NASA Site Visit

November 9, 2021
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

November 10, 2021
8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Schedule - November 9

Time and Location Activity
8:00 am - 8:50 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Breakfast, Welcome, and Introduction
8:50 am - 9:20 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Overview of Center Progress Towards MIRO Goals and Objectives, Challenges
Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Director
9:20 am - 9:40 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Institutional Capacity Building
  • Dr. Joann Browning, Dean for the College of Engineering and Integrated Design
  • Dr. David Silva, Dean for the College of Sciences
9:40 am - 10:00 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Response to Questions from the Technical Review Committee
10:00 am - 10:10 am Break
10:10 am - 11:20 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Research Components: Focus Area Highlights
  1. Aerodynamics
    Dr. Christopher Combs, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  2. Atmospheric Science and Extreme Events
    Dr. John Cassano, Co-I (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Dr. Marilyn Raphael, Co-I (University of California, Los Angeles)
  3. Polar Sea Ice
    Stephen Ackley, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  4. Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans
    Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  5. Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data
    Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Director (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  6. Planetary Geology
    Dr. Alan Whittington, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
BSB 3.03.02		 Education Component
  • Undergraduate to Postdoctoral Activities, High School Camp, K-12 Activities, and NASA MUREP INCLUDES Grant Submission
    UTSA PI Team (Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Dr. Mestas-Nuñez, Dr. Alan Whittington)
  • Dr. Tomeka Wilson, Co-I (Educational Partner at Alamo Colleges District)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
BSB 2.03.02		 Lunch Break and Undergraduate Student Poster Session
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
BSE 2.102		 Student Research Focus Area Group Presentations
  1. Aerodynamics
    • Eugene Hoffman, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Elijah LaLonde, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Valeria Delgado, Master's Students (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  2. Atmospheric Science and Extreme Events
    • Gina Jozef, Doctoral Student (University of Colorado, Boulder)
  3. Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans
    • Karen Mendiondo, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Christian Sustayta, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  4. Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data
    • Jesse Slaten, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Daniel Brun, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Thanh Tran, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Iyare Oseghae, Masters Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  5. Polar Sea Ice and Sea Level Rise
    • Jullian Williams, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Mansi Joshi, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  6. Volcanos and Lava Flows
    • Lauren Schwartz, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  7. Undergraduate Mars Rover Team
    • Zach Riddle, Undergraduate Team Lead (University of Texas at San Antonio)
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
BSB 2.03.02		 Break and Student Posters
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
AET 0.212		 Closed Meeting with CAMEE Students
Reserved for CAMEE students, NASA MIRO management staff, and NASA Technical Review Committee

Schedule - November 10

Time and Location Activity
8:00 am - 8:45 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:15 am
BSB 3.03.02		 Collaboration, Partnerships, and Sustainability
  • Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Director (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  • Dr. John Cassano, Co-I (University of Colorado, Boulder)
  • Dr. Marilyn Raphael, Co-I (University of California, Los Angeles)
  • Dr. Tomeka Wilson, Co-I (Educational Partner at Alamo Colleges District)
9:15 am - 10:15 am
BSB 3.03.02		 External Evaluation
  • Dr. Lisa Garbrecht, Director of STEM Evaluation Services (University of Texas at Austin)
  • Dr. Nicole Martin, Research Associate (University of Texas at Austin)
10:15 am - 11:00 am Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
BSB 3.03.02		 Financial Procedures
  • Office of Post Award Administration
    Jennifer Silver, Director of Post-Award Services
  • Grants and Contracts
    Sandra Claiborne, Director of Grants and Contracts Financial Services
  • Management of Day-to-Day and Project Financial Activities
    Justin Marmolejo and Cheryl Negrete
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lab Tours
  • Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lab
  • Lowspeed Wind Tunnel Lab
  • Turbulence Simulation Lab
  • Ocean Sciences Lab
  • Polar Sea-Ice Lab
  • Volcano Testing Lab
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
BSB 2.03.02		 Closing Debrief
Dr. Gary Jedlovec, Technical Review Committee Chair (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm
BSB 2.03.02		 Closing Remarks
Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Director

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NASA site visit will occur virtually.

