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 01.05.06 - 2006 FIRST Robotics Competition Details Revealed to Local High School Teams
High school teams participating in the 2006 FIRST Robotics Competition learn this year's challenge on January 7 at Cuyahoga Community College's Unified Technology Center.
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 01.12.06 - Update on Reactor Facility Decommissioning at Workgroup Quarterly Meeting
The Community Workgroup for the decommissioning of the closed Reactor Facility at NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station will meet January 17, 2006.
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 01.17.06 - Get Set for Another Full Year of NASA Glenn Visitor Center Third Saturday Events
The Visitor Center at NASA's Glenn Research Center will continue its popular "Third Saturday" series with monthly special events.
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 01.23.06 - NASA Engineers Showcase Ion Thruster Prototype
NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, will host a Media Opportunity to showcase an ion thruster prototype on Wed., Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. EST.
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 01.26.06 - NASA Visitor Center Hosts Astronaut Memorial
The Visitor Center at NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, will host an astronaut memorial presentation that is open to the public on Saturday, January 28.
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 01.27.06 - Former Glenn Research Center Director Dies
Bruce Lundin, Director of NASA's Lewis Research Center from 1969 to 1977, (now the Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, Cleveland), passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006.
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 02.02.06 - NASA to Hold FY 2007 Budget News Conference
NASA Administrator Michael Griffin briefs the media about the agency's fiscal year 2007 budget. Following the Adminstrator's briefing, Glenn's Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. will take questions from reporters.
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 02.07.06 - Traveling to the Moon: Past and Future
Visitor Center event "Back to the Moon" features talks about first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, and NASA's plan to return to the moon.
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 02.08.06 - Local Teachers Fly and Experiment on NASA's 'Weightless Wonder'
Teachers from Cumberland Middle School are taking their experiment out of the classroom and into NASA's "Weightless Wonder," a flying microgravity laboratory
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 02.09.06 - NASA Astronaut and Officials meet with Explorer School Students
NASA officials to visit an Alpha School of Excellence in Youngstown, Ohio, to kick off the newly established NASA Explorer Schools partnership.
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 02.13.06 - Students Learn Math and Science Can Be Fun and Interesting
Engineers and scientists from NASA's Glenn Research Center will visit schools throughout Northeast Ohio during Engineers Week to show students that math and science can be challenging yet fun.
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 02.17.06 - Author's Talk at NASA Glenn's Visitor Center Postponed
Dr. James Hansen's talk about the life of Neil Armstrong scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18 at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center has been postponed.
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 03.03.06 - High School Teams "Aim High" in Robotics Competition
Forty-two high school teams compete with robots they designed and built in a fast-paced game at the 2006 FIRST Buckeye Robotics Competition.
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 03.08.06 - Students Joined by NASA Glenn Director and Mayor
Glenn Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow and City of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to serve as honorary co-chairs of the FIRST Buckeye Regional Robotics Competition.
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 03.10.06 - "Mercury 13" Ladies Highlight Women's History Event
In Celebration of Women's History Month, the Women's Advisory Group at NASA Glenn will feature three of the 13 American women who were nicknamed the "Mercury 13."
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 03.24.06 - NASA Officials Meet with Cleveland Students
Former Astronaut Roger Crouch and NASA Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. will talk to students at Luis Munoz Marin Middle School on March 29.
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 03.27.06 - Glenn Employees Receive Black Engineer of The Year Awards
Two NASA Glenn Research Center employees received top honors during this year's Annual Black Engineer of the Year Conference.
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 03.31.06 - NASA Shares Vision with Warrensville Heights Students
Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield and NASA Glenn Associate Director Robert E. Fails will meet with students at Warrensville Heights Middle School on April 4.
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 04.03.06 - Media Invited to Learn About Wind Tunnel Testing to Support Next Space Shuttle Launch
Media are invited to NASA's Glenn Research Center on April 10 to learn about wind tunnel testing in preparation for the next space shuttle launch.
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 04.11.06 - Tours, Talks and Telescopes at NASA Glenn's Visitor Center
Celebrate National Astronomy Day during "Star Gazing & More" at NASA's Glenn Research Center on May 6th from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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 04.12.06 - NASA Associate Administrator Lisa Porter, Glenn Director available to Media April 19
NASA's Associate Administrator of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Lisa Porter and NASA Glenn Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. will be available to answer reporters' questions during a media roundtable.
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 04.13.06 - NASA Reaches out to Brook Park Neighbors
Glenn will join the City of Brook Park at Ford Middle School on April 24 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for a Family Fun Night.
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 04.21.06 - Update on Reactor Facility Decommissioning at Workgroup Quarterly Meeting
The Community Workgroup for the decommissioning of the closed Reactor Facility at NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station will meet April 25, 2006.
