Kenneth Hicks is a senior aerospace systems engineer and project manager with over 29 years of experience in systems design, development of space and terrestrial systems, and technology management. He has worked as an independent consultant, at Logyx LLC, and spent his career at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he held several manager and leadership roles developing new technologies, evaluating concepts, and championing approaches to improve communications, payload operations, and crew safety. Hicks has extensive experience coordinating multi-institutional teams and developing proposals to promote partnerships between NASA, industry, and commercial partners.
Kenneth Hicks is a senior aerospace engineer and project manager with over 28 years of experience. He has led numerous projects involving system design, development of space and terrestrial systems, and risk management. He currently works as an independent consultant, advisor, and proposal evaluator for both start-ups and established organizations.
Nathaniel Brewster Thompson is a Mechatronics Engineer II at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with over 10 years of experience managing mechanical design projects. He has extensive experience leading teams to design, analyze, fabricate, test and deliver mechanical subsystems for Mars rovers and other NASA projects. His background includes expertise in CAD, FEA, controls systems, metrology and cleanroom operations.
The document provides a summary of experiential learning projects completed by the company for various healthcare clients over the past decade. It lists 26 projects involving renovations and new builds for universities and medical centers. The projects focused on developing simulation centers and programs for disciplines like medicine, nursing, pharmacy and allied health. Services provided included space design, equipment planning, and developing operational and funding plans to support experiential learning through simulation.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY NASA Lyle Birkey
T he National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is pleased to acknowledge and express its deep appreciation to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program has provided the budget
analysis behind this report for the past fourteen years, first under Kei Koizumi and, in recent years, under Patrick Clemins and now Matthew Hourihan.
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program supports innovative aerospace research through two phases of competitively awarded studies. Phase I studies explore the viability of visionary concepts over nine months, while Phase II further develops promising Phase I concepts for up to two years. Since 2011, NIAC has funded 70 studies, with 5-7 new Phase II studies selected each year. NIAC aims to nurture breakthrough ideas that could transform future NASA missions by engaging innovators in developing concepts that push the boundaries of what is currently possible in aerospace technology and exploration.
The document outlines ideas for clans and territories in a fictional world, including Mountainclan, Forestclan, Dirtclan, Starclan, Windclan, Shadowclan, Thunderclan, and Riverclan. It presents two map options for readers to vote on and describes upcoming characters in Book 2, such as Thunderkit's winged son Rockkit and other kits Orangekit, Whitekit, Windkit, and Redkit who are offspring of Thunderstar and Miststar.
El documento describe el uso de la herramienta Geogebra para enseñar conceptos matemáticos como cuadriláteros. Geogebra permite medir propiedades, construir figuras en 3D, crear funciones y realizar construcciones robustas. Los estudiantes usan Geogebra para comprobar propiedades y medidas de figuras al arrastrar sus vértices, y así definir cuadrados, rombos y rectángulos. Tanto Geogebra como Wiris son herramientas útiles, aunque Geogebra es más visual y atractiva para los estudiant
Kenneth Hicks is a senior aerospace engineer and project manager with over 28 years of experience. He has led numerous projects involving system design, development of space and terrestrial systems, and risk management. He currently works as an independent consultant, advisor, and proposal evaluator for both start-ups and established organizations.
Nathaniel Brewster Thompson is a Mechatronics Engineer II at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with over 10 years of experience managing mechanical design projects. He has extensive experience leading teams to design, analyze, fabricate, test and deliver mechanical subsystems for Mars rovers and other NASA projects. His background includes expertise in CAD, FEA, controls systems, metrology and cleanroom operations.
The document provides a summary of experiential learning projects completed by the company for various healthcare clients over the past decade. It lists 26 projects involving renovations and new builds for universities and medical centers. The projects focused on developing simulation centers and programs for disciplines like medicine, nursing, pharmacy and allied health. Services provided included space design, equipment planning, and developing operational and funding plans to support experiential learning through simulation.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY NASA Lyle Birkey
T he National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is pleased to acknowledge and express its deep appreciation to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS R&D Budget and Policy Program has provided the budget
analysis behind this report for the past fourteen years, first under Kei Koizumi and, in recent years, under Patrick Clemins and now Matthew Hourihan.
