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This Month in NASA History: Nimbus 7

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   Nimbus 7, which launched on October 24, 1978, provided important heritage for Earth-observing environmental research satellites that followed in its path.

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Academy Interview: Terry Cooke-Davies

September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9   The volume of complex project work is exploding around the world, and organizations are looking for new ways to accelerate professional development to meet their needs, according to Human Systems founder Dr. Terry Cooke-Davies.

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Academy Brief: NASA Recognized for Excellence by Project Management Institute

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   NASA received recognition for 40 years of shared project management success from the Project Management Institute (PMI) on October 11 in Orlando, Florida.

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Message from the Academy Director: The Importance of Craft

September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9   The age of the medieval guilds may be long gone, but their legacy remains with us.

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Academy Brief: Green Engineering Masters Forum

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   The Academy and NASA’s Environmental Management Division co-hosted a Green Engineering Masters Forum in San Francisco.

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This Month in NASA History: Mars Climate Orbiter Goes Silent

September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9   On September 23, 1999, a measurement discrepancy placed the Mars Climate Observer too close to the Martian surface, causing it to go silent.

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National Academies of Engineering Recognize John Casani

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   John Casani of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) received the Founders Award from the National Academy of Engineering.

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Industry Brief: AIAA Forum on Building and Retaining the Aerospace Workforce

September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9   Recent efforts to build and retain the aerospace workforce have led to some progress, according to the 2009 Inside Aerospace Forum.

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Research Brief: Satellite Technology Facilitates Forest Planning

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   German scientists are using satellite technology to create a virtual forest that facilitates better forest management practices.

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