Log Week 9 [11/30/2013]:
Managers met at the beginning of the week and the conference call with the balloon carrier (CSBX) through NASA was cancelled at the last minute. And that pretty much sums up the week.
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Lefer this Friday.
- Planning to be done with PDR by the end of December.
- Meet with Dr. Bering regarding your project (if you have not already).
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- Bring in your payload info for next weekly meeting this Saturday.
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Seventh USIP Meeting
Log Week 8 [11/23/2013]:
This was another successful meeting with Dr. Dunbar focused on NASA and the importance of STEM program through out the country.
Also, managers can now acquire instruments with purchasing order.
Achievements:
- Got to know Dr. Dunbar and her history with NASA.
- Learned about the mechanics behind successful missions.
- Talked about phases of collaboration and obstacles towards the final launch.
- Went over what is needed to complete PDR.
Things To Expect:
- Managers are meeting on Monday.
- Deadline for PDR submittal is December.
- Telecon with CSBX (our balloon carrier) via NASA on Tuesday.
- Meet with Dr. Bering regarding your project (if you have not already).
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- There will be no meeting on November 30th, instead we will all be meeting on December 7th. Bring in your payload info.
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
This was another successful meeting with Dr. Dunbar focused on NASA and the importance of STEM program through out the country.
Also, managers can now acquire instruments with purchasing order.
HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKS GIVING AND GOOD LUCK IN FINALS!
Achievements:
- Got to know Dr. Dunbar and her history with NASA.
- Learned about the mechanics behind successful missions.
- Talked about phases of collaboration and obstacles towards the final launch.
- Went over what is needed to complete PDR.
Things To Expect:
- Managers are meeting on Monday.
- Deadline for PDR submittal is December.
- Meet with Dr. Bering regarding your project (if you have not already).
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- There will be no meeting on November 30th, instead we will all be meeting on December 7th. Bring in your payload info.
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Sixth USIP Meeting
Log Week 7 [11/16/2013]:
Meeting was held with Dr. Lefer on Friday and also gained quite a bit knowledge from Dr. Bering in the discussion. Balloon launch did happen on campus and we had our members there to witness it.
Achievements:
- A brief overview of the project and its current status.
Data:
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Lefer.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
- Meeting with carriers on Tuesday.
- Financial training for managers.
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Meeting was held with Dr. Lefer on Friday and also gained quite a bit knowledge from Dr. Bering in the discussion. Balloon launch did happen on campus and we had our members there to witness it.
Achievements:
- A brief overview of the project and its current status.
Data:
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Lefer.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
- Financial training for managers.
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Saturday, November 9, 2013
There were No Meeting
Log Week 6 [11/09/2013]:
Although, no meeting was held; this week was packed with information. There were educative meetings with faculty namely, Dr. Lefer and Dr. Dunbar on Friday, 11/08/2013. Also, this week included lab cleaning.
Achievements:
- Submitted presentation drafts.
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Lefer.
- Presentations.
- Balloon launch here in Houston is scheduled for Wednesday at noon.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
- Meeting with carriers?
- Financial training for managers?
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Although, no meeting was held; this week was packed with information. There were educative meetings with faculty namely, Dr. Lefer and Dr. Dunbar on Friday, 11/08/2013. Also, this week included lab cleaning.
Achievements:
- Submitted presentation drafts.
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Lefer.
- Presentations.
- Balloon launch here in Houston is scheduled for Wednesday at noon.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
- Meeting with carriers?
- Financial training for managers?
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Fifth USIP Meeting
Log Week 5 [11/02/2013]:
Conference call with Miss. Dingwall (Personnel from NASA to keep a tap on us) is the headline of the week. Also, Hermosillo had a meeting with Dr. Bering (on 11/01).
Discussion:
- Talked about arduino.
- 3 of the members presented their projects.
- 2 new members joined in.
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Dunbar and Dr. Lefer on 11/08.
- Presentation draft on the specific payload next Saturday.
- Lab cleaning.
- Might be able to schedule for a balloon launch here in Houston.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Conference call with Miss. Dingwall (Personnel from NASA to keep a tap on us) is the headline of the week. Also, Hermosillo had a meeting with Dr. Bering (on 11/01).
Discussion:
- Talked about arduino.
- 3 of the members presented their projects.
- 2 new members joined in.
Things To Expect:
- Meeting with Dr. Dunbar and Dr. Lefer on 11/08.
- Presentation draft on the specific payload next Saturday.
- Lab cleaning.
- Might be able to schedule for a balloon launch here in Houston.
- Deadline for initial design submittal is coming near.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
Friday, November 1, 2013
Shout Out To All New Comers!
A very warm welcome from all the team members to (members that are not originally in the proposal):
- Daniel Sierra
- Erika Marrero
- John Cao
- Dominic Mak
- Arian Etheshami
- Hamza Ahmad
- (reserved for future)
ToDo List (if you are not already familiar with this):
- Bookmark this site.
- A new Google poll has been posted (link).
- Fill the Google Poll for your information (link).
- Keep a look out for events on Google Calendar.
- Go on Doodle Poll and let us know your availability (link).
- Get added in GroupMe chat and make sure you check your email on a daily basis.
- Attend meetings and keep checking our Google Drive for project based information.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
- Daniel Sierra
- Erika Marrero
- John Cao
- Dominic Mak
- Arian Etheshami
- Hamza Ahmad
- (reserved for future)
ToDo List (if you are not already familiar with this):
- Bookmark this site.
- A new Google poll has been posted (link).
- Fill the Google Poll for your information (link).
- Keep a look out for events on Google Calendar.
- Go on Doodle Poll and let us know your availability (link).
- Get added in GroupMe chat and make sure you check your email on a daily basis.
- Attend meetings and keep checking our Google Drive for project based information.
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)
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