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Communication for the Information Technology Age

November 2002

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F2M Town Hall meeting set

Inspire a student and you motivate justone. Inspire a teacher and you have thepotential to reach thousands. And with NASAAdministrator Sean O'Keefe ushering in arenewed emphasis on education through-out the agency, it is clear that teachers are alogical and important ally in NASA efforts “toinspire the next generation of explorers.”

On Oct. 27 in San Francisco’s historicRamada Plaza hotel, Ames Center Director

Scott Hubbard delivered that message loudand clear, speaking of NASA’s commitmentin an uplifting keynote address to membersof the California Science Teachers Associa-tion. Judging by their feedback and reaction,Hubbard’s speech struck a responsive chordin the minds and hearts of attendees at theCalifornia Science Education Conference.

Beginning his presentation with an ex-amination of NASA’s new vision and missionand the impact the agency has on the every-day lives of Americans, Hubbard motivatedand then challenged teachers to work as fullpartners with NASA. He urged them to carrythe NASA message forward into their class-rooms to excite and inspire their students.

“Inspiring the next generation of explor-ers -- that is what YOU, the teachers, do,”Hubbard said. “We need you. We need towork together to carry out our joint goals, tomake it possible, indeed to make it a priority,for many more students to go into science,technology engineering and mathematics,”he stated.

Success in achieving this objective hastwo very important aspects, according toHubbard. First, enhanced and expandedscience and math education will deliver thevery people who are going to help NASAexplore and answer the wonderful questionsthat are at the root of our vision and missionstatements. Second, the economic enginethat drives this country -- new technologiesand high value-added work and jobs -- isfueled by the presence of a talented pool ofscientists, technologists, engineers and math-ematicians in the United States, he said.

Hubbard turned next to an elaborationof what NASA and Ames Research Center aredoing to achieve and fulfill the agency'smission imperatives. Starting with aviationand aerospace, Hubbard explained that NASAis researching methods to improve the travelexperience of airline passengers using NASA'slong background and expertise in informa-tion technology. Decision-support tools andnew environmentally friendly aircraft tech-nologies are helping to increase capacity,and improve the efficiency and safety of thenational airspace system while minimizingthe impact on the environment.

Ames’ advances in computational sci-ences also are helping in another area re-lated to understanding and protecting ourhome planet. The development of tech-niques to make 1024 processors work inparallel has increased NASA's ability to modelcomplex climate patterns and other atmo-spheric processes. Using this computingpower, research scientists at NASA GoddardSpace Flight Center and their colleagues at

Ames can now process world climate datamodels in days, rather than months, helpingexperts in various atmospheric disciplinesdevelop long-term action plans,

To accomplish NASA's education mis-sion, Hubbard detailed some of NASA’s edu-cational initiatives. Current center educa-tional endeavors include the hands-on expe-rience of the Ames Aerospace Encounter andthe annual hosting of about 12,000 studentsfor the JASON Project. Of particular interestto educators were the teacher training coursesat the Educator Resource Center and thecoming Teacher Institute where new andveteran teachers are and will be trained usingthe latest in educational technology andtechniques. Further down the road, NASAResearch Park will provide an integrated cam-pus bringing together academic and indus-try partners to collaborate with NASA onmutually beneficial projects, activities andmissions.

Affectionately nicknamed the 'Mars czar'for his prior stewardship in re-evaluating andreplanning NASA’s Mars exploration strat-egy and program following the twin losses ofMars Polar Lander and Mars Climate Orbiter,Hubbard saved his final comments for thetopic ‘to explore the universe and search forlife.’

Hubbard began the astrobiology portionof his talk by presenting two projects that, headmitted, he “was eagerly awaiting,” SOFIAand Kepler. SOFIA is the newest of NASA's‘origins’ missions and will be the largest,

Hubbard inspires educators with NASA vision, mission

Ames Center Director Scott Hubbardresponds to questions from the audience atthe recent CSTA conference held in SanFrancisco.

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NASA’s Freedom to Manage (F2M)team will visit Ames on Thursday, Nov. 14for a town meeting to communicate theprogress they have made in cuttingthrough obstacles and barriers in the per-formance of NASA’s business processes.Leading the F2M team are Courtney Stadd,NASA’s chief of staff, and Greg Reck, thedeputy chief technologist for NASA. Ac-companying them will be representativesfrom the Headquarters Offices of Manage-ment Systems, the chief financial officer,procurement and public affairs.

The accomplishments generatedthrough this successful initiative originatedfrom more than 400 suggestions submit-ted by the NASA workforce. Some of thechanges that have occurred through F2Minclude: implementation of the One-NASA

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most sophisticated airborne flying labora-tory and infrared telescope. It will beginoperations in 2004. Kepler is a cooperativemission between Ames and NASA’s Jet Pro-pulsion Laboratory. It will search the uni-verse for Earth-like planets around distantstars similar to our Earth’s sun.

Getting more specifically into the Marsportion of his address, Hubbard explainedthat to find life you have “to follow thewater.” On Earth, all forms of life have thepresence of liquid water as a common ele-ment. Was liquid water present on Mars?Preliminary evidence from past and currentMars probes strongly suggests that the an-swer is yes, according to Hubbard. What isthe most prudent course of action to confirmthe physical presence of water and then lookfor the most likely areas where life may havestarted? The adopted Mars exploration ap-proach, Hubbard explained, is captured inthe phrase'Seek, In-situ and Sample.'

“Taking the strategy of following thewater, first we seek -- we do orbital recon-naissance. Then we go to the surface, roamaround robotically, and collect ground truth.Eventually, we must bring back a sample -- apiece of Mars,” he said. We already have 13samples from Mars on Earth, Hubbard said,but we don't know from where, at whatdepth or what age. “What we really need tohelp us understand the rest of this informa-tion is a well-selected sample from Mars,”Hubbard explained.

In concluding his comments, Hubbardre-emphasized the importance of NASA'seducational effort and the teachers' role inaccomplishing the goals of both NASA andeducational organizations like the CSTA. “Ev-ery time I give a talk at a student function, Ifind that kids are still interested in dinosaursand space. There is where we can work withyou to provide materials, to bring speakers,astronauts and people who know about thescience that we do,” he said. This can be thepowerful ‘hook’ that we can jointly use toinspire youth and get them interested inpursuing careers in science, technology,mathematics and engineering, Hubbard sug-gested.

Hubbard inspireseducators

Jean Brian, affectionately known as ‘thearc jet queen,’ retired from government ser-vice on Nov. 3 after nearly 24 years of dedi-cated service to the Arc Jet Complex. Brianbegan her career at Ames in 1976 as an

intern in the Foothill-DeAnza work experi-ence program. She was hired as an arc jetmechanic in 1977.

Brian has been an operator and mechanicfor most of the facilities that have comprised

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Jean ‘the arc jet queen’ Brian retiresthe Arc Jet Complex over the years. Amongthe facilities she has operated and main-tained are the gasdynamic laser facility, the2x9 turbulent flow duct facility, the aerody-namic heating facility, the panel test facility,the interaction heating facility, the directconnect arc jet facility, the combined heat-ing facility, and the transitional flow facility.

Brian is well respected among her peersbecause of her vast experience. Co-workerLarry Hemstreet remembers his first encoun-ter with Brian. “She was telling everybodywhat to do and everyone followed her direc-tions reverently. She was so in charge of thesituation that he thought she must be some-body very important in the organization,maybe even an astronaut. She may not be anastronaut, but she is certainly someone veryimportant,” Hemstreet stated.

Brian has been one of the principal driv-ing forces of the team cohesion in the arc jetcomplex, often taking the lead in team-building activities. She also has been amentor to all of the current facility operators.Her love for and devotion to her job earnedher everyone’s respect and fond regard. Brianwas not simply content to do her job--shesought to make things better. A primeexample of that is her persistence in reintro-ducing an electrode configuration that has

Professor speaks of darkmatters at asronomy talk

since significantly extended the life of theupstream electrodes.

Brian is the last of the ‘old-timers’ (no ageimplication) in the arc jet complex. Herretirement leaves a big hole in the organiza-tion, as well as in the hearts of her coworkers.

Brian will be retiring to Bakersfield, whereshe has bought a house, to be near herfamily.

BY THE ARC JET CREW

The Milky Way galaxy was formed prima-rily through the accumulation of an invisiblesubstance called dark matter and the starsand gas dragged along with it, according toa prominent UC Berkeley professor who spokein Los Altos Hills recently.

Astronomy professor Leo Blitz spoke aboutthe origins of the universe to close to 700students, professionals and amateur as-tronomy hobbyists. His talk, ‘The Making ofthe Milky Way: Survival of the Fittest,’ wasthe first presentation in the Silicon ValleyAstronomy Lecture Series, which is beingheld at Foothill College.

Blitz, also director of the radio astronomylab at UC Berkeley, maintains that the MilkyWay arose from the merging of numeroussmall galaxies.

How these small galaxies moved towardone another is a subject of some debate.Movement of any sort requires gravity andgravity exists only in the presence of matter.While galaxies undisputedly contain matterin the form of stars, clusters of stars andgases, some scientists such as Blitz contendthat the visible matter within these smallgalaxies does not have sufficient mass tofacilitate the merging.

“The Great Nebula in Andromeda andthe Milky Way are the largest galaxies in ourlocal group of galaxies, making up 95 per-cent of the matter in that local group,” Blitzsaid. By implication, the remaining stars andgalaxies contain negligible mass.

Proponents of dark matter believe thatthere is an additional source of matter sur-rounding the small galaxies like a halo. It iscalled dark matter because it isn't luminousand has therefore never been seen withtelescopes; its components are wholly un-known.

“If the theory of the accumulation ofsmall galaxies to form the Milky Way isproven, it will discredit the earlier idea thatthe Milky Way formed from the collapse of asingle, large cloud of gas,” wrote Blitz inelectronic correspondence after his talk.

The Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Se-ries is jointly sponsored by NASA Ames;Foothill College's division of physical sci-ence, mathematics and engineering; theAstronomical Society of the Pacific; and theSETI Institute. This is the series' third year. Itis aimed at sharing "the excitement of mod-ern astronomy with teachers, with students,and with the public at large," said AndrewFraknoi, who chairs the department of as-tronomy at Foothill College.

November’s talk will be given by Dr. ArnoPenzias, recipient of the 1978 Nobel Prize inphysics. He will give a nontechnical, illus-trated talk called, ‘A Personal View of the BigBang.’ The presentation is scheduled for7 p.m., Nov. 13. For more information, callthe series hotline at (650) 949-7888.

BY CYNTHIA MARSHALL SCHUMAN

LOS ALTOS TOWN CRIER

Jean Brian (center) and Fred Bear, retiredfrom Ames (left) and Carlton McMahon,retired from Ames (right). Fred and ‘Mac/were mentors to Jean.

BY JONAS DIÑO

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badge; simplification of the program com-mitment agreement; 100 percent funds allo-cation after Congress agrees with NASA’soperating plan; elimination of the contractmanagement status report and many others.It is anticipated that when NASA’s FY03appropriation bill is signed, constraints willbe lifted to allow R&D funding to contributeto travel needs, which will solve major travelfunding problems for scientists and engi-neers.

The F2M team is visiting Ames to have adirect interaction with our employees and tohear first-hand the obstacles that we face.They are interested in having active discus-sions with people from all organizations andfrom all levels. Everyone is invited to bringtheir concerns and issues to the F2M team’s

attention. The Freedom to Manage townhall meeting will be held in the main audito-rium, N201, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

In addition to the town hall meeting,break-out sessions will be held with the rep-resentatives of the various headquarters of-fices for more specific discussions in theirareas of expertise. Everyone is invited toattend these sessions. Look for centerwide e-mails announcing times and locations forthese meetings.

If you would like to learn more about theNASA Freedom to Manage initiative, visit theWeb at: http://f2m.nasa.gov

The Ames Freedom to Manage (AF2M)initiative was derived from the agency’s F2Mlead. AF2M is chartered to identify, evaluate

The American Society of Mechanical En-gineers (ASME) recently recognized NASA

Ames' Chief Engineer Dr. Tina Panontin byawarding her with the grade of ASME Fellow.

Panontin is one ofonly 23 women outof about 2,400people to receivesuch a distinction.She is an inspira-tion to the nextgeneration of ex-plorers, especiallyyoung women.

The Fellowgrade is the high-est elected grade ofm e m b e r s h i pwithin ASME, theattainment ofwhich recognizesexceptional engi-neering achieve-ments and contri-butions to the en-gineering profes-sion. Panontin was

recognized for her nearly 19 years at Ames inthe areas of failure analysis, structural integ-rity and material performance.

To achieve such a distinction, a candidatemust complete a rigorous 11-step processthat includes a long-standing ASME mem-bership, development of a nomination pack-age by a primary sponsor, sponsorship byadditional ASME fellows, extensive review ofthe candidate’s engineering accomplish-ments and a vote by a committee of pastASME presidents.

Panontin's work has helped solve numer-ous complex and mission-critical problemsby correctly and efficiently identifying theirroot causes and developing appropriate, prac-tical solutions. She also is an authority on themicro mechanisms of fracture and the ex-perimental verification of analytical tools forfailure prediction and diagnosis.

Former Center Director Dr. HenryMcDonald nominated Panontin and pre-sented her with her Fellow certificate onOct. 1.

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F2M Town Hall meeting setand eliminate barriers found in Ames internalpolicies and procedures. All Ames employ-ees, including students, contractors and civil

servants, are encouraged to visit the AF2MWeb site at: http://af2m.arc.nasa.gov to makesuggestions for the overall improvement ofNASA and Ames.

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‘Change Tomorrow Today’ -- CFC 2002BY JONAS DIÑO

‘Change Tomorrow Today’ is the themeof this year’s Combined Federal Campaign

(CFC). The 2002 NASA Ames CFC campaignwill kick off Nov. 12 and wrap up on Nov. 27.

The CFC supports and promotes philan-thropy through an employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective program by providingall federal employees the opportunity toimprove the quality of life for all. It wasestablished in 1961 by President John F.Kennedy to consolidate numerous charitablecampaigns, allowing for a single annual cam-paign in all federal, postal and military agen-cies. Donations to the CFC support morethan 2,000 local, national and internationalcharities.

Last year, the federal employees and re-tirees at Ames contributed more than

$263,000 to CFC, exceeding the Ames cam-paign goal by nearly $40,000.

The kick-off event for the 2002 campaignwill be held Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. in the N-201main auditorium. More details about howyou can help ‘Change Tomorrow Today’through CFC will be forthcoming.

For further information about CFC 2002,contact campaign chairperson DarylWong at ext. 4-6889 or by e-mail atdswong@mail.arc.nasa.gov, or you can con-tact the deputy chairperson Ann Hutchisonat ext. 4-3039 or by e-mail atahutchison@mail.arc.nasa.gov

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Center BriefsNASA researchers developing toolsto track and predict West Nile virus

Public health officials may one day beable to better track and predict the spread ofthe West Nile virus thanks to NASA research-ers who are currently conducting Earth sci-ence research. NASA's goal is to providepeople on the front lines of public health withinnovative technologies, data and a uniquevantage point from space through satellites,all tailored into useful tools and databases forstreamlining efforts to combat the disease.

NASA's public health applications pro-gram focuses the results of research occur-ring at different NASA centers. The programis designed to eventually supply public healthagencies with access to NASA's cutting-edgecapabilities in formats they can use to betterunderstand how and where West Nile virusspreads, focus resources and stave off thedisease more efficiently.

Hubble spots icy world beyond PlutoNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has mea-

sured the largest object in the solar systemseen since the discovery of Pluto 72 yearsago.

Approximately half the size of Pluto, theicy world 2002 LM60, dubbed ‘Quaoar’(pronounced kwa-whar) by its discoverers, isthe farthest object in the solar system ever tobe resolved by a telescope. It was initiallydetected by a ground-based telescope assimply a dot of light, until astronomersaimed Hubble's powerful telescope at it.

Quaoar is about 4 billion miles away fromEarth, well over a billion miles farther awaythan Pluto. Unlike Pluto, its orbit around thesun is circular, even more so than most of theplanetary-class bodies in the solar system.

NASA to develop biohazard ‘smoke’detector

Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Labo-ratory in Pasadena, Calif., have demonstrateda prototype device that automatically andcontinuously monitors the air for the pres-ence of bacterial spores. The result is a novelalarm capability reminiscent of smoke detec-tors.

Current methods for detecting bacterialspores, such as anthrax, require a trainedoperator. The large number of trained moni-tors required, and associated costs, limitswidespread implementation of these meth-ods.

"Having a technician continuously moni-tor the air for spores is like having the firedepartment live at your house to ensurethere is no fire," said Dr. Adrian Ponce, achemist and senior member of the technicalstaff at JPL. "What you want is a smokedetector, a device that continuously moni-tors the air for smoke, or in our case, bacterialspores," he said.

The SETI Institute, together with NASAAmes, San Francisco State University andCalifornia Academy of Sciences, is nearingcompletion of Voyages Through Time (VTT),a year-long integrated science curriculum for9th and 10th grade students based on theunifying theme of evolutionary change.

VTT provides inquiry approaches to thestudy of astronomy, Earth sciences, biology,anthropology and technology in a cross-disciplinary framework that is the essence ofastrobiology. The six modules that comprisethe curriculum use the constructivist ap-proach of ‘engage, explore, explain, elabo-rate and evaluate’ as an instructional frame-work. This facilitates active construction ofknowledge by engaging the student’s inter-est through appealing ‘hands-on’ activities,inspiring active experimentation with phe-nomena of the physical world and fosteringcooperation among students. The curricu-lum is presented on CD-ROM, allowing stu-dents rich and varied sources of images,videos, databases and activities.

A pilot version and a national field testversion of the curriculum have been tested inover 80 classrooms around the country. TheVTT team is completing revisions this year,readying the curriculum for launch in sum-mer 2003. Aligned with the National ScienceEducation Standards, the VTT curriculumwill assist NASA in carrying out its educationmission “to inspire the next generation of

Partnership develops new curriculumexplorers” by providing compelling learningexperiences.

Ames has played a key role in the devel-opment of this curriculum, with the consult-ing expertise of many NASA scientists andwith support of the NASA Astrobiology Insti-tute and the fundamental biology program.Yvonne Pendleton, an astrophysicist in theSpace Science Division, has volunteered asco-investigator and science lead at Amessince 1998. Many NASA employees havealso made a significant contribution to thisproject by checking SETI Institute on theirCombined Federated Campaign pledge form.If you are interested in more informationabout the Voyages through Time curriculumvisit: http://www.seti.org/education/vtt-overview.html, or contact Yvonne Pendletonat: ypendleton@mail.arc.nasa.gov.

Voyages Through Time permits studentparticipation via inquiry-based learning.

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Dr. Guenter Riegler, a senior executivefrom the Office of Space Science at NASAHeadquarters, has been named NASA Ames’director of astrobiology and space research.

Riegler will assume his new duties atAmes in January. He succeeds Estelle Condon,who served as the acting director of astrobi-ology and space research at Ames and re-

cently was named an associate director.“I am delighted that Guenter Riegler will

be joining us as our new director of astrobi-ology and space research,” said NASA AmesDirector G. Scott Hubbard in announcingthe appointment. “I have known Guenter foryears and have the highest regard for hisexcellent leadership skills and his extensiveexperience with the agency’s space sciencemissions. He is an incredible talent and we’refortunate to have him join us. I look forwardto working with him.”

In his new position, Riegler will directAmes’ extensive research in the field of astro-biology and lead the center’s major researchactivities in space, Earth and life sciences.Riegler has a lengthy NASA history, havingworked previously at the Jet Propulsion Labo-ratory and Goddard Space Flight Center.

Guenter Riegler

BY MICHAEL MEWHINNEY

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Travel Manager, the new travel systemcoming to Ames, is what NASA will use toconduct travel-related business. Oncerolled out, travel documents will be com-pleted and approved using the TravelManager system.

The Travel Manager project team is infull force testing the application to ensureit meets the policy and process require-ments at Ames. In addition to the teamand travel office members, many of thosewho currently prepare travel documentshave been recruited to help with testing.Functional testing concluded Nov. 1 and

integration testing (with SAP, the new fi-nancial accounting system) commencedNov. 4.

On Dec. 4, Ames will be hosting anintegrated financial management program(IFMP) expo. The Travel Manager team willbe available to answer questions and pro-vide Travel Manager demonstrations. Moreinformation regarding the expo will beprovided at a later date.

Currently, the training for Travel Man-ager will begin in February 2003. Staytuned for additional training informationincluding roll-out dates and registration.

New travel system coming!

Jim Arnold (left) receiving a plaque, recognizing him for his 40 years offederal service, from Center Director Scott Hubbard (right).

On Oct. 10, a retirement party was heldat the Moffett Training and Conference Cen-ter to celebrate the career of James Arnold,retiring chief of the Space Technology Divi-sion. Over 140 of his friends and coworkers

gathered to wish him well on his retirement.Among the speakers were Ames Center Di-rector Scott Hubbard; former center directorClarence Syvertson; Vic Peterson, Arnold’spredecessor as Space Technology Divisonchief; Executive Assistant to the CenterDirector Jack Boyd; and David Cooper, re-tired from Ames, now at Lawrence LivermoreLab. Cooper worked with Arnold in the earlyyears of his career.

The speakers described an enthusiasticyoung scientist, who arrived at Ames in 1962ready to contribute to the newly formedNASA's space exploration mission. In hisearly years at Ames, Arnold grew from amidwestern farm boy with a passion for carsto a seasoned scientist holding a mastersdegree from Stanford (1967) and a PhD fromYork University (1972) with a career goal ofhelping NASA explore the solar system,particularly Mars. During this period he alsoacquired two beautiful T-Birds, a 1955 and57, to continue his youthful passion .

During his 40 years of dedicated service

to NASA, Arnold was a researcher, branchchief and division chief at Ames and spent ayear as the aerothermodynamics programmanager at NASA Headquarters. He has ledthe Space Technology Divison for the past17

years where theagency leads in ther-mal protection sys-tems, arc jet test-ing, computationalchemistry andnanotechnology re-search.

His early careeras a researcher wasspent in the thennew discipline ofaerothermodynam-ics, to which hemade significantcontributions andpublished exten-sively.

Arnold played akey role in establish-ing computationalchemistry as a disci-pline in NASA andserved as branch

chief of the Ames Computational ChemistryBranch from 1978 until 1985 when he be-came division chief. Computational chemis-try research by this group has significantlyimproved the technology for calculating theproperties of gases required for complexaerothermodynamic analyses of hypersonicflight in planetary atmospheres.

During his tenure Ames extended itsworld leadership in atmospheric entry tech-nology and thermal protection systems.Among the many contributions the divisionmade were to develop heat shield andaerothermodynamic technology enabling theGalileo probe that succesfully entered theJupiter atmosphere and the Mars Pathfindermission that landed on Mars and substantialupgrades to the space shuttle orbiter ther-mal protection system.

A new discipline, nanotechnolgy was es-tablished within NASA by the establishmentof the Ames Center for Nanotechnolgy in thedivision in the late 1990s. This new technol-

ogy area has grown to international promi-nence in just a few short years.

Other speakers at the retirement partywere the deputy division chief, Carol Carroll,current and former branch chiefs in theSpace Technology Division, namely, PaulWercinski, Dean Kontinos, Joe Hartman, SylviaJohnson and Meyya Meyyappan, director ofAmes’ Center for Nanotechnolgy, who eachspoke about Arnold’s active and innovativeleadership of the division and his contribu-tions to their technology areas.

The master of ceremonies was Pat Jones,Arnold’s long-time co-worker and friend.Arnold spoke last and thanked the Amescommunity for the support he receivedthroughout his career and described howproud he was to have worked with andnurtured the careers of so many young scien-tists and engineers who have accomplishedso much and risen to leadership throughoutthe NASA community. An extraordinaryending to the event was a group photo takenof more than 50 people Arnold had mentoredat Ames.

Arnold has been recognized by NASAand the aerospace community for his manycontributions. Among his awards have beenthe NASA medal for Outstanding Leadershipin 1986 and the NASA medal for ExceptionalScientific Achievement in 1997. He was therecipient of the Senior Executive Service (SES)Meritorious Executive Award in 1991 andSES Distinquished Executive Award in 1998.He also is a Fellow of the American Instituteof Aeronautics and Astronauatics. He hasserved on numerous NASA and USAF work-ing groups and on the NATO-sponsoredAdvisory Group of Aerospace Research andDevelopment from 1991 to 1998.

Friends and colleaques at Ames will re-member Arnold as an extraordinarily hardworking, dedicated manager and mentorwho made major contributions to the suc-cess of the space technology enterprise andall of its component parts. He helped thosewho worked with him to perform their jobsin an exemplary fashion and to rise to greatersuccesses themselves because of his help andencouragement.

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James Arnold retires after 40 years of NASA service

Jim Arnold in one of his T-Bird automobiles

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Deepak Srivastava, a senior scientist inCode IN, recently won the prestigious scien-tific Eric Reissner medal. He earned themedal for his years of work in the latestsimulation effort on 'growing' atomic-scale3-D computer circuits that may lead to hu-man-like sensory systems. Srivastava used acomputer to simulate molecular carbon'nanotubes,' so small they cannot be seenwith a conventional microscope.

Carbon nanotubes are only a few atomswide, but these extremely strong tiny carbonpipes someday could be the major piecesfrom which scientists make future artificialbrains as well as tiny machines that may helpwith tasks as diverse as planetary explorationand the curing of disease.

"We have proposed a system of three-dimensional carbon nanotube networks thatcould function similarly to a biological nervesystem," said Srivastava. "The biologicallyinspired computer structure will have sens-ing and learning capabilities similar to ahuman sensory system."

The International Conference on Com-putational Engineering and Sciences recentlypresented the medal to Srivastava during ameeting in Reno, Nev., for his distinguishedcontributions to nanoscience, "with particu-lar relevance to carbon nanotubes."

"I am pleased NASA Ames' contributionsin computational nanotechnology have beenrecognized through this award," said MeyyaMeyyappan, the director of the Center forNanotechnology at Ames. "Computationalnanotechnology has been the trail blazer,uncovering the properties and potential ofnanomaterials."

"We are simulating nanotubes for use inthree general areas: the next generation ofmolecular computers, synthetic compositematerials and molecular machines," Srivastavasaid. The carbon nanotube is a new form of

carbon. Using several laboratory techniques,scientists grow the tiny carbon pipes that arejust a few nanometers in diameter and a fewmicrons long. A micron is one-millionth of ameter. The tubes are stiff and as strong as adiamond.

Scientists want to use carbon nanotubesto build tiny electronic circuits in 3-D arrays,unlike the two-dimensional circuits that arethe standard of today's microelectronics in-dustry.

"We recently showed that three nanotubesconnected at one place can serve as switchesand can process information," he said. "Theseproperties inspired us to consider the con-cept of a system architecture similar to thebiological neural system, but made of syn-thetic material such as nanotubes ornanowires."

An artificial brain or computing system, iffully developed, could be used to powerrobotic probes on spacecraft, planets andmoons. The computing power of these nano-carbon circuits could be many, many timesas great as today's most powerfulsupercomputer, but housed in a package thesize of a small teakettle, according toSrivastava.

Five years ago, Srivastava and his collabo-rator, Madhu Menon of the University ofKentucky, first proposed and simulated asimple, biological-like, carbon-nanotubebranched structure. Srivastava used a pow-erful NASA computer to simulate and 'see'what the architecture of the nanotube struc-ture would look like. As recently as August,university scientists at Rensselaer Polytech-nic Institute (RPI), Troy, N.Y., created thebranched nanotube structure that Srivastavahad predicted.

"That scientists can make these simple,branched 3-D nanotube structures is a reallyexciting development," he said. "Using our

NASA supercomputers, we now are startingto simulate complex, tree-like carbon-nanotube networks and how these networkscan be used for sensing and computing."

"In addition to making computer partswith nanotubes, we envision simulating newmaterials out of a combination of tinyamounts of carbon nanotubes and tradition-ally manufactured materials. These compos-ite materials are expected to be much stron-ger and lighter weight than today's best-known materials used to build airplanes, carsand even spacecraft," he said. "If these mate-rials can be made in large quantities, theycould be used to make spacecraft that couldbe much less massive with the same or bettercapabilities of today's aerospace systems."

Srivastava is working with a team includ-ing scientists from NASA; Stanford Univer-sity; the University of Kentucky; University ofCrete, Greece; and St. Petersburg University,Russia. The NASA Computing, Informationand Communications Technology (CICT)Program funds Srivastava's work.

One of the major reasons Srivastava re-ceived the award for his work is that heaccurately predicted the stiffness, the strengthand breaking point properties of carbon-nanotubes and composite materials thatcontain carbon nanotubes.

"Previously, it was predicted that carbonnanotubes could be stretched as much as 30percent to 40 percent before they wouldbreak, but we recently simulated the morerealistic breaking point value to be about 10percent. This agrees very well with recentexperimental observations," he said.

