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JSC Today - Wednesday, May 20, 2015

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LEADING THE NEWS

• Today's Atlas 5 Rocket Launch To Carry X-37B, CubeSats.

NASA NEWS

• Appropriations Committee To Take Up NASA Funding Today.

• Newman Starts As Deputy Administrator.

• NASA Releases Software From Space Program.

• Texas Student Will Be In High School Aerospace Scholars Project.

• Continuing Coverage Of Tom Cruise's Role In NASA Website.

HUMAN EXPLORATION AND OPERATIONS

• NASA's May Says Welding Tool Problem Has Delayed SLS By About A Month.

• NASA Requests Design Ideas For Putting Boulder Into Lunar Orbit.

• Project Would Have New Horizons Transmit "Images, Sounds And Ideas" Collected From Around The World.

• NASA Uses Virtual Reality To Train Astronauts.

• 3D Printer Used On ISS To Print Tools, Parts.

• Virts, Kelly Speak From ISS.

• Wilmore Talks About Time In Space.

• Herrington Urges Students To Study Math, Science.

• Swedish Designer Designs Earth Flag For Future Missions To Other Planets.

• SpaceX Commissions Mars Travel Posters.

• USGS Releases Moon Maps.

• Toronto Space Conference To Focus On Mars Mission.

• Hubble's 25th Anniversary Noted.

• Continuing Coverage Of 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.

SCIENCE

• Wisconsin Students' Experiments Chosen For Cubes In Space.

• Video Shows Aurora Borealis From ISS.

SPACE TECHNOLOGY

• Continuing Coverage Of Laser For ISS To Destroy Space Debris.

AEROSPACE NEWS

• Spaceport America Inks Deal With Satellite Company.

Today's Atlas 5 Rocket Launch To Carry X-37B, CubeSats.

CBS News (5/19, Harwood, 8.2M) reports that later today, a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral carrying an "Air Force X-37B spaceplane," and "a small publicly-funded satellite built to test the feasibility of using sails and the pressure of sunlight for propulsion." Regarding the X-37B, details of its flight and mission are classified. CBS also cites Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye as writing on a Kickstarter page that the LightSail CubeSat could "revolutionize access to space for low-cost citizen projects." The LightSail is "the first of two publicly-funded Planetary Society missions" to test the concept of using "the pressure of sunlight to propel spacecraft."

        CNN (5/19, Barnett, 3.17M) reports that there are 10 CubeSats to be launched from the Atlas 5. The others come from the National Reconnaissance Office, NASA, the US Naval Academy, the Aerospace Corporation, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and California Polytechnic State University. The AP (5/20, Dunn) reports that the X-37B "is reusable" and is "29 feet long." A previous X-37B flight was "about 675 days," and the planned length of this one has not been announced.

        The New York Times (5/20, Chang, Subscription Publication, 12.24M) quotes Air Force spokesman Capt. Christopher M. Hoyler saying that the flight "furthers the development of the concept of operations for reusable space vehicles, and fine-tunes technical parameters for an affordable, reusable space vehicle." It also quotes NASA's Miria Finckenor, speaking about a materials experiment, saying, "It's just sitting there and letting the environment hit it."

        Fox News (5/19, 9.4M) focuses on the materials experiment, and quotes principal investigator Miria Finckenor, saying, "Spacecraft designers can use this information to choose the best material for specific applications, such as thermal protection or antennas or any other space hardware."

        Similar coverage appears at WOGX-TV Gainesville, FL (5/20, 2K), Spaceflight Insider (5/19, Rhian), Mashable (5/19, Kramer, 2.3M), Daily Mail (UK) (5/19, Zolfagharifard, Prigg, 5.37M), WAFF-TV Huntsville, AL (5/19, Hurley, 75K), SPACE (5/19, David, 241K), Popular Science (5/19, Atherton, 6.78M), Alabama Public Radio (5/19, AuBuchon), and Universe Today (5/19, Kremer, 16K).

        LightSail Coverage. Several sources focus on the LightSail including SPACE (5/19, Wall, 241K), Washington Post (5/19, Feltman, 5.03M), Scientific American (5/20, Billings, 2.87M), NBC News (5/19, Boyle, 2.54M), Florida Today (5/19, Dean, 168K), and Vox (5/19, Stromberg, 839K).