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program supports innovative aerospace research through two phases of competitively awarded studies. Phase I studies explore the viability of visionary concepts over nine months, while Phase II further develops promising Phase I concepts for up to two years. Since 2011, NIAC has funded 70 studies, with 5-7 new Phase II studies selected each year. NIAC aims to nurture breakthrough ideas that could transform future NASA missions by engaging innovators in developing concepts that push the boundaries of what is currently possible in aerospace technology and exploration.
The document outlines ideas for clans and territories in a fictional world, including Mountainclan, Forestclan, Dirtclan, Starclan, Windclan, Shadowclan, Thunderclan, and Riverclan. It presents two map options for readers to vote on and describes upcoming characters in Book 2, such as Thunderkit's winged son Rockkit and other kits Orangekit, Whitekit, Windkit, and Redkit who are offspring of Thunderstar and Miststar.
El documento describe el uso de la herramienta Geogebra para enseñar conceptos matemáticos como cuadriláteros. Geogebra permite medir propiedades, construir figuras en 3D, crear funciones y realizar construcciones robustas. Los estudiantes usan Geogebra para comprobar propiedades y medidas de figuras al arrastrar sus vértices, y así definir cuadrados, rombos y rectángulos. Tanto Geogebra como Wiris son herramientas útiles, aunque Geogebra es más visual y atractiva para los estudiant
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Robert T. Neches is a technical manager and research scientist with over 30 years of experience in information technology research and development. He currently serves as the Director of Advanced Engineering at the Department of Defense, overseeing science and technology programs worth approximately $450M per year. Previously, he was the Director of Collaborative Systems and a Research Associate Professor at the USC Information Sciences Institute, where he managed groups of 14-20 researchers and over $2-4M in annual funding. He has authored over 90 publications in fields including computer science, healthcare, education, and logistics.
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JB Consulting International provides over 40 years of aerospace consulting experience. The consultant has extensive experience developing space hardware, managing research projects, assessing technologies, and creating innovative organizations. He has also led strategic planning efforts and developed international collaborations over 20 years.
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The document outlines NASA's vision and plans for space exploration, including returning humans to the Moon by 2020 and eventually sending humans to Mars. It discusses key elements like developing new technologies, promoting commercial participation, and major milestones. It also summarizes NASA's Exploration Systems Research and Technology program which develops new technologies and concepts through projects, demonstrations and programs to enable sustainable human exploration of the solar system.
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Mark Yashar's curriculum vitae provides information about his education and employment history. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UC Davis and has worked on various research projects involving astrophysics, cosmology, climate modeling, and radio astronomy. His skills include programming languages like Python, C++, and Fortran. He has experience using modeling and analysis tools in areas like atmospheric science, astronomy, and computational physics.
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The document summarizes the operations of the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) in its first year. It describes how NIAC was established to fund revolutionary aerospace concepts through a two-phase proposal process. In its first year, NIAC held a workshop to identify technical challenges, issued two calls for proposals, and awarded funding to 16 Phase I concepts selected through peer review. Plans for the second year include additional proposal calls and the first annual NIAC meeting.
Elizabeth Keller is seeking a permanent position and has over 25 years of experience in science management, research, and technical consulting. She currently works as a Science Management/Space Biology Project Officer at NASA Ames Research Center, where her duties include analyzing and managing space biology research projects. Previously, she founded and managed two successful businesses providing science education and technology consulting. She has a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
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Dr. Francis M. Curran has over 35 years of experience in aerospace engineering, focusing on electric propulsion and in-space propulsion systems. He received his PhD from Michigan State University in 1983 and has since held several leadership roles at NASA, the Department of Defense, universities, and aerospace companies. He is recognized internationally as an expert in electric propulsion and has received numerous awards for his technical and programmatic achievements.
Robert T. Neches is a technical manager and research scientist with over 30 years of experience in information technology research and development. He currently serves as the Director of Advanced Engineering at the Department of Defense, overseeing science and technology programs worth approximately $450M per year. Previously, he was the Director of Collaborative Systems and a Research Associate Professor at the USC Information Sciences Institute, where he managed groups of 14-20 researchers and over $2-4M in annual funding. He has authored over 90 publications in fields including computer science, healthcare, education, and logistics.