Additional technical information aboutSrivastava's carbon-nano-tube work is on theInternet at: http://www.ipt.arc.nasa.gov/srivastava.html

Scientist wins award for simulated sub-microscopic parts

Since the launch of the Ames EducationAssociates Program in 1998, over 300 uni-versity students have participated in the pro-gram. Hispanic students have represented35 of these positions, a significant contribu-tion to the center. The students have workedin nearly every code at Ames with Code S andCode A sponsoring the largest shares. Alsointeresting to note is that the Hispanic asso-ciates were evenly split between women andmen. About half the students came fromthree universities; namely, San José State,nine students; UC Davis, five students; andUC Santa Cruz, four students. The remain-der came from a variety of colleges anduniversities across the nation includingHarvard, MIT, Texas and Turabo Universityin Puerto Rico. The majority of the internswere undergraduates, while five were gradu-

ate students and three were post-doctoralstudents. Their declared majors are heavilyconcentrated in science and engineering.

Some selected quotes from our Hispanicstudents:

• “Working with Jay Nuez, Jim Arnoldand Howard Goldstein has brought me to anew level in my education. This summer Iworked on calculation ballistic coefficientsfor the Mars Penetrator using a programwritten by Gary Allen of Code ASA called‘traj.’ This experience went far beyond myexpectations. The people at Ames are great.They are fun, energetic and highly intelli-gent. I never thought I could learn so muchin one summer,” said Orlando Diaz, from theUniversity of Texas.

• “I was able to assist in different assign-ments, all touching on various aspects of

mechanical engineering. I gained valuableexperience in mechanical design, controlsand instrumentation, fluid dynamics, ma-chining and tooling and project manage-ment. Further, I also gained an importantappreciation for skills in communication andteamwork,“ said José Navarrete of San JoséState University.

• “I knew that this was going to be anawesome experience and it was all that andmore. I only hope to find work this much funin the future,” said Anna Strachan of HarvardUniversity.

Positions at Ames by organization codewere: 14 (S), 8 (A), 5 (J), 4 (D), 3 (I) and 1 (T).

For more information about the Educa-tion Associates Program, visit the Web at:http://edassoc.arc.nasa.gov

Hispanic participation in Ames EAP significant

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Popular Foothill College astronomy instructorAndrew Fraknoi has been named recipient ofthe 2002 Carl Sagan Prize for SciencePopularization by Wonderfest, the Bay AreaFestival of Science. Foothill College’sastronomy department, along with NASA,SETI and the Astronomical Society of thePacific, co-sponsors the successfulAstronomy/Astrobiology Lecture Series--nowin its fourth year.

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Farley recognized by AIAATo the general public, Oakland Interna-

tional Airport is the least known of the threemajor bay area airports, but that is not thecase for aviation historians. On Aug. 29, the75th anniversary of the airport, the American

Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics(AIAA) recognized its place in aviation his-tory.

The designation of Oakland’s North Fieldas a historic aerospace site was made pos-sible by the hard work of the San FranciscoSection of the AIAA and Todd Farley of ColeAFA for his dedication to implementing theAIAA grassroots program and having theOakland Airport dedicated as an AIAA his-toric site. For his efforts, Farley was recog-nized with a special service citation.

The historical significance of Oaklandstarted with Charles Lindbergh’s historic flightacross the Atlantic. Oakland Airport’s newrunways and facilities were the logical choiceas the staging ground for trans-Pacific flights.Amelia Earhart, the ‘first lady of aviation,’frequently used Oakland as her point ofdeparture and referred to Oakland as herfavorite airport.

The three-day dedication began with adinner meeting at which an aviation histo-rian detailed the history of Oakland's NorthField and concluded with an air show withmany of the historic planes that gracedOakland's runways.

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Condon named Associate Director for Astrobiology and SpaceEffective Nov. 3, Estelle Condon was ap-

pointed to serve as Ames’ associate directorfor astrobiology and space programs.

Condon has been serving as the actingdirector of the Astrobiology and Space Re-

search Directorate since March 2002. Priorto that, she was chief of the Earth ScienceDivision (Code SG).

With over 20 years serving NASA Ames,

Condon's experience in the areas of spaceand Earth sciences will ensure the continuingmissions of the Astrobiology and Space Re-search Directorate.

"I am looking forward to working withScott (Hubbard) and the rest of the manage-ment team to implement existing programsand create new strategic opportunities forthe center," said Condon.

Condon began her Ames career in 1980as a research scientist in the Space ScienceDivision of the Astronautics Directorate. Sheworked on a variety of stratospheric andtropospheric airborne experiments and wasthe first woman to fly an experiment on aNASA platform aircraft.

In 1986, she became the deputy projectmanager for the stratospheric troposphericexchange project, which studied the tropicaltropopause from Darwin, Australia. In 1987,she became project manager for the Air-borne Antarctic Ozone Experiment, the firstairborne experiment to study the chemistryand dynamics of the Antarctic Ozone Hole.This experiment determined unequivocallythat man-made chemicals were involved inthe destruction of ozone over the Antarcticand provided the scientific basis for theamendments to the Montreal Protocol, whichbanned the manufacture of chlorofluorocar-

bons. She also managed two other majorairborne experiments, the Airborne ArcticStratospheric Expedition from Stavanger,Norway, and the Airborne Arctic StratosphericExpedition II from Bangor, Maine.

In 1989, Condon became the deputychief of the newly formed Earth ScienceDivision and, in 1994, assumed the duties ofthe chief of the Earth Science Division, anorganization with significant and diverse sci-entific and project management responsi-bilities for research and projects of nationalimportance and visibility. She has been amember of the NASA Headquarters and in-ter-center planning teams for the Earth Sci-ence Enterprise (ESE) and participated onteams that developed the strategic plan forthe entire $1.4 billion program for the ESEand the strategic plan for the educationoutreach program that ESE supports.

Condon received a bachelor's degree inchemistry from Russell Sage College in up-state New York. She did graduate work atBoston University and Old Dominion Univer-sity in Norfolk, Va. and graduated from theStanford Sloan Program in 1998 with a mas-ter of science in management. In addition,Condon successfully completed the NASASenior Executive Service Candidate Devel-opment Program (SESCDP) in 1994.

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NAI NobelLaureate named

Dr. Sydney Brenner, who previouslyadvised the director of NASA Ames in theearly stages of developing the NASAAstrobiology Institute, has been awardedthe 2002 Nobel Prize in physiology ormedicine. Brenner shares the award withH. Robert Horvitz and John E. Sulston.

Their work on C. elegans, a small (1mm) worm, proved it to be a novelexperimental model organism. "The Lau-reates have identified key genes regulat-ing organ development and pro-grammed cell death and have shownthat corresponding genes exist in higherspecies, including man. The discoveriesare important for medical research andhave shed new light on the pathogenesisof many diseases,” said the Nobel As-sembly at Karolinska Institutet.

Brenner has served as a member ofthe distinguished NAI Director's ScienceCouncil from the time of its establish-ment by Director Baruch Blumberg.

The Eudora e-mail system has beenupgraded to version 5.0 for MAC andversion 5.1 for PCs. Both versions can bedownloaded from the new email Web siteat: http://amesemail.arc.nasa.gov. Olderversions will not be supported after Dec.1, 2002.

Further, the CorporateTime calendaralso has been upgraded to version 5.2.3for the MAC and version 6.03 for PCs.Both versions are available for downloadat: http://amescalendar.arc.nasa.gov. Allusers must upgrade to the newer versionto comply with the maintenance agree-ment. As with Eudora, older versions willnot be supported after Dec. 1, 2002.

As part of the agency approach to‘One NASA,’ we are unifying the e-mailaddressing scheme for all civil servants.The Johnson Space Center (JSC) is re-sponsible for implementing this on behalfof NASA. JSC's go-live date was Oct. 21.Ames’ go-live date is scheduled for De-cember 2002. Contractors will not beaffected.

Code JT services

Three different topics concerning tech-nology transfer and commercialization werepresented in one-hour seminars to the Ames

research communityon Sept. 24-26. Thegoal of the seminarseries was to equipAmes employeeswith the informationthey need to use theresources and ser-vices facilitatedthrough the Com-mercial TechnologyOffice including ap-plying for awardsand recognition.

The first topic,‘inventors forum,easy steps to protectand promote yourdiscoveries’ focusedon the invention dis-closure and softwarerelease process. Pro-tecting the intellectual capital at Ames andassisting with software dissemination was anarea that attracted many attendees whowere particularly concerned about these is-sues. The presenters in this session were theAmes patent counsel, Rob Padilla; the soft-ware release authority, Robin Orans; and thelead technology commercialization manager,Phil Herlth. This session closed with aninvitation for researchers and engineers tocall the Commercial Technology Office todiscuss any potential new inventions or soft-ware.

Many of the services for facilitating dis-closure and dissemination of technology werecovered including Web release, conferences,journals and using affiliate networks.

The second seminar topic, ‘how to find asupporting partner--the role and resourcesof the Commercial Technology Office’ was

presented by David Lackner of the Commer-cial Technology Office and Rick Ballard of theGirvan Institute. The presentations com-pared and contrasted their organization’sstrengths for providing resources to Amesresearchers. David Lackner, the presenterfrom the Commercial Technology Office,covered six examples of successful partner-ships that have happened within the last fewyears.

The final seminar, ‘the NASA Space ActAward program--how to qualify and applyfor awards,’ was a special overview of theSpace Act award program by Walter Husseystaff director of the Inventions and Contribu-tions Board from NASA Headquarters. Infact, Hussey was at Ames most of the weekand met with several individuals and teamsat Ames, encouraging them to submit sig-nificant research projects for a Space Actaward. The Inventions and ContributionsBoard meets periodically to review submis-sions and rates them on achievements inresearch excellence, cost savings to NASA,improvements in efficiency and significance

to the space program. This presentation wasencouraging and motivated the attendees topursue participation in the awards and rec-ognition opportunities. For more informa-tion about applying for an award, see theNASA form 1329 for the criteria. The mainpoint of contact at Ames for the Space Actaward program is Betsy Robinson, who canbe contacted at ext. 4-3360 and by email at:brobinson@mail.arc.nasa.gov.

