November 8, 2006 Katherine Martin Media Relations Office 216-433-2406 Katherine.k.martin@nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: 06-065 NASA GLENN TO HOLD DIVERSITY PRESENTATION AND PANEL DISCUSSION WHAT: NASA's Glenn Research Center, in partnership with the Ohio Aerospace Institute and the Greater Cleveland Partnership's Commission on Economic Inclusion are sponsoring a Leadership Series Event "Diversity: Recruitment, Retention and Inclusion." The event provides a forum for participants to learn about best practices in diversity in the workplace and discuss impacts of and reactions to diversity inclusion efforts. WHERE: Ohio Aerospace Institute 22800 Cedar Point Road Brook Park, OH 44142 WHEN: Thursday, November 9, 2006 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. WHO: Stephen J. Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer at Monster.com will deliver the keynote address. During his talk he will present recent survey data and insights to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Following the presentation panel members will discuss their organization's experience with diversity initiatives and philosophies on leading a diverse workforce. Panelists include: Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., Director, NASA Glenn Research Center Steven Peterson, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition and HR Functional Excellence, Eaton Corporation Deborah L. Plummer, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Diversity, Cleveland Clinic Moderator: Ann O. Heyward, Vice President, Workforce Enhancement, Ohio Aerospace Institute Media representatives interested in attending the presentation and discussion should call Katherine Martin at 216-433-2406 by 8:30 a.m. EST on November 9. -end-