I n s i d e April 8, 2005 Volume 35 Number 7

News Briefs ...... 2 Officers Salute the JPL Way . . . 3

Special Events Calendar ...... 2 Passings, Letters ...... 4

Low Award Presented...... 2 Classifieds...... 4 Jet Propulsion Laborator y

NASA has approved up to 18 more months of operations To reach the Etched Terrain, rover planners have been pushing the for Spirit and Opportunity, the twin rovers that have already sur- rover fast. Opportunity has overtaken Spirit in total distance driven. It prised engineers and scientists by continuing active exploration for more has rolled more than 4.9 kilometers (3 miles)—eight times the original Rovers than 14 months. goal. On March 20, Opportunity also set a new martian record of 220 me- “The rovers have proven their value with major discoveries about an- ters (722 feet) in a single day’s drive. Drive-distance estimates can vary cient watery environments on Mars that might have harbored life,” said by a few percent. The long drives take advantage of crossing a plain so go into Dr. Ghassem Asrar, deputy associate administrator for NASA’s Science smooth it’s “like an East Coast beach,” said JPL’s Jeff Favretto, mission Mission Directorate. “We are extending their mission through September manager on the Opportunity shift in recent weeks. Also, Opportunity’s so- 2006 to take advantage of having such capable resources still healthy lar panels, though now dustier than Spirit’s, still generate enough power third and in an excellent position to continue their adventures.” to allow driving for more than three hours on some days. The rovers have already completed 11 months of extensions on top Spirit is in much rougher terrain than Opportunity, climbing a rocky of their successful three-month prime missions. “We now have to make slope toward the top of “Husband Hill.” However, with a boost in power overtime long-term plans for the vehicles because they may be around for quite a from wind cleaning its solar panels on March 9 and with its formerly while,” said rover Project Manager Jim Erickson. balky right-front wheel now working normally, Spirit made some longer Erickson cautioned, though, “Either mission could end tomorrow with one-day drives last week than it had for months. “We’ve doubled our By Guy Webster a random part failure. With the rovers already performing well beyond power,” said JPL’s Emily Eelkema, mission manager. “It has given us ex- their original design lifetimes, having a part wear out and disable a tra hours of operations every day, so we can drive longer and we’ve used rover is a distinct possibility at any time. But right now, both rovers are more time for observations.” in amazingly good shape. The jump in power output has taken some urgency out of Spirit’s south- We’re going to work them ward climb. With Mars now beginning southern-hemisphere spring, the hard to get as much benefit Sun is farther south in the sky each day. If not for panel-cleaning, Spirit from them as we can, for might be facing the prospect of becoming critically short of power if still as long as they are capable on the north-facing slope by early June. of producing worthwhile “We still want to get to the summit of Husband Hill and then head science results.” down into the ‘Inner Basin’ on the other side,” Squyres said. “But now we “Spirit and Opportunity have more flexibility in how we carry out the plan. Before, it was climb are approaching targets or die.” Cresting the hill is now not as crucial for solar energy, but it still that a year ago seemed offers allures of potential exposures of rock layers not yet examined, plus well out of reach,” said a vista of surrounding terrain. In orbital images, the Inner Basin farther Doug McCuistion, director south appears to have terracing that hints of layered rock. Opportunity’s view near of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. “Their successes strengthen NASA’s Both rovers do have some signs of wear and exposure. Spirit’s rock commitment to a vision with the ambitious targets of returning samples abrasion tool shows indications that its grinding teeth might be worn “Vostok Crater.” from Mars and sending human explorers to Mars.” away after exposing the interiors of five times more rock targets than its Opportunity is within a few football fields’ length of a region called design goal of three rocks. Researchers probably won’t know the extent of “Etched Terrain,” where scientists hope to find rocks exposed by gentle wear until Spirit’s next rock-grinding attempt, which may be weeks away. wind erosion rather than by disruptive cratering impacts, and rocks from Also, troubleshooting continues for determining whether Opportunity’s a different time in Mars’ history than any examined so far. “This is a miniature thermal emission spectrometer is still usable despite tests journey into the unknown, to something completely new,” said Dr. Steve indicating a problem last month. All other instruments on both rovers are Squyres of Cornell University, principal investigator for the rovers’ sci- still working normally. ence instruments.

Safety and environment, along with ethics and integrity of management at JPL, at every level of interaction, that everybody do in the workplace, were the most positively rated areas in JPL’s recent whatever they can physically do to make this the best place to work.” employee survey. Less well-rated were career development and training, Elachi noted 86% of participants said that JPL’s success can be at- Employee and management effectiveness. tributed to employees at all levels. “One way or another, each employee About 65% of JPL employees, or 3,796 people, participated in the here makes this place an environment where we can succeed, and the survey survey, the first in 10 years, said JPL Director Dr. Charles Elachi in a majority of employees have agreed with that through the survey.” 22% von Kármán Auditorium presentation on March 31. The survey results showed the need for significant improvement in ca- Elachi was “delighted” with the participation level, noting that survey reer development and training, which received 53% positive responses, results professionals consider anything over 50% participation a good sample. the lowest of any category. “We have a fairly broad and comprehensive survey,” Elachi said. In addressing the issue of JPL providing opportunity for advancement, discussed In addition to the 49 multiple-choice questions in nine topic areas, em- Elachi said, “We are already looking at how best to structure job clas- ployees also ranked by importance the current and potential perquisites sifications and salary levels. That’s one of our management goals over By Mark Whalen offered at the Lab. Scoring highest among current perks was employee the next year, to revisit this whole process. Is it serving us well, and are recognition awards, followed by tuition reimbursement and wellness/fit- we doing it right?” ness programs. Alternative work schedules was the overwhelming winner Within career development and training, 23% disagreed with the among potential perks. notion that their supervisor acts as a coach and mentor. Elachi said he 93% Another survey query about employees’ willingness to pay for the would continue to communicate to supervisors at all levels the impor- privilege of using a parking structure received little support—Labwide, tance of helping employees improve their performance. On the positive 63% said no. side, he said, a very high percentage of respondents said their supervi- The rating system asked employees to rank, on a scale of 1 to 5, their sor shows interest in their career and encourages them to get training. impressions in various areas. Responses were combined to rate survey In summary, based on the survey Elachi cited JPL’s strengths as eth- answers as “favorable,” “mixed” or “unfavorable.” Elachi said he was ics and integrity; job design; employee satisfaction and commitment; “It’s very 50% particularly happy about the safety and environment (93% favorable rat- quality and customer focus; job performance and review; diversity; and safety and environment. Areas to improve are freedom for employees to important that ing), ethics and integrity (82% favorable) and diversity (78% favorable) categories. voice opinions; career development; and management effectiveness and all of us know “In all areas,” Elachi said, “when we compare where we are today to teamwork. 10 years ago, we are better to significantly better. I am delighted, the EC Analysis of the survey results will continue. This month, the Executive exactly what’s is delighted, but there is still room for improvement.” Council will establish focus group topics for JPL’s surveying company, On management effectiveness, which received a 63% favorable rat- Watson Wyatt, to conduct sessions—both Labwide and by some of the going on. . .” ing but also a 13% unfavorable vote, Elachi noted that about 22% of demographic subgroups—that will seek to validate areas of concern respondents felt JPL was lacking in effective communication between with a cross section of employees. In May, Watson Wyatt will report and management and employees. “We need to address that,” he said. “It’s summarize focus group findings to the Executive Council. An action plan very important that all of us know exactly what’s going on—both upward will be developed. and downward.” In June, plans call for the Executive Council to communicate survey Elachi and the Executive Council are committed to make JPL “not only results to all employees. a great place to work but the best place in the world to work,” the direc- For a copy of the initial survey presentation, visit http://dailyplanet 13% tor said. “We need to make sure that across the board, at every level and select the “Survey Results” icon. JPL contractor Alliance Spacesystems, Inc. (ASI) recently received the 2 George M. Low Award, NASA’s premier honor for quality and technical perfor- Universe mance. Acting NASA Administrator Fred Gregory presented the award to Special Events Calendar René Fradet, chief executive officer of ASI, at the 19th Continual Improve- ment and Reinventions Conference in March. ASI won top honors across the services, and learn how to access agency in the Small Business Product category. Ongoing Support Groups numerous electronic resources from Among many notable products that ASI has developed for JPL and NASA Alcoholics Anonymous—Meets your desktop. For more information, are the robotic arms currently providing critical functionality on the Mars Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. call the reference desk, ext. 4-4200. Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Supporting four instruments, JPL Toastmasters Club—Meeting at each robotic arm has operated flawlessly throughout the 90-sol primary Caregivers Support Group—Meets the first Thursday of the month at noon in 5 p.m. in conference room 167. Call Lab mission and the extended rover activities on Mars. For this award, ASI was Building 167-111 (the Wellness Place). Dirk Runge, ext. 3-0465, or visit evaluated on the quality, safety, customer satisfaction and technical perfor- www.jplcaltechtoastmasters.com. contractor mance of all its NASA-related contracts and subcontracts. Codependents Anonymous—Meets at noon every Wednesday. JPL Web Developers—Meeting at noon in Building 180-101. Gayathri wins Low Lambda (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Kamath of JPL’s AFS and Web Cus- Transgender Networking Group)— tomer Advocate Group will discuss award Meets the first Friday and third Thurs- ITAR Web-based use cases. For more day of the month at noon in Building information, visit http://webmasters. 111-117. For more information, call jpl..gov or contact webdev-chairs Randy Herrera, ext. 3-0664. @jpl.nasa.gov.