A total of 46 civil servants and contractorsattended the technology in partnership semi-nar series from Codes A, D, F, I, J and S. Mostparticipants came to two or more of thethree sessions. In addition, 90 separatehandout packets were distributed and thesessions were videotaped.

Based on feedback from the attendees,Ames Commercial Technology Office willcontinue to offer these and other seminars in

Seminars highlight Commercial Technology Office services

David Lackner, technology commercializationmanager, addresses participants on finding abusiness partner at the second technologytransfer and commercialization seminarsessions.

Panelists (left to right) Phil Herlth of Code DK; Rob Padilla of Code DL;and Robin Orans of Code DK present a case study in technology transferand discuss intellectual property protection and release of software.

2003.Anyone who missed the seminar series

and would like to view the video tape orrequest handout materials can contactCharissa Kolar at ext. 4-0894 or email at:ckolar@mail.arc.nasa.gov.

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Ames’ annual chili cook-off - a good time had by all!

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Web page emphasizes coordinating nondiscrimination effortsCari Dominguez, chair of the Equal Em-

ployment Opportunity Commission, recentlyannounced a new Web page describing theagency's role in coordinating the federalgovernment's efforts to eradicate discrimi-nation in the American workplace. The Webpage, which may be accessed throughwww.eeoc.gov, highlights the EEOC's lead-ership in ensuring that federal agencies worktogether in opposition to workplace dis-crimination.

The new Web page, entitled "EEOC Coor-dination of Federal Government Equal Em-ployment Opportunity in the Workplace,"contains links to legal materials that can helpfederal agencies coordinate their efforts, in-cluding:

• Executive Order 12067, through whichEEOC is required to review federal govern-ment regulations and other policy docu-ments that may affect the enforcement offederal EEO laws and the rights and duties ofworkers and employers;

• 29 C.F.R. Part 1690, ‘Procedures on

Interagency Coordination of Equal Employ-ment Opportunity Issuances,’ which con-tains procedures for coordination betweenEEOC and other federal agencies havingresponsibility for enforcement of federalstatutes, executive orders, regulations andpolicies that require equal employment op-portunity;

• 29 C.F.R. Part 1691, ‘Procedures forComplaints of Employment DiscriminationFiled Against Recipients of Federal FinancialAssistance,’ which creates the rules for coor-dinating enforcement of Title VII and otherfederal statutes; and

• Section 107(b) of the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12117(b),which requires coordination of disability dis-crimination charges that may be filed undereither the ADA or the Rehabilitation Act, inorder to avoid duplication of effort and pre-vent imposition of inconsistent or conflict-ing standards.

The Web page also provides links tomemoranda of understanding between the

EEOC and other federal agencies which mayshare overlapping jurisdiction. The MOUsare designed to ensure that the claims ofindividuals seeking the protection of federalnondiscrimination law will be addressed evenif they are not filed with the proper agency.The MOUs also can protect employers fromhaving to defend claims before multipledepartments or agencies. Finally, the Webpage provides links to Web sites of otherfederal agencies that play a role in the federalgovernment's effort to combat workplacediscrimination, such as the Department ofLabor's Office of Federal Contract Compli-ance Programs and the Department ofJustice's Civil Rights Division/Coordinationand Review Section.

For assistance with Ames-related EEOmatters, visit the Equal Opportunity Pro-grams Office in Bldg. 19 or call ext. 4-6507to request an appointment with an equalopportunity specialist.

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Computer HistoryMuseum presentsDate: Thursday, Dec. 5Event: Bridging the GapSpeaker: Alan Cooper, CEO, Cooper Software, Inc.

This is an SDForum series lecture on the future of software development

Co-hosted by the Computer History MuseumWeb site event URL: http://www.sdforum.org/p/l1.asp?pid=546&sid=3

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10Event: An Evening with Steve WozniakSpeaker: Steve Wozniak, co-founder Apple ComputerTime: 6:00 p.m. member and VIP reception

-- Computer History Museum, Bldg. 126 7:00 p.m. Lecture -- Moffett Training and Conference Center, Bldg. 3, Moffett Field Web site event URL: http://www.computerhistory.org/events/lectures/ wozniak_12102002/

New Goddard research method presented at Ames

photo courtesy of Goddard Space Flight Center

The Commercial Technology Office co-ordinated a week of activities in Septemberto introduce a new research method devel-

oped by Dr. Norden Huang of NASA GoddardSpace Flight Center to the Ames researchcommunity.

Huang presented his innovative method

for non-linear and non-stationary data analy-sis known as the ‘Hilbert-Huang Transform(HHT) Technology.’ This methodology isuseful for analyzing vibration in bridges,buildings and machinery, as well as for ana-lyzing acoustic and other non-linear signals.

The new methods were presented tosenior researchers and managers in a brief-ing session in September. Twenty Amesresearchers participated in a three-day train-ing course held in the Moffett Training andConference Center. The first part of each daywas lecture style instruction and the after-noons were hands-on computer lab time.Huang was available for individualized ques-tions and problem solving. The commentsreceived from the participants were largelypositive. Some quotes from the course sur-veys noted students found the material “verystimulating” and “the individual one-on-onelab in the afternoon was very helpful.”

As a follow up to the course, the Com-mercial Technology Office is facilitating agovernment transfer agreement to obtaincopies of the source code for Ames. As aresult of the training, many of the Ames

scientists and engineers want to apply theHHT method to their own applications. It isalso a possibility that Huang may pursuesome joint research opportunities with Amesscientists. Because of the unique applica-tions for HHT at Ames, many interestingideas for collaboration were discovered dur-ing his visit.

In addition, on the last day of Huang’svisit the Girvan Institute of Technology intro-duced some local company representativesto Huang. They met to discuss potentialideas for commercial adaptations of his tech-nology. The HHT technology is comprised offour patents and is available for commerciallicense.

Huang is a senior fellow and the chiefscientist for oceanography at NASA GoddardSpace Flight Center. He holds a doctoraldegree in fluid mechanics and mathematicsfrom the Johns Hopkins University.

If you would like information about theHHT technology, contact the author inthe Commercial Technology Office at:ext. 4-0894 or by email at:ckolar@mail.arc.nasa.gov.

Norden Huang (left) receiving a 2001 R&D100 award from Al Diaz, Director of GoddardSpace Flight Center.

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AAS conference to focus on technologies/partnerships‘Technologies and Partnerships: Innova-

tions for Space Exploration’ is the theme ofthe 2002 National Conference and AnnualMeeting of the American Astronautical Soci-ety (AAS).

The conference will be held Nov. 19-21at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel located at1250 Lakeside Drive in Sunnyvale. The con-ference will provide a forum for engineers,scientists and policy makers from industry,government and academia to discuss theimpact on space exploration missions frombreakthrough technologies. New approachesto partnering with NASA and other govern-ment agencies also will be discussed.

Among the scheduled speakers are JamesCrocker, vice president, Space Exploration

Systems, Lockheed Martin Space SystemsCo., who will discuss ‘NASA’s Nuclear Sys-tems Initiative: An Industry Perspective,’ atthe conference’s opening day luncheon onNov. 19. Also featured on the first day of theconference will be the presentation of the2002 Carl Sagan Memorial Award to theCalifornia and Carnegie Planet Search Team.Distinguished physicist Dr. Paul Davies isscheduled to address the conference at theawards banquet. Topics to be discussedduring the conference include informationtechnology, biotechnology, new technolo-gies and innovative partnering.

Ames Center Director Scott Hubbard isthe honorary chairman of the conference,which is being held in cooperation with the

SETI Institute. NASA Ames civil servants donot need to pre-register, but will need tobring their NASA employee badge in orderto attend the conference. Ames employeesare invited to attend the opening day recep-tion and technical sessions without charge.

Established in 1954, the AAS is a profes-sional, non-profit organization dedicated tothe knowledge of, support for and interest inspace activities through technical journalsand publications, symposia, national confer-ences and education initiatives.

For additional conference information see:http://www.astronautical.org

BY MICHAEL MEWHINNEY

Halloween costume contest draws in the spooks

Above: Oct. 31 Ames Exchange Halloween costumecontest winners, from left to right: ‘Robot Man’ byRandy Baldovino, received 2nd place; ‘Boba Fet’ byJason Maiser received 3rd place; ‘Big Hands and BigMouth Monster’ by Joey Kearin won 4th place; and ‘theOld Lady’ by Carla Kearin was the 1st place winner.

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NASA Ames plays key roles in space telescope projectNASA Ames is making important contri-

butions to a major agency space scienceproject, which recently selected its primecontractor, and received a new name fromAdministrator Sean O'Keefe. On Sept. 9, ateam lead by TRW was selected to build theJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST), for-merly known as the Next Generation SpaceTelescope. The JWST project will developand launch in 2010 a telescope with over 6-meter aperture to be stationed at the L2libration point, 1.5 million kilometers fromEarth. JWST will be the successor to theHubble Space Telescope, and is developed in

a partnership between NASA, the EuropeanSpace Agency and the Canadian SpaceAgency.

JWST will study fundamental astrophysi-cal questions of the early universe, includingthe nature of the first galaxies, which wereformed within a few hundred million years ofthe ‘Big Bang.’ JWST also will probe theformation of planets in disks around youngstars, the formation of stars and brown dwarfsand study supermassive black holes in othergalaxies. Ames' expertise in infrared astro-physics and technology development is be-ing tapped as the mission moves forwardbeyond the initial conceptual stage.

