Requirements-Driven Scientific Applications

The chapter welcomed Marty Kress, executive director of the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), as distinguished speaker for the April meeting. The NSSTC was created by NASA and the seven Alabama research universities, and it primarily supports the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Earth, space, science and technology activities. Kress addressed the topic of how to turn an idea into reality by using collaborative research and development, such as requirements-driven science applications and engineering solutions for key federal customers. Also at the meeting, Tom Gwaltney, Midsouth Regional Vice President, presided over the election of chapter officers. Elected for 2008-2009 were: Vic Budura, president; Connie Wallace, vice president for programs; Greg Smith, vice president for chapter affairs; Darren Brewer, treasurer; and Jennifer Duckworth, secretary.

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