January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1

The sixth annual Project Management Challenge will take place February 24-25, 2009, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The program will feature more than 100 workshop presentations, case studies, and seminars. The first day will open with keynote addresses by Chris Scolese, Acting Administrator, and Laurie Leshin, Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Goddard Space Flight Center. The second day will feature a panel discussion with Scolese, Chief Engineer Mike Ryschkewitsch, Chief of Safety and Mission Assurance Bryan O’Connor, and Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier. Guest speakers include retired astronaut Ken Bowsersox and Brian Persons, Executive Director of Ship Design, Integration and Engineering for the Naval Sea Systems Command.

PM Challenge is co-sponsored by the Academy of Program/Project & Engineering Leadership and the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance.