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NASA logo NASA Code Available for Down-to-Earth Apps

The 2017–2018 NASA catalog has hundreds of free, downloadable software codes in categories ranging from aeronautics and autonomous systems to environmental science and vehicle management.

Evaluating research How to Evaluate the Quality of a Research StudyIt’s wise not to accept a research report's findings just because they were published. You may discover the findings couldn’t be replicated, too small a sample was tested, or the results of studies that generated contrary results weren’t considered. Here are some questions you can ask to evaluate research.
Agile culture Creating Your Organization’s Agile Culture

Some organizations decide they can just “install” agile by simply telling the technical team members what to do. It never occurred to the managers that much of what makes agile successful is the organizational culture. It's important to recognize that agile is something you work toward—with the whole team.

figures standing around globe Why You Need to Unify Agile Methodologies among Teams

Agile software development is a complex initiative to undertake, especially when a dispersed team is involved. Organizations must establish a unified agile methodology to ensure that everyone is on the same page and understands what is expected of them in these efforts.

glass bottle The Value of Service Virtualization for Agile and DevOps Teams

If you’re looking to remove constraints, service virtualization should be high up on your list of things to take advantage of in 2017. The idea is to give both developers and testers the ability to create simulated services of production environments to develop and test.

Having fun at work Why Fun at Work MattersHaving fun at work is good for employees' happiness, satisfaction, and even health. But it also increases employee productivity; strengthens coworker relationships, which helps them be more innovative; and makes employees loyal to their organizations. So fun at work benefits employers and companies, too.
Missed the target 7 Harms Done by Keeping Unrealistic Project GoalsProject management is about supporting informed decision-making. No one wants to break the news that a project is not on schedule, but a good sponsor would want to know that the original goals are no longer realistic. Reluctance to communicate or unwillingness to hear have some real business consequences.
Too many changes The Importance of Timing when Implementing ChangeToo many changes at once can prolong upheaval and delay people's adjustment to the new norm. If you are planning to start a complex project, introduce a new tool, or undertake any other major initiative, and employees are still reeling from other changes, it may be wise to delay the planned change if you can.