Columbia Reconstruction Hangar Walkthrough
The tragedy of Columbia has impacted the Kennedy Space Center family in a profound way. To honor our fallen heroes and the KSC employees who have worked so diligently before and after the accident, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. has asked for all KSC employees, NASA and contractor, to have an opportunity to view the Columbia Reconstruction Hangar. The week of July 7-12 will be set aside for this purpose. On Monday-Wednesday, badged employees only will be able to walk through the Hangar, and on Thursday-Saturday, badged employees may bring their immediate families (up to 4 guests, must be age 12 or older) to view the Hangar. Due to the high volume of traffic expected each day, transportation will be by bus ONLY. In fairness to all employees, the walkthrough must be done on personal time or approved leave by the supervisor. Further details will be provided in the near future as to bus schedules, pick-up locations, etc.

All KSC employees are invited
to the KSC's BEST BBQ
Hosted by the Black Employee Strategy Team, the barbecue will be held July 11, from 3-6 p.m. at KARS II. Tickets are $5 and available through July 8. Don't miss the fun music-food-friends-prizes! Please sign up to bring your favorite desserts: Contact Stacie Smith at 7-5298 or send e-mail to Stacie.Smith-1@ksc.nasa.gov.

Ticket distributors are Wanda Petty, HQ/2321, 867-9165; Truemilla Johnson, HQ/2507, 867-2307; Terrasena Jones, HQ/2276, 867-3828; Bill Gary, O&C/1251, 867-3021; Debbie Houston, O&C/3018, 867-6923; Maxine Daniels, SSPF/3228X, 867-5976; Carol Davis, SSPF/3220D, 867-5942; Hortense Burt, Cape-EO/2126B, 853-4836; Mary Davis, Logistics. Bldg/3540 J2, 861-1351; April Guest, SSPF/3023N, 867-0514.

UCF wants to know: Why engineering?
UCF is conducting a pilot test of surveying engineers to determine what motivated you to become an engineer. Your responses will ultimately help UCF develop information for educators to use in assisting students to realize career opportunities. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Patricia.j.gillis@nasa.gov for the web site and code. The web site will be closed after July 3, so act now!

UCF-UF space research presentations, Friday, June 20
Interested employees are invited to attend five special UCF-UF space research presentations on Friday, June 20, Florida Space Authority, Conference Room, 1 - 4 p.m., Cape Canaveral. These projects were selected and funded by the State of Florida to support UCF-UF collaborative space research. Topics include Development of Near-Infrared Integral Field Unit for the Next Generation of Large Telescopes and Space Observatories; High Resolution Bulk Silicon Based CMOS-MEMS Integrated Three-Axis Gyroscope for Space Applications; Novel, Solid-State Diode Rectifiers for Combustion Gas Sensing and Species Identification; Development of a Compact Micro-Imaging Spectrometer for Planetary Missions; and, Development of Spaceport Materials for Use at Cryogenic Temperature: A UCF-UF Los Alamos National Laboratory-NASA KSC Collaboration for Research and Education.

If you would like to attend, please contact Shannon Roberts at 321-867-0867 or e-mail shan-non.roberts-1@nasa.gov.