Modernization
NASA astronaut tweets about mission
The public can follow Mike Massimino’s training for a mission to NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope via Twitter.
People
GAO: Energy faces problems with stimulus billions
The stimulus law sends almost $12 billion to Energy Department programs with track records that raise concerns about accountability, the GAO says.
Modernization
NASA plans Webcast about the sun
The event will reveal new information and images about the Earth’s sun and its influence on the solar system, NASA says.
Modernization
Upgraded site offers information on research projects
An Energy Department site has added projects from the Defense Department, NASA and the Transportation Research Board to its federal R&D project summaries portal.
Modernization
NASA wins Twitter award
Updates about the Mars Phoenix Lander mission won NASA a prize in the science category of the Shorty Awards.
Modernization
NASA adds video as part of Networx progress
NASA moves videoconferencing to Networx and it moves toward a transition from FTS2001 to Networx.
Modernization
Senate to vote on Stimulus cut for IT
Sens. Nelson and Collins are promoting an amendment that would cut $83 billion from the stimulus package, including reductions in major IT items.
Modernization
Recommended Reading for Feb. 9
The case against cloud computing; Brainstorming loses favor; The inauguration, up close and personal; Lessons from the freckled CIO.
People
Social media tools slow to take root
Social-networking technologies generate a lot of buzz, but agency efforts to use them are still rare.
Modernization
NASA, Google provide 3-D views of Mars
The Mars mode on Google Earth lets users explore the planet's canyons and mountains.
Modernization
NASA site asks public to choose telescope's mission
People can visit a new site to vote for an astronomical object to be viewed by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Modernization
NASA to capture inaugural parade on Twitter, rover webcam
A video camera mounted on a lunar rover in the parade will provide NASA Web site visitors with a unique perspective.
Digital Government
Students seek government work
Some young people are highly motivated to join the federal government, but they may need to lower their salary expectations if they do so, a report said.
Digital Government
GAO: NASA needs to improve its internal audits
Audits performed by NASA’s inspector general do not result in savings found at other agencies, Congress' auditing agency finds.
Cybersecurity
Satisfied employees prove value
Good management has a role in making employees feel engaged and important, and evokes better performance.
People