Application Deadline: March 31, 2012
Contact: Adib Sabree, 358-0922 or Terri Mitchell, 358-2077
NASA Scholarship Fund, Inc (NCSF) is announcing the 2012 Scholarship opportunities. Please the NASA Scholarship Web page <http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/NASAScholarship/index.htm> to download the application and eligibility requirements. Applications and brochures are also available in Suite 3Q53.
Date/Time: February 13, 2 p.m.
Location: Auditorium, NASA TV, Online
Administrator Charlie Bolden will brief reporters about the Agency’s fiscal year 2013 budget. NASA Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson will join the Administrator. HQ personnel are invited to attend the news conference. Space will be limited. You also may view the broadcast live on NASA TV and the Web. The NASA budget and supporting information will be available online February 13 at 1 p.m. EST at:
http://www.nasa.gov/budget
Contact: History Program Office, Room CO72, 358-0384
The NASA History Program’s new book, “Rockets and People, The Moon Race, Vol. IV,” is the fourth and final volume of Boris Chertok’s memoirs. HQ personnel may pick up free copies in Room CO72. The book also is available in PDF format at: http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4110/vol4.pdf
Date/Time: February 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Auditorium
Contact: Pat Smith, 358-1928
NASA Headquarters personnel and their families are invited to join three astronauts from recent International Space Station expedition missions for a special presentation. Cady Coleman (Expedition 26/27), Ron Garan (Expedition 27/28), and Mike Fossum (Expedition 28/29) will share highlights of their missions to the International Space Station and take questions from the audience at HQ. You may attend the event in the auditorium or view it live on NASA TV or the Web.
Date/Time: February 16, Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Auditorium
Contact: Gordon Johnston, 358-4685
During this science lecture, Dr. Scott Hubbard, former Director of Ames Research Center, will discuss “Exploring Mars,” his book on NASA’s Mars exploration effort under his tenure as NASA’s first Mars program director. All NASA personnel are invited to participate. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Date/Time: February 14, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Room 2E39
Contact: Denise Holley, 358-2566
Join the Exchange Council and your co-workers for a Valentine's Day social in Room 2E39. Enjoy cupcakes, play BINGO, and win "sweet" prizes!
Date/Time: February 14 or 21, 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Computer Training Center (CTC), Room 3R55
Registration: SATERN
Contact: Computer Training Center, 358-1111
Using your NASA-issued computer and your HQ extension, SoftPhone enables you to place and receive calls from virtually anywhere you have an Internet connection. Learn about the features of SoftPhone and take advantage of this powerful tool. Computer headsets for use with SoftPhone will be distributed at each class. Deadline to register is the day before each class is held. For more information and a detailed training schedule, visit the SoftPhone Training Web page.
Date/Time: February 15, 12 – 1 p.m.
Location:. MIC 7A
Contact: Darrius Lewis, 358-0608
All NASA Headquarters personnel are invited to attend our first 2012 NASA Prepared lunch & learn session, hosted by the HQ Emergency Management Team. We will host a discussion on Cyber Security @ Home, highlighting important tools and information for all HQ personnel. Please bring your lunch and attend this informal group session to help you “Know Your Stuff and Be Prepared!”
Date: February 22-23
Registration Deadline: February 3
Location: Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando, FL
Contact: Lesley Young, 301-286-5694
The NASA Project Management (PM) Challenge is sponsored by the Office of the Chief Engineer. The conference provides a forum for all stakeholders in the Project Management Community. For details and to register, visit the NASA PM Challenge 2012 Web page.
Proposal Submissions Due: February 21, 2012 (new deadline)
Contact: Bill Barry, 358-0383
The NASA History Program Office, NASA’s Planetary Science Division, and the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum have issued a call for papers 
for a conference relating to the history of planetary exploration. This historical symposium will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 which was sent to Venus. The symposium will now be held October 25-26, 2012, in Washington. (Note new symposium dates)
Contact: Tuesday Dodson, 358-1184
There are various ways to use the new NASA ESD. Use the ESD Web site to submit trouble tickets online using the “My Tickets” feature. You will receive an email confirming your request. Or send an email to the ESD describing your problem or to simply ask a question. An ESD Agent will create a ticket, and respond with the appropriate assistance or information. Or call the ESD (358-HELP (4357)) to speak directly to a Call Agent. The Agent will open a ticket and attempt to assist you while you are on the line. NOTE: While the ESD is available by telephone 24/7, the Call Center is still experiencing delays during this transition period. It may be more convenient to use the online or e-mail methods for help. View your ticket status online using the “My Tickets” feature anytime. The “Self-Help” feature of the ESD Web site contains a wealth of knowledge, and provides a way for users to conveniently help themselves with various IT topics.
Contact: Michael Crnkovic, 358-0617
For service and support of your Xerox Multi-Function Device (MFD), contact Xerox Customer Support directly at 1-800-731-8905. Signs with this new contact number will be placed by MFDs for your reference. In addition, the NASA HQ help line (358-HELP) will be updated with an option to contact Xerox Customer Support for MFD service or repair.
A new lease agreement for the NASA HQ building at 300 E. Street has been signed with our current landlord, Piedmont. The next step is the building renovation phase. A new floor plan will be designed using the green design concept endorsed by the NASA Administrator. Piedmont will be performing the construction which will include upgrading the building’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This is a whole-building renovation, and as such, will affect all occupants within the HQ building. The Facilities and Administrative Services Division has renovated their space on the first floor (Suite 1C40) to the green design concept which allows personnel to see how the new green design will look and feel.