Robert Neches is currently the Director of Advanced Engineering Initiatives at the US Department of Defense. He has a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University and over 30 years of experience in information technology research. His research interests include distributed systems, human-computer interaction, and applying IT methods to government operations. He has held leadership roles at the USC Information Sciences Institute and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, managing multi-million dollar budgets and technology development programs.
Christian I. Igwe is a project manager with over 20 years of experience managing complex technical projects, including satellite antenna design and development at Boeing. He possesses strong skills in project management, team leadership, and antenna design. He has successfully led numerous projects on time and under budget, including completing a GPS satellite antenna project a year ahead of schedule and $7 million under budget. He holds two patents and multiple corporate awards for his work. He is seeking a new opportunity to apply his expertise to benefit a dynamic organization.
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JB Consulting International provides over 40 years of aerospace consulting experience. The consultant has extensive experience developing space hardware, managing research projects, assessing technologies, and creating innovative organizations. He has also led strategic planning efforts and developed international collaborations over 20 years.
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The document outlines NASA's vision and plans for space exploration, including returning humans to the Moon by 2020 and eventually sending humans to Mars. It discusses key elements like developing new technologies, promoting commercial participation, and major milestones. It also summarizes NASA's Exploration Systems Research and Technology program which develops new technologies and concepts through projects, demonstrations and programs to enable sustainable human exploration of the solar system.
The SAP C/4HANA portfolio includes SAP Marketing Cloud, SAP Commerce Cloud, SAP Service Cloud, SAP Customer Data Cloud (including the acquired Gigya solutions) and SAP Sales Cloud (including the acquired CallidusCloud solutions). Additionally, SAP Sales Cloud unites the SAP Hybris Revenue Cloud solution and SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer (comprised of SAP Hybris Sales Cloud and SAP Hybris Service Cloud solutions).
These cloud solutions — formerly on the market under the SAP Hybris brand name — as well as SAP’s commerce and customer engagement organization are now consolidated under the SAP Customer Experience business unit to support a consistent brand experience.
Jennifer Richardson '83 has been named vice president of engineering for Optical Alchemy Inc., a leading developer of sensor systems for unmanned aerial vehicles. As VP, Richardson will oversee the engineering team and help develop new products. She credits her chemical engineering degree from Lafayette College for providing her with skills applicable to a career in high-technology fields. Richardson has worked in research and development as well as technical management roles in the development of electro-optical and infrared sensors.
NASA's Space Technology Program aims to advance technologies from low to mid readiness levels for future NASA missions and other government/commercial applications. It includes elements for early-stage innovation, game-changing technology development, and crosscutting capability demonstrations. The program will employ a portfolio approach across the technology readiness scale and sponsor research at universities, industry, and NASA centers. It will help enable NASA's human spaceflight goals by developing technologies like in-orbit propellant transfer and storage, lightweight modules, and autonomous docking.
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Mark Yashar's curriculum vitae provides information about his education and employment history. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UC Davis and has worked on various research projects involving astrophysics, cosmology, climate modeling, and radio astronomy. His skills include programming languages like Python, C++, and Fortran. He has experience using modeling and analysis tools in areas like atmospheric science, astronomy, and computational physics.
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The document summarizes the operations of the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) in its first year. It describes how NIAC was established to fund revolutionary aerospace concepts through a two-phase proposal process. In its first year, NIAC held a workshop to identify technical challenges, issued two calls for proposals, and awarded funding to 16 Phase I concepts selected through peer review. Plans for the second year include additional proposal calls and the first annual NIAC meeting.
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Daniel Reagan has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, holding various engineering and leadership roles at Lockheed Martin. He specialized in technology integration, business development, and strategic planning. Some of his accomplishments include developing an advanced technologies database used across the corporation, managing IR&D programs, and resolving a safety issue during Peacekeeper missile launch processing. Reagan received several commendations and awards for his technical and leadership contributions.