By Vicki Laidig Parents Group for Children With Special Needs—Meets the second Thursday, April 14 Thursday of the month at noon in Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The Building 167-111 (the Wellness Place). third in an eight-week series of inter- mediate-level standard and Latin For more information on any of the dances will be offered in Winnett support groups, call the Employee Lounge, second floor. Standard dances Assistance Program at ext. 4-3680. Deputy Director Eugene (including waltz, quickstep, Viennese waltz, tango and foxtrot) will be Tattini presents Low taught from 8 to 9 p.m., while Latin Friday, April 8 (including cha-cha, rumba, samba Award trophy to ASI’s Caltech German Language Film and jive) will go from 9 to 10 p.m. Series—“Hot Summer,” a 1968 East Cost: $40 per series. René Fradet. German film, will be presented with English subtitles at 7:30 p.m. in “It is a tremendous honor to receive this award,” Fradet said. “We work Baxter Lecture Hall. This is a teenage Friday, April 15 hard at ASI to provide NASA, and all our customers, with the highest-quality musical with two pop stars of the Nai-Ni Dance Company—The Asian engineering and manufacturing possible, and it is gratifying to have that time. Free admission and reception American company will perform at effort recognized.” after the movie. For more information, 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditori- ASI, based in Pasadena, provides robotics, mechanisms, composite struc- e-mail [email protected]. um. Tickets are $22, $18 and $14; tures and mechanical analyses for systems operating in extreme environments. Systems Engineering Advancement high school age and younger, $10. Low greatly contributed to the early development of NASA space programs For more information, call (626) 395- during his 27 years of government service. His accomplishments were leg- Seminar—Join Dr. Robert Rasmus- sen, chief engineer for the Systems 4652 or visit www.events.caltech.edu. endary as an engineer, mathematician, scientist, NASA director and deputy and Software Division (31), for “State administrator, chairman of the National Research Council and president of Analysis: Software Systems Engineer- Saturday, April 16 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. ing through Model-based Architecture” Nominations for next year’s awards are now open. Qualifications include at 12:30 p.m. in Building 180-101. Caltech Ballroom Dance Semiformal— significant performance in customer satisfaction and contract technical Ballroom, Latin and swing dancing performance, schedule, cost, management initiatives responsive to NASA’s start at 9 p.m. in Dabney Lounge. Saturday, April 9 strategic goals, leadership and continuous improvement, research and devel- Free admission. opment and/or innovative technology breakthroughs, and items of special Caltech Folk Music Society—Banjo and dulcimer player Mary Z. Cox will interest to NASA. appear at 8 p.m. in Dabney Lounge. Sunday, April 17 If you know of a subcontractor whose performance you believe deserves Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Chamber Music—Imani Winds will consideration for a Low Award nomination, contact award coordinator Martin children under 12. For more informa- perform at 3:30 p.m. in Caltech’s Johnson of Office 108 at ext. 3-6060 or via e-mail, or contact the acquisition tion, call (626) 395-4652 or visit Beckman Auditorium. Tickets are $29, subcontractor manager working with the subcontractor up for consideration. www.folkmusic.caltech.edu. $25, $21 and $17. For more informa- tion, call (626) 395-4652 or visit Professor Kubínek, Certified Lunatic— www.events.caltech.edu. Tomás Kubínek, an acrobat, magician Ellis Island honor to Naderi and clown, will perform at 2 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. His Wednesday, April 20 experiments use outrageous theatrics For his contributions to , Dr. Firouz Naderi, JPL Associ- JPL Library Orientation—Stop by at and surreal feats and include such ate Director for Programs, Project Formulation and Strategy, has been select- 11:30 a.m. at Building 111-104 for an antics as a backward somersault ed as one of the recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for 2005. overview of the Library’s products and while drinking a glass of water bal- The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented to Americans of diverse services, and learn how to access anced on his forehead. Tickets are $12 origins for their outstanding contributions to their own ethnic groups and to numerous electronic resources from for adults, $7 for children. For more American society. Honorees typically include U.S. presidents, members of your desktop. For more information, information, call (626) 395-4652. Congress, Nobel Prize winners, leaders of industry, and gifted artists, per- call the reference desk, ext. 4-4200. formers and athletes. Sunday, April 10 Naderi, a native of Iran, has worked at JPL for 26 years. Prior to his cur- Wed.–Thu., April 20–21 rent position, he led the Mars and Origins programs. Caltech Ballroom Dance Club—The Dr. Firouz Naderi Investment Advice—TIAA/CREF will Winners of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor are listed in the Congressional second in an eight-week series of be- offer one-on-one counseling in T1720. ginner-level standard and Latin dances Record. The award will be given at a dinner on Ellis Island, N.Y., on May 14. For an appointment, log on to will be offered at Winnett Lounge, www.tiaa-cref.org or call (877) 209- second floor. Standard dances (includ- 3140, ext. 2614. ing waltz, quickstep and Viennese Service awards waltz) will be taught from 2 to 3 p.m., while Latin (including cha-cha, rumba, Thursday, April 21 jive/samba) will be taught from 3 to 4 For the period of January through March 2005 the following JPL recipients Clogging Class—Meets at noon in p.m. Cost: $40 per series. celebrated 25 or more years of service and were invited to attend a luncheon Building 300-217. For more informa- and ceremony in their honor on March 29. tion, call Shary DeVore at ext. 4-1024. 45 years: Robert Freeland. Tuesday, April 12 40 years: Kenneth Bartos, Stephen Bridges, Gerald Humphrey, Donald JPL Stamp Club—Meeting at noon in Royer, Larry Simmons. Thu.–Fri., April 21–22 Building 183-328. 35 years: Thomas Bicknell, Richard Brace, Geraldine Bridges, Philip Calla- Von Kármán Lecture Series—Galaxy han, Veronica Carter, Luis Constenla, Elaine Dobinson, Arthur Freiley, Gene TIAA/CREF Enrollment Meeting— Evolution Explorer Principal Investiga- Goltz, Dimitri Papanastassiou. This workshop, to be held at noon in tor Dr. Christopher Martin will pre- 30 years: Peyton Bates, Robert Carlson, Roger Diehl, Fred Hammer, T1720-137, is designed to assist em- sent “A New Window on the Evolving Universe” at 7 p.m. Thursday in von Lawrence Hawley, Michael Jahan, Terry Linick, Daniel McCleese, Stephen ployees newly eligible for the Caltech/ Kármán Auditorium and Friday in Slobin, Stephen Synnott, Harry Woo. JPL retirement plan with selection of ’s Vosloh Forum, 25 years: Juan Ayon, Janis Chodas, Elaine Corl, Cindy Cornish, Margaret investment options and the completion of their enrollment forms. 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Thursday’s Easter, Bruce Fischer, Sven Grenander, Walter Hoffman, Ann Ibaven, William lecture will be webcast at www.jpl. Imbriale, Robert Jarnot, Anita Lacroix, Robert Leland, Todd Litwin, Mario nasa.gov/events/lectures/apr05.cfm. Loo, Jan Magee, Larry Meeks, Stephen Mitchell, Phillip Morton, Robert M. Wednesday, April 13 For more information, call Public Nelson, Michael Nieto, Edith Nir, Carol Oken, Charles Presley, Phuong Reder, “Art and Science: A DaVinci Detective Services at ext. 4-0112. Betty Rippey, Socorro Shiraishi, Robert Spero, Jean Walker, Linda Worrel, Story”—John Brewer, Caltech profes- Thomas Wynne. sor of humanities and social sciences Friday, April 22 For more information about JPL awards, visit http://hr/esr. and professor of history and literature, will give this free lecture at 8 p.m. in Caltech Women’s Club Welcoming Beckman Auditorium. For more infor- Coffee—All women of the Caltech/JPL mation, call (626) 395-4652. community are invited from 9 to 10:30 Correction a.m. at 100 Broad Center. Meet JPL Amateur Radio Club—Meeting at friendly people and gather information An article in the March 25 issue of the Universe about the Mars Education noon in Building 238-543. about living in Pasadena and the varied Workshop incorrectly attributed the discovery of hematite on Mars to the activities of the club. For questions, Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS). The Thermal Emission Spec- JPL Library Orientation—Stop by at contact Welcoming Committee mem- trometer (TES) on Mars Global Surveyor was the first instrument to reveal 11:30 a.m. at Building 111-104 for an bers Katie Clark, (626) 403-7163 or hematite on Mars. overview of the Library’s products and Jane Eiler, (626) 355-4124. Air Force officers salute the JPL way

