Ninth USIP Meeting

Log Week 12 [12/21/2013]:
This meeting was focused on Sub-Group leaders and where they need to report (Please email managers for specifics). It was also mentioned that (as per the Telecon with carrier) there will be a face-to-face meeting coming this January.

Things To Expect:
- Dr. Coster will discuss about Total Electron Content, lookout for a meeting soon.
- Planning to be done with PDR/CDR sometime later (No ETA on this).
- Hopefully, we will be able to host our site on NSM server as soon as we get a approval from the department.
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.

Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)

No Meeting Held

Log Week 11 [12/14/2013]:
No meeting was held as mentioned in the previous blog. 
Moved PDR/CDR dates down further and also, there will be slight change in how team will operate.
Got back in touch with NASA staff.
Hopefully, we will be able to host our site on NSM server.

Things To Expect:
- Carrier conference rescheduled for 12/17/2013.
- Dr. Coster will discuss about Total Electron Content, lookout for a meeting soon.
- Planning to be done with PDR/CDR sometime later (No ETA on this).
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.

Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)

Eighth USIP Meeting

Log Week 10 [12/07/2013]:
The focus of the meeting revolved around non-participating members and to recruit members that can be of benefit to the team.
More people get a feel of what type of information is expected from them, for PDR specific purposes.

Things To Expect:
- There will be no meeting on December 14th due to exams instead only managers meet.
- Carrier conference rescheduled for 12/17/2013.
- Dr. Coster is arriving in Houston to discuss about Total Electron Content, lookout for a meeting soon.
- Planning to be done with PDR by the end of December.
- Re-visit Doodle Poll and let us know your availability after exams (link).
- Visit our Google Calendar for specifics and timely updates.

Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)

A Tragic Event at Ocean City, Maryland

As some of us already know and heard of Miss. Brenda and her importance in this project. She was mentioned in our previous blogs as a representative from NASA that is keeping a check on us; has lost her husband (David Dingwall R.I.P) on Tuesday in a horrifying incident. David Dingwall R.I.P, was a Canadian decedent and an active community leader at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and one of the important personalities. The news was aired on CNN.

The purpose of this blog is to mourn on the lost of a great man. Please keep both, Brenda and her husband in your prayers.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/27/us/maryland-church-fire/
 
Written By:
Abdul K. Siddiqui (USIP-UH member)

There were No Meeting

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)

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.

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.
- 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)

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)