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1. Kenneth Alan Hicks
Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer, Project Manager, Technology Development/Risk
Manager, Business Developer, Program/Project Technologist, Technical Writer, and
Independent Aerospace/Commercial BusinessConsultant
Office Address:10300 Arrow Rt. Apt14-04, Rancho Cucamonga,CA,91730
Email:kenhicks50@yahoo.com
Contact: 909-660-2484
I am a successful Aerospace Engineerandleaderwithover29 yearsof experienceinsystemdesign,and directing
the developmentof high-payoff space and terrestrial systemsforcritical applications. I alsoparticipate in,orchair
project/Programreviewsandconsultwithcustomersandsponsors asaninternal partneroras a neutral-third-
party underNon-Disclosure Agreements. I workwell inProject/Programdevelopmentand Technology
Managementsettingsandalsoworkeasilyincoordinatingfocused anddisruptive researchanddevelopment,
technologymaturationandvalidationenvironmentsincludingdeploymentandoperations. I workwell asa team
leader,teamplayer,andasa principal orsoloactor inthe field. Itravel well,trulyenjoyworkingwithpeople.I
enjoychallenges.
SKILLS:
Program, Project and Technology Management, Mission and Systems Quality Assurance, Requirement
Development and Negotiation, Strategic Planning
SystemEngineering,Electronicsdesignanddevelopment,test,andqualification,RequirementsManagement,
Verification and Validation, Field testing and coordination
Facilitatingtechnologyinfusionintocritical mission/sortieapplications (ITAR/IP/DOD/Competition Sensitive)
Coordinatingnewbusinessdevelopment, CompletiveMarketAnalysis,Make-buydecisions,RiskManagement
Team Formulationand Leadership, Team player, Team/Project Consultant, Proposal Development, Tackling
difficult objectives
Technical Writing
Networking in both Government and non-Government settings, Industry, Academia, Foreign Partners
Solid computer and presentation skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Corporate Consultant
June 2013 to Present, Independent Corporate Consultant
I am an independent consultant for both new business start-ups and established organizations that require
experienced outside views and consultation. Chair or participate in reviews, proposal development and evaluation
under Non-Disclosure Agreements. I am also the Vice President for Marketing and Contracts at South Sea
Incorporate located in Southern California
Senior Systems Engineer, New Business Consultant, Technical Writer, Proposal Developer, January
2012 to July 2013
Logyx LLC – MountainViewCalifornia,Personal Office inRanchoCucamonga,California,SeniorSystemEngineer,
proposal/projectdeveloper,proposalwriter/new businessconsultant,riskidentification,avoidance and
containment,Newbusinessdeveloper
JPL Career, March 1985 to January 2012
2. Manager for (NASA/JPL) Center Partnering and Flight Opportunities, Mission Science Directorate, Jet
Propulsion Laboratory – Pasadena, CA - January 2009 to January 2012
Task Leader for Commercial Technology Concept Evaluations. Efforts focused on the improvement of
deep-space and near-earth satellite communications and data processing capabilities for the NASA Deep
Space Network (DSN). I performed proposal developments to promote more efficient communication
and data dissemination methods for the DSN. Over this time period I also championed new approaches
for payload management and crew safety on board the International Space Station (ISS) with a focus on
payload and crew “situational awareness”, crew safety and payload operations. In addition I was the
Project Manager working on the behalf of the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), teaming with the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) engaged in a “technology race”
that was solicited by the Defense Advanced Research Program Agency (DARPA) in order to validate
conceptual ideas of multiple spacecraft collaborating and operating as a single entity “Fractionated
Satellites” (F6).
Manager for Technology Infusion and Flight Validation, System Modeling and Analysis Program Office,
Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Pasadena CA – August 1998 through January 2009 (Multiple Roles)
Liaison betweenNASAAmesResearch Center(ARC),NASA DrydenFlight ResearchCenter (DFRC), and the NASA
Caltech/JetPropulsionLaboratory (JPL). This work promoted partneringand competitive market arrangements.
As a fieldagentIsetthe stage for newtechnologydevelopments, Programs and Projects between NASA Centers
and commercial/industrial partners. This work included strategic alliance planning and competitive market
analysis and substantial interactions with partnering agencies across the United States.
ProcessEngineerfor the developmentofnewJPL FlightProject Practices (FPP).Thispositionspecifically targeted
towardsthe evaluationof new technologies, utilizationobstacles,andenhancementof technology returnson
investmentbyloweringtechnologyriskandincreasingthe utilizationof NASA sponsoredtechnology
developments.
