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| Reminder: Workplace Harassment Awareness Seminar April 15 | Mon, 14 Apr |
| Laser Remote Sensing of Polar Middle and Upper Atmosphere | Fri, 11 Apr |
| SCD Seminar - Friday April 11th at 10:30 am | Wed, 9 Apr |
| CIGNA's Tel-Drug Pharmacy Program | Wed, 9 Apr |
| ML Library and Collection Open Through April | Tue, 8 Apr |
| ETL Seminar | Tue, 8 Apr |
| High School Students Sought for NCAR Summer Research Program | Mon, 7 Apr |
| Institute of Physics Journals Online | Mon, 7 Apr |
| Blue Helmet Amnesty | Mon, 7 Apr |
| Skills/Learning Exchange | Mon, 7 Apr |
| H.I.R.E. Training | Fri, 4 Apr |
| Spring Fling on Friday May 9 | Fri, 4 Apr |
| Space Planning Update | Thu, 3 Apr |
| Mesa Lab Spring Power Down | Thu, 3 Apr |
| Expanding Your Horizons Conf Enrolling Middle School Girls | Thu, 3 Apr |
| Software Purchasing Information | Thu, 3 Apr |
| Statistical Methods for Reliability Course | Wed, 5 Mar |
Just a reminder that the Workplace Harassment Awareness Seminar (formerly Sexual Harassment Awareness) will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the CG Main Auditorium. A detailed description of the seminar can be found at: https://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/internal/staffdev/harassment.html. All employees are required to attend one of these sessions. If you attended one of the Sexual Harassment Awareness Seminars in 2001 you have met this requirement.
For more information, contact Cheryl Cristanelli at 8708,
cherylc@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Staff Development Catalog.
(Posted Mon 14 Apr to Tue 15 Apr)
You are invited to attend a joint seminar of ACD,ATD and HAO Monday 14 April 2003, 1:30 p.m. Foothills Lab 2, room 1022 Presented by: Xinzhao Chu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
For more information, contact Scott Briggs at 1607, sbriggs@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Laser Remote Sensing of Polar Middle and Upper Atmosphere.
(Posted Fri 11 Apr to Fri 11 Apr)
Please plan to attend an SCD Seminar, presented by the Computational Science Section on Friday, April 11th at 10:30 am in Suite 150 of the Mesa Laboratory. The seminar speaker is John Dennis from the Computational Science Section. Solving partial differential equations arising in geophysical fluid dynamics on distributed memory computers requires partitioning of the computational domain. The choice of partitioning algorithm can have a significant impact on the sustained floating point execution rate of a prototype atmospheric model. The NCAR spectral element model employs a gnomonic projection of a cube onto the surface of the sphere. The six cube faces are subdivided into an array of quadrilateral spectral element. When the cubed-sphere is partitioned using METIS, both load imbalance and communication requirements leads to sub-optimal performance. Hilbert and Peano space-filling curves are investigated as alternative partitioning algorithms. The resulting partitions allow a maximum 22\% increase in the sustained floating point execution rate versus METIS on 768 processors of the IBM P690 cluster.
For more information, contact Jennifer DeLaurant at 1263,
delauran@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
SCD Seminars.
(Posted Wed 9 Apr to Tue 15 Apr)
This program is ideal for prescriptions taken regularly. If you are enrolled in CIGNA's health plan and have a prescription for three months medication or more, you may use this home delivery service to save you money. Order your medication today and receive a three month supply for a two-month co-payment. You can switch your current prescription or you can start with a new prescription. Just call 1-800-285-4812 and ask for the "Quick Switch" program to transfer your prescription. You may also visit the link below to access the form needed for ordering. Allow at least two weeks for the enrollment process. After that, you should receive your refills within five business days.
For more information, contact Kristen Alipit at 8706,
kalipit@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Tel-Drug Order Form.
(Posted Wed 9 Apr to Tue 15 Apr)
Visit the ML Library during the month of April (through May 2) to use and check out any research materials you will need from it this spring and summer. Starting in May and continuing through July this location of the NCAR Library will be inaccessible due to the Mesa Lab Refurbishment Project.
For more information, contact Gayl Gray at 1180, gayl@ucar.edu.
