Howard Schultz on Leadership Oct. 22. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851

November 2002

Intellectual Property Negotiation (Civil Servants only)
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Two day course. October 2. 8:00-4:30 and October 3. 8:00-12:00.
This course acquires and refines the necessary skills and approaches for negotiating intellectual property license agreements. Participants engage in hands-on negotiation exercises to enhance their skills.

Valuation of Intellectual Properties (Civil Servants only)
Contact: Dale Hithon 6-2691
Two day course. November 13. 8:00-4:30 and November 14. 8:00-12:00.
This course identifies the methods for valuing a technology by outlining strategies for determining the net present value of the business the technology supports and the portion of profits that can be attributed to the technology. The Relief from Royalty and Technology Factor valuation methods are examined thoroughly.

Linkage Leadership Series: Marcus Buckingham on Great Management
Nov. 20. 11:00-12:30. Contact: Diane Severn 6-4121 or Jim Regan 6-8851