[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 0 - 14:05:22 ]
Welcome to the chat with Him Hubbard.

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We are sorry for the delay but just finished up the webcast. Kim is on and we are ready now to take question. Welcome Kim Can you tell us about your day so far today?

[ KimH - 2 - 14:06:49 ]
Good Afternoon! This is Kim Hubbard and I'm ready to answer your questions!

[ KimH - 3 - 14:08:17 ]
RE: [Tish/NASAChatHost] We are sorry for the delay but just finished up the webcast. Kim is on and we are ready now to take question. Welcome Kim Can you tell us about your day so far today?
Well, today I've been busy doing some programming. I've been working with two other project team members on our ScienceOrganizer application.

[ KimH - 9 - 14:10:26 ]
RE: [Gwen/PHS] Will you stay at this career?
Hi Gwen, Yes, I think so. I really enjoy developing computer applications.

[ KimH - 10 - 14:12:00 ]
RE: [Alisha] What is your 'Science Organizer application?
Hi Alisha, ScienceOrganizer is a tool to help scientists share data with each other. It runs in a web browser to make it easy for any registerd user to access this tool.

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RE: [unknown] H Kim - What do you do at Ames right now? What type of research are you working on?
Hi, I'm a computer engineer. I develop software in support of collaborative systems research.

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RE: [Gwen/PHS] What role models did you have growing up?
My principal role models growing up were my mother and grandmother. They both raised me and my five sisters. They had to work very hard to make sure we all got a good education. They always provided us with lots of love and encouragement. From them I learned the value of working hard to achieve one's goals.

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RE: [Alisha] Hi Kim - What have your favorite projects been?
I've really enjoyed working on the WNE experiment in which three computer operated on the Space Shuttle and the Mir space station using a wireless local area network. I also enjoy working on my current project, ScienceDesk.

[ unknown - 21 - 14:18:27 ]
When can we get the trading card?

[ KimH - 22 - 14:20:19 ]
RE: [Clarie] What diferent types of engineering jobs are there?
There are more engineering jobs than I can probably name right now. These include civil, mechanical , chemical, electrical, and computer engineering.

[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 23 - 14:20:34 ]
Don't forget to stay online to get the trading card address. We will reveal it later today.

[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 24 - 14:21:29 ]
You can see the astroventure web site at: http://astroventure.nasa.gov

[ KimH - 25 - 14:23:18 ]
RE: [Marie/SHS] How does your work relate to missions? What is mission critical work?
Hi Marie, The "mission" of my work right now is to develop software that demonstrates how well various ideas we are researching really work. We at NASA work on various sorts of missions that range from research and development to the space missions you read about or see on TV.

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RE: [Felicia] We just heard that the launch scrubbed> What does that mean?
Hi Felicia, When a launch is scrubbed, it means it's been postponed usually due to bad weather or a problem that's been discovered at the last minute.

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RE: [MrsSmithsclass] Could you do yoru work at any of te other center?
Hi, Yes, I would have to apply for an available job and move to that center if I got the job

[ KimH - 28 - 14:28:12 ]
RE: [Alisha] Can other people use the science browser?
Right now we're only working with a small group scientists here at NASA/Ames. Our ScienceOrganizer tool is still relatively new. We still have lots of work to do.

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RE: [unknown] What kinds of data do scientists share? IS this text? Do you write software code?
Scientists share data from there experiments which may be from various areas or biology, chemistry or whatever their scienctific specialty is. The data may be text documents or spreadheet of statistics, or even graphical data. Yes,I write code. Currently I mostly program using Java,but I also use Perl and HTML.

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RE: [unknown] Why don't you go to one of those startups?
I like the working environment here at NASA.

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RE: [unknown] Would yu recommend yoru career for anyone else? Do you liek working for the government?
I think computer engineering and software devleopment is a fine career if you like developing computer applications. Of course, one has to get the right training and schooling.

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RE: [MIN] Do you ever want to go into space? Woud you like to be an asronaut?
No, I'm not particulary interested in being an astronaut.

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RE: [Sarah] Do you lik certain research projects better than others?
Hi, Usally my favorite project is the one I'm currently working on.

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RE: [Felicia] Why was this launch scrubbed? What does this mean for the astronuats?
I don't know whay the launch was scrubbed. I'll have to listen to the news tonight to find out why.

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RE: [MINNI] How do you balance a family and your career?
Hi, Fortunately, I don't have to do all the work myself. I have a very nice husband who also enjoys taking care of his children. This really helps be to balance family and career. It also helps that I don't have to work excessively long hours.

[ KimH - 42 - 14:45:59 ]
RE: [KimH] I think computer engineering and software devleopment is a fine career if you like developing computer applications. Of course, one has to get the right training and schooling.
Yes, I like working for the government. I've done so for most of my adulthood. I was an US AirForce office prior to working here at NASA Ames.

[ KimH - 49 - 14:48:12 ]
RE: [Alice] How much time do you spend on outreach? Does NASA encourage it?
Hi Alice, My outreach effort are primarily through web chats such as the one we're doing right now. I've been doing them for the past five years. Outreach is another important NASA "mission".

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RE: [Alice] Hi KIm - How do you keep up on current technology? Are you always learning new things?
I take training classes. I also attend talks on various subjects. I also read techical articles in magazines and on the web.

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RE: [Alice] Hi KIm - How do you keep up on current technology? Are you always learning new things?
Yes, I'm always learning new things. One of the things I like best about my job is that I often get apply what I've learned to the projects I'm working on.

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RE: [unknown] What do you hope for your children?
I hope my children grow up to happy, healthy adults who are able to successfully pursue their interests and develop many talents.

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RE: [Brandon/OakKnowHS] H Kim - Is there anything secretive about your work? Do you ever partner with other companies?
Hi, No I don't do any classified work. Sometimes there are opportunities to partner with other companies, schools or government agencies.

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RE: [unknown] What type of background do yo need for your career? How do you stay on top of the training you need?
To do be a software developer, one needs lots of training in computer science, and/or engineering either by getting some sort of degree or lots of work experience.

[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 56 - 14:56:26 ]
We'll be ending this chat in just a few minutes so please let Kim answer the posted questions. Thank you again for joining us. REmember you can chat with the Young Women of NASA Advisory Council members in the next 2 hours and then at 5:00 we will broadcast the Council members live at the launch.

[ KimH - 57 - 14:57:59 ]
RE: [Alice] How did you get selected for the trading card?
One of the developers of the AstroVenture project asked if I was interested in participating. Since I'm not a professional sports person, I thought this would be the only way I'd ever be on a trading card.

[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 58 - 15:13:17 ]
Thank you Kim for chatting. We'll look forward to the next time.

[ KimH - 59 - 15:26:50 ]
RE: [Tish/NASAChatHost] Thank you Kim for chatting. We'll look forward to the next time.
It was my pleasure!