Two Ames scientists with extensive projectscience responsibilities on the StratosphericObservatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)and Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF)projects will be involved as science teammembers and co-investigators for the JWSTinstruments. Both Tom Greene and TomRoellig of the Astrophysics Branch are mem-bers of the recently selected near-infraredcamera (NIRCam) science team, for which

Dr. Marcia Rieke of the University of Arizonais the principal investigator. Greene willsupport development of the instrument, es-pecially its detectors, and will undertake

research on star formation and protostars.Roellig's role on the NIRCam instrumentteam will include science studies of the for-mation of galaxies and high-redshift quasi-stellar objects as well as assisting in thedevelopment of the instrument electronicsand software. Greene also has been selectedas a key member of the international scienceteam for another JWST instrument, the mid-infrared instrument (MIRI). This instrumentwill provide both imaging and spectroscopiccapabilities in the mid-IR. The principalscientist is Dr. George Rieke, also of theUniversity of Arizona.

Since 1996, Craig McCreight (Sensorsand Instrumentation Branch) has been Ames’representative on the JWST core project teamand has been responsible for managing thedevelopment of the advanced infrared (IR)detector technology needed for the mission.JWST instruments will fly mosaics of verylarge, low-noise IR detector arrays, with for-mats up to 2048 x 2048 pixels and unprec-edented sensitivity. Prototype devices of thisscale that meet the mission's sensitivity re-quirements are now under evaluation in anetwork of laboratories, including the one atAmes. Detailed laboratory and cyclotrontests of both competing technologies forNIRCam application (indium antimonide andmercury cadmium telluride arrays) are beingconducted at Ames by a team that includesMark McKelvey, Bob McMurray, KimEnnico, Roy Johnson, Bill Ogilvie (ofTechnoScience), John Estrada and Nick Scott(Caelum).

At a JWST team meeting in August,McCreight was presented the JWST project'stechnical excellence plaque by the projectmanager, Bernie Seery of Goddard SpaceFlight Center. McCreight was cited "in rec-ognition of the achievement of ultra lownoise detectors for NASA and NGST." Thisplaque has been awarded only three times inthe past, to recognize enduring contribu-tions to the project. Previous recipients in-clude Dr. Pierre Bély of the Space TelescopeScience Institute, Dr. David Redding of JPLand Dr. Matt Greenhouse of GSFC.

Activities in science definition, instrumentdevelopment and flight focal plane develop-ment will accelerate, in support of futureJWST milestones, including IR detector ven-dor selection in the summer of 2003, thestart of the implementation phase (Phase C/D) in 2004, the delivery of the instruments atthe end of 2007 and the launch at the end ofthe decade.

Bernie Seery of Goddard Space Flight Center(left) presents Craig McCreight (right) theJWST Project's Technical Excellence plaque atthe SPIE Astronomical Telescopes andInstrumentation conference in August.

Artist's concept of 6-meter, passively cooledJames Webb Space Telescope in the designsubmitted by the newly-selected primecontractor.

When asked, employees at all levels canexplain the priority of safety and healthin relation to production and quality.

....Margaret Richardson, in Preparing forthe Voluntary Protection Programs,Copyright @ 1999 by John Wiley & Sons

VPP STAR Tip

Explore exciting new business tools.There will be hands-on demon-strations of IFMP software; a paneldiscussion with a Q&A session; anda change management workshop.There also will be a raffle, food andgive-a-ways.

For more information, visit:http://www.ifmp.arc.nasa.gov

Date: Dec. 4Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Place: Moffett Training and

Conference Center Ballroom

IFMP Expo set

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Machine Shop Safety Task Force

Dalton named Astrobiology and Space Research Deputy DirectorAfter completing her master’s thesis and

oral presentations, her advisor took her downfor a cocktail and asked what she was goingto do in the future. “Well, I’d like to work forthe government eventually,” she said. “Well,”the advisor replied, “I don’t think you reallywant to do that, because you’ll probably notgo any further than a GS-11.”

Little did that teacher know, that hisstudent would become an SES. In fact, she isnow Ames’ own new deputy director for theAstrobiology and Space Research Director-ate.

Dalton, who started her career at NASAas a bacteriologist at Ames in 1963, hascontributed to the life sciences program inseveral capacities: as payload manager forSpacelab missions; branch chief for the Sci-ence Payload Operations Branch; and deputydivision chief and division chief (acting) forthe Life Sciences Division.

She has played a key role in the develop-ment of requirements and budgets for Ames'participation in the International Space Sta-tion. In addition, she has focused the division'sresearch on molecular biology and the use ofboth hypergravity and artificial microgravityto understand the elemental forces control-ling the protein structures and subsequentbiological systems, along with expanding

the division's bio and nanotechnology capa-bilities and applications.

Dalton’s first operational experience wasduring the Viking project. “One of my bestmemories is the early operations when wewere first trying to figure out how to do it,”she says. “Since school age, my primaryinterest was always in science, but later, itevolved into management.”

As a deputy director of the Astrobiology

and Space Research, Dalton is responsible forthe entire Code S, which includes spaceprojects, Earth science, life science and spacescience.

“The biggest challenge of my new role isto become familiar with all the areas of CodeS,” she said. “Now, I need to know so muchmore about SOFIA, Kepler and other projects.But what I would also like to do is to buildstrong collaborations between researchers,not only within the Astrobiology and SpaceResearch Directorate, but also with otherorganizations here at Ames.”

By encouraging the Ames community totake advantage of new technologies andspin off of each other’s work, she hopes tohelp Ames’ research community to conductthe best science possible.

Dalton also hopes to make life sciencesmore visible. “This research effects the exter-nal world, but people might not understandhow relevant these things are,” she said.“This is going to a journey,” she addedsmiling.

Dalton has a master’s degree in microbi-ology from Montana State University, and anMBA in management and finance fromGolden Gate University.

Bonnie Dalton

BY VICTORIA STEINER

Safety is mission one!Do you have any guess as to how many

machine tools are here at Ames? If you speakto Deborah Wood, Khoa Nguyen, ScottNikodym, Paul Grams, Carlos Brown,Deborah Hunter, Dave Scimeca or JonLautenschlager, your guess is liable to be farmore accurate. As part of the machine shopsafety task force,they have evalu-ated the extensivemachine tool in-ventories for theirrespective organi-zations. In fact,spread out among34 separate shopsare approximately1,000 drill presses,lathes, band saws and mills.

The task force was formed in response toan OSHA visit that identified the lack ofproper machine guarding as a major issue.The task force members began by identify-ing underutilized equipment for excess andcoordinating equipment or property clean-up. They studied OSHA standards and re-searched options on how to best protectworkers on each machine. The task force

then coordinated the evaluation and selec-tion of cost effective machine guarding,implementing the installation of all guardswithin their organization. Ultimately thetask force determined that:

1) All organizations that own machineshops are responsible for identifying and

installing appropriate guards for their ma-chines;

2) Guarding can either be permanent(affixed to the machine tool) or just usedduring work operations being performed onthe machine tool;

3) Machines too large to guard will besafeguarded by limiting access into thoseareas by the Ames public and/or requiringpersonal protective equipment (PPE) to be

worn when entering that area;4) All directorates are responsible for the

maintenance and the on-going requirementof guarding machine tools in their organiza-tions.

The machine shop safety task force is anexcellent example of VPP principals. A prob-

lem was iden-tified. Taskforce mem-bers were se-lected frome m p l o y e e sthroughoutthe director-ates. The em-ployees stud-ied and re-

searched the problem. In the end, imple-mentation was effective because the taskforce was comprised of line organizationrepresentatives and a dynamic leader.

If you would like to be involved in makingAmes a safer place to work, call your VPPdirectorate leader to volunteer for a safetycommittee or the Health and Safety Office atext. 4-5602.

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Ames Amateur Radio Club, third Thursday of eachmonth, 12 noon, N-T28 (across from N-255). POC: MichaelWright, KG6BFK, at ext. 4-6262.

Ames Ballroom Dance Club. Classes on Tuesdays.Begin classes at 6:15 p.m. Higher-level class meets at 5:15p.m. Held in Bldg. 944, the Rec. Center. Holiday Ball set forDec. 14. POC: Helen Hwang, hwang@dm1.arc.nasa.gov.

Ames Bowling League, Palo Alto Bowl on Tuesdaynights. Seeking full-time bowlers and substitutes. Pre-leaguemeeting at Palo Alto Bowl on Tues, August 28 at 6 p.m.Questions to sign up: Mike Liu at ext. 4-1132.

Ames Child Care Center Board of Directors Mtg,every other Thursday (check Web site for meeting dates:http://accc.arc.nasa.gov), 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., N-215, Rm.212. POC: Tom Maier, ext 4-3643.

Ames Contractor Council Mtg, first Weds ea. mon, 11a.m., N-200, Comm. Rm. POC: Bob Javinsky, ext. 4-5301.

Ames Diabetics (AAD), 1st & 3rd Weds, 12 noon to1 p.m., at Ames Mega Bites, Sun rm. Support groupdiscusses news affecting diabetics. POC: BobMohlenhoff, ext. 4-2523/email at:bmohlenhoff@mail.arc.nasa.gov.

Ames Federal Employees Union (AFEU) Mtg, thirdWednesday of ea. month, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Bldg. 19, Rm1042. Info: http://www.afeu.org. POC: Marianne, ext. 4-4055.

Ames Model Aircraft Club, flying radio-controlledaircraft at the north end of Parsons Ave. on weekend mornings.POC: Mark Sumich, ext. 4-6193.

Ames Sailing Club Mtg, 2nd Thurs of month, 11.30a.m. -1 p.m. POC: Diane Purcell ext.4-3232. Check Website for calender of events, http://sail.arc.nasa.gov

Environmental, Health and Safety Information Forum,first Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Bldg. 19/Rm 1040. URL: http://q.arc.nasa.gov/qe/events/EHSseries/POC: Julie Quanz at ext. 4-6810.