        Local TV Coverage. Central Florida News 13 (5/20, 2:26 a.m. EDT, 8K) reports, "A top-secret spacecraft that looks like a tiny space shuttle will soon head into space. But we won't know what the X-37B will do." Over 30 other stories covering the upcoming launch of the X-37B space plane aired on various local TV broadcasts across the country.

Appropriations Committee To Take Up NASA Funding Today.

Space News (5/19, Foust, Subscription Publication, 481) reports that the appropriations bill covering NASA's budget is scheduled to go before the whole House Appropriations Committee today, and would cut funding for NASA's "Earth science program by more than $250 million" from the Administration's request to $1.683 billion in 2016. The bill also includes "no funding for the Thermal-Infrared Free-Flyer mission, which was part of the Sustainable Land Imaging initiative." The bill includes $1.557 billion for planetary science, $195 million more than requested, including $110 million extra "for a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa," and $32 million more than requested for "the Mars Rover 2020 mission." The story quotes a statement issued by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on Tuesday saying that the bill "would seriously reduce our Earth science program and threaten to set back generations worth of progress in better understanding our changing climate, and our ability to prepare for and respond to earthquakes, droughts, and storm events."

        National Journal (5/19, Foran, Subscription Publication, 156K) presents the bill in the context of "a concerted effort by congressional Republicans...to steer NASA away from the study of climate change and towards space exploration."

        The Houston Chronicle (5/19, Berger, 2.29M) reports in its "SciGuy" blog, on "an exciting development" in the bill, namely, "the creation of an 'Ocean Worlds Exploration Program.'" The bill "directs NASA to create an Ocean World Exploration Program" that would focus on finding "extant life on another world using a mix of Discovery, New Frontiers and flagship class missions."

        The Examiner (5/19, Whittington, 1.2M) also focuses on the Ocean Worlds Exploration Program, and says, "the Planetary Science community is ecstatic."

        Aviation Week (5/20, DiMascio, 2K) focused its coverage on additional funding for a space launch system.

        Smith Argues Bill Restores Focus To NASA. Rep. Lamar Smith, chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, in the San Antonio Express-News (5/20, 670K) argues for NASA to focus on space exploration, pointing out that currently, "thirteen agencies do climate research, but only one conducts space exploration." He defends the appropriations bill as an attempt "to restore focus to NASA's budgets and maintain American space leadership."

Newman Starts As Deputy Administrator.

Spaceflight Insider (5/19, Sharkey) reports that Monday was the first day for Dava Newman as deputy administrator of NASA. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said, "I have known and admired Dava for several decades." Newman said, "I'm very excited to be at NASA."

NASA Releases Software From Space Program.

Business Insider (5/20, Tani, 3.36M) reports on NASA's release of "its public software catalogue, a list of over 1,000 selected programs and codes available for download via the agency's website." The programs are released in order to "speed up the transfer of codes and programs to the technology sector."

Texas Student Will Be In High School Aerospace Scholars Project.

The Waxahachie (TX) Daily Light (5/20, 15K) reports, "Logan Latham of Global High School in Waxahachie" will go to NASA's Johnson Space Center to take part in "the High School Aerospace Scholars project (HAS)." There are 270 scholars in the state.

Continuing Coverage Of Tom Cruise's Role In NASA Website.

CNET News (5/20, Franco, 917K) offers continuing coverage from yesterday on statements by former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe that actor Tom Cruise had played a key role in helping to redesign the website.

        The Telegraph (UK) (5/20, Hawksley, 1.15M) and Tech Times (5/19, 153K) also cover the story.

NASA's May Says Welding Tool Problem Has Delayed SLS By About A Month.

Aviation Week (5/20, Morring, 2K) reports on the delay to NASA's Space Launch System due to a misalignment with its "massive friction-stir-welding tool built to manufacture tanks for the vehicle." The tool cannot presently be used because "two of the four 200-ft.-tall steel plates designed to position and support the launch vehicle's large aluminum tank sections as they are friction-stir-welded together" are 2.5 inches out of alignment. As a result the original February date for it to be ready, has now "slipped until Aug. 11." Todd May, Head of Space Launch System Program, said about the delay, "We think we've captured five months of that back by readjusting the way we do things downstream, so we think we've lost about a month." That means, says May, that the program is still on target for a November 2018 first flight.

NASA Requests Design Ideas For Putting Boulder Into Lunar Orbit.