NASA Site Visit
October 20, 2020 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Schedule

Time Activity
9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome and Introduction
Karla Kidd, Assistant Director/Research Program Coordinator
9:30 am - 9:40 am Overview of Center Progress Towards MIRO Goals and Objectives
Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI
9:40 am - 10:00 am Management and Operations
Dr. Hongjie Xie and CAMEE Core Management Team
10:00 am - 10:10 am Break
10:10 am - 11:15 am Research Components: Focus Area Highlights
  1. Aerodynamics
    Dr. Christopher Combs, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  2. Atmospheric Science and Extreme Events
    Dr. John Cassano, Co-I (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Dr. Marilyn Raphael, Co-I (University of California, Los Angeles)
  3. Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans
    Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  4. Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data
    Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  5. Polar Sea Ice and Sea Level Rise
    Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI (University of Texas at San Antonio) and Dr. Stephen Ackley, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Education Components
  • Undergraduate to Postdoctoral Activities
    Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  • High School Camp, K-12 Activities, and NASA MUREP INCLUDES Planning Award
    Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  • Educator Professional Development Activities
    Karla Kidd, Assistant Director/Research Program Coordinator
  • Dr. Tomeka Wilson, Co-I (Educational Partner at Alamo Colleges District)
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch Break
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm Research Focus Area Presentations: CAMEE Students
  1. Aerodynamics
    • Jose Rodriguez, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Eugene Hoffman, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  2. Atmospheric Science and Extreme Events
    • Elina Valkonen, Doctoral Student (University of Colorado, Boulder)
    • Gina Josef, Doctoral Student (University of Colorado, Boulder)
    • Leah Andino, Undergraduate (University of California, Los Angeles)
  3. Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans
    • Karen Mendiondo, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  4. Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data
    • Jesse Slaten, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Daniel Brun, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  5. Polar Sea Ice and Sea Level Rise
    • Young-Hyun Koo, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio)
    • Elizabeth Hebel, Undergraduate Intern (University of Colorado, Boulder)
  6. Undergraduate Mars Rover Team
    • Ethan Beeman, Undergraduate Team Lead (University of Texas at San Antonio)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Closed Meeting with CAMEE Students
Reserved for CAMEE students, NASA MIRO management staff, and NASA Technical Review Committee
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Institutional Capacity Building
  • Dr. David Silva, Dean for the College of Sciences/CAMEE Oversight
  • Dr. Joann Browning, Dean for the College of Engineering
  • Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI
  • Virtual Tour: Highlights of CAMEE Labs and Center Space
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm Collaboration, Partnerships, and Sustainability
  • Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI (University of Texas at San Antonio)
  • Dr. John Cassano, Co-I (University of Colorado, Boulder)
  • Dr. Marilyn Raphael, Co-I (University of California, Los Angeles)
  • Dr. Tomeka Wilson, Co-I (Educational Partner at Alamo Colleges District)
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm External Evaluation
  • Dr. Lisa Garbrecht, Director of STEM Evaluation Services (University of Texas at Austin)
  • Dr. Nicole Martin, Research Associate (University of Texas at Austin)
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Financial Procedures
  • College of Sciences Research Service Center
    Amy Ossola-Phillips, Director and Jennifer Latta, Post-Award Services
  • Grants and Contracts
    Stacy Williams, Director of Research Quality Assurance and Risk Management
  • Student Financial Support and Financial Transactions
    Karla Kidd, Management of Day-to-Day Project Financial Activities
4:30 pm - 4:40 pm Closing Remarks
Dr. Hongjie Xie, Director/PI
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Debrief
Dr. Gary Jedlovec, Technical Review Committee Chair (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)