Archives for Caltech Management Association

CMA Presents "Driving Innovation: How to Incentivize Breakthrough Thinking"

November 5, 2009 - The Caltech Management Association is presenting a forum called "Driving Innovation: How to Incentivize Breakthrough Thinking," featuring Peter Diamandis, chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, at 4:30 p.m. on November 19 in Beckman Institute auditorium. For more information, go to http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov/upcoming.html. More...

CMA Presents "Tracking the Internet into Outer Space"

November 5, 2009 - The Caltech Management Association (CMA) is presenting a forum called "Tracking the Internet into Outer Space," featuring Vint Cerf, vice president and chief internet evangelist for Google, at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, November 23, at JPL's von Karman Auditorium. For more information, go to http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov/upcoming.html. More...

CMA presents "The 10,000-Year Clock and Other Short-Term Thinking Exercises"

October 20, 2009 - The Caltech Management Forum (CMA), a leadership forum, will present a talk called "The 10,000-Year Clock and Other Short-Term Thinking Exercises," by Alexander Rose, executive director of the Long Now Foundation. The talk will be presented on Thursday, October 29, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech, and again from 4:45 to 6 p.m. in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. For more information, go to http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov.

Lateral Thinking: The Frontline Seminar Series

June 23, 2009 - The JPL Strategic Planning and Project Formulation Office (150) and the Caltech Management Association (CMA) are presenting an event called "BELLA GAIA: A Poetic Vision of Earth from Space" as part of Lateral Thinking: The Frontline Seminar Series from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6, at JPL's von Kármán Auditorium. BELLA GAIA features a live performance by award-winning director and violinist Kenji Williams set against a dynamic large-screen backdrop showing Earth as seen in high-definition images and movies from space. This event is free, and all members of the JPL and Campus communities are welcome, including retirees. For more information, click here. More...

CMA Presents a VIP Tour of the Palomar Observatory

May 19, 2009 - At 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, the Caltech Management Association (CMA), a leadership forum, is hosting a VIP tour of the Palomar Observatory exclusively for CMA members and their guests. Palomar Observatory, owned and operated by Caltech, is a world-class center of astronomical research located in the Cleveland National Forest on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County at an elevation of 5,500 feet above sea level. Click here for details. More...

Special Tour of the Exhibition Data + Art: Art and Science in the Age of Information

March 30, 2009 - At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, CMA members are invited to attend a special tour of the exhibition Data + Art: Art and Science in the Age of Information at the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA), curated by Dan Goods and David Delgado. For more information, click here. More...

Caltech Management Association Forum: "Bootleg Postcards: Unofficial Biographies of Robotic Spacecraft"

March 6, 2009 - Doug Ellison, creator and site administrator for Unmannedspaceflight.com will present a talk called "Bootleg Postcards: Unofficial Biographies of Robotic Spacecraft" on Tuesday, March 17, at noon in Beckman Institute Auditorium and at 4:45 p.m. in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. Click here for details. More...

Caltech Management Association Forum

January 22, 2009 - The next Caltech Management Association Forum, called "Dealing with the Most Difficult Diseases," will take place from 4:45 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. The event will feature David Baltimore, Caltech's president emeritus and Millikan Professor of Biology. Information: http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov/upcoming.html. More...

Caltech Management Association Forum

October 14, 2008 - At noon on October 21, in Ramo Auditorium, Arthur Benjamin, professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, will give a presentation called "Mathemagics: Math Made Magical!" This event is free. All members of the Campus and JPL communities and retirees are welcome. Following the performance, there will be a book-signing session, and pizza will be served. More...

CMA Presents "Fuel Cells: Part of the Energy Solution?"

August 13, 2008 - On Wednesday, August 20, from 4:45 to 6 p.m. in JPL's von Karman Auditorium, Sossina Haile, professor of materials science and chemical engineering at Caltech, will give a presentation called "Fuel Cells: Part of the Energy Solution?" This event is sponsored by the Caltech Management Association, a leadership forum. All members of the Campus and JPL communities and retirees are welcome. More...