By Susan Braunheim-Kalogerakos

ine Air Force lieutenants from the Space and N Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, are working on Lab as part of an Air Force/Industry Employee Exchange Program. This is the second group of Air Force officers to par- ticipate in the program; the first worked at JPL in 2003. The aim of the program is to facilitate the exchange of information and institutional mentalities between the Air Force and NASA and JPL. The program provides benefits to both institutions, including the rejuvenation of the Air Force’s systems engineering skills, as well as improving JPL’s abilities in program/project management and pro- viding skilled, low-cost labor. Lynn Baroff helped start the exchange program at JPL about two years ago and now serves as its coordinator. “The program is benefiting JPL,” he said, “because it Dutch Slager / JPL Photolab allows a variety of JPL supervisors and project lead- 1st Lt. Jennifer Berger, a developmental engineer working JPL Deputy Director Eugene Tattini welcomes Air Force lieutenants ers to have excellent skilled help for their work, at only on the Space Interferometry Mission, considers her time at from the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force minor costs for incidentals like computer equipment and JPL to be a real learning experience. “This program is re- Base as they begin their employment at JPL. supplies because the Air Force pays the salaries of the ally an educational opportunity for the nine of us Air Force officers.” officers to experience on-the-job education and exposure Deputy Lab Director General Eugene Tattini is an to another government agency,” she said. “We are here to “People here have an entirely different wealth of knowl- enthusiastic supporter of the program. “Bringing these enhance our management, professional and technical skills edge than at the SMC. At SMC, you really get into the Air individuals on Lab gives us the ability to provide mentor- while gaining insight into organizational structure, manage- Force way of doing business,” Itsara said. “To come out here ing to people in the same kind of business we are in. It ment methods and technologies of modern industry.” to a different community and hear about big NASA programs also provides the young officers an opportunity to see When the call for applications went out, 2nd Lt. Matthew is definitely an educational and broadening experience.” how systems engineering is done. They don’t get hands- Lee was definitely interested. “The program is a good fit The lieutenants seem to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on experience in the Air Force like we are giving them because my background, education and career goals match JPL provides but it has taken some getting used to. 2nd Lt. here,” Tattini said. “In addition, the program provides well with the Employee Exchange Program objectives,” he John Wei, an electrical engineer working for the System and JPL with more arms and legs to help us get our job said. Lee is a space tracking surveillance systems engineer Software Division, said the most interesting part of work- done. It is a win-win situation.” and is working on the Prometheus Project, helping to docu- ing at JPL is “being able to work in a civilian company at a Prior to joining JPL in 2001, Tattini served as SMC ment project risks in the active risk manager database. place with the latest space technology.” He also indicated commander. 1st Lt. Michael Deelo, a materials engineer, is finding his that “trying to adapt to JPL culture” was one of the more Robert Cox is assistant director for the Earth Science work with the Mars Science Laboratory and the Prometheus challenging aspects of the program. and Technology Directorate and director of the National projects to be very valuable not only technically but orga- In addition to Berger, Lee, Deelo, Itsara and Wei, the Space Technology Applications Office, sponsor of the nizationally as well. He feels his time spent at JPL is giv- other Employee Exchange participants are 2nd Lt. Brian exchange program. “This six-month program gives these ing him the ability to “develop a better knack for technical McLaughlin, 2nd Lt. Andrew Miller, 2nd Lt. Nathan Pitcher young officers an opportunity to learn at an early point foresight, especially for a project in the early phases. The and 2nd Lt. Brian Zark. in their careers the value and importance of systems better you design things up front, the fewer problems you’ll Although considered an exchange program, no JPLers are engineering, architecture development, mission design encounter later on when the stakes are high,” he said. currently working at SMC. “This program is designed to be and concept evaluation,” he said. “In addition, they de- The most interesting aspect of working at JPL for 2nd Lt. self-funded and, as such, the Air Force pays the full freight velop contacts and networking opportunities with world- Dan Itsara, a systems engineer working in JPL’s Strategic on its officers they send here,” Cox said. “It’s problematic renowned JPL space and Earth science and program Systems Technology Section, has been the experience of for JPL to send employees to work at SMC, but we are con- experts, which will serve them throughout their careers.” working in a completely different atmosphere. tinually evaluating options.” Lab thanked for supporting Guards, Reserves

JPL was presented with an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

plaque in a ceremony on March 14.

From left: Eric Enriquez (Air Force, Section 2243), Deputy Director Eugene Tattini, David Lehman (Navy, Division 1400), Eugene Ramos (Air Force, Section 314B). Tom Wynne / Tom JPL Photolab

The plaque recognizes JPL’s commitment and support for the United States Na- Upon receiving the plaque, Tattini signed a statement of support pledging that em- tional Guard and Reserve. ployment at JPL will not be denied because of service in the Guard or Reserve, job and The ESGR is an agency of the Department of Defense under command of the Office career opportunities will not be limited or reduced because of service in the Guard or of the Assistant of Defense for Reserve Affairs, and is dedicated to gaining and main- Reserve, employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the Guard taining active support from all public and private employers for the men and women or Reserve consistent with existing laws and this agreement and its resultant policies of the National Guard and Reserve. will be made known throughout the JPL organization. Deputy Lab Director General Eugene Tattini accepted the plaque on behalf of JPL. Employee Relations Manager Cheryl Ortenburger oversees all leaves of absence at The plaque affirms that JPL recognizes the United States National Guard and Reserve JPL, including military leaves. “JPL fully supports ESGR and it was a real pleasure to as essential to the strength of the nation and well-being of communities. be part of the ceremony where JPL’s efforts were recognized in such a prominent way,” she said. 4 Universe • Universe is not responsible for the quality of • E-mail ads to [email protected]. Ad • Ads for weapons, ammunition, etc. are not merchandise sold or claims made through its cards are available at the JPL Store; mail to accepted. ads. Building 111-B29. • Real estate ads (for rent and sale) must be • Ads are for the exclusive use of JPL and • No faxes, handwritten ads or photocopies signed on the back of ads (non-discrimination Caltech employees, contractors and retirees, of ad cards are accepted, with the exception of clause). E-mail ads will be returned to advertis- and their immediate families. submissions for the Letters column. Also, ads ers with this clause included for your “electron- A few • Please provide your full name, as well as are not taken over the telephone. ic” signature. your home phone number. If applicable, indicate • Unless otherwise noted in Universe, the • Those placing housing and vehicle ads words about Caltech (campus) employee or retiree. normal deadline is the Monday following publi- should be listed as an owner on the ownership • Only home phone numbers and e-mail ad- cation, at 2 p.m., for the next issue. documents. Universe dresses are to be used for items for sale or rent • We ask that readers not submit ads for • Prices listed on rental ads are shown per and in the Wanted and Free sections; work “work sought,” such as babysitting or house- month unless otherwise specified. advertising extensions may be published for Lost and Found keeping services or other types of private busi- • Telephone numbers on ads are in the 818 and carpool/vanpool information only. nesses. Also not acceptable are ads for area code unless otherwise specified. • No more than two ads of up to 60 words franchises, dealerships, distributorships, etc., Thank you very much for your compliance. each will be published for each advertiser. and products sold through those means.

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CD CHANGER, Sony Megastorage CPD-CX- $295/obo. 359-3644. tions Office. 225 200 disc carousel, $50/obo. 626/799- PASADENA home, near Washington & Allen, JPL’S ONLINE NEWS SOURCE TROPICAL PLANTS, plumerias, variety of col- Pappano is survived by his wife, 1096, eves. newly decorated, 3 bd., 1 ba., formal dr., 20 ors and sizes; shell gingers. 626/444-6156, min. to JPL, 2-car garage, wonderful Jenny; children Gina and Kristina; COMPUTER, G3 Macintosh desktop with 17” Annie & Bob DePonte. monitor (turquoise color set), 350GHz G3 mountain view, gardener & water paid, sorry, brothers Achilles and Frank; and processor (can be upgraded to G4), 384M WASHING MACHINE, Maytag heavy-duty, no pets, $1,500 + util. $1,400 security dep. grandchildren Amber, Jordan, Megan, RAM, 20G hard disk, 100M Zip drive, 54K $150; BEDROOM SET, 1912 antique 626/355-4592. dresser/mirror, hutch & bed, $850. 626/864- http://dailyplanet Sydney and Justin. modem, 100M network, keyboard & mouse, SIERRA MADRE house, 2 bd., 1 ba., $1,200 + Mac OS 9.22 installed & CD plus lots of soft- 4194 or 626/284-1851. gas, electric & $2,000 security deposit. Memorial services were held April 2 ware, will install OSX if requested, $285, WASTEBASKET, white, plastic w/metal guide 626/797-5804, leave msg. at Forest Lawn Covina Hills. In lieu of firm. 626/836-0188, eves. rail, about 1 x 2 x 3 ft. tall, installs inside TUJUNGA house, 2 bd., 1 ba., bonus room off kitchen cabinets to hide trash, brand new, in View this and previous issues of Universe at flowers, the family suggests contribu- COMPUTER, iMac G3 Graphite, 400 MHz, OS kitchen, lg. front yard, very private, detached X 10.3.8, 640 MB SDRAM, 12.76 GB hard dri- orig. box w/screws for installation, $80/obo. garage, laundry, quiet neighborhood, non- tions to The Wellness Community- ve, optical mouse, external speakers, exc. 626/840-0955, leave msg. smoking, no pets, move-in ready, $1,500 + dailyplanet.jpl.nasa.gov/ Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite cond., $250/obo. 626/445-3864. util. 661/513-9599. universe/index.php 118, Pasadena, CA 91105. COMPUTER NETWORKING EQUIPMENT, wire- TUJUNGA house, 8 miles/JPL but “out of city less AP/router/switch/print server w/modem Vehicles / Accessories & in the woods;” 2 bd./ba. suites w/walk-in port, D-Link 613P, $20; external modem with ’97 BMW M3, 90K mi., black/black interior, 5 closets, laundry; comfortable living area Retiree HARRY A. DAVIS, 83, died 14 status lights, zoom V.92, $10. 957-2173. speed automatic, leather interior, sunroof, w/ba., bonus room; attached 2-car garage/ E-mail us at March 21. He worked at JPL from COMPUTERS: Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz, 768 MB anti-lock wheels, air cond., keyless entry, shop; HW floors in K & D, FAU; refridge, 1961 to 1991. RAM, 40 GB HD, and DVD +R/+RW burner, dual airbags, $17,495/obo. 909/626-5679. washer & dryer; quiet, lots-o-windows & trees; stream across the street; $2,200 + [email protected] Davis is survived by his wife, Joan; $375; AMD Athlon 900 MHz, 368 MB RAM, ’97 DODGE Grand Caravan, V6 3.8L, leather, 40 GB HD, DVD drive, $225/obo, both for roof rack, tow pkg., rear a/c, well maintained, deposits. 352-7892. daughters Jodi Topping, Vicky Waddell $550. 323/344-9503, Chris. 105K mi., $5,900/obo. 500-0330. and Carolyn Sutherlin; five grandchil- DINING ROOM SET, Canadel pedestal table ’93 FORD Explorer XLT, 2WD, loaded, leather Vacation Rentals dren and six great grandchildren. & 4 matching chairs, birch w/chestnut stain, seats, premium sound, $2,500. 951-5952, Services were held March 30 at 40” dia., extends to 40” x 60,” exc. cond., Dave. BIG BEAR LAKEFRONT luxury town home, 2 $500. 626/794-9358. ’93 HONDA Accord EX, black with spoiler, 4 decks, indoor pool/spa, near skiing, beautiful Forest Lawn Glendale at the Church DISHES: stoneware, Victoriana pattern, dr., 4 cyl., automatic, gold trim, am/fm stereo, master bd. suite, sleeps 6. 949/786-6548. of the Recessional. 5-piece place setting for 8 includes dinner CD player, pw, a/c, cruise, moonroof, 104K CARMEL, Hyatt Highlands Inn, resort Editor plates, salad plates, soup/cereal bowls, cups mi., exc. cond., $4,500. 626/445-2616. overlooks ocean, 1 bd., living room and fully- & saucers; serving pieces include salt & pep- equipped kitchen, sleeps 4, wood-burning Mark Whalen MARY E. ROBINSON, 88, a retired ’89 JEEP Limited, 6 cyl., auto, 4x4, power per set, sugar & creamer, butter dish, gravy windows/locks, 5 dr., stereo w/tape, dark gray fireplace, spa tub, private balcony, binoc- file technician, died March 22. boat w/stand, oval platter, 2 serving bowls, leather interior, dark burgundy exterior, gold ulars, complimentary bicycles, July 2-9, ’05, Design + Layout Robinson, who worked with JPL’s casserole dish w/cover, beverage server; all pkg., a/c (not working), cruise, 137K mi., sold $135/nt., additional locations avail. 626/794- pieces in exc. cond., serving pieces still in 9579 or [email protected]. vellum files, joined the Lab in 1959 as is, my parents bought it new in ’89 and David Hinkle, Audrey Steffan/ orig. boxes, $75/obo. 626/791-7645. gave it to me in 2000, $2,400. 421-3679, FLORIDA condo, beautifully furnished 2 bd., Design Services and retired in 1973. She is survived by DODGERS TICKETS, selected games from Rebecca. 2 ba., 2nd floor, on the surf of New Smyrna four daughters. season ticket package, loge level (orange), ’02 TOYOTA Camry LE, leather int., wood Beach, 1/2 hour to Cape Canaveral, 90 min. Photography aisle 132 (at first base), 2 tickets per game grain int., tinted window, spoiler, gold pkg., to Disney World; enjoy all the comforts of at face value of $30 per ticket. www.delunac. satellite loc alarm sys., exc. cond. 55K mi., home; quiet, relaxing, overlooking the beach JPL Photo Lab net/tickets or 626/296-1253 for details and $14,200/ obo. 626/216-8902 or amentri@ and the Atlantic Ocean; BBQ, pool, game available games. sbcglobal.net. room; easy walk to stores and restaurants. Advertising ESTATE SALE, Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m.- 4 760/439-7821, Darlene, or dfhauge@ L etters p.m., 10650 Tinker Ave., Tujunga; antiques, yahoo.com. Laurita Borst tools, old dolls, records, bedding, small appli- Wanted HAWAII, Maui condo, NW coast, ocean front Thank you to all my friends and co- ances, dishes, etc. view, 25 ft. fr. surf, 1 bd w/loft, compl. furn. CARPOOL mate, leaves Diamond Bar at 6:40 workers for your heartfelt concern, FAX REPLACEMENT FILM for Panasonic KX- phone, color TV, VCR, microwave, d/w, pool, a.m. Shu, ext. 4-9329. Universe is published every prayers and support following the FA-55 machine, 2 per unopened pkg., $10 per priv. lanai, slps. 4, laundry fac., low season other Friday by the Office pkg., 2 pkgs. avail. 626/840-0955, leave msg. CARPOOL, join existing group with 3 people rate $115/nite/2, high season rate tragic commuter van crash of 12/08/04. from Diamond Bar. 909/860-2192. $130/nite/2, $15/nite/add'l person. 949/ FURNITURE: loveseat, blue, $100; loveseat, I cannot express just how deeply I 348-8047, [email protected]. of Communications and Edu- brown tweed (torn), $25; chest of drawers, MATH TUTOR, Jr. & Sr. high school level cation of the Jet Propulsion have been touched by the overwhelming small, $30; computer work stand, $40; read- geometry, pre-algebra, algebra I & II, SAT HAWAII, Kauai (Kapaa), Pono Kai/Pacific Fan- amount of cards, e-mails, phone calls, ing lamp, $15; touchiere lamp, 6’, black, $20. math, etc, eves. and/or weekends. 888/784- tasy Resort (www.ponokai-resort.com), well Laboratory, 4800 Oak Grove 626/282-5815. 1639, David, please leave msg. furnished, 1 bd., sleeps 4, activity desk on financial support and visits I received premises, Wed. or Sat. arrival, $90/night; GAZEBO, redwood, 15' x 11', w/bar & 4 bar SINGER, 20-26 yrs. of age, influences: Seven- Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109. Worldwide, 1 week anywhere in the world (In- during my three-month recovery time. stools, you disassemble & haul, must sell, dust, 311, Deftones. 626/357-8210. terval International), choose your dates, 1 bd. It is such a joy to be back to work $200/obo. 626/918-0822, 9 am-4 pm. SPACE INFORMATION/memorabilia from U.S. $100/night, 2 bd. $150/night, not avail. after Notice to Advertisers & other countries, past & present, for person- once again, with my JPL family, who JEWELRY: ladies new Coach Metropolitan 10/17/05. 364-1283 or 272-3262. brown leather strap watch, $50; 14K tri-color al use. 790-8523, Marc Rayman. Advertising is available for JPL care so much. LAKE TAHOE, Marriott Timber Lodge in Heav- gold diamond-cut bracelet, $140; 14K two- VANPOOL RIDERS, from Victor Valley/ Hespe- enly Village, studio, king bed, full sofa bed, and Caltech employees, con- Cheryl Allworth sided, 18” diamond-cut necklace, $180. 653- ria. Ext. 4-1424, Scott. sleeps 4, microwave, small refrigerator, dish- 9037. tractors and retirees and their VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS, coed, no beginners es, coffee maker, 5 blocks from lake, Aug. 5- families. No more than two ads A special thank you to all my JPL LUGGAGE, Lark & Travel Pro, carry-on’s, 5 please, Tues. 8 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Rock High 12, 2005, $60/night, additional locations friends and co-workers for your pc., never used; check-in’s, 4 pcs., VG cond., School, $4/night. 956-1744, Barbara. avail. 626/794-9579 or fivestarresorts@earth- of up to 60 words each will be $10-60. 626/793-7879. link.net. expressions of sympathy and concern published for each advertiser. MISC: logging chain $5; come-along chain, MAMMOTH, Snowcreek, 2 bd., 2 ba., + loft, during the illness and death of my compresses fences, metal, etc., $10; wig, red, Lost & Found slps. 6-8, fully equip’d kitchen incl. micro- shoulder length, never used, $20; basketball Items may be combined within dear mother. Every kindness was FOUND: woman’s watch, near Bldg. 122. Ext. wave, D/W, cable TV, VCR, phone, balcony set, portable, adjustable, needs net, $200; appreciated. And thank you, JPL, for 4-2261, Martin. w/view to mtns., Jacz., sauna, streams, one submission. Ads must fishing pole, saltwater, $25; baseball glove fishponds, close to Mammoth Creek, JPL be submitted via e-mail to the beautiful anthurium. (small) & conditioner, gd. cond.,$15; food disc’nt. 626/798-9222 or 626/794-0455 or Bonnie Fletcher Kunkle chopper, small, $5, landscape oil painting, [email protected]. autumn tones, $100; cedar chest, antique, lid For Rent [email protected] and are OCEANSIDE beachfront, lovely 2 bd., 2 ba., needs repair, $75; trash can w/wheels, $5. ALTADENA: Comprehensively furnished rental single level deluxe condo, fireplace, white wa- due at 2 p.m. on the Monday 626/357-8210. for visiting professionals: 3 bd., study, bound- ter ocean views (end unit), luxurious gated after publication for the follow- MONITOR, Envision EN-910, 19” flat screen, ary Angeles Nat'l Forest, 3 mi. from JPL, trail complex on the sand, game rooms, fitness barely used, $150. 626/797-6982. access, view, fireplace, oak floors, antiques; ing issue. room, pools, barbeques, and Jacuzzi, 10 min. lassifieds MOUNTAIN BIKE, Trek, little boy’s, 6-speed, furniture, beds, dinnerware, utensils, pots/ walk to the pier or harbor, sleeps 6, JPL dis- All housing and vehicle C red, 12.5" frame, 20" tire diameter, vg cond., pans, all linens & towels, fine soaps, necessi- count. http://www.beachvisitors.com. $85/obo. 952-8455. ties included; just bring toothbrush & clothes; 760/433-4459, owner. advertisements require that the TV/DVD/VHS, DISH satellite, wireless DSL; MUSIC PLAYER, iPOD, 3rd gen., 20 GB, like gardens, patio, parking; private, immaculate; OCEANSIDE condo, on the sand, charming, 1 qualifying person(s) placing For Sale new, looks new, all accessories, $240; 2 available April. 626/798-3235. bd., panoramic view, walk to pier or harbor, iPOD cases, fully functional, retail $24.95, pool/spa, game room, slps. 4. 949/786-6548. ANGELS TICKETS, 2 season seats, various the ad be listed as an owner on sell for $15; iPOD case, orig., retail $39.95, GLENDALE/EAGLE ROCK area, 1 bd. in a 3 games; sorry, no Yankees, Red Sox or ROSARITO BEACH condo, 2 bd., 2 ba., ocean for $20; MP3 player, 256 MB, built in fm bd. 1 ba.; hardwood floors, closet, laundry, the ownership documents. Dodgers; lower view MVP just right of home view, pool, tennis, short walk to beach on radio, like new, still has screen cover w/7-col- parking and kitchen privileges incl., close to plate, $30 pair. [email protected], Brian. all, 12 min./JPL; $600, util. inc. 323/340- priv. rd., 18-hole golf course 6 mi. away, priv. or LCD back light, $70; Gamecube portable secure parking. 626/794-3906. APPLIANCES: refrigerator, Kenmore, 18 cu. power pack for mobile monitor, 1.5 hrs of 8605. ft., Echostar top-mount, less than 2 yrs. old, power, $20. 957-2852. EL MONTE, bedroom in 2-yr.-old, 4 bd., 2.5 Inside April 22, 2005 Volume 35 Number 8