ABC News (5/19, Newcomb, 3.69M) reports, "NASA is seeking designs for an unmanned spacecraft" that would be able to "move part of an asteroid into orbit around the moon."

Project Would Have New Horizons Transmit "Images, Sounds And Ideas" Collected From Around The World.

SPACE (5/19, Wall, 241K) reports that NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, may contain "a message to advanced alien civilizations." The craft "will perform the first-ever flyby of Pluto on July 14." The project, led by Jon Lomberg and called "One Earth Message" will include "images, sounds and ideas" from "people around the world." Lomberg said that NASA "has expressed enthusiasm but has yet to approve it officially."

        The Daily Mail (UK) (5/19, Zolfagharifard, O'Callaghan, 5.37M) reports the plan would be to have the probe begin transmitting messages by July 2016.

NASA Uses Virtual Reality To Train Astronauts.

Yahoo! Finance (5/20, Carson, 5.69M) reports on the way NASA uses virtual reality (VR) in order to prepare astronauts "to perform complicated tasks in zero gravity." Evelyn Miralles of NASA's Johnson Space Center spoke about VR at the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Expo. Miralles said that it has been used extensively since 1993's repair of the Hubble Telescope.

3D Printer Used On ISS To Print Tools, Parts.

ComputerWorld (5/19, Mearian, 112K) reports that NASA is partnering with Made In Space Inc. to install "a 3D printing station on the International Space Station." A printer installed on the ISS from Made in Space, allowed astronauts to print a wrench from ABS thermoplastic, which was subsequently used by astronaut Barry Wilmore. Made in Space CTO Jason Dunn, said that trash on the ISS "may be recyclable into polymer filament for printing new tools and test equipment."

        Local TV Coverage. WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL (5/19, 10:10 p.m. CDT, 13K) reports on the history of 3D printers in order "to make spare parts and tools for astronauts on deep-space mission."

WFTV-TV Orlando, FL (5/19, 12:45 p.m. EDT, 54K) reports, "NASA is now using advanced 3D printing to cut down on the cost of building next generation rockets." Vanessa Echols, WFTV-TV Co-anchor: "Scientists and engineers are now creating crucial pieces of rocket engines by printing them out of metal. The Marshall Space Flight Laboratory has 12 of the giant printers working away to create new pieces."

        KSTP-TV Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN (5/19, 11:52 a.m. CDT, 60K) also provided coverage on NASA using 3D printing to building rocket engine parts.

Virts, Kelly Speak From ISS.

WGN-TV Chicago (5/19, 196K) carries a video of astronauts Terry Virts and Scott Kelly talking to WGN Morning News LIVE from the International Space Station.

Wilmore Talks About Time In Space.

WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN (5/19, Davis, 8K) reports on an interview with "University of Tennessee graduate Captain Barry "Butch" Wilmore," who "was in Nashville talking to STEM Academy leaders about the importance of math and technology for our teenagers." Wilmore said that being in space is "like you're Superman. You're flying and you can move large objects easily."

        The Wilson (TN) Post (5/19, Everett, 25K) reports on Wilmore's visit to Mt. Juliet High School, from which he graduated, "to visit with an intimate group of family, friends and city officials."

        Wilmore Interview. WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN (5/19, 6:11 p.m. EDT, 29K) aired an interview with Wilmore by Lauren Davis.

Herrington Urges Students To Study Math, Science.

Flagstaff (AZ) Navajo-Hopi Observer (5/19, Bindell, 43K) reports on "John Herrington, the first Native American astronaut," who spoke to "an assembly May 5 at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School." Herrington "has been to the International Space Station." He advised the students "to study math, science and technical journals."

Swedish Designer Designs Earth Flag For Future Missions To Other Planets.

The Daily Mail (UK) (5/19, O'Callaghan, 5.37M) reports on Swedish designer Oskar Pernefeldt's design for a flag for Earth, "an interlocking seven-ring design" which "could be used on future missions into the cosmos to signal we come from Earth."

SpaceX Commissions Mars Travel Posters.

International Business Times (5/19, Poladian, 774K) reports on travel posters commissioned by SpaceX to promote Mars as a destination.

USGS Releases Moon Maps.

Slate (5/19, 1.31M) reports that the USGS has "just released two incredible and incredibly beautiful maps of the Moon, made using data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter."

Toronto Space Conference To Focus On Mars Mission.

The Toronto (CAN) Star (5/19, Rakobowchuk, 97K) reports on the "international space development conference in Toronto this week." The conference, held by the National Space Society, will feature information about travel to Mars, and will hear from former NASA astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the subject. The conference is also intended to "showcase new Canadian space companies like Canadensys Aerospace and UrtheCast Corp. to the rest of the world."

Hubble's 25th Anniversary Noted.

USA Today (5/19, Rice, 5.01M) marks the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope sending pictures from space, and quotes NASA administrator Charlie Bolden saying, "Hubble has fundamentally changed human understanding of the universe and our place in it."

Continuing Coverage Of 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.

WXYZ-TV Detroit (5/19, Bahou, 101K) reports in continuing coverage from yesterday on the competition being jointly held by NASA and America Makes, "for the best design and build of a 3D printed habitat that could be used for deep space exploration." The habitat should make use of "indigenous materials --and spacecraft materials that would normally go to waste." The story explains the three phases of the competition and the awards at each level.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House TODAY

The Center Operations Directorate invites all employees to a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the NEW JSC Clinic, located in Building 45N (north of Building 45), today at 10:30 a.m. The former technical library has been completely rebuilt to become a modern healthcare facility that will house the combined Flight and Occupational Medicine Clinic, Employee Assistance Program Office and Behavioral Health Office.

Immediately following the ribbon cutting, there will be an open house until 1 p.m., where all employees can visit their clinic. Center Operations and Human Health and Performance Directorate employees will be in and around the building to answer any questions you may have. Please take this opportunity to see JSC's newest green building.

A shuttle bus will run from Building 1 to the clinic from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and from the Building 300/400 area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015   Event Start Time:10:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: New JSC Clinic

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Lisa Gurgos x48133

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  1. NASA TV to Air U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from ISS

After delivering more than two tons of supplies and research to the International Space Station that will help prepare NASA astronauts and robotic explorers for future missions to Mars, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to leave the orbital laboratory tomorrow, May 21. NASA TV will provide live coverage of Dragon's departure beginning at 5:45 a.m. CDT.

The Dragon capsule, which arrived at the station April 17, will be detached from the Earth-facing side of the station's Harmony module using the Canadarm 2 robotic arm, operated by ground controllers at Johnson Space Center. NASA's Mission Control Center will maneuver Dragon into place, and Expedition 43 robotic arm operator Scott Kelly of NASA will give the command for its 6:04 a.m. release.

JSC, Ellington Field, Sonny Carter Training Facility and White Sands Test Facility employees with hard-wired computer network connections can view the event using the JSC EZTV IP Network TV System on channel 404 (standard definition) or channel 4541 (HD). Please note: EZTV currently requires using Internet Explorer on a Windows PC or Safari on a Mac. Mobile devices, Wi-Fi, VPN or connections from other centers are currently not supported by EZTV.

First-time users will need to install the EZTV Monitor and Player client applications:

o    For those WITH admin rights (Elevated Privileges), you'll be prompted to download and install the clients when you first visit the IPTV website

o    For those WITHOUT admin rights (Elevated Privileges), you can download the EZTV client applications from the ACES Software Refresh Portal (SRP)

If you are having problems viewing the video using these systems, contact the Information Resources Directorate Customer Support Center at x46367, or visit the FAQ site.

The Dragon will fire its thrusters three times to move to a safe distance from the station for its deorbit burn at approximately 10:49 a.m. The capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean at about 11:42 a.m. with more than 3,100 pounds of cargo. This will include science samples from human research, biology and biotechnology studies, physical science investigations and education activities sponsored by NASA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the nonprofit organization that manages research aboard the U.S. national laboratory portion of the space station.

The deorbit burn and splashdown will not be broadcast on NASA TV.

For NASA TV schedule and video streaming information, click here.

Event Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015   Event Start Time:5:45 AM   Event End Time:7:00 AM
Event Location: NASA TV, IPTV

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JSC External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs x35111 http://www.nasa.gov/station

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  1. An Oasis in Space

Check out this new investigation on your International Space Station: Observation and Analysis of Smectic Islands In Space (OASIS). OASIS studies the behavior of liquid crystals in microgravity, including their overall motion and the merging of crystal layers known as smectic islands. Liquid crystals are used for display screens in laptops, LCD TV screens, watches clocks and many other consumer electronics that have flat-panel displays, and they also occur in soaps and biological cell membranes, since these molecules have the same kind of orientational symmetry. Read more here.

Liz Warren x35548

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  1. Recent JSC Announcement

Please visit the JSC Announcements (JSCA) Web page to view the newly posted announcement:

JSCA 15-013 - Communications with Industry Procurement Solicitation for the Test Evaluation and Support Team 2 (TEST2) Contract at the White Sands Test Facility

Archived announcements are also available on the JSCA Web page.

Linda Turnbough x36246 http://ird.jsc.nasa.gov/DocumentManagement/announcements/default.aspx

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   Organizations/Social

  1. ConVERG - Memorial Day Event

In memory of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America, ConVERG is hosting a Memorial Day event in the Building 3 café today from noon to 1 p.m. Please join us for cake and a moment of silence as we honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States military.

ConVERG will also have a "Missing Man" table on display and a sign-up sheet for those who are interested in becoming a part of this amazing Employee Resource Group. Remember—it's not just for veterans. ANYONE can join!

Event Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015   Event Start Time:12:00 PM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: Bldg 3 Cafeteria

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Kathryn Taylor x32361

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  1. JSC NMA: 'First, Break All the Rules' - Lon Miller

What does breaking all the rules have to do with doing the right things?

Come and find out! JSC's National Management Association (NMA) presents Lon Miller, an active leader of the JSC team and previous co-chair of the Joint Leadership Team. He currently serves as president of the JSC NMA.

Miller began his career in the aerospace industry in 1979 and is today Jacobs' senior vice president and general manager the Clear Lake Group. Prior to that, he served as the associate center director of NASA's Stennis Space Center. Miller has managed multiple projects in the aerospace industry and been a member of several boards/committees. He's received numerous awards, including the NASA Silver Snoopy, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Public Service Medal and two NASA George M. Low Awards. Miller enjoys flying and driving race cars.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to meet Miller and hear his dynamic talk! Bring your lunch.

Event Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015   Event Start Time:11:30 AM   Event End Time:1:00 PM
Event Location: B1/966

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Bridget M. Niese x32335

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  1. 'Keeping It Real' - June 2 (Save the Date)

We are excited to announce the fourth event in the "Keeping It Real" series on June 2, featuring guest speakers Brian Kelly and Steve Stich. This event, co-sponsored by the African-American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) and Out & Allied @ JSC ERG, will take place in the Gilruth Lone Star Room. The networking social takes place from 4 to 4:30 p.m., and the speaking event from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The "Keeping It Real" series is designed to encourage interactive discussions that allow participants to pose random questions to senior leaders in an open forum. This unique opportunity gives any interested employee, civil servant or contractor, the chance to hear from two dynamic JSC leaders in a relaxed environment.

If you would like to send in your questions in advance, please submit them to Kai Harris. We ask that people come with questions. We will also have index cards on the tables for people to write their questions down.

Event Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015   Event Start Time:4:00 PM   Event End Time:5:30 PM
Event Location: Gilruth Lone Star room

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Kai Harris x40694

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  1. Café Closure

The Buildings 3 and 11 cafés will be closed Friday, May 22, as well as Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Brian Smith x30240

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  1. What Creative Learning Classes Would Interest You?

Starport is in the process of developing a Creative Learning Program to meet the needs and interests of the JSC community. Our next step is to decide what classes will be the first to be offered at the Gilruth Center in the coming months. We have some great ideas for classes, but really want to know what YOU are interested in. Please take the time to complete the linked survey to voice your opinion and help us help you get creative while you learn!

Cyndi Kibby x35352

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  1. Starport Boot Camp – Morning & Evening Classes

Starport's boot camp is back, and registration is open and filling fast. Don't miss a chance to be part of Starport's incredibly popular program.

The classes will fill up, so register now!

Early Registration (ends May 29)

    • $90 per person (just $5 per class)

Regular Registration (May 30 to June 8):

    • $110 per person

The workout begins on Monday, June 8.

Morning: 6 a.m.

Evening: 6 p.m.

Are you ready for 18 hours of intense workouts with an amazing personal trainer to get you to your fitness goal? Don't wait—sign up today!

Register now online or at the Gilruth Center information desk.