Technology Development Advisor for the Strategic Systems Technology Program Office (SSTPO)
Established pilotVerificationandValidation(V&V) projectsthatfocusedonthe evaluationof advanced
managementandproductdevelopmentITtools intendedtostreamlineproductdevelopmentlifecycles.I
developed“stage-gate”trial processesandsuccessmetrics inordertoevaluate “realistic”value-addedif these
practicesand tools if they were implemented incommercial andGovernmentsettings
Overthistime period, Ialsomanageda multi-institutional teamof NASA engineers,testpilots, technologists,and
industrypartnersthatsuccessfullydemonstrated the feasibility IntegratedSystemHealthManagement(ISHM)
technologies(model andphysics-basedlearningengines) inreal-time applications. These seriesof technology
demonstrations flew successfullyonboardanF-18 fighterjetatEdwardsAFB/DrydenFlightResearchCenter.
Implementation Technologist, NASA Cross-Enterprise Technology Development Program (CETDP),
NASA Code-S
NASA HQ Level-2positionasa Program“TechnologyImplementationSpecialist”. Iparticipatedinthe formulation
and implementationof thisNASA Programthatheldoversightoverthe majorityof all new NASA technology
developmentsandintegrationintosystemsbothinside andoutsideof NASA. Responsibilitiesincluded:Proposal
developer,reviewer,andadvisortoNASA, Industry,andAcademiaasa neutral thirdparty.
3. Additional Background (Projects and Technology Development)
Lead Engineer for the NASA X-33 Avionics Flight Experiment (AFE) March 1995 to August 1998
Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Pasadena, California, Led a team tasked with the development and validation of an
integrated avionics system and an advanced inertial navigation suite of technologies for the experimental X-33
Reusable LaunchVehicle. Thisprojectdemonstrated(2X) improvements inperformance, power, mass, and cost
efficiencies over current space-qualified Inertial Navigations Systems.
Task Manager/Senior Engineerfor the DOD sponsored Space Technology Research Vehicle – II
Electronics Test Bed (ETB) Project
Coordinateda multi-interestteamformedfromUSindustry,academic,Governmentscientists,researchers, and
engineersthatdevelopeda suite of six specialized spacecrafthealthmonitoring experimentsthatwere literally
gluedorboltedontothe vehicle asballastorutilized unusedmassandsurface area on the spacecraft. This
experimentflew flawlesslyandincreasedourunderstandingof in-situspacecraftenvironmentalhazardscaused
by solaractivity,andprovidedin-situmonitoring,atverylow cost. This pavedthe wayfor inexpensive vehicle
situational awarenessand protectionfromthesekindsof space environmental hazards.
Lead Engineer /Task Lead for the Clementine spacecraft - Radiation RELiability and Assurance
eXperiment (RRELAX) project, 1994 to 1996
Formedand leda team that rapidlydevelopedacompactspace environmentmonitoringsysteminorderto
establishthe robustnessof newApplicationSpecificIntegratedCircuit(ASIC) technologiesinthe hazardousspace
radiationenvironment. The experimentsflewin1996 and workedflawlesslythroughoutthe ClementineMission.
Computer Science/Electrical Engineer and Technology Developer March 1985 through January 1994
DesignedcustomVery-Large-Scale-Integration (VLSI) circuits/sensors thatwere highlyspecializedforuse inspace
and terrestrial monitoringsystems.Thesesensorsystemswere integratedanddeployedsuccessfullyoverthe late
1980’s and early1990’s and continue tobe the standardof radiationandimagingtechnologiesto date. Thiswork
pioneeredthe use of inexpensiveandlightweightspacecrafthealthsensingtechnologies andledtonew
discoverieswithinNASA,andthe FederalAviationAdministrationincreating “shadow”systemsthat
demonstrated thatsolid-state technologiescouldsafelyreplace mechanical switchingsystems
Education: B.S. Computer Science and Engineering. University of La Verne, 1987
Technology Management Certificate, California Institute of Technology, 2003
Sergeant/Instructor – NASA/JPL Fire/Urban Search and Rescue, FEMA certified
Advanced water rescue, certified diver
Awards: NASA/JPL Technology and Applications Program: Two Exceptional Achievement awards for team
leadership, U.S. Government Exceptional Achievement Medal for NASA/JPL Constellation Project Leadership,
Seven NASA/JPL Group Achievement Awards