Volume 5, Number 6 November/December 1997
Moving Forward
Goddard Conducts Commercialization Workshops for Small Companies. Goddard recently held two workshops in the Boston area to assist small companies in commercializing their technology. "Making Money with Your Technology" workshops educated entrepreneurs and small business owners on topics ranging from marketing to business development to corporate partnering. Two other workshops held at Goddard in 1997 attracted over 50 participants from the Maryland region. Additional workshops at other sites are anticipated for 1998. For information about the next workshop, contact Nancy MacLennan in the Goddard Technology Commercialization Office (e-mail: nancy.a.maclennan.1@gsfc.nasa.gov or phone: 301-286-6705).
NASA will present the International Space Station's Fifth Annual Teleconference Series via live and interactive satellite programs, providing a unique opportunity for students and professional groups to further knowledge in life sciences, biomedicine and biotechnology through an in-depth look at the benefits of research aboard the International Space Station.
On Thursday February 19, 12:30–2:00 p.m. (ET), International Space Station: Countdown to Launch will provide middle and high school students and teachers the opportunity to speak directly with astronauts, scientists, researchers and engineers as they discuss plans for the International Space Station.
On Thursday February 26, 1998, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET), International Space Station: Open for Business offers live and interactive dialog with world-class experts about International Space Station scientific and commercial research plans, opportunities and benefits.
Visit the online NASA Commercial Technology Network at www.nctn.hq.nasa.gov to learn about the successful transfer and commercialization of NASA technology. Click on Success Stories, to browse top stories, view the 25th edition of NASA Spinoff '97, and download the compendium of spinoffs produced by the U.S. Space Foundation.