School of Science

2005 Dean's Educational & Student Advising Winners

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"The School of Science is extremely proud of all of our awardees - they have all made extraordinary contributions to their units."

Robert J. Silbey, Dean of Science

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Name of Awardee Department Excerpts from Nomination Letter

Erica Beade,
Adminstrative Assistant
Biology
"...Erica's teaching has saved the department money by minimizing the use of temporary employment agencies..."

"...manages her duties extraodinarily well..."

Susan Brighton,
Senior Adminstrative Assistant
Chemistry
"...Susan's dedication has ensured that the work has always gotten done...."

"....Susan's value to the department, and especially to the graduate students is beyond calculation..."

Andrew Brook-Taylor,
Graduate Student

Mathematics

"...he is very caring, patient and generous with his time..."

"...The graduate school experience has been a more human one for these students because of his support..."

Michael Ching,
Graduate Student

Mathematics

"...Michael's care is especially exhibited in his talks and interaction with students..."

"...he often went beyond his duties..."

Professor Robert Field Chemistry
"...He is particularly effective in resolving conflicts between students and faculty and on numerous occasions he has quietly diffused delicate situations in a way that was fair and respectful of all the involved parties."

"...Bob has been a tremendous asset to the department..."

Monica Linden,
Graduate Student Brain and Cognitive Sciences
"...Monica spent many hours tutoring and advising students..."

"...should be rewarded for her dedication, hard work and performance above and beyond the usual role of teaching assistant.."

Thomas McHugh,
Research Scientist

Picower Center for Learning and Memory

"...his mentoring to be inspirational..."

"...He is willling to help and does so with a smile..."

Updated 05/24/05

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpts from Nomination Letter
Erica Beade, Adminstrative Assistant	Biology	"...Erica's teaching has saved the department money by minimizing the use of temporary employment agencies..." "...manages her duties extraodinarily well..."
Susan Brighton, Senior Adminstrative Assistant	Chemistry	"...Susan's dedication has ensured that the work has always gotten done...." "....Susan's value to the department, and especially to the graduate students is beyond calculation..."
Andrew Brook-Taylor, Graduate Student	Mathematics	"...he is very caring, patient and generous with his time..." "...The graduate school experience has been a more human one for these students because of his support..."
Michael Ching, Graduate Student	Mathematics	"...Michael's care is especially exhibited in his talks and interaction with students..." "...he often went beyond his duties..."
Professor Robert Field	Chemistry	"...He is particularly effective in resolving conflicts between students and faculty and on numerous occasions he has quietly diffused delicate situations in a way that was fair and respectful of all the involved parties." "...Bob has been a tremendous asset to the department..."
Monica Linden, Graduate Student	Brain and Cognitive Sciences	"...Monica spent many hours tutoring and advising students..." "...should be rewarded for her dedication, hard work and performance above and beyond the usual role of teaching assistant.."
Thomas McHugh, Research Scientist	Picower Center for Learning and Memory	"...his mentoring to be inspirational..." "...He is willling to help and does so with a smile..."