Shericka Phillips x35563 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/en/programs/recreation-programs/boot-camps

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  1. Coed Youth Soccer Camp

Starport and Challenge Soccer Club have teamed up to provide you with a youth coed soccer camp this summer. The ages for the camp range from 6 to 12. Challenge Soccer Club will provide basic skills training, as well as incorporate fun games throughout the week. Sign your child up today!

Robert Vaughn x38049 https://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/en/programs/familyyouth-programs/sports-ca...

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   Jobs and Training

  1. TCC Knowledge Management Connect Event

Ever wish finding information for your job was as easy as searching Google or Wikipedia? Ever been concerned about the validity of the information you eventually find? Who reviewed the content when it was generated? Is it now outdated? We have a solution and want to share our methods with the community.

Join us on June 9 for a one-day conference to discuss lessons learned, share our open-source solution and explore opportunities for collaborative development agreements on expanding and improving knowledge-sharing tools.

We'd like to invite everyone who has ever had problems finding the right version of a document or didn't know where to go to find the information they needed. Johnson Space Center is teaming with the Technology Collaboration Center (TCC) of Houston to host this event.

If you are interested in attending, please register now.

Event Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015   Event Start Time:8:00 AM   Event End Time:4:00 PM
Event Location: Girluth - Alamo Room

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Lawrence Daren Welsh x40158

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  1. ISS EDMS User Forum

The International Space Station (ISS) Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) team will hold the monthly General User Training Forum tomorrow, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. in Building 4N, Room 3025. Lync meeting and telecom to be provided.

If you use EDMS to locate station documents, join us to learn about basic navigation and searching. Bring your questions, concerns and suggestions and meet the EDMS Customer Service team. The agenda can be found here.

Event Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015   Event Start Time:9:30 AM   Event End Time:10:30 AM
Event Location: Building 4N, Room 3025

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LaNell Cobarruvias x41306 https://iss-www.jsc.nasa.gov/nwo/apps/edms/web/UserForums.shtml

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  1. JSC Risk Management Overview - May 28

JSC Risk Management Overview (JSC-NA-SAIC-RISK) is a two-and-a-half-hour class that includes risk-management concepts, topics regarding the application of risk management at JSC and a demonstration of the risk database. Class participants should be personnel interested in understanding the basics of risk management.

Event Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015   Event Start Time:9:00 AM   Event End Time:11:30 AM
Event Location: Building 12/Room 144

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Paula Gothreaux 281-335-2441

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  1. APPEL - Decision Analysis

This two-day course is designed to provide the tools necessary to improve the quality of a factually based decision-making process for resolving technical issues at NASA.

This course is designed for NASA's technical workforce, including systems engineers and project personnel involved in project teams or small projects.

This course is available for self-registration in SATERN until Thursday, May 21, and is open to civil servants and contractors.

Dates: Tuesday through Wednesday, June 23 to 24

Location: Building 12, Room 152

Zeeaa Quadri x39723 https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHED...

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  1. Basics of Structural Dynamics

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Brown
Dates: May 18, 19, 26-29, from 8 a.m. to noon every day except May 19 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Location: LIVE via webcast

This course is an introduction to Vibrations and Structural Dynamics. The course will provide working-level engineers who may not have received a thorough background in this important subject with the understanding necessary to work with dynamics experts, as well as tools enabling them to make basic calculations on their own. These goals will be achieved by focusing on the characterization of the dynamic characteristics of structures and the prediction of response of structures to dynamic environments.  Subjects examined will be free and forced vibration of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems, fourier decomposition of excitation forces, modal testing, component loads analysis and random vibration analysis. To learn more about this course, click here.

To attend class online, please RSVP at this link.

Curt Larsen x38401

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  1. Basic Electronics for Non-EEs: June 23 to 25

This course will help participants understand the concepts and terminology of electronics. It is not an in-depth electronics course, but rather a course aimed at individuals who require an intensive review of basic principles without the assumption of any prior knowledge of the topic. The course is fast paced and as non-mathematical as possible.

This course is intended for individuals whose primary formal training is not in the field of electronic engineering. Electrical controls and electronics are incorporated into almost every technical activity, and all technical personnel have to deal, at least to some extent, with some aspects of electrical engineering. A basic understanding of electronics is essential to better perform one's main function.

This course is available for self-registration in SATERN and is open to civil servants and contractors.

Dates: Tuesday through Thursday, June 23 to 25

Location: Building 12, Room 146

Zeeaa Quadri x39723 https://satern.nasa.gov/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHED...

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