United States Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren, CA visits with Ames Center Director Dr. Pete Worden and Director of StratCom Angela Diaz (l-r) Diaz, Worden, Lofgren

United States Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren, CA visits with Ames Center Director Dr. Pete Worden and Director of StratCom Angela Diaz (l-r) Diaz, Worden, Lofgren

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. Hans Mark, Director 1969 - 1977, Dale Compton, Director 1989 - 1994

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. Hans Mark, Director 1969 - 1977

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. S. Peter Worden, Director 2006 -

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. Dale Compton, Director 1989 - 1994

Dedication of the Clarence A. 'Sy' Syvertson Auditorium On July 15, 2011, Ames officiclly renamed its Main Aduitorium (N201) in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson. Syvertson served as Ames Center Director from 1977 to 1984 and passed away Sept 13, 2010. He began his 35-year career at Ames in 1948 and in addition to being Center Director, he also served as Ames' Director of Astronautics and Deputy Director. Syvertson was instrumental in remodeling the auditorium and it is entirely fitting that it be named in his honor. Seen here from left to right are: Syvertson's wife Joann; Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden ; his daughter Lynn and Jack Boyd, senior advisor to the center director. Mrs. JoAnn Syvertson looks a dedication plaque placed in honor of her husband.

Dedication of the Clarence A. 'Sy' Syvertson Auditorium On July 15, 2011, Ames officiclly renamed its Main Aduitorium (N201) in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson. Syvertson served as Ames Center Director from 1977 to 1984 and passed away Sept 13, 2010. He began his 35-year career at Ames in 1948 and in addition to being Center Director, he also served as Ames' Director of Astronautics and Deputy Director. Syvertson was instrumental in remodeling the auditorium and it is entirely fitting that it be named in his honor. Seen here from left to right are: Syvertson's wife Joann; Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden ; his daughter Lynn and Jack Boyd, senior advisor to the center director.

Ames officially renames its Main Auditorium (N201) in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson 1977 to 1984. Shown here on right is Mrs. JoAnn Syvertson holding the plaque from Syvertson induction into the Ames Hall of Fame in 2000 and Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden 2006 -

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. left to right Dr. S. Peter Worden, Director 2006 - , Dr. Hans Mark, Director 1969 - 1977

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Ames Directors L-R: Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Dale Compton speaking.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006)

Kick-off event for Google NASA collaboration (held in the Ames Exploration Center 943A) with Ames Center Director Pete Worden (L) and Dan Clancy, Director of engineering Google

Kick-off event for Google NASA collaboration (held in the Ames Exploration Center 943A) with Ames Center Director Pete Worden (L) and Dan Clancy, Director of engineering Google

On 20 December 1989, Ames buried a time capsule and unveiled a sculpture at the spot where, fifty years earlier, Russel Robinson had turned the first spade of dirt for the Ames construction shack: Robinson (left) Ames Director Dale Compton (center) and retired Ames Director Sy Syvertson (right)

Kick-off event for Google NASA collaboration (held in the Ames Exploration Center 943A) with Chris Kemp, Ames Business Development (L) Ames Center Director Pete Worden (M) and Dan Clancy, Director of engineering Google (R)

Ames officially renames its Main Auditorium (N201) in memory of former Ames Center Director Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson 1977 to 1984. Shown here on right is Mrs. JoAnn Syvertson and Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden 2006 -

HRH Prince Frederik of Denmark visit and tour of NASA Ames Research Center. from Left to right Shown the with Ames Special Advisor to the Director John W. 'Jack' Boyd, HRH, and Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden.

Kick-off event for Google NASA collaboration (held in the Ames Exploration Center 943A) with Chris Kemp, Ames Business Development (L) Ames Center Director Pete Worden (L-M) Tiffany Montage, Project Manager Engineering, Google (R-M) and Dan Clancy, Director of engineering Google (R)

Kick-off event for Google NASA collaboration (held in the Ames Exploration Center 943A) with Chris Kemp, Ames Business Development (L) Ames Center Director Pete Worden (M) and Dan Clancy, Director of engineering Google (R)

Ames Center Director Sy Syverston enjoys a moment with fellow employees during Ames Heritage Week lunch.

Prince Willem Alexander (Crown Prince of the Netherlands) visits Ames shown here with Ames Center Director H. McDonald.

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. William 'Bill' Balhaus, Director1984 - 1989

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with Pete Worden, Ames Center Director during a visit to Ames.

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Dr. Dale Compton, Director 1989 - 1994 and Dr. William 'Bill' Balhaus, Director1984 - 1989

Ames 70_year Anniversary Ames Research Center's Directors Panel Discussion. Lew Braxton III, Ames Deputy Director at podium with left to right Dr. S. Peter Worden, Director 2006 - , Dr. Hans Mark, Director 1969 - 1977, Dale Compton, Director 1989 - 1994 and Dr. William 'Bill' Balhaus, Director1984 - 1989

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Sy Syverson posses with his portrait hanging in the hall of NASA Ames Administration Building N-200.

NASA Director Sean O'Keefe comes to Ames for employee briefing and tour. Meets with Roberto Cruz, National Hispanic University (seated, right) and Ames Center Director Dr. Henry McDonald follow the signing of the educational MOU between NHU and Ames.