The Hispanic Advisory Committee for ExcellenceHACE Mtg, first Thursday of the month in N255 room 101Cfrom 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. POC: Eric Kristich at ext. 4-5137 and Mark Leon at ext. 4-6498.

Jetstream Toastmasters, Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1,N-269/Rm. 179. POC: Cathy Payne at ext. 4-0003.

Model HO/HOn3 Railroad Train Club, Bldg. 126,across from south end of Hangar One. Work nights: usuallyFridays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Play time: Sundays, 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. John (408) 735-4954 (W) or (408) 281-2899 (H).

Nat'l Association of Retired Federal Employees,(NARFE), 1st Fri. of ea. month. Join to protect your fed.retirement. S. J. Chptr #50. Dec. 6, Christmas Program,Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara. POC:Earl Keener (408) 241-4459 or NARFE 1-800-627-3394.

Native American Advisory Committee Mtg, 4thTues each month, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Bldg. 19, Rm 1096.POC: Mike Liu at ext. 4-1132.

Fifth annual holiday ball setCome to the Ames Ballroom Dance

Club's 5th annual holiday ball. This year,the club is proud to present a spectaculardance showcase by Anton Domansky andErica Ridgeway, 2001 and 2002 U.S. ama-teur youth champions in the internationalstandard and 2001 U.S. amateur youthchampions in 10-dance competition.

Other highlights of the evening willinclude dance lessons, hors d'oeuvres, doorprizes and, of course, lots of fun dancingwith your friends and co-workers.

Reserve the date: Saturday, Dec. 14.Buy your tickets early. Watch for moreinformation in e-mails and flyers. For moreinformation, contact Adam Sweet at ext. 4-2979.

Dance champions Anton and Ericadisplaying their artistry.

Event Calendar

Join the carolers!Each year, a group of Ames employees

spends part of one day walking aroundthe center bringing holiday cheer by sing-ing holiday carols to the Ames employeesas they work. This has been well receivedthroughout the years and it would be niceto keep the tradition going.

Practices are held during at least onelunch hour during the week (day to bedetermined) and will be held in B226, Rm218.

If you are interested in participatingthis year, contact Astrid Terlep at:aterlep@mail.arc.nasa.gov

Let Mega Bitesdo the cooking!

The holidays are coming upon us quick.That means a lot of shopping to do and alot of last-minute planning. Let the MegaBites Cafe cater your holiday meal.Whether it is a pot luck lunch or yourholiday dinner, we can do it all, fromturkey with all the trimmings to yourholiday pies. We will be taking orders foryour holiday meals starting Nov. 1 thruDec. 20. Please give at least a 72-hournotice.

Turkey dinner includes the followingfor $26.95 per person. Ham dinner $27.95per person

Whole turkey or sliced hamCranberry sauceMashed potatoes, stuffing and gravyButtered corn or green beansDinner rollsAssorted sodasCoffeePie (apple,pumpkin,pecanor cherry)

For more information, contact KarenMcIntyre ext. 4-5969 or e-mail her atkmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov

Holiday foodand toy drive set

This year’s holiday food and toy drive willsupport the Sacred Heart Community Ser-vices. The drive will be held Dec. 2 throughDec.13.

All non-perishable food items and toysmay be dropped off in the Ames Cafeteria.

Your support is sincerely appreciated.For more information, contact Angela

Ortega at ext. 4-1733.

Recycles Dayat Ames

Commemorate ‘America Recycles Day’by joining Codes JFS and QE at the AmesMega Bites Café on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Representatives from the Logistics Re-cycling and Environmental Services Of-fice will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. to answer questions about recyclingat the center and buying products thatcontain recycled material.

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Ames ClassifiedsAds for the next issue should be sent to

astrogram@mail.arc.nasa.gov by the first Friday following publica-tion of the present issue and must be resubmitted for each issue.Ads must involve personal needs or items; (no commercial/third-party ads) and will run on a space-available basis only. First-timeads are given priority. Ads must include home phone numbers;Ames extensions and email addresses will be accepted for carpooland lost and found ads only. Due to the volume of materialreceived, we are unable to verify the accuracy of the statementsmade in the ads. Caveat emptor!

Housing

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Miscellaneous

Furnished room in 3bd/2ba MV twnhs, close todwntwn., 1.5 mls. to Ames. $600 rent. Share w/prof’lfemale and cat. Priv. bthrm. Complex has tennis crts, pooland hot tub. Female preferred. N/S. Call (650) 254-1121.

For rent: Berryessa townhouse, 3bd/1 ba, 2-cargarage. $1,700/mo. Flora (408) 592-7101.

Looking for roommate to share lrg 3bd/2 ba in SanJosé. Private room, bath and garage. $650/mo. plus halfutilities. Call (408) 644-2699 or (408) 526-4581.

Nice 2bd/1ba house for rent in S’vale, avail. Dec. 1.Hardwd floors, gas stove, D/W, W/D, two-car garage, fruittrees. Jacuzzi, hot tub and bistro area in yard w/safety/priv.fence. Quiet nghbrhd. Nr dwntwn, 10 mins to Ames.$1,800/mo. plus utils. Call (408) 733-0304.

For sale: Executive twnhs in Los Gatos, very priv. endunit, next to the Rinconada Golf Club, remodeled kitchen,priv. spa, fireplace, wet-bar, cent’l vac & A/C, priv. ofc,skylight. 109 Oakland Pl, Los Gatos. Willing to rent. Easycommute to Ames. Call (256) 508-0437.

For rent, beautiful 2-story, 3-bd/2.5-ba twnhs w/priv.yard in MV. Fireplace. All elect. kitch. W/D, sgl car garage,storage. Wired for 2 phn lines and cable/off-air TV. Newwood floors. Nr 101, 85, 237, Cent’l Expy & light rail.Prefer no pets. $2,195/mo. Gary (650) 430-0374.

For rent: 1bd/1ba cottage on Rdwood City/Athertonborder,10 mls to Ames; full kitchen, bath, bdrm and liv. rm.Cottage on owner property in gated yard, fruit trees. $950/mo.; gas/elect/wtr/garb incl; first/last/$250 sec. dep;month-to-month lease, no pets; N/S. Call (650) 369-0993.

Large furnished room (bed, TV, desk) in 2 bdrmapartment, 5 minutes to Ames, in Mt. View. $710/monthplus utilities. Call (650) 964-5414.

Room for rent for N/S adult-own bathrm, priv. phnline/cable, laundry, yard, pet other than cat/dog may beok, $540/mo plus 1/2 utils. N. Fremont, near 880/Dumbarton Bridge. Carpooling may be possible. Call (510)797-7442 or (510) 226-2428.

Palm V w/many extras incl. kybrd, 2 cradles, etc.,(8mb RAM), $115; HP calculator 32 SII programmable w/manual, $45; Sharp electronic organizer (pocket size),128kb, $20; Iomega Zip drive, 100mb cap., external w/case, for Mac, $45; Yamaha steel string guitar, F-310 w/softcase, brand new, $120; Seiko gold watch quartzmovement, $70. Kevin (408) 723-2115.

HealthMax treadmill w/digital monitor/pulse ear clip,Used little. $220. Pick-up at office or shipping addl. $50.Exercycle Excel/Ergo, exc, little use, solid. Flywheel tensor,handlebar and seat adjustments, Speed, revolution & wattconsumption indicator, timer. $135. Details, photo, emailmlackner@horizoncable.com or call David (415) 382-1930.

House-sitting services available for Moffett/South Bayarea. $20/day. Pets, plants, mail, etc. included. Reliable,experienced, 29 year-old female. Call (650) 248-5755.

Credenza/hutch, 20in x 30in x 46in, beautiful honey-laquer finish, exc. condition, $350. Call (650) 473-0604.

Line 6 Amplifier, model 112. Excellent condition, oneyear old. Asking $290. Jon (408) 448-6118.

NASA souvenir (12) decorated glasses (hi-ball,16 oz+)commemorating early Apollo space shots. Outstandingcollectible set, mint cond. $65. Call (530) 823-0260.

Depression glass dinnerware, 57 pieces, topaz(yellow), perf. cond. Sacrifice $125. Call (530) 823-0260.

Line 6 amplifier, model 112. Excellent condition, oneyear old. Asking $290. Jon (408) 448-6118.

15' Larson Powerboat, 1990 All American 150, trollingmotor, fish finder, bimini top, '91 Pacific Trailer. $3,800 orB/O. Call (408) 274-3348.

Pairs of San José Sharks tickets in section 209 availablefor games on Dec. 12, Jan. 6, Jan. 30, Feb. 24 and fourtickets for Feb. 5. Call (408) 735-0524.

Bike carrier for car holds up to 3 bikes. Pre-assembledbike carrier only rests on bumper surfaces, not on trunk orwindow of vehicle and allows rear wiper operation. $90 orB/O. Jim Sr. (415) 333-1656.

Floral pattern couch transforms into a queen-sizedbed. Circular, wooden dinette set w/4 white, cushionedchairs, great cond. In Union City near H880/Whipple. B/Otakes! Call (510) 489-8037 or mcfarland@abac.com.

14' Starcraft bass boat. 25 hp motor, auto ignitionand hand crank, low hours. Two deep cycle batteries.Auto pilot trolling motor and fish finder. $5,000 or B/O.Call (408) 265-8316.

Free hot tub. Electric 220V 40A, seats 4. Goodcondition. Call (650) 390-9668.

Two ‘Million Dollar Baby’ med. oak cribs. Greatcondition. New $250 ea; Selling both for $175 or $90 ea.Includes Simmons mattresses. E-mail for photo at:sbcon12@pacbell.net or Connie (408) 246-5295.

