May 6th, 2008 - VOL. 1 Issue 4

In This Issue

Message from the Academy Director

NASA's inclusion in the GAO High-Risk Series presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
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Features

Tool Tip: the NASA Engineering Network

Do you ever wish for a one-stop NASA shop where you can find guidance documents, ask questions, connect with colleagues across the agency, and track down an expert when you need one? If your answer is yes to any of the above, it is time to check out the NASA Engineering Network.
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Academy Brief: The Core Curriculum

Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or a recent college graduate, the Academy’s core curriculum offers a common baseline of skills and knowledge for your career level.
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Government Brief: GAO Raises Questions about Constellation

A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report questions whether enough is known about the performance requirements for the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle and the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle for those vehicles to meet their proposed cost and schedule goals.
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Research Brief: National Research Council Examines Space Radiation Research

NASA’s Space Biology Research Program should be adequately funded, concludes a new report by the National Research Council.
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The World Wide Telescope

Microsoft Corporation is scheduled to debut the World Wide Telescope, a free web-based program that promises users comprehensive, seamless pans amidst all the latest captured astronomical imagery from across the globe and sky.
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Leadership Corner

Noel Tichy on Leaders Teaching Leaders

What is the secret to a successful organization? Noel Tichy, an expert in leadership development, says it’s simple: leaders teaching leaders.
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ASK OCE Archives

Building a Wise Crowd

What is a wise crowd, and when is it likely to get a better answer than an expert?
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This Month in NASA History

GALEX

Five years ago this month, NASA set out to explore the history of galaxies and stars with the launch of the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX).
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In the Current Issue of ASK

+ Leading Your Leaders
by Wayne Hale

+ Dawn: Cooperation, Not Control
by Todd May

+ The Astronaut Glove Challenge
by Peter Homer