News Briefs ...... 2 One NASA Peer Award ...... 3

Special Events Calendar ...... 2 Passings, Letters ...... 4

Level A Bonus Awards ...... 3 Retirees, Classifieds ...... 4 Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Asteroid belts are the junkyards of planetary systems. They are lit- tered with the rocky scraps of failed planets, which occasionally crash Spitzer into each other, kicking up plumes of dust. In our own , have collided with Earth, the moon and other planets. If confirmed, the new belt would be the first detected around sees a star about the same age and size as our Sun. The star, called HD69830, is located 41 light-years away. There are two other known distant asteroid belts, but they circle younger, more massive stars. far-off While this new belt is the closest known match to our own, it is not a perfect twin. It is thicker than our asteroid belt, with 25 times as much material. If our solar system had a belt this dense, its dust would light asteroid up the night skies as a brilliant band. The alien belt is also much closer to its star. Our asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and , whereas this one is located belt inside an orbit equivalent to that of . Yet, the two belts may have one important trait in common. In our solar system, Jupiter acts as an outer wall to the asteroid belt, shep- By Whitney Clavin herding its debris into a series of bands. Similarly, an unseen planet the size of Saturn or smaller may be marshaling this star’s rubble. One of NASA’s future planet-hunting missions, SIM PlanetQuest, may This artist’s concept illustrates ultimately identify such a planet orbiting HD69830. The mission, which will detect planets as small as a few Earth masses, is scheduled to what the night sky might look launch in 2011. like from a hypothetical alien Beichman and colleagues used Spitzer’s infrared spectrograph to planet in a star system with an observe 85 Sun-like stars, of which only HD69830 was found to possi- bly host an asteroid belt. They did not see the asteroids themselves, but asteroid belt 25 times as massive detected a thick disk of warm dust confined to the inner portion of the as the one in our own solar star system. This inner dust most likely came from an asteroid belt in which dusty smash-ups occur relatively frequently, about every 1,000 system (alien system above, years. ours below). “Because this belt has more asteroids than ours, collisions are larger and more frequent, which is why Spitzer could detect the belt,” said Dr. NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has spotted what George Rieke of the University of Arizona, co-author of the paper. “Our may be the dusty spray of asteroids banging together in a belt that present-day solar system is a quieter place, with impacts of the scale orbits a star like our Sun. The discovery offers astronomers a rare that killed the occurring only every 100 million years or so.” glimpse at a distant star system that resembles our home, and may To confirm that the dust detected by Spitzer is indeed ground-up represent a significant step toward learning if and where other Earths asteroids, a second, less-likely theory will have to be ruled out. Accord- form. ing to the astronomers, it is possible that a giant almost as big “Asteroids are the leftover building blocks of rocky planets like as got knocked into the inner solar system and is now slowly Earth,” said Caltech’s Dr. Charles Beichman, lead author of a new paper boiling away, leaving a trail of dust. This hypothesis came about when that will appear in the Astrophysical Journal. “We can’t directly see the astronomers discovered that the dust around HD69830 consists of other terrestrial planets, but now we can study their dusty fossils.” Continued on page 4

