Volume 2

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   The Academy offers a number of courses that address Earned Value Management, budgeting, acquisition, and other NASA business processes.

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program (EELV) faces uncertainties that require close attention from the Department of Defense, according to a report by the General Accountability Office.

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   On January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan used his State of the Union address to call for NASA to build a permanent manned space station.

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for the joint launch of its Herschel and Planck spacecraft in the spring of 2009.

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   What does it take to acquire expertise? About 10,000 hours.

January 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 1   The author of The Tipping Point and Blink attempts to unravel the mystery of truly exceptional talent.

February 27, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 2   Communication and risk management were consistent themes in a wide-ranging panel discussion featuring six NASA senior leaders.

February 27, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 2   What is the most effective way to utilize a Standing Review Board to increase a project’s likelihood of success? Four NASA veterans offered their perspectives at PM Challenge.

February 27, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 2   A new software-based simulation can serve as a learning tool for project management.