Solid oak desk for sale. 6ft long and 3ft wide. Very wellmade with dovetailed drawers and ball bearing sliders. Twodrawers on each side with a center drawer. Photo at: http://home.netcom.com/~wpturtle/P9170098.JPG. $225 orB/O. Call (650) 949-0793.

Dining table set, ratten wood. Glass oval table top (65x 42 3/8" thick) and 4 comfortable cushioned swivel chairswith arms. B/O. Shirley (408) 777-0277.

Portable hand-carved bar with marble inlay. Paid$1,200, asking $500 or B/O. Solid wood and glass coffeetable w/end tables, paid over $1,000, asking $550 or B/O.Fernando/Jan at (209) 836-4290 after 6 p.m.

Woman's 21 spd bicycle. Huffy. Excellent cond. $30or B/O. Rolling machine, Mint. Cond. $10 or B/O. Felix(408) 253-5458.

Fluorescent light box, 3ft. x 2ft. window, heavy dutywith legs and lamps. Perfect for drafting, sorting slides,transparencies, etc. $25 or B/O Call (925) 447-2937.

Hang glider for intermediate to advanced rated pilots.Wills Wing Sport AT 167, very good condition, $1,000 orB/O. Bob (408) 732-4471.

Great Books of the Western World - beautiful bindings,1960's edition, $300 or B/O. Call (408) 293-2140.

White desk w/two draws, comes w/chair and a smallbook shelf, desk is in exc. condition and big enough toplace a computer on. $100 or less. Maria (650) 345-2069.

‘88 Ford Mustang LX, V8, 5.0, convertible, runs good,200K mls, automatic. Blue body/black top. AM/FM Cass.radio. $2,000 or B/O. Reutzel@aol.com or (408) 732-6712.

‘86 Toyota MR-2, black, 5 speed. A/C,190K highwaymls, AM/FM cass. Fun, economical 2 seater with sunroof.$1,800. Ed (650) 948-8035 leave msg.

’90 Ford Ranger truck, long bed, automatic, V-6,camper shell and carpet kit included. Good condition.$2,000 or B/O. Robert (408) 371-6739.

‘92 Chrysler Twn & Cntry minivan, 7 pass,Champagne w/woodgrain appliques, 131K mls, V-6, Quadseating, leather, A/C, PS, PB, PW, PDL, tilt, cruise, AM/FMstereo, cass., runs good, very clean interior, no dents, goodpaint and tires, one owner, $3,500. John (408) 731-1391.

‘95 Ford Taurus GL Sedan, 4dr, AT, AC, AM/FM cass.power locks/windows, $3,550 or B/O. Call (408) 264-4627.

‘97 Yamaha Virago XV 1100 Special, black, chrome,5,300 mls, windshield & saddlebags, tank and ‘T’ bagstorage, service records, $5,200. Call (408) 846-1016.

‘98 Toyota Corolla. Runs like new. Clean inside andout. Always dealer serviced. 4-cyl Auto, A/C, AM/FM radioand CD, 35K mls. $9,500 or B/O. David (415) 382-1930.

‘98 Ford Windstar, white minivan, automatictransition, anti-lock brakes, power windows, power locks,premium sound, airbags, rear and front air conditioningand sound with headphone, privacy glass, remote entrywith alarm, excellent condition, one owner. Call (415)385-1678 cell or (415) 371-1371 home.

‘98 Ford Explorer Sport, PS, PW, AC, 5 speed, 2WD,extended warranty, awesome stereo w/box two 12 inchsubs, 2K investment, low miles 58K. $11,300 or B/O.(408) 945-1152 or email doboyyy@hotmail.com.

‘98 Ford Taurus SE station wagon, white, 3rd seat,new transmission, 90K freeway miles, excellent condition;$6,000. Call (408) 271-9676 or (707) 745-5149 eves.

‘00 Chevy Impala, fully loaded, AM/FM, CD, A/C,pwl, pww, tilt, pw seats front, 3 computers, ABS, plusmuch more. Assume lease or buy. Bob (408) 736-4039 or(408) 348-4039 cell/day number.

‘00 Honda motorcycle, Sabre VT1100C2,5000 mls,has DG hard krome kickers, jet kit and Dyno tuned. Bob(408) 736-4039 or (408) 348-4039 cell/day number.

‘00 Land Rover Discovery II dark blue, fully loadedwith seating 7 Sports addition with active suspension 18"rims, 35,800 mls, $29,995 or B/O. Tim (408) 505-9777.

Lost: White gold diamond bangle braclet. Kathy ext.4-2752

Car Pool

Lost and Found

Wanted, car poolers from Marin County (Highway 101x Highway 1). If you are currently car pooling from thisarea, or are interested in setting one up, call Al Kile (925)461-5048 residence or ext 4-1221.

Exchange Information

Beyond Galileo N-235 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)ext. 4-6873Ask about NASA customized gifts for specialoccasions. Make your reservations for Chase Park

Mega Bites N-235 (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)ext. 4-5969

Visitor Center Gift Shop N-223(10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ext. 4-5412NASA logo merchandise, souvenirs, toys, giftsand educational items.

Open 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ratesfrom $40 - $50.

Vacation Opportunities

Check web site for discounts to local attractions,http://exchange.arc.nasa.gov and click on tickets.

Information about products, services and oppor-tunities provided to the employee and contractorcommunity by the Ames Exchange Council. Visitthe web site at: http://exchange.arc.nasa.gov

Lake Tahoe-Squaw Valley Townhse, 3bd/2ba, Balcony view, horseback riding, hiking, biking, golf, river rafting, tennis, ice skating, and more. Equipped. Summer rates. Call (650) 968-4155, DBMcKellar@aol.com

South Lake Tahoe Cottage w/wood fireplaceand hot tub. Rates from $50 to $130 pernight. Call (650) 967-7659 or (650) 704-7732.

Vacation rental, Bass Lake CA 14 mls south ofYosemite. 3bd/1.5 ba, TV, VCR, MW, frplc,BBQ, priv. boat dock. Sleeps 8. $1,050/wk. Call(559) 642-3600 or (650) 390-9668.

Big Sur vacation rental, secluded 4bd/2bahouse in lovely canyon setting. Fully eqpdkitchen. Access to priv. beach. Tub in patiogdn. Halfway between Carmel & Big Sur.$175/night for 2; $225 for 4 and $250 for more,plus $150 cleaning dep. Call (650) 328-4427.

Incline Village: Forest Pines, Lake Tahoe condo,3 bd/2 ba, sleeps 8. Fireplc, TV/VCR, MW,W/D, jacuzzi, sauna, pool. $120/night low season;$155/night high season. $90 cleaning fee and12% Nevada room tax. Charlie (650) 366-1873.

Tahoe Donner vacation home, 2 bd/2ba. trees, deck, sun, fun. Access to pools, spa, golf, horseback riding, $280 wkend, $650 week. Call (408) 739-9134.

NASA Lodge (N-19) 603-7100

Tickets, etc...(N-235, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)ext. 4-6873

See daily menu at: http://exchange.arc.nasa.gov

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All Ames employees are invited to submitarticles relating to Ames projects and activitiesfor publication in the Astrogram. When submit-ting stories or ads for publication, submit yourmaterial, along with any questions, in MS wordby e-mail to: astrogram@mail.arc.nasa.gov onor before the deadline.

Astrogram deadlines

Deadline: Publication:Oct. 30 Nov, 2002Nov. 27 Dec, 2002

The Ames Astrogram is an official publicationof Ames Research Center, NationalAeronautics and Space Administration.

Editor-in-Chief.........................David MorseManaging Editor...................Ann HutchisonEditor, Layout and Design........Astrid Terlep

We can be reached via email at:astrogram@mail.arc.nasa.gov or by phoneat (650) 604-3347

Ames Public Radio & Phone1700 KHz AM radio -- information

announcements and emergency instructions, whenappropriate, for Ames employees. The emergencyinformation phone number for Ames is (650) 604-9999.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., theSilicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series pre-sents Dr. Arno Penzias, recipient of the 1978Nobel Prize in physics. He will give a non-technical illustrated talk on: A Personal Viewof the ‘Big Bang.’ The event will be held inthe Smithwick Theater located at FoothillCollege, on El Monte Road and Freeway 280,in Los Altos Hills. The event is free and opento the public. For more information, call theseries hotline at (650) 949-7888.

The event is co-sponsored by NASA Ames;the Foothill College Astronomy Program; theSETI Institute; and the Astronomical Societyof the Pacific.

In this rare public appearance discussingthe work that earned him the Nobel Prize,Penzias will describe how he and RobertWilson used a sensitive radio telescope at BellLaboratories in the 1960s to detect the “ra-diation echo” of the Big Bang--showing thatthe universe did indeed begin in anunimaginably hot, dense and explosive state.

Nobel laureate to speak at Foothill

Nov. 15 is the last day to add yourchild’s name online to a CD that NASAwill send on the next Mars mission, theMars 03 Lander.

Visit: http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/2003/home.htm. It’s free, quick andeasy. Print out for display the full-colorofficial NASA Certificate of Participationrecognizing your child’s support on thisNASA mission.

Send my nameto Mars!

Ames RetirementsName Code Date

Barbara L. DiPaula CFR 9-03-02

Nancy G. Daunton SLR 9-03-02

James (Jim) O. Arnold AS 10-03-02

Marti Klug SF 10-31-02

Entertainment coupon books are cur-rently for sale to help support the AmesChildcare Center. Hundreds of 2 for1 and 50percent-off coupons for local restaurants,events and merchandise are in the books.They are available for Santa Clara, San Mateo/San Francisco and Santa Cruz/Montereycounties and cost $20. Greater East Baybooks cost $30. For more information, callSally (650) 224-9268.

The Health Benefits annual health fairwill be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in theballroom of Bldg. 3 (MTCC), from 9:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. POC: Lita Que at ext. 4-4019.

ACCC fundraiser

Annual health fair