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In the new interactive APPEL Catalog, each course has its own web page that features an in-depth multimedia exploration of course details.
Introducing The First Interactive APPEL Catalog

August 18 marked the launch of the new APPEL Catalog: the first online curriculum guide from the Academy.

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The middle section of the ceramic-cloth sunshade is being attached to MESSENGER. Photo Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington.
This Month in NASA History: MESSENGER Launched an Investigation into Mercury

Ten years ago this month, MESSENGER embarked on a mission to uncover the secrets of the least-explored terrestrial planet.

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APPEL-CMPP
Contract Management Principles and Practices for PMs
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Crucial Accountability
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APPEL-FAR
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overview
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APPEL-PM101
Introduction to Project Management at NASA
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APPEL-CONT
Types of Contracts
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The 170-foot Vertical Assembly Center (VAC) is the world’s largest spacecraft welding tool. It will be used to build the core stage of the SLS. Photo Credit: NASA
Government Brief: GAO Assesses NASA’s Space Launch System Program

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) calls for NASA to match Space Launch System (SLS) Program resources to requirements to ensure long-term affordability and sustainability.

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Quiet Project Management instructor Mike Erwin engages participants in the pilot course at the Academy Center for Excellence. Photo Credit: Roger Forsgren, APPEL Director
Quiet Project Management: Turning Up the Volume on Productivity

The NASA workforce is highly talented, yet some employee potential may be overlooked. A new APPEL pilot course shows how to capture that potential.

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