(Posted Tue 8 Apr to Mon 14 Apr)
SPEAKER: Lisa Darby NOAA/ETL/Optical Remote Sensing Division DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 TIME: 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: David Skaggs Research Center, Room GC402 325 Broadway, Boulder TITLE: Surface Winds and High-Ozone Events in Houston, Texas: What Can Cluster Analysis of the Winds Tell Us? ABSTRACT Cluster analysis of the hourly-averaged u- and v-components of the wind measured at 22 surface stations in Houston, Texas, and outlying areas, reveal distinct patterns in the wind flow that coincide with high-ozone events in Houston. The analysis period includes 27 days of the Texas Air Quality Study 2000 (TexAQS 2000), held in the summer of 2000. The surface winds from all hours of the 27 days were grouped into eleven clusters. Most of the clusters had a preferred time of formation, agreeing with previous research that indicates summertime winds in Houston are strongly tied to the diurnal cycle. Cluster analysis results will be compared to the actual winds to establish how representative the clusters are of the real winds. Then, clusters that are most likely to occur during hours of high- ozone (defined as an hourly-average ozone concentration ? 125 ppbv) and sequences of clusters leading to high-ozone hours will be shown. Wind patterns that coincided with high-ozone hours tended to be the clusters that indicated bay breeze or Gulf breeze winds. During the highest ozone days of the analysis period, the sequences of clusters for the hours leading up to the maximum ozone of the day included a cluster that represents stagnant winds over Houston. An ETL Doppler lidar was stationed in LaPorte, Texas, (southeast of Houston) during TexAQS 2000, measuring winds on most of the 27 days included in the cluster analysis period. Vertical profiles of the horizontal winds for each day have been classified by wind direction in the lowest few hundred meters (e.g., onshore flow or offshore flow). A comparison will made between the low-level wind categories and the cluster analysis results. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
For more information, contact Gloria J. Schurman at 303-497-7200,
Gloria.J.Schurman@noaa.gov.
(Posted Tue 8 Apr to Wed 9 Apr)
NCAR/UCAR is seeking two motivated high school students to work with educators and scientists this summer on the APOL Biocomplexity Project -- a National Science Foundation-funded effort to understand how land and ocean-based processes contribute to and store carbon dioxide withing the global Carbon cycle. The two students will work approximately 128 hours in all during June and July with the possibility of continuing their employment during the subsequent two summers of this three-year project.
For more information, contact Teri Eastburn at 1152,
eastburn@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/careers/jobs/3105PM.html.
(Posted Mon 7 Apr to Sun 13 Apr)
The Library has purchased a package of online journals published by the Institute of Physics with coverage from January 2002 to the present. You can access these titles from the e-journals page of the Library Web site at http://www.ucar.edu/library/ejournals.html. The following is a sample of titles. European Journal of Physics Inverse Problems Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics Journal of Optics B: Quantum and Semiclassical Optics Journal of Physics A Mathematical and General Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics Network: Computation in Neural Systems Nonlinearity Reports on Progress in Physics
For more information, contact Leslie Forehand at 8505,
forehand@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Library's E-Journals Web Page.
(Posted Mon 7 Apr to Sun 13 Apr)
We should have more helmets than blue bikes, but while there are now still a few bikes in the rack, there are no more helmets. Do you have one, or know where one is that's not being used? They're blue, and have "UCAR" written on the top rear. Returning them to the helmet rack in the lobby of FL2 would really help out. Thanks!
For more information, contact Karl Hanzel at 8479, karl@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Blue Bikes.
(Posted Mon 7 Apr to Sun 13 Apr)
Have you ever wondered: How to connect with others at UCAR who possess knowledge and skills that can help you to do your job better and to grow in your career? Or Who to call with specific questions about a process, procedure, or software application? Now there's a new resource that may help you! The Skills/Learning Exchange. The Exchange is a database of employees willing to serve as learning partners to share experiences, skills, knowledge, and resources with other staff members. This is a great opportunity for employees to collaborate, share information, resources, and to gain new skills and knowledge! Using the system is quick and easy. As a learning partner, you self-enroll in the Exchange to build a short personal profile of the skills/knowledge (e.g., education, training work experience, etc.) you'd like to share with others. You establish personal parameters around when and how you'd like others to connect with you. For those seeking learning partners, a quick search of the Exchange can locate individuals with the necessary skills. Interested in finding out more? Check out and bookmark the Skills/Learning Exchange web site at: https://www.fin.ucar.edu/sle/slmainmenu.jsp. This is a secure site, you will need to login with your gatekeeper login name and password (your timecard login information). Easy to follow enrollment and search instructions are provided on the site.
For more information, contact Cheryl Cristanelli at 8708,
cherylc@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Skills/Learning Exchange.
(Posted Mon 7 Apr to Tue 15 Apr)
If you anticipate hiring new employees during the upcoming months, please plan to attend Hiring Information, Resources and Enlightenment (H.I.R.E.) training. Classes have been scheduled: Tuesday, April 8, 2003 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Center Green 1, room 2414 Friday, May 9, 2003 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Center Green 4, room 2020 This training is mandatory for all hiring supervisors, and is designed to give participants a broad overview of the legal ramifications of hiring decisions. The training has been a good interactive experience for those who have attended. This class will: * Provide an overview of UCAR's hiring process * Review the responsibilities of the hiring supervisor * Provide hiring supervisors with tools and references to facilitate the process * Make hiring supervisors aware of the legal implications of hiring Michelle Schmauss, HR Generalist, and Nancy Wade, Employment Administrator, teach this class. To register, please contact Nancy @ x8717.