NASA Director Sean O'Keefe comes to Ames for employee briefing and tour. Meets with Roberto Cruz, National Hispanic University (seated, right) and Ames Center Director Dr. Henry McDonald follow the signing of the educational MOU between NHU and Ames.

Director's Council, front row left to right, Lewis Braxton, Deputy Director of Ames, S. Pete Worden, Director of Ames, Steve Zornetzer, Associate Center Director. Back row left to right Paul Agnew, CFO, Jack Boyd, Sr. Advisor to the Center Director, Karen Bradford, Chief of Staff, Deb Feng, Deputy Director (Acting), Phil Fluegemann, Executive Officer for Deputy Director .

CFC Awards ceremony: William, Ames Deputy Director (L) Grace Ann Weiler, Ames 2001 CFC chairperson (C) and Tom Moyles, Director of Center Operations accepts CFC Inter-Directorate Competition Outstanding Participation plaque .

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Pete Worden signing a Time Magazine cover with a story about NASA's Mission to Mars. for a Space fan from Flordia.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Sy Syvertson signing a Time Magazine cover with a story about NASA's Mission to Mars. for a Space fan from Flordia.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Dale Compton signing a Time Magazine cover with a story about NASA's Mission to Mars. for a Space fan from Flordia.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) at a round table in the Boyd Room of N-200.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Hans Mark signing a Time Magazine cover with a story about NASA's Mission to Mars. for a Space fan from Flordia.

NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure effected Ames and NASA. On the projects they pushed for and/or pushed forward and the culture of the center and the agency and how that worked for or against Ames, as well as major contributions of the time made by Ames Research Center. Panel L-R; Hans Mark, Sy Syvertson, Dale Compton, Scott Hubbard and Pete Worden, present director. (Past Directors served for periods from 1969 thru 2006) Scott Hubbard signing a Time Magazine cover with a story about NASA's Mission to Mars. for a Space fan from Flordia.

British royalty visits Ames; Prince Andrew, Duke of York on tour, shown here with Dr. Henry 'Harry' McDonald, Director of Ames Research Center

NACA Photographer Portrait: Dr. Smith J. (Smithy) DeFrance, First Director of Ames Research Center 1940 - 1965 (then Ames Aeronautical Laboratory)

Mythbusters TV in Ames CVSRF Simulator with Discovery Channel show host Jamie Hyneman (white shirt) and Ames Center Director Pete Worden

Ames Aeronautica Laboratory Dedication ceremonies; Dr. Lewis and Smity DeFrance, Director, Ames Research Center standing in front of shock-wave picture.

British royalty visits Ames; Prince Andrew, Duke of York on tour, here with Dr Henry McDonald, Director of Ames Research Center presenting a memento to the Prince.

Chris Kemp introduces the New Code-I (information Technology Directorate) to the Ames staff (A total focus on increasing productivity at Ames Research Center)

2010 Yuri's Night celebration held at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. as part of the world wide celebration of the first man in space and the Space Shuttle program that followed 20 years later. From left to Right, Wizard Lori Garver, Deputy Administrator of NASA, Jack Boyd, Senior Advisor to the Director, Lewis Braxton, III, Deputy Director of Ames Research Center, Klingon S. Pete Worden, Director, Ames Research Center, Karen Bradford, Chief of Staff, Deborah Feng, Director, Center Operations.

Ames Center Director, Eugene Tu (Left) with Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history will provide a clearer roadmap for understanding where the country's future is heading. Presented by the Ames Women's Influence Network (WIN) and the Hispanic Advisory Committee for Employees (HACE) in the Syvertson Auditorium (N-201) at Ames Research Center. Eugene Tu, Ames Director with Rosie Rios

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California, Jane Grant, Architect AECOM, Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, Kenvin Burke, Swinerton Builders Rep. ready to turn the first shovel.

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California, Jane Grant, Architect AECOM, Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, Kenvin Burke, Swinerton Builders Rep. ready to turn the first shovel.

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California, Kenvin Burke, Jane Grant, Architect AECOM, Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, Swinerton Builders Rep. ready to turn the first shovel.

Ames Director William 'Bill' Ballhaus (center left) joins visitor Sir Jeffrey Pope from Royla Aircraft Industry, England (center right) at the NAS Facility Cray 2 computer with Ron Deiss, NAS Deputy Manager (L) and Vic Peterson, Ames Deputy Director (R).

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California, Jane Grant, Architect AECOM, Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, Kenvin Burke, Swinerton Builders Rep. ready to turn the first shovel.

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California, Jane Grant, Architect AECOM, Pete Worden, Director Ames Research Center, Kenvin Burke, Swinerton Builders Rep. ready to turn the first shovel.

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Portrait of Clarence 'Sy' Syvertson, Director of Ames Research Center 1978 - 1984

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Portrait: Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director NASA Ames Research Center

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Ames Center Director receives visitors during the Halloween parade

Portrait: William Dean, Ames Research Center Deputy Director

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

NASA Ames Center Director Harvey Allen (1965-1969) at the board.

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

Russell G Robinson, Assistant Director Ames Research Center

Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,