Dr. Michael Griffin reported to work April 14 as “I will get out to all of the NASA centers and meet with our team NASA’s 11th administrator. Griffin was confirmed April 13 by the U.S. members as soon as possible, so that I can hear your questions and Senate. An official swearing-in ceremony will be scheduled later. comments,” he added. “I have great confidence in the team that will carry out our nation’s President George W. Bush nominated Griffin as NASA Administrator exciting, outward-focused, destination-oriented program,” Griffin said. in March, while Griffin was serving as the Space Department Head at “In the coming days, I’ll be spending a good deal of my time reviewing Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Laboratory in Baltimore. our progress toward returning the space shuttle safely to flight. I will Griffin was president and chief operating officer of In-Q-Tel, Inc., also be reviewing the activities of our mission directorates and our before joining Johns Hopkins in April 2004. He also served in several various supporting functions. I share with the agency a great sense of positions within Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, Va., including privilege that we have been given the wonderful opportunity to extend chief executive officer of Magellan Systems Inc. humanity’s reach throughout the solar system.” Earlier in his career, Griffin served as chief engineer at NASA and as During his confirmation hearing on April 12 before the Senate, the deputy for technology at the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization. administrator stated his priorities, consistent with the President’s Vision He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, for Space Exploration, will be: Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University. • Fly the space shuttle as safely as possible until its retirement, not Griffin has taught courses in spacecraft design, applied mathematics, later than 2010 guidance and navigation, compressible flow, computational fluid dynam- • Bring a new Crew Exploration Vehicle into service as soon as possi- ics, spacecraft attitude control, astrodynamics and introductory aero- NASA / Bill Ingalls ble after the space shuttle is retired space engineering. He is the lead author of more than two dozen Dr. Michael Griffin • Develop a balanced overall program of science, exploration and technical papers, as well as the textbook “Space Vehicle Design.” aeronautics at NASA, consistent with the redirection of the human A registered professional engineer in Maryland and California, Griffin spaceflight program to focus on exploration is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Griffin is • Complete the International Space Station in a manner consistent (AIAA). He is a recipient of the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, with NASA’s international partner commitments and the needs of human the AIAA Space Systems Medal and the Department of Defense Distin- new NASA exploration guished Public Service Medal, the highest award given to a non-govern- • Encourage the pursuit of appropriate partnerships with the emerg- ment employee. He is a certified flight instructor with instrument and administrator ing commercial space sector multiengine ratings. • Establish a lunar return program having the maximum possible Griffin received a bachelor’s degree in physics from Johns Hopkins utility for later missions to Mars and other destinations University; a master’s degree in aerospace science from Catholic Univer- “It is my firm belief that the United States can afford well-executed, sity of America; a doctorate in aerospace engineering from the Universi- vigorous programs in both robotic and human space exploration, as well ty of Maryland; a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the as in Earth science and aeronautics,” Griffin said. “I look forward to University of Southern California; a master’s degree in applied physics working together to advance a bold exploration program. from Johns Hopkins University; a master’s degree in business adminis- tration from Loyola College; and a master’s degree in civil engineering from George Washington University. Lab garners Laurel Awards Spilker honored by CS Fullerton 2 NASA accomplishments in aviation Cassini Deputy Project Scientist DR. Universe and aerospace were honored at Avia- LINDA SPILKER was presented with Special Events Calendar tion Week and Space Technology’s the Distinguished Alumni Award from recent Aerospace Laurel Awards. California Craig Stanford will speak at 8 p.m. in Laurel honorees were nominated by State Univer- Ongoing Support Groups Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium. Tickets the editors of the aerospace magazine sity, Fullerton Alcoholics Anonymous—Meets are $12. For more information, call for “extraordinary individual and team at the 12th Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. (626) 395-4652. accomplishments in the global aviation, annual Vision JPL Library Orientation—Stop by at aerospace and defense industries.” and Visionar- Caregivers Support Group—Meets the first Thursday of the month at noon in 11:30 a.m. at Building 111-104 for an News The Laureates Hall of Fame Award in ies gala on overview of the Library’s products and the space category went to a collabora- April 16. Building 167-111 (the Wellness Place). services, and learn how to access tive team that includes JPL, Cornell This is numerous electronic resources from University, the aerospace industry and the universi- Codependents Anonymous—Meets at your desktop. For more information, Briefs the Mars Exploration Rover mission ty’s highest Dr. Linda Spilker noon every Wednesday. call the reference desk, ext. 4-4200. team “for its remarkable year investi- honor afforded gating the Martian surface with Spirit alumni. Approximately 500 alumni, Lambda (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and JPL Toastmasters Club—Meeting at and Opportunity.” community leaders and university Transgender Networking Group)— 5 p.m. in conference room 167. Call JPL Director DR. CHARLES ELACHI officials recognized Spilker’s outstand- Meets the first Friday and third Thurs- Dirk Runge, ext. 3-0465, or visit was recognized for his leadership of ing career achievements. day of the month at noon in Building www.jplcaltechtoastmasters.com. the Mars Exploration Rover program 111-117. For more information, call University of La Verne Open House— and the Cassini mission team, and the Ocampo named PCC keynote speaker Randy Herrera, ext. 3-0664. Hosted by Professional Development magazine recognized the accomplish- ADRIANA OCAMPO, a research Parents Group for Children With from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in von ments of Cassini’s engineers and scientist in the Geophysics & Planetary Special Needs—Meets the second Kármán Auditorium. Learn about the scientists. Also, the JPL/Lockheed Geosciences Thursday of the month at noon in university’s degree programs (M.S. in Element, has Martin Stardust team was honored for Building 167-111 (the Wellness Leadership and Management, master’s been selected designing and guiding the Stardust Place). and bachelor’s in Business Adminis- spacecraft to within 140 miles of the by the Pasade- tration and B.S. in Organizational nucleus of the comet Wild 2. na City College For more information on any of the Management) and certification in “We indeed enjoyed a historic year in student body support groups, call the Employee Applied Management. For more infor- science exploration in 2004,” said AL to be keynote Assistance Program at ext. 4-3680. mation, visit http://ulv.edu/sce. For DIAZ, NASA’s Associate Administrator speaker for other questions regarding the open for Science. “In the months and years the college’s house, call Professional Development Friday, April 22 to come, we look forward to more commence- at ext. 4-3750 or visit http://hr/et. developments in science that will ment ceremony Adriana Ocampo Caltech Women’s Club Welcoming Volunteer Professionals for Medical advance our understanding of Earth in June. Coffee—All women of the Caltech/JPL Advancement—Meeting at 10:30 a.m. and the worlds beyond.” A 28-year JPL employee, Ocampo community are invited from 9 to at the Caltech Credit Union, 528 The complete list of winners was last year was named California Com- 10:30 a.m. at 100 Broad Center. Meet Foothill Blvd., La Cañada. published in the Feb. 21 issue of munity College League Outstanding friendly people and gather information Aviation Week and Space Technology. Alumni. She graduated from PCC in about living in Pasadena and the varied activities of the club. For 1978. Thursday, April 28 Ocampo has been credited with the questions, contact Welcoming Com- Caltech Architectural Tour—Hosted by discovery that a ring of sinkholes found mittee members Katie Clark, (626) the Caltech Women’s Club, from 11 in the Yucatan Peninsula is related to 403-7163 or Jane Eiler, (626) 355- 4124. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free and open to an known as Chicxulub, the public. Meet at the Athenaeum which scientists believe caused the Von Kármán Lecture Series—Galaxy front hall, 551 S. Hill Ave. For reserva- extinction of more than 50% of the Evolution Explorer Principal Investiga- tions, call Susan Lee, (626) 395-6327. Earth’s species, including dinosaurs, tor Dr. Christopher Martin will pre- some 65 million years ago. sent “A New Window on the Evolving JPL Golf Club—Meeting at noon in Universe” at 7 p.m. in Pasadena City Building 306-302. Blood drive in May College’s Vosloh Forum, 1570 E. The next JPL/Red Cross blood drive Colorado Blvd. For more information, JPL Information Providers Fair— will be held in von Kármán Auditorium call Public Services at ext. 4-0112. “Connecting Knowledge: Celebrating the Power of Networking” will be County Board honors MER Team on Tuesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to From left: Patty Rhee (Office of Leg- 4 p.m. and Wednesday, May 18, from presented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Mars Exploration Rovers Team 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24 the Library’s customer service area, islative and International Affairs), and the Laboratory were recognized by Building 111-104. Information JPL’s Occupational Health Services Bill Nye, the Science Guy—“The Great the Los Angeles County Board of providers Labwide will highlight their John Callas, Chase Rief, Andrew Office says that blood supplies are Big Book of Tiny Germs (And Other Supervisors in a March 29 ceremony resources and services with 20 poster critically low, especially with the high Cool Stuff)” for work on developing and managing sessions and 10 online demonstra- Mishkin, Jake Matijevic, Grace Tan- demand for type O blood. will be pre- the rovers. tions. Refreshments will be provided Use the Red Cross’ scheduling pro- sented at 2 Wang, Art Amador, Jim Erickson, Three scrolls were presented by and there will be several raffles for gram for confidential donor signups at p.m. in Cal- Supervisor MICHAEL ANTONOVICH, prizes, including