APPEL News

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.

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

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   General Electric and NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) are working together on testing a new generation of open rotor technology concepts for aircraft engines.

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   Why do “greening” initiatives fail in some businesses and organizations? Daniel Esty and Andrew Winston identify the common pitfalls and successful strategies for avoiding them.

October 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 10   The Swedish Space Corporation is counting down to the first launch of its green propulsion satellite technology.

August 31, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8   Dr. J. Stephen Rottler, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Science and Technology at Sandia National Laboratories, spoke to the graduating class of NASAs Systems Engineering Leadership Development Program (SELDP) at NASA Headquarters on June 24, 2009.

August 31, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8   Challenging work assignments are often touted as the best way to develop better leaders. However, researchers at the University of Michigan have found that too much challenge can undermine leadership development.

August 31st, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8   Academy Director Dr. Ed Hoffman presented “Complexity, Ambiguity, and Risk: The Gravity Probe B Launch Decision” at the EDEN Doctoral Seminar in Lille, France, on August 20, 2009.

September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9   When a master storyteller took on NASA as his subject, he found a multitude of talented individuals united by their passion for space exploration.