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 04.24.06 - Community Awareness Meeting at Glenn Research Center
NASA's Glenn Research Center will host a community awareness meeting on the history and planned demolition of the Altitude Wind Tunnel and Propulsion Systems Laboratory 1 and 2.
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 04.27.06 - Traveling NASA Exhibit to Take Ohio Visitors to The Moon, Mars and Beyond
NASA is bringing the Vision for Space Exploration Experience on a month-long tour of the state of Ohio.
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 05.04.06 - Star Gazing & More at NASA's Glenn Research Center
Media representatives are invited to attend NASA Glenn Research Center's "Star Gazing & More" event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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 05.11.06 - Location Change for NASA Traveling Exhibit
NASA’s Vision for Space Exploration Experience will be hosted by Cleveland's Children’s Museum on May 13, 14 and 16 instead of the Natural History Museum.
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 06.01.06 - NASA Presents Exploration Program Update
Media are invited to a briefing about the Exploration Program and the work being assigned to NASA centers.
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 06.05.06 - NASA Glenn Assigned Vision for Space Exploration Work
Employees at NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, learned today the role they will play in implementing the Vision for Space Exploration.
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 06.14.06 - Summer Events Sizzle at NASA Glenn's Visitor Center
Check out the Visitor Center at NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio for special summer events during the next few months.
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 06.28.06 - With Upcoming Launch of Discovery, NASA Glenn Continues its Role in Shuttle Safety
As STS-121 readies for launch, NASA Glenn continues to support shuttle safety work, including improvements to numerous shuttle components and helping to develop repair techniques.
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 06.28.06 - Public Invited To Witness NASA's Next Space Shuttle Launch
The public is invited to NASA Glenn's Visitor Center to view the launch of STS-121 at 3:49 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.
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 06.30.06 - NASA Awards Engineering and Scientific Services Contract
NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has selected ASRC Aerospace, Inc., of Greenbelt, Md., to provide engineering and scientific services.
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 07.07.06 - NASA Makes Debut at Duluth Air Show
For the first time, NASA will have a presence at the Monaco Air Duluth Air Show in Duluth, MN, on July 7, 8 and 9.
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 07.13.06 - NASA Glenn Recognizes Craftsmen, Engineers and Researchers
NASA's Glenn Research Center recognizes craftsmen with Craftsmanship Award, engineers with Steven Szabo Engineering Excellence Award, and researchers with Abe Silverstein Medal.
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 07.13.06 - Public Invited to Watch Space Shuttle Discovery's Landing
Public invited to the Visitor Center Auditorium at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on Monday to view the landing of Space Shuttle Discovery.
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 07.19.06 - Glenn Recognizes Top Employees at Honor Awards Ceremony
NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, presented its most prestigious medals and awards to its workforce on July 18 at its annual Honor Awards Ceremony.
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 07.24.06 - NASA Showcases Aircraft at Dayton Air Show
NASA continues its presence at the Dayton Air Show in Dayton, Ohio, on July 29 and 30. This year's NASA exhibit will feature two of its research aircraft.
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 08.02.06 - Update on Reactor Facility Decommissioning at Workgroup Quarterly Meeting
The Community Workgroup for the decommissioning of the closed Reactor Facility at NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station will meet August 8, 2006.
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 08.08.06 - NASA Workshop Provides Powerful Learning Experience for Teachers
Eighteen teachers from six Midwestern states recently attended a workshop at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
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 08.09.06 - NASA Makes First Appearance at Air Force Base Air Show
NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, extends its air show presence to southern Illinois at the Scott AirFest 2006 on August 12 and 13.
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 08.17.06 - Media Invited to See Exercise in Space Brought Down to Earth
Media invited to NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, on August 23 to hear about ongoing study to improve effectiveness and comfort of exercise in space.
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 08.22.06 - NASA Appears for First Time at Indianapolis Air Show
NASA’s Glenn Research Center highlights its first appearance at the Indianapolis Air Show on August 26 and 27 with astronaut David Wolf, a Indianapolis native.
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 08.23.06 - NASA and Cleveland Clinic Work to Keep Astronauts Strong
NASA’s Glenn Research Center and Cleveland Clinic designed, built and are testing subjects in the Enhanced Zero-gravity Locomotion Simulator to improve human space travel.
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 08.23.06 - Public Invited to Watch Atlantis Launch
The public is invited to NASA Glenn's Visitor Center Auditorium, Cleveland, on August 27 to view the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-115.
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 08.24.06 - NASA Glenn Power Management Expertise Plays Role in Upcoming Space Shuttle STS-115 Mission
NASA will resume construction of the International Space Station during the next space shuttle mission, designated STS-115.
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 08.25.06 - Dr. Jih-Fen Lei Named Director of Research and Technology at Glenn
Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. recently named Dr. Jih-Fen Lei as the new director of Research and Technology.
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 08.25.06 - Glenn Receives Award for Bicycle Safety
Glenn Research Center recognized for its activities to create an environment promoting safe, effective cycling by the Ohio Bicycle Federation.
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 08.29.06 - NASA Announces Contractor for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
Reporters are invited to Glenn Research Center to hear the announcement of the prime contractor who will design, develop, and build Orion, America’s next human spacecraft.
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 08.29.06 - NASA Continues Presence at Cleveland Air Show
On September 2 - 4, NASA will feature aeronautics and space flight at this year's Cleveland Air Show.
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 09.13.06 - NASA Ends Summer With Exhibit at Oneida Air Show
NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, returns to Oriskany, N.Y. to lead NASA’s presence at the Oneida County Regional Air Show on September 16 and 17.
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 09.15.06 - NASA's Glenn Research Center to Sponsor Industry Day
On Thursday, September 21, NASA's Glenn Research Center will hold an Industry Day offering information about NASA's new Constellation Program to business leaders, industry representatives and vendors.
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 09.19.06 - Carol Wessel Selected to Head Human Resources and Workforce Planning at NASA Glenn
Carol Wessel has been named chief of the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Planning at NASA's Glenn Research Center.
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 09.25.06 - NASA Kicks Off Partnership with Greenville Students
NASA Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. and Bryan K. Smith, chief of Glenn's Orion Project Office, will visit Greenville Elementary School, Greenville, Ill. this week.
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 10.10.06 - NASA Safety Center Opening In Cleveland
NASA Safety Center, to be dedicated October 11, 2006, will reside at the Ohio Aerospace Institute outside the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
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 10.11.06 - NASA Highlights Space Exploration Progress
Media are invited to an Exploration Media Day at NASA's Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
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 10.11.06 - Plum Brook Reactor Facility Decommissioning Project Update
Plum Brook Reactor Facility Decommissioning Project update for media scheduled for Wednesday, October 18 at Plum Brook Station in Sandusky.
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 10.12.06 - Plum Brook Reactor Facility Decommissioning Update Scheduled
Public invited to annual Community Information Session on October 18 for update on the Plum Brook Reactor Facility Decommissioning Project.
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 10.19.06 - Glenn Researchers to Receive R&D 100 Award
The 44th Annual R&D 100 Awards recognized NASA Glenn for excellence in innovation in research and development.
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 10.23.06 - NASA Kicks Off Partnership with Jackson Students
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. and Astronaut Gregory H. Johnson will visit with students from the Middle School at Parkside, Jackson, Mich., on October 27, 2006.
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 10.24.06 - NASA Center Director and Michigan Native to Visit Lansing
NASA Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., will hold a media roundtable with Lansing area news media.
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 10.26.06 - NASA Education Facility Opens at Wilberforce University
NASA and Wilberforce University will dedicate the NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy and its Aerospace Education Laboratory.
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 10.30.06 - Media Invited to NASA Glenn for Astronaut Event
Five members of NASA's most recent space shuttle crew will visit Glenn Research Center to do a post-flight briefing to employees and discuss their mission.
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 11.01.06 - Young Astronauts Make Annual Visit to NASA Glenn
The 14th annual Young Astronaut Day will be held on Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at NASA's Glenn Research Center.
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 11.08.06 - NASA Glenn to Hold Diversity Presentation and Panel Discussion
NASA's Glenn Research Center, Ohio Aerospace Institute and Greater Cleveland Partnership's Commission on Economic Inclusion sponsor November 9 panel discussion: "Diversity: Recruitment, Retention and Inclusion."
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 11.15.06 - Astronaut Michael Fincke to Speak at NASA Glenn Visitor Center
News media are invited to attend "Astronaut Encounter," part of the Third Saturday series at NASA Glenn's Visitor Center on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 11.21.06 - Astronauts and NASA Workers Linked by Snoopy Awards
Six Glenn employees and four support service contractors were recognized for their significant contributions to the safety and success of human spaceflight.
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 12.04.06 - Local Expertise Contributes To Space Station Power Up
NASA's Glenn will watch with pride as the most complex assembly sequence to date of Space Station takes place during space shuttle mission, STS-116.
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 12.19.06 - NASA's Visitor Center Offers Destination Travel During Winter Break
The Visitor Center at NASA's Glenn Research Center offers an exciting destination for families looking for fun in Northeastern Ohio this holiday season.
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 12.21.06 - NASA Glenn's Visitor Center Prepares For Event Series With Universal Appeal
NASA Glenn's Visitor Center will continue its exciting Third Saturday events in 2007.
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 12.29.06 - NASA Glenn Visitor Center Closed for National Day of Mourning
As the Nation mourns the loss of President Gerald R. Ford, the Visitor Center at NASA's Glenn Research Center will be closed on Tuesday, January 2, in honor of Ford, the 38th President of the United States.
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