School of Science Spring 2003

Dean's Educational & Student Advising Winners

Name of Awardee Department Excerpts from Nomination Letter

Professor Michael Artin Mathematics
"...he pays close attention to each of his advisees and is particularly good at finding out when their personal lives need some attention as well..."

"...he has 24 advisees which include many students who need extra attention..."

Janice Chang, Academic Administrator Biology
"...has a very difficult job keeping things running smoothly in the face of constantly changing demands...."

"....has dramatically upgraded the capabilities of the biology education office...is incredible generous with her time..."

Dr. Peter Dourmashkin, Sr. Lecturer

ESG& Physics

"...he is an excellent lecturer and is caring and dedicated...he spares no effort in providing to both his ESG and TEAL students the best physics education he possibly can..."

"...Peter is a champion of the goal of creating diversity on campus....people of all backgrounds have to be participating in the community for it to be a truly great Institute..."

Charlene Ellsworth, Graduate Student

Picower Center for Learning & Memory

"...Charlene and Nathan were proactive and went well above and beyond the call of duty....organized study groups, met with students individually...put together a fantastic web page..."

"...this year's core class was the best one in years and I give Charlene and Nathan most of the credit..."

Krzysztof Grabarek, Academic Administrator Chemistry
"...he provides backup advising to our undergraduate chemistry majors which is critical to the success of our program..."

"...Kris plays a pivotal role in training our graduate TAs and his many innovations during the past two years have strengthened it considerably..."

Professor Tom Greytak Physics
"...the students find him open minded about their choices in fashioning a degree that matches their interests..."

"...he is devoted to all our undergraduates and they sense it