On December 19, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between NASA’s John Hamley and Vince Bilardo. Throughout their careers, Hamley and Bilardo have held a number of program management positions and spoke with Hoffman on a variety of topics including lessons learned, collaboration between centers, and the challenges of managing a […]
On May 30, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between Jack Fox, Kennedy Space Center Surface Systems Office Chief, and Rob Mueller, Senior Technologist, Kennedy Space Center Advanced Projects Development, Surface Systems Office. Fox and Mueller reflected on creating Kennedy Space Center’s Swamp Works, an environment built for innovation. Masters with […]
On May 31, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between Phillip Harris, an International Operations Engineer at Johnson Space Center, and Anne Caraccio, a Chemical Engineer at Kennedy Space Center. Caraccio and Harris shared their perspectives on learning and contributing in a challenging environment Masters with Masters is a series that […]
On May 29, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between Bob Cabana, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director, and Bob Sieck, former Kennedy Space Center Director of Shuttle Processing (retired). Cabana and Sieck reflected on leadership during times of programmatic transition, touching on the Apollo, Shuttle, and commercial space programs. Masters with […]
On September 5, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between Dale Thomas, Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Chief Knowledge Officer, and Helen McConnaughey, Manager of the Spacecraft Vehicle Systems Department within MSFC’s Engineering Directorate. McConnaughey and Thomas reflected on their careers, lessons learned, and mentoring experiences. Thomas shared his insight into […]
On September 5, 2013, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Hoffman moderated a conversation between NASA veterans Dave Mobley and Jerry Clubb. Throughout their careers, Mobley and Clubb have held a number of technical and leadership positions and spoke with Hoffman on a variety of topics including lessons learned, international collaboration, mentoring, and important leadership skills. […]
The 2013 Systems Engineering Leadership Development Program (SELDP) graduated eight new systems engineers. The graduation featured keynote speaker Alan Christie, Vice President of Subsea Production Services, Proserv, United Kingdom, who shared stories from his decades of experience in the oil business. He emphasized that the team makes all the difference on a project. “It’s about […]
NASA Chief Engineer Mike Ryskchkewitsch spoke to the 2013 Systems Engineeing Leadership Development Program (SELDP) graduating class about systems engineering leadership at NASA. Leading up to the graduation ceremony, the class went on a tour of Gettysburg to gain insight into the leadership lessons learned from the battle. Ryschkewitsch discussed the leadership lessons illuminated by […]
Peter K. Homer is the developer of an innovative space suit glove design that is strong, easy on the hands, and gives the operator a higher degree of dexterity. Working alone at his dining room table, he designed and then manufactured the best performing glove within competition parameters, winning NASA’s 2007 Astronaut Glove Challenge. Masters […]
