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Welcome to the Hall NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL ousands of graduates have received an education from the Naval Postgraduate School, and countless more have impacted this university through momen- tous contributions too great to list. But of this extraordinary group of ocers, ocials and leaders, MAGAZINEMAGAZINE there are only nine that have been inducted into the IN RE IEW V JULY 2009 NPS Hall of Fame. Now there are 10. As part of the NPS Centennial Kick-O and Reunion Weekend, General Michael W. Hagee, 33rd Comman- dant of the U.S. Marine Corps and a 1969 Electrical Engineering graduate, was inducted as the tenth member of this illustrious group of inuential leaders. Centennial Year Kicks Off University Begins 100-Year Anniversary Celebration in Grand Style As head of the Marine Corps, Hagee was a tireless supporter of education for the military service. Major General Melvin Spiese, Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command, called Hagee “a model of advanced education in the armed forces, and the value it brings to the service member and the service.” And at the Centennial Gala where he was honored, Hagee took the opportunity to reiterate his continuing support. “Today, technology and world events change so fast that we have to educate students for missions that don’t yet exist, to solve problems we don’t yet know, to respond to enemies that can adapt to our plans in seven to 10 days,” he noted during the event. “Innovation is more important than ever, and you can’t innovate without a good advanced educational foundation. And I cannot think of a better and more unique school for teaching innovative thinking than the Naval Postgraduate School … ere is no higher honor than to become a member of the NPS Hall of Fam e .” Inside: Semper Fi, General! Researchers Record Complete Tornado Lifecycle NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL IN REVMAGAZINEIEW 1 UniversityThe Nation’sCircle, Research Monterey, University California 93943 “Three Cups of Tea” to Greg Mortenson Mercury 7 Astronaut, Alumnus Scott Carpenter Naval Postgraduate School In Review • July 2009 1 Air & Space President’s Message Week August 4-9, 2009 Welcome to the new In Review! is publication has been in production each quarter since The Naval Postgraduate February 2007, sharing the story of the Naval Postgraduate School with alumni, Board of School has proudly Advisors members, ag ocers and many more. While there have been minor changes in appearance and format, this issue marks the rst major revamping. We hope the new format educated more and a broader distribution will make it easier for friends of NPS to learn more about the Astronauts than any extraordinary achievements and events happening on campus. other graduate-level institution in the world, now Washington, D.C. standing at 37 in total, and we’ll be honoring them all Centennial Showcase Daniel T. Oliver Changes for In Review coincide with the beginning of our Centennial celebrations and this Vice Adm., United States Navy (Ret.) issue is dedicated to highlighting events that took place over the Memorial Day weekend. For week as part of Air & Space Week 2009. September 9-10, 2009 President, Naval Postgraduate School those of you who were able to join us on campus, you’re likely to recall many lab tours and open As part of the fall Board of Advisors meeting, the Naval houses, the presentation on the history of information technology at NPS, a dedication of the Scheduled events include: Postgraduate School will be showcasing the extraordinary remodeled Dudley Knox Library, and a gala dinner at which Marine Corps General Michael • “Wear Your Flight Suit to Work” Day Hagee was our 10th inductee into the NPS Hall of Fame. In addition, a new display celebrating work of students and faculty across campus at the 100-year history of NPS in 48 magnicent panels along the length of Root Hall opened to • Astronaut Symposium – Astronauts will tenn select events in our nation’s Capitol. great reviews. And the traditional Concert on the Lawn welcomed the entire Monterey Penin- offer interactive discussions on a en ia “Distinguished sula community while two orchestras celebrated the service of our military men and women to variety of space topics, share experi- l On Wednesday, September 9, NPS C their country. ences and space travels and more. C faculty represent will showcase several current research This event is open to the entire e projects at the Office of Naval Research what is best about e Centennial celebrations will continue throughout the coming year, and I am pleased to e NPS community. u (ONR), presenting a unique opportunity announce our next event. August 5-9 will be NPS Air and Space Week, dedicated to the accom- l NPS – dedicated, e n for ONR leadership and staff to interact plishments of our many alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in aero- and • “Breakfast with the Astronauts: i b world-class teachers t directly with NPS students and faculty. astronautics. NPS proudly boasts of more alumni who have become astronauts than any other Reach for the Stars” – An all-ages r n producing relevant, graduate institution in the world, 37 in total. Many of those alumni will be attending the events, event where astronauts will tell a o Chief of t On Thursday, September 10, which include a symposium, reception and a chance to breakfast with the astronauts. e week i o C exciting tales of traveling in space, n high-level research s Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead caps o with an NPS Appreciation Day at the California International Airshow in nearby sign autographs and much more. will host an NPS Centennial Reception at the while also nurturing Salinas where all military and NPS personnel will get free admission. Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. In a new generation • NPS Day at the California International NPS is also celebrating accomplishments of our faculty with ve members receiving the title attendance will be senior leadership throughout the of students and Airshow of “Distinguished Professor” in honor of outstanding contributions they have made to the Pentagon, Intelligence, Homeland Security and the White House leaders to be university and their academic disciplines. Not surprisingly, many of these faculty have also as well as several NPS students, faculty and administration. received recognition by their respective professional associations. Distinguished faculty creative, critical For more information, contact Kari Miglaw, Director of represent what is best about NPS – dedicated, world-class teachers producing relevant, For more information, contact Dr. Fran Horvath, Director of thinkers.” Alumni Relations/Centennial Planning at (831) 656-2077 or high-level research while also nurturing a new generation of students and leaders to be creative, Institutional Planning and Communications at (831) 656-1068 [email protected]. critical thinkers. One of the Distinguished Professors, Nancy Haegel, is also this year’s winner or [email protected]. of the Schieelin Award for Teaching Excellence. Please read more about the work of our newest Distinguished Professors in this issue. And nally, NPS just received formal word that it has successfully completed the rst step in its accreditation review process. e President of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges noted our “strong mix of programs, engaged faculty in leading-edge research and eective instruction.” He goes on to say, “e School provides signicant service to the Navy, and other branches of the military and government, as well as the Monterey community.” In this, our 100th year, we indeed have much to celebrate. Air & Space President’s Message Week Table of Contents August 4-9, 2009 Features Welcome to the new In Review! is publication has been in production each quarter since The Naval Postgraduate 8 Researchers Record Complete Tornado February 2007, sharing the story of the Naval Postgraduate School with alumni, Board of School has proudly In support of VORTEX2, the largest tornado hunt ever, NPS researchers Advisors members, ag ocers and many more. While there have been minor changes in and equipment help capture what could be the most scientifically-recorded appearance and format, this issue marks the rst major revamping. We hope the new format educated more tornado ever. and a broader distribution will make it easier for friends of NPS to learn more about the Astronauts than any Page 8 10 “Three Cups of Tea” to Greg Mortenson extraordinary achievements and events happening on campus. other graduate-level institution in the world, now Washington, D.C. Extraordinary educator, philanthropist Greg Mortenson, whose Central Asia standing at 37 in total, and we’ll be honoring them all Institute has built Cmoree thannt 80e schoolsnnial in rural Pakistan Showc and Afghanistan,ase Daniel T. Oliver Changes for In Review coincide with the beginning of our Centennial celebrations and this visits the campus. Vice Adm., United States Navy (Ret.) issue is dedicated to highlighting events that took place over the Memorial Day weekend. For week as part of Air & Space Week 2009. September 9-10, 2009 President, Naval Postgraduate School those of you who were able to join us on campus, you’re likely to recall many lab tours and open 12 CentennialAs part Year of the Kicks fall Boa Off!rd of Advisors meeting, the Naval houses, the presentation on the history of information technology at NPS, a dedication of the Scheduled events include: The NavalPostgraduate Postgraduate SchoolSchool begins will a year-longbe showcasing celebration the honoring extrao itsr dinary remodeled Dudley Knox Library, and a gala dinner at which Marine Corps General Michael • “Wear Your Flight Suit to Work” Day 100-year anniversary in great style with a first ever Reunion Weekend, a Hagee was our 10th inductee into the NPS Hall of Fame.