a $25 gift certificate www.givelife.org/index.cfm?hcl=JPL. tech’s Beck- Daniel Hurley, Albert Haldemann, who represents the district that in- from the JPL Store. For more informa- Under step one, “Find a blood drive,” man Aud- cludes JPL, to commemorate the twin tion, call Susan Hendrickson, ext. 4- Supervisor Mike Antonovich. enter “JPL” instead of zip code or itorium in this rovers’ one-year anniversary. MER 9233 or Teresa Bailey, ext. 4-9233. sponsor code. Click “Search” and the Skeptic Soci- team members presented Antonovich JPL blood drive dates will come up. ety– sponsored and the board with pictures taken by lecture. Ad- You will receive an automatic confir- Fri., April 29–Sunday, May 1 the rovers’ cameras. vance tickets are available at mation via e-mail. Call the Red Cross [email protected], from the Caltech Capitol Steps—The political-comedy at (213) 400-0140 if you need further Goddard Award to MER Team Public Events Office (626/395-4652) troupe will appear in Caltech’s Beck- assistance. Former MER Project Manager PETE or at the door: $8 for society mem- man Auditorium Friday and Saturday THEISINGER accepted the Goddard Advance signup sheets will also be bers, $12 for nonmembers, $5 for at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $32, $28 and $24; high school age Memorial Trophy on April 1 in Wash- available at Occupational Health children under 18. and younger, $10. For more informa- ington, D.C., on behalf of the Mars Services, Building 310-202, prior to tion, call (626) 395-4652 or visit Exploration Rovers Team. The National the blood drive. For last-minute Tuesday, April 26 www.events.caltech.edu. Space Club selected the team for this signups, or to change your appoint- recognition. ment, call the Red Cross at (626) 960- Research Opportunities in Space and 6956, ext. 225. The trophy, named for rocketry Earth Sciences—Overview meetings Sunday, May 1 pioneer ROBERT H. GODDARD, is the To donate blood you must be at least will be held in the 180-101 conference Chamber Music—The Coleman Cham- group’s premier award. It goes to the 17 years old, weigh no less than 110 room from noon to 1:30 p.m. ROSES pounds, have lived in the United States contains 56 basic space and Earth ber Ensemble Competition Winners individual, group or program deemed to Concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. in have made the most significant contri- for at least three years, and be in good science and technology research health. If you have donated recently, elements of the NASA Science Mission Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium. Winners bution to space activity in the previous of the four awards from the competi- Pete Theisinger there must be 56 days between blood Directorate. The agenda includes an year. Theisinger was project manager tion will be presented in a formal donations. overview of ROSES program elements from mid-2000 until after both rovers concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, For more information, visit www. of the three NASA HQ/SMD science landed on Mars in early 2004. $10 for youth. For more information, redcross.org/services/biomed/blood/ divisions; small proposal class and call (626) 395-4652 or visit Lee recognized by UC Berkeley supply/tse.html. ROSES website for supporting propos- al preparation; proposal submission www.events.caltech.edu. WAYNE LEE, supervisor of the Flight Student robot winners named processes; a description of funding System Analysis and Technology Group flow and processes from HQ to JPL; and chief engineer for the Mars Explor- A three-team alliance proved best Tuesday, May 3 at the April 1–2 Southern California ROSES program management policy; ation Rovers’ entry, descent and land- JPL Gamers Club—Meeting at noon in Regional for FIRST (For Inspiration and and a question-and-answer session. ing, was honored April 16 by his alma Building 301-227. mater, UC Berkeley. Recognition of Science and Technology) Technology Transfer Open Forum— Lee received the inaugural Mark Robotics, one of 30 such regional Join JPL Chief Technologist Erik JPL Genealogy Club—Meeting at noon Bingham Award for Excellence in competitions held around the country. Antonsson at noon in the 167 confer- in Building 301-271. ence room for a lively panel discus- Achievement, to be given annually to FIRST is a non-profit organization sion on how to capitalize on your Wayne Lee “a graduate of UC Berkeley who has whose mission is to generate interest innovations. You will have an opportu- Wednesday, May 4 achieved great distinction through in science and technology. nity to ask questions and learn from professional achievements and/or The championship team alliance— Associated Retirees of JPL/Caltech— other JPLers who have taken the leap public service at a relatively early Hope Chapel Academy, Hermosa Meeting at 10 a.m. at La Cañada into the world of start-ups. Patents, United Methodist Church, 104 Berk- stage of his or her career.” Beach; Van Nuys High School; and licensing and royalties will also be shire Place, La Cañada. Call (626) The award was named in honor of Quincy Public School, Quincy, Mass.— will work together in the national discussed. The panel will include 794-1698 to leave a message for an Bingham, a UC Berkeley alumnus, who Siamak Forouhar, Muthu Jeganathan, competition April 21–23 in Atlanta. ARC board member. was aboard the United Airlines flight Sarath Gunapala and Ara Chutjian. that crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. View an animation of this year’s game at http://robotics.nasa.gov/ 11, 2001. Bingham and others were Thursday, May 5 Wednesday, April 27 credited with attacking the hijackers, first/2005/kickoff.htm. Find more JPL Gun Club—Meeting at noon in information about the competition at “Co-Existence: Cooperation or Compe- who were thought to be targeting the Building 183-328. 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Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109. design just under 0.6" thick, weighs 5.6 oz., 2640; Samuel Benedict, 28 years, supports MP3/MP3 VBR/AAC/Audible/AIFF/ SPACE INFORMATION/memorabilia from U.S. LAKE TAHOE, Marriott Timber Lodge in Heav- Section 3282; Richard Levin, 27 years, Apple Lossless/WAV, up to 12 hrs. continuous & other countries, past & present, for person- enly Village, studio, king bed, full sofa bed, Notice to Advertisers al use. 790-8523, Marc Rayman. sleeps 4, microwave, small refrig., dishes, Section 312F; Thomas Bickler, 26 playback, lithium-ion battery, recharges Advertising is available for JPL fully in ~4 hrs. (2-hr. fast charge to 80% VANPOOL RIDERS, from Victor Valley/Hespe- coffee maker, 5 blocks from lake, Aug. 5-12, years, Section 3824; Roy Kakuda, 26 capacity), incl. ear bud headphones, AC ria. Ext. 4-1424, Scott. ’05, $60/nt., additional locations avail. 626/ and Caltech employees, con- years, Section 312A; Dennis Potts, 26 adapter, FireWire and USB 2.0 cables, brand VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS, coed, no beginners 794-9579 or [email protected]. new, $270. 790-3899. tractors and retirees and their years, Section 7010; Bruce Fischer, please, Tues. 8 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Rock High LAS VEGAS, one block from Strip, 2 bd., NECKLACE, ladies’ Paloma Picasso Daisy School, $4/night. 956-1744, Barbara. sleeps 6, ac/heat, fully equipped kitchen incl. families. No more than two ads 25 years, Section 2800; Donald Wil- pendant, platinum, round brilliant diamonds microwave, coffeemaker, D/W, TV, VCR, son, 24 years, Section 5122; Richard from Tiffanys, .15 carat total, G color, VS phone, avail. May-July, $100/wkday, of up to 60 words each will be $115/wknd. 909/896-4762. Markley, 23 years, Section 9200; clarity; on 16" chain, paid $1,395, sell for Lost & Found published for each advertiser. $800. 653-9037. MAMMOTH, Snowcreek, 2 bd., 2 ba., + loft, Peter Sorci, 21 years, Section 5122; LOST: silver heart charm, engraved on back. slps. 6-8, fully equip’d kitchen incl. micro- TROPICAL PLANTS, plumerias, variety of col- Ext. 3-6092, Kathy. Items may be combined within Bernard Bakken, 20 years, Section ors and sizes; shell gingers. 626/444-6156, wave, D/W, cable TV, VCR, phone, balcony one submission. Ads must 2814; Edda-Suzanne Barber, 18 years, Annie & Bob DePonte. FOUND: Giorgio Armani prescription wire- w/view to mtns., Jacz., sauna, streams, frame glasses. Ext. 4-6605. fishponds, close to Mammoth Creek, JPL WET SUITS, 2, both men’s medium-large Section 252K; Rosalie Denby, 14 disc’nt. 626/798-9222 or 626/794-0455 or be submitted via e-mail to and good-plus condition: 1/4" Farmer Johns Editor’s note: The JPL Store offers a Lost and years, Section 2731. Found service. Call ext. 4-6120. [email protected]. [email protected] and are w/jacket & hood, $75/obo; one-piece, about 1/8,” $35/obo. 626/744-5311, eves, Rick. OCEANSIDE condo, on the sand, charming, 1 due at 2 p.m. on the Monday bd., panoramic view, walk to pier or harbor, after publication for the follow- For Rent pool/spa, game room, slps. 4. 949/786-6548. Vehicles / Accessories ALTADENA, comprehensively furnished PARK CITY, UTAH studio condo, 2 queen beds, ing issue. extended stay rental house: 3 bd., study, indoor pool/Jacz., spa, fitness ctr., kitchen- ’97 ACURA Integra, blue, 2 dr., 5 speed, great ette includes: small frig./freezer, microwave, All housing and vehicle lassifieds cond., sunroof, CD, power windows/locks, boundary Angeles Nat'l Forest, 3 mi. from C JPL, trail access, view, fireplace, oak floors, stove, toaster, blender, coffee maker, pots/ 87K mi., $5,900. 626/351-1335, Gregg or pans, dishes; cable TV, VCR/DVD, phone, bal- advertisements require that the Rachel. antiques; furniture, beds, dinnerware, utensils, pots/pans, all linens & towels, fine cony, 24 hr. desk, concierge, child care, laun- qualifying person(s) placing ’90 ACURA Legend L, V6, 4 dr., rosewood For Sale soaps, necessities included; just bring tooth- dry service, free transportation to ski resort the ad be listed as an owner on w/tan interior, exc. cond., everything in good brush & clothes; TV/DVD/VHS, Dish satellite, and downtown Main St. (all within 1-2 mi.), APPLIANCES: refrigerator/freezer, GE dbl. working order, dependable, economical, 110K wireless DSL; gardens, patio, parking; JPL discount. [email protected]. the ownership documents. dr., no frost, 23.5 cu. ft., auto ice maker, mi., one owner, complete service history private, immaculate. 626/798-3235. ROSARITO BEACH condo, 2 bd., 2 ba., $250; microwave oven, GE Spacemaker II, avail., $4,000. 626/458-9789, Bob. furnished, ocean view, pool, tennis, short $50; radio for kitchen, GE Spacemaker, $35; ALTADENA room, share 2 bd., 1 ba. home, ’01 AUDI A6 4.2l, quatro-AWD, 41K mi., dark about 3 mi. from JPL with one focused walk to beach on priv. rd., 18-hole golf course vacuum cleaner (w/attachments), Hoover, blue/gray, non-smoker, garaged, all service 6 mi. away, priv. secure parking. 626/794- $50; TV table, $15; dishwasher, Kitchen Aid, student and a cat, $525 + half util. & DSL. records, Blue Book $30K, avail. end of May, 626/345-0625. 3906, Patrick DeCarolis.