CMA Forum: "21st Century Space Race: Google Lunar X PRIZE"

July 9, 2008 - The Caltech Management Association (CMA), a leadership forum, is presenting a program called "21st Century Space Race: Google Lunar X PRIZE" on Wednesday, July 16, from 4:45 to 6 p.m., in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. Peter Diamandis, chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, will discuss the Google Lunar X PRIZE, a $30 million international competition to safely land a robot on the surface of the moon, travel 500 meters over the lunar surface, and send images and data back to Earth. More...

Celestial Speed Traps: Space Law in the 21st Century

June 13, 2008 - Caltech Management Association (CMA) presents "Celestial Speed Traps: Space Law in the 21st Century," with Joanne Gabrynowicz, director of the National Center for Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law, and professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law.

Gabrynowicz will give the presentation twice—at 4:45 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, in von Karman Auditorium at JPL, and again at 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in Sharp Lecture Hall (Room 155), Arms Laboratory Bldg, at Caltech. More...

Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Power, and Climate Change: Options and Opportunities for the Next Administration

March 17, 2008 - The Caltech Management Association (CMA) and JPL's office of the chief scientist and chief technologist are hosting a special lecture at 11:45 a.m. on March 26, in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. Victor Reis, a senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Energy's office of the secretary, will give a talk called "Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Power, and Climate Change: Options and Opportunities for the Next Administration." More...

CMA Forum Presents "Snares, Traps, and Surprises: Developing the Global Positioning System"

November 21, 2007 - At 4:45 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 3, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium, the Caltech Management Association (CMA), a leadership forum, will present a program called "Snares, Traps, and Surprises: Developing the Global Positioning System," featuring Bradford Parkinson, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford University. More...

Recharging the Innovation Engine at Amgen

April 24, 2007 - At 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, Roger Perlmutter, Amgen's executive vice president of research and development will present a talk in von Karman Auditorium at JPL entitled "Recharging the Innovation Engine at Amgen." He will discuss the successes and challenges he has faced while growing the drug pipeline and share his thoughts on what the future holds for Amgen. More...

Living a Vision: The Ansari's Space Adventures

February 13, 2007 - Caltech Management Association (CMA), a Leadership Forum, will present a program called "Living a Vision: The Ansari's Space Adventures," featuring Anousheh Ansari, the world's first privately funded female space explorer. On Friday, March 2, at 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. More...

Technology and Business—Harder Than Science?

January 12, 2007 - At 4:45 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, the Caltech Management Association (CMA), a leadership forum, will present a program in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. Ken Pickar, visiting professor of mechanical engineering at Caltech will give a talk entitled "Technology and Business—Harder Than Science?" This event is free. All members of the Campus and JPL communities and retirees are welcome. More...

A VIP Tour of the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

November 18, 2006 - On Friday, December 8, the Caltech Management Association will host a VIP tour of the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. Because of space limitations, participation will be based on a lottery drawing. Click here for details. More...

A Technologist in Wonderland

October 19, 2006 - On Wednesday, October 25, at 4:45 p.m., JPL's chief technologist, Paul Dimotakis, will share his impressions of JPL's science and technology activities, and his vision for joining Caltech and JPL more closely in the future. This event will take place in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. All members of the Caltech and JPL communities and retirees are welcome to attend. More...

The Demographic Time Bomb

June 20, 2006 - The Caltech Management Association will host a leaderhip forum from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, in von Karman Auditorium at JPL. Dr. Richard O'Toole, manager of JPL's Office of Legislative Affairs, will discuss how the impending retirement of the baby-boomer generation will affect the U.S. budget, and ultimately NASA. More...

Using Wind to Build the Megaliths of Ancient Egypt

March 24, 2006 - The Caltech Management Association (CMA) Leadership Forum presents "Using Wind to Build the Megaliths of Ancient Egypt." Dr. Maureen Clemmons will address one of the greatest engineering enigmas in history, explaining her theory of how ancient Egyptians constructed the megalithic monuments of antiquity using only the wind. On Thursday, April 6, at 4:45 p.m. in von Karman Auditorium, JPL. More...

The Remarkable Life of Neil Armstrong

March 22, 2006 - The Caltech Management Association and Caltech Flying Club present "The Remarkable Life of Neil Armstrong," with James R. Hansen, author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong. Hansen will discuss Armstrong's early years as a Navy ensign and combat pilot in the Korean War, as well as his later experiences as research pilot. At 4:30 p.m. on March 30 in von Karman Auditorium, JPL. More...

A VIP Tour of the Space X Rocket Factory

February 8, 2006 - Caltech Management Association announces a VIP tour of the Space X Rocket factory on Friday, February 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The location is the Space Exploration Technologies (Space X) facilities at 1310 East Grand Avenue, El Segundo. Open by lottery to a maximum of 30 CMA members. Submit your name to cma.announce@jpl.nasa.gov by Thursday, February 16. More...

"Caltech Robotics and the Second DARPA Grand Challenge"

February 7, 2006 - Caltech Management Association, a Leadership Forum, presents "Caltech Robotics and the Second DARPA Grand Challenge," with Richard Murray, professor of control and dynamical systems, Caltech. At 4:45 p.m. on February 16, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. More...

New Neighbor in the Sky: Discovery of the 10th Planet

January 9, 2006 - Caltech Management Association (CMA) and Caltech Business and Finance present "New Neighbor in the Sky: Discovery of the 10th Planet," with Mike Brown, professor of planetary astronomy, Caltech, on Tuesday, January 17, at noon, in Beckman Institute Auditorium. Admission is free. Information: 395-3652 or cma.announce@jpl.nasa.gov. Membership information: http://cma.jpl.nasa.gov/membership.html. More...

Exploring the Veiled Poetry of the Sky

December 5, 2005 - The Caltech Management Association presents "Spitzer Space Telescope: Exploring the Veiled Poetry of the Sky," with George Helou, executive director of IPAC, at 4 p.m on December 13, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. Admission is free and open to JPL and campus personnel and retirees. Information: (818) 354-6689 or cma.announce@jpl.nasa.gov. More...

Entrepreneurial Space: An Insider's Observations

September 7, 2005 - "Entrepreneurial Space: An Insider's Observations," with Rex Ridenoure, CEO of Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation. On Thursday, September 29, at 4:45 p.m., in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. More...

Caltech Management Association Leadership Forum

July 11, 2005 - CMA presents "Achieving NASA's Vision for Space Exploration," with George T. Whitesides, executive director, National Space Society. This event is free. All JPL and campus personnel and retirees are welcome. At 4:45 p.m. on July 19, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. For more information, send an e-mail to cma.announce@jpl.nasa.gov or call Michael Eastwood, (818) 354-9273. More...

"Genius to You, Father to Me"

June 10, 2005 - CMA presents "Genius to You, Father to Me," with Michelle Feynman, daughter of Richard P. Feynman, at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, in von Karman Auditorium, JPL. A booksigning will follow the talk. More...

Richard Ellis to Address CMA Meeting

June 9, 2005 - "A Sharper View of Cosmic History with the Thirty Meter Telescope," Richard Ellis, Steele Family Professor of Astronomy, Caltech, and director of the Caltech Optical Observatories. At 4 p.m. on June 20, in Beckman Institute auditorium.

M.G. Lord to Speak on April 20

April 8, 2005 - Cultural critic and investigative journalis M.G. Lord will address the Caltech Management Association in a talk about the writing of her book, Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science. At noon on April 20 , in von Karman Auditorium, JPL. More...

The Science Beneath the Waves: Understanding Tsunamis

March 18, 2005 - The Caltech Management Association Leadership Forum presents "The Science Beneath the Waves: Understanding Tsunamis," with Fred Raichlen, professor of civil engineering and mechanical engineering, emeritus, Caltech. At 4:45 p.m. on March 22, in von Karman Auditorium, JPL.

Caltech Management Association Leadership Forum

February 18, 2005 - CMA presents "Revolutionizing the Cost and Reliability of Access to Space," with Elon Musk, chairman and CEO, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX). This free event, which takes place at 4:45 p.m. on March 1 in JPL's von Karman Auditorium, is open to members of the Caltech and JPL communities. More...

CMA, Caltech Business and Finance, and JPL Human Resources Present

January 28, 2005 - "The Importance of Workplace Trust," Amy Lyman, president, the Great Place to Work Institute. At 3:30 p.m. on February 3, in Beckman Auditorium. More...

Private Astronaut to Speak

November 30, 2004 - Been to space lately? Interested in going? Private astronaut Brian Binnie knows what it's like! Binnie, Program Business Manager and Test Pilot, Scaled Composites, LLC, will present "Looking Down ... Looking Way Down," on December 7 at 11:45 a.m., in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. More...

Out of Gas: The End of the Age of Oil

November 15, 2004 - David Goodstein, Caltech's vice provost and professor of physics and applied physics, will address the subject of the world's oil supply at the Caltech Management Association's November 18 meeting, to be held at 11:45 a.m. in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. All JPL and Campus personnel and retirees are welcome. Admission is free. More...

Star Trek and the Roddenberry Legacy

September 13, 2004 - Eugene W. Roddenberry was only 17 years old when his father, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, passed away in 1991. In this Caltech Management Association talk, Eugene will recount some of the remarkable conversations he has had with people who have been inspired by Gene Roddenberry's optimistic philosophy. More...

"Volcanoes and Sea Monsters I've Known and Loved"

May 19, 2004 - Caltech Management Association's Leadership Forum will host Ralph White, award-winning underwater cinematographer, in a talk at 4:45 p.m. on May 26, in von Karman Auditorium, JPL. White will back up his colorful tales with images from his personal photographic library. Admission is free. JPL and campus personnel and retirees are welcome. More...

Seeing Mars from Both Sides: A Panel Discussion

April 29, 2004 - Join Mars Exploration Rover team members Pete Theisinger, Richard Cook, and Joy Crisp as they tell their fascinating stories and show the most recent results from the always-surprising surface of Mars. From noon to 1:30 on May 4, in Beckman Auditorium. Admission is free. Box lunches will be provided on the way out. More...

CMA Presents "Team Caltech: Racing to Win the DARPA Grand Challenge"

March 25, 2004 - How do you get a vehicle to travel autonomously for 142 miles over dirt trails and open desert to arrive at a set destination within 10 hours? Richard Murray, division chair for Engineering and Applied Science, will discuss Caltech's DARPA Grand Challenge entry on April 6 at 11:45 a.m., in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. Presented by the Caltech Management Association. More...

"To Do or Not to Do: The Power of Strategic Technology Planning"

February 17, 2004 - Join JPL's Chief Technologist Erik Antonsson, professor of mechanical engineering at Caltech, for a lively discussion of the new Strategic Technology Planning Process. This Leadership Forum will take place on February 24 at 4:45 p.m. in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. More...

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, 2003

November 20, 2003 - Hydrothermal vents as analogues for possible alien astrobiology environments? When filmmaker Jim Cameron invites astrobiologist Pan Conrad and planetary scientist Arthur Lonne Lane, both of JPL, to dive to the bottom of the sea it's like being offered a free rocket launch and a place to mount a payload on his spacecraft. At 4:45 p.m. on December 4, in JPL's von Karman Auditorium. Admission free. More...

Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans Offer Guide to Workplace Satisfaction

October 15, 2003 - Business consultants Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans will discuss "Both Sides Now: the Dual Role of Managers and Employees in Workplace Satisfaction" on November 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Beckman Auditorium. Kaye's last book, Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay, was coauthored by Jordan-Evans. More...