NASA chief technologist gets AIAA's von Karman Award

Bobby Braun has won the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics von Kármán award given annually to people who have distinguished themselves technically in the field of astronautics.

Gossip in the workplace

Gossips take heart: Not all gossip is harmful.

GSA's acquisition center reorganizing for new year

Joe Jeu, assistant commissioner for General Supplies and Services at GSA, will be leaving the agency, and other personnel changes are also underway.

NASA chooses Keegan as associate deputy administrator

NASA named Richard Keegan as the agency's associate deputy administrator on Dec. 16. He replaces Charles Scales, who has held the position since April 2007. Scales is retiring.

Let's play Buzzword Bingo

Help us create a government-centric game of Buzzword Bingo!

Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press

The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.

Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press

The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.

Army PEO EIS gets new senior leader

Army Program Executive Office gets a new senior leader, promoted up through the ranks.

Astronaut Alan Poindexter leaves NASA

Veteran NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter has left the agency to return to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.

Former FBI cybersecurity exec joins Mandiant

Retired FBI official Scott O'Neal joins the IT security firm to head its federal business practice.

Defense Acquisition University gets new president

Katrina McFarland is the new president of the Defense Acquisition University and will oversee new curriculum that reflects changing defense acquisition guidelines.

Former BTG, Apogen exec returns to federal market

Todd Stottlemyer returns to the federal market to lead Interactive Technology Solutions of Silver Spring, Md., as CEO.

On Thanksgiving, fed IT leaders count their blessings

We asked your colleagues what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

DHS procurement head to leave

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Who will be the 2010 contractor of the year?

Top executives and leading contractors were honored Wednesday night as part of the annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. The winners are kept a secret until the names are called from the podium.

Election pontificating -- what's your take?

How do you think the election will turn out, and what are the implications for federal IT and procurement?

Dave Wennergren on the future Defense CIO

In an exclusive interview, Dave Wennergren discusses the future of the Defense Department's CIO postion.

4 reasons why you should take risks

Bill Scheessele of MBDi tells how the founders of companies appearing on Washington Technology's Fast 50 list took risks, learned from their failures and experienced great success as a result.

American Security Challenge to honor Gen. Alexander

This year's American Security Challenge will feature a ceremony to honor Gen. Keith Alexander with the 2010 Patriot Award.