For more information, contact Nancy Wade at 8717, nwade@ucar.edu.
(Posted Fri 4 Apr to Thu 10 Apr)
It's not too late nor too early to start working on your Lip Sync act. Choose a song and get all your stuffy co-workers to dress up and practice dancing to it. Then flaunt your achievement for the rest of NCAR. It's that easy. If you would rather serve on the all-volunteer judges corps then let me know.
For more information, contact Daniel Ziskin at 2924, ziskin@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Spring Fling Info.
(Posted Fri 4 Apr to Thu 10 Apr)
This is the April report of the UCAR Space Implementation Committee (USIC). The committee is overseeing the process of designing, remodeling or constructing, and allocating space at UCAR's three main campuses. See the April issue of Staff Notes Monthly for more on new chemistry labs at the Foothills campus, progress on the footpath between FL and CG, and other matters. Opening of CG-4: Finance and Administration, including Human Resources, moved to 3065 Center Green the week of March 24. The building, adjacent to the offices UCAR purchased in September, is under long-term lease and will form an integral part of the Center Green campus. CG Auditorium and break-out rooms: On March 21, the Presidents Council approved a concept for remodeling the Center Green auditorium that was recommended by USIC, after discussion with the Auditorium Advisory Committee. The remodel involves installing retractable partitions in the main auditorium so that it can be divided into three sections. This feature would provide a great deal of flexibility in using the auditorium for either large or small groups, since it could be used as one large space or subdivided into thirds as needed. The plan also calls for moving the cafeteria to CG-3, where the kitchen would have direct access to the loading docks; moving the locker rooms from the north end of the auditorium to the open area on the lower level of CG-1; and installing an exercise room on the lower level. Breakout rooms will be created in the spaces vacated by the cafeteria at the south end of the building as well as on the second floor of the north end of the building above the current locker rooms. The space currently occupied by the locker rooms will be turned into an A/V control room, catering kitchen for the auditorium, and storage. Center Green expansion: The city has given preliminary approval for a 20,000-square-foot addition to CG1 that will provide the organization with more office space. Actual construction of the new addition will likely not begin until next spring after the remodel of FL-4 is complete. However, this will allow us to continue with the necessary office and laboratory design work for Center Green. FL-4 remodel: UOP and UCAR Communications will remain in FL-4 under all scenarios currently being contemplated. These occupants have agreed on who will go where after the remodel and will next begin to plan individual programs spaces. The remodel will feature shared meeting rooms and a common computer room, freeing up space for growth. Remodeling is slated to begin in the fall. FL-4 occupants will move temporarily to CG-1 while their building is under construction. Further information on the space planning process can be found on the USIC Website: https://www.fin.ucar.edu/internal/spin. You can also contact Steve Dickson (ext. 1669) or Jeff Reaves (ext. 8890), or address e-mail to the USIC at spacecom@ucar.edu.
For more information, contact Steve Dickson at 1108, dickson@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
UCAR Space Planning Information.
(Posted Thu 3 Apr to Wed 9 Apr)
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The Mesa Lab semi-annual building maintenance shutdown is scheduled
for Saturday, April 12th from 04:00 until 20:00. During this time,
the Mesa Lab and Fleischmann Buildings will experience electrical,
heating, and air conditioning interruptions, some for extended
periods. Access to the Mesa Lab will be restricted to authorized
employees, and there will be no public access to the building.
Work activity on the ML main water lines will result in no water
in the ML & FB for an extended period of time. Temporary facilities
will be provided for essential personnel during this time.It is
advisable for all ML staff to power down any sensitive equipment on
Friday evening.Portions of SCD supported computing services, MSS,
and supercomputer production will start to be unavailable at 01:00
through approximately 20:00. A majority of the UCAR network,
FRGP, and telecommunications services will remain operational but
may experience intermittent outagesdue to preventive maintenance
and upgrades. Brief outages may be experienced by the DNS, mail,
and web services.
All services including FRGP monitoring, MSS services, and
supercomputer production will resume by 20:00 or before on
April 12th. If services are not available after 20:00, call
303-497-1200 for updated information.
The next scheduled shutdown is 10/11/03
For further information please contact:
Gary New SCD Computer Room(garyn@ucar.edu x1212)
Linda La Brie SCD Computer Room(lindal@ucar.edu x1276)
Teresa Shibao Telecommunications(shibao@ucar.edu x8510)
David Soule PPS Maintenance(dsoule@ucar.edu x1121)
Jim Van Dyke Network Services(vandyke@ucar.edu x1251)
For more information, contact Gary New at 1212, gayn@ucar.edu.
