The vision group at NASA Ames Research Center hopes
to host a summer colleague under the program described below.
Research projects related in some way to the ongoing activities
of the lab have the best chance of success. Our group
is unified by a strong interest in computational modelling of
visual processes; specific details on the particular interests
of each of us can be found on our lab web page:
http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/vision.html.
We encourage interested parties to contact us directly
to discuss the feasiblity of particular research projects.
speaking for the Ames vision group,
Jeff Mulligan
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Subject: NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
TO: Ames Resident Staff
FROM: JH/Head, Training and Development Group
SUBJECT: NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
We are now accepting applications for the NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty
Fellowship Program. The application deadline is February 1, 1999. (Deadline
extended from January 15, 1999.)
Applicants must have a teaching or research appointment at a university or
college, preferably with a minimum of 2 years experience. Applicants must
be U.S. citizens. Please pass the following information on to your
eligible colleagues.
The application and additional program information may be found on the WEB
at http://www.asee.org/fellowships/html/nasa.htm. A completed application,
a copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae and three letters of
recommendation, including one from the applicant's dean or department head,
are required. Completed applications should be sent to:
Ms. Melinda Gratteau,Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford
University, Stanford, CA 94305-4035. Telephone: (650) 723-3328;
Fax: (650) 723-0279; Mailto:gratteau@stanford.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The NASA/American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Summer Faculty
Fellowship Program is a coordinated effort between Stanford University and
Ames to host approximately 25 college/university faculty members who are
appointed as Fellows. These individuals spend 10 weeks conducting research
at Ames in collaboration with an assigned NASA colleague. To supplement
their research activities, Ames Faculty Fellows participate in specially
organized tours, seminars and workshops including a two-day
workshop/retreat with the Dryden Fellows and weekly talks by NASA senior
technical specialists on major programs at Ames. At the end of the summer,
each Fellow presents brief oral and written reports on his/her research.
Fellows are paid a stipend ($1,000/week in 1998) and a travel allowance.
In addition a relocation allowance will be provided to those fellows who
must temporarily relocate their residence to the Bay Area. The program is
administered by NASA's Education Division and is funded by direct grants
from NASA Headquarters.
PAST RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT AMES RESEARCH CENTER
AERONAUTICS: Aerodynamics: applied aerodynamics, advanced aerodynamic
concepts, aerodynamic facilities and operations. Computer systems and
research: systems integration. Fluid Dynamics: computational
aerosciences, computational algorithms and applications, turbulence and
transition, modeling and experimental validation, fluid mechanics.
Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation Systems: applied research, systems
development, computational programs. Full-Scale Aerodynamics Research:
fixed wing aerodynamics; rotorcraft aeromechanics; data acquisition,
systems and research operations.
ASTROBIOLOGY: Study of the living universe, providing a scientific
foundation for the multidisciplinary investigation of the origin and
distribution of life, including the role of physical forces, planetary
atmospheres, and ecosystem interactions in the evolution of living systems.
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT & HUMAN FACTORS: Computational human engineering;
full-mission simulation, human interface research, rotorcraft human
factors, flight human factors. Flight Systems and Simulation: air traffic
control, field systems, flight dynamics and control, simulation
experiments, aircraft systems, aircraft guidance and navigation, and
simulation systems.
AIRBORNE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS: Develop instruments and conduct
airborne experiments in earth systems science and airborne astronomy
utilizing unique high altitude (ER-2) and medium altitude airborne
facilities (at Dryden Flight Research Center) for remote sensing and
in-situ earth studies. Analyze and archive acquired airborne science data.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Artificial intelligence; intelligent computational
tools and modeling methods; device modeling, nanotechnology, distributed
heterogeneous computing; infrastructure for collaborative computing;
human-centered computing; immersive design environments; data archiving and
dissemination; pedagogically motivated browsers; information discovery
utilization; knowledge creation; information management; intelligent
decision support agents; human factors; software engineering for ultra
reliability; neural networks; automated fault/health management advisory
tools; automated mission planning, scheduling and sequencing tools;
integrated design/operations databases; telescience, remote presence, and
virtual environment interfaces; on-board fault detection, analysis,
isolation and recovery; closed-loop event detection and response; next
generation internet applications; and management and control of interacting
heterogeneous intelligent agents.
SPACE RESEARCH: Life Sciences: gravitational biology, flight equipment
engineering, science operations, payload operations. Earth System Science:
ecosystem science and technology, atmospheric chemistry and dynamics,
atmospheric physics. Space Science: observational astrophysics,
laboratory astrophysics, planetary science, exobiology, star and planet
formation, search for other planetary systems, planetary exploration.
ADVANCED SPACE TECHNOLOGY: Extravehicular life support systems,
regenerative life support systems, hypersonics, aerothermodynamics,
computational chemistry, thermal protection systems and test facilities,
infrared detector development, cryo-optics, systems evaluation and
integration.
SPACE PROJECTS: Centrifuge facility project, gravitational biology
project, stratospheric observatory for infrared astronomy project (SOFIA),
discovery project development, reusable launch vehicle program, advanced
mission studies.
For more information contact Marilyn Jackson by phone (650) 604-6937 or
email mjackson@mail.arc.nasa.gov
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