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2021 Site Visit

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 Aerodynamics Dr. Christopher Combs, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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) Polar Sea Ice Stephen Ackley, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Director (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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 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) Atmospheric Science and Extreme Events Gina Jozef, Doctoral Student (University of Colorado, Boulder) 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) 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) 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) Volcanos and Lava Flows Lauren Schwartz, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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

2020 Site Visit

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–1:15 am	Research Components: Focus Area Highlights Aerodynamics Dr. Christopher Combs, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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) Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) Modeling, Simulation, and Big Data Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar, Co-I (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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 Aerodynamics Jose Rodriguez, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio) Eugene Hoffman, Doctoral Student (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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) Gulf of Mexico and Polar Oceans Karen Mendiondo, Master's Student (University of Texas at San Antonio) 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) 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) 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)