(Posted Thu 3 Apr to Sun 13 Apr)
Expanding Your Horizons" (EYH) is a math, science, and technology career conference for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and parents, teachers, and counselors produced each year by the AAUW Boulder Branch (American Association of University Women) and various departments and programs at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The next conference will be on Saturday, April 12, 2003, from 10:00 AM to 2:15 PM at the University Colorado Boulder's Engineering Center. The objective of EYH is to increase the awareness of girls and their parents of the importance of adequate preparation in math and science and to encourage girls to consider science and math-based career options such as engineering, computer science, and biometrics. Girls will participate in hands-on workshops with math, engineering, and science professionals. EYH also has sessions for parents and educators addressing gender equity, learning styles, hands-on teaching experiences, admission and financing a college education, or other relevant topics. In Colorado, EYH was previously funded by the Department of Education and took place widely across the state. Since funding was cut by the state, the number of EYHs across the Colorado has fallen dramatically -- only a couple are active. The AAUW Boulder Branch picked up the Boulder conference and has worked with CU-Boulder to continue to produce this inspirational event. EYH conferences are coordinated nationally by the Math/Science Network in Oakland,CA.
For more information, contact Susan Foster at 2595, susanf@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Expanding Your Horizons.
(Posted Thu 3 Apr to Thu 10 Apr)
The Contracts Office has been working with several vendors to take advantage of various discount programs. We have agreements with the following companies: Adobe, FileMaker, Hummingbird, Research Systems Inc, Macromedia, Microsoft, The Portland Group, Sun Microsytems, Symantec, and VMWare For information on how to purchase software packages from these vendors, please see the Contracts Web site, which is listed below. DSAC
For more information, contact Pamela Ballard at 8864,
pballard@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
Contracts Software Licensing and Maintenance.
(Posted Thu 3 Apr to Wed 9 Apr)
Open to anyone interested, not just ASA members. Presented by Luis A. Escobar, Louisiana State University Reliability assurance processes in manufacturing industries require data-driven information for making product-design decisions. Life tests, accelerated life tests, and accelerated degradation tests are commonly used to collect reliability data. Data from products in the field provide another important source of useful reliability information. These reliability studies typically yield data that are censored and/or truncated, require the use of less familiar distributions like the Weibull, the lognormal, and the gamma, and call for inferences that involve extrapolation. The purpose of this course is to make modern methods for analyzing failure-time and degradation data available to a wide audience of practitioners. The course will describe and illustrate the use of a mix of proven traditional techniques, enhanced and brought up to date with modern computer-based methodology. Topics to be covered include censored data, nonparametric estimation, probability plotting, maximum likelihood estimation, likelihood-based confidence intervals, acceleration models, accelerated life testing, and accelerated degradation testing. The general concepts and methods in this course also have applications in engineering, medicine, life sciences, sociology, economics, and other sciences. Most of the examples in the course will come from applications of product reliability, but some biological examples will also be presented to illustrate the breadth of application. This course will focus primarily on applications, data, concepts, methods, and interpretation. There will be little or no theory presented and results of complicated computations will be illustrated graphically. As such, the required technical background for the course is minimal. The material in this course will be of interest and accessible to individuals ranging from engineers having had only one or two courses of statistics in their education/training through individuals with advanced degrees in statistics. LUIS A. ESCOBAR is a Professor in the Department of Experimental Statistics, Louisiana State University. His research and consulting interests include statistical analysis of reliability data, accelerated testing, survival analysis, linear and non-linear models. Professor Escobar is an Associate Editor for Lifetime Data Analysis and past Associate Editor for Technometrics. He is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and an elected member of the International Statistics Institute. Professor Escobar was awarded the 1999 Jack Youden Prize and he has won two awards for outstanding teaching at Louisiana State University. He is the co-author of Statistical Methods for Reliability Data (Wiley 1998) and several other book chapters. His publications have appeared in the engineering and statistical literature. This course is sponsored by the ASA Council of Chapters Traveling Course Committee (COC). The COC provides low-cost, local courses for Chapters. This is a chance for our members and others to hear an outstanding speaker, at our Chapter, at a very low cost.
For more information, contact Tressa Fowler at 303-407-8373,
tressa@ucar.edu.
Or see the web page at
ASA Reliability Course Info.
(Posted Wed 5 Mar to Fri 11 Apr)
This is a sampling of the new books available at the NCAR Library. These books and others will be on display at the Foothills Library for the upcoming week, followed by a display period of one week at the Mesa Library. For a complete list of new titles on display at both the Foothills and Mesa locations please access this Web address below and then select Information Desk: