Join Us on October 30th and 31st for the Science Mission Directorate’s

Workshop on Maximizing the Scientific Return of NASA Data

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) seeks to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries in order to understand the Sun, Earth, Solar System, and Universe.  SMD, in partnership with the Nation’s science community, conducts scientific studies of the Earth and Sun from space, returns data and samples from other bodies in the solar system, and peers out into the vast reaches of the universe.  Each of the four Science Divisions within SMD generates, analyzes, and archives large amounts of data to support unique science objectives and delivers data and scientific results to millions of users around the world.

In the past, management of data and computing resources has been conducted based on the specific needs of each mission or Division, with limited consideration for enabling inter-disciplinary research.  SMD seeks to develop a new Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing to guide the evolution of the array of data and computing systems supporting research across the four science areas within SMD over the next five years.  To inform this work, SMD is hosting a Workshop on Maximizing the Scientific Return of NASA Data on October 30th and 31st in Washington, D.C.  The workshop will bring together thought leaders from academia, industry, and government to gather community input on a new, whole-of-SMD approach that leverages advances in information technology to enable groundbreaking scientific research.  

To learn more about SMD's efforts to inform the new Strategic Plan, see FedBizOpps' announcement for the Request for Information: Inputs to SMD Strategic Plan or Scientific Data and Computing.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

8:00am           Registration Opensand Housekeeping Location: National Union Building, 6th Floor

8:30am           NASA Science Mission Directorate Welcome

                      Kevin Murphy, NASA Headquarters

                      Ellen Gertsen, NASA Headquarters

9:00am           National Academy of Science Report on Open Code

                      Chelle Gentemann, Earth and Space Research

                      Mark Parsons, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

9:30am           Break

10:00am         State of Research – Science Questions

Moderator: Jeffrey Hayes, NASA Headquarter

Panelists: Larry Di Girolama, University of Illinois

Jeff Kruk, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Tamas Gombosi, University of Michigan

11:45am          Lunch

1:00pm            State of Research – Art of Possible

                       Moderator: Andrew Bingham, NASA, JPL

                       Panelists: Ian Foster, Argonne National Lab

Amitava Bhattacharjee, Princeton University

                       Daniela Huppenkothen, DIRAC Institute

                       Ralph McNutt, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

2:45pm            Break

3:00pm            State of Research – Training

                       Moderator: Mamta Patel Nagaraja, NASA Headquarters

                       Panelists: Jennifer Houchins, Shodor/XSEDE

                       Tyler Erickson, Google Earth Outreach

                       James Drake, University of Maryland

                       Kelle Cruz, AstroPy

                       Tracy Teal, Software Carpentry

5:00pm            Open Discussion and Lightning Talks

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

8:00am           Check In

8:30am           Interagency Partners

                      Moderator: Ellen Gertsen, NASA Headquarters

                      Panelists: Ed Kearns, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

                      Tod Dabolt, Department of the Interior

                      Manish Parashar, National Science Foundation

                      Tom McGlynn, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

                       Dina Paltoo, National Institute of Health

10:00am         Break

10:30am         International Partners

                      Moderator: Mariel Borowitz, Georgia Tech University

                      Panelists: Shin-ichi Sobue, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (remote)

Paul Counet, EUMETSAT  (remote)

         Yves Buhler, EUMETSAT    (remote)

                      Nicolaus Hanowski, European Space Agency

                      Jessica Severin, RIKEN

                      Giuseppina Fabbiano, International Virtual Observatory Alliance

11:45am         Lunch

1:00pm           Cloud Computing at NASA

                      Karen Petraska, NASA Headquarters

1:15pm           Industry Perspective

                      Moderator: Kevin Murphy, NASA Headquarters

                      Panelists: Brett McMillen, Amazon Web Services,

                      Eric Pennaz, Google

Hendrik Hamann, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Alison Lowndes, NVIDIA

Susie Adams, Microsoft

2:45pm           Break

3:15pm           Data and Science Innovators

                      Moderator: Kevin Murphy, NASA Headquarters

                      Panelists: Ian Schuler, DevSeed

                      Steven Brumby, Descartes Labs

                      Richard Doyle, NASA, JPL

Daniel Crichton, NASA, JPL

                      W. Kent Tobiska, Space Environment Technologies

4:30pm           Closing Remarks

                      Kevin Murphy, NASA Headquarters

JOIN WEBEX MEETING

Day 1:

https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?MTID=m62d7c59fce58bcf1256d043114b7ea6b

Meeting number: 990 517 311

Meeting password: 8whh99w$

Day 2:

https://nasa.webex.com/nasa/j.php?MTID=m3bf1a6a39079c6249c3c62a1ee4d0092

Meeting number: 991 562 422

Meeting password: rnVeiC4@

If interested in participating in the Lightning Talk, please submit a short abstract no later than October 21, 2018 to yvonne.ivey@nasa.gov . Abstracts will be evaluated based on their relevance to the overall objectives of the workshop and the demonstrated application of advanced data and/or computing techniques to address science questions of relevance to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.  Please do not include any proprietary information in what you provide to NASA. If selected, you will be contacted notified by October 25, 2018 with additional information.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Admission is free of charge.

• Business Casual attire is required.

• No Government-issued badge is required.

• Meals and refreshments are the responsibility of the participants.

• Event is open to the public but limited to 150 participants.

• Register through Eventbrite. A ticket is required for entrance.

For more information or questions, please email yvonne.ivey@nasa.gov. 

 FAQs

 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, all attendees will need to bring their printed ticket to enter. Tickets downloaded to your smart phone may also be used for entry.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, updates may be made up to one week prior to the event.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

The event is free of charge.  Tickets are non-transferrable.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

No, we will only accept the names listed on the registration. Each attendee is required to register.

If I am a NASA employee do I need to register in NCTS?

Yes, it is requirement. NASA employees must register in NCTS and through Eventbrite. The NCTS number is 36404-19.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is not available at the location, but metro and parking garages are accessible nearby.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email workshop coordinator yvonne.ivey@nasa.gov with any questions regarding the workshop.

**This announcement is not related to anticipated contracts, grants, cooperative agreements or Space Act Agreements. This is not a solicitation, nor is it associated with a future solicitation. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Pursuant to FAR 52.215-3, entitled Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, this information is being made available for market research, information, and planning purposes and to allow potential proposers the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirements, as well as promote competition. This Industry Day is subject to review, relocation, or cancellation at any time and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. NASA will not pay for the information submitted in response to this special notice or at the meeting. Responders and/or attendees may not submit proprietary information, export-controlled information (including ITAR restricted information), or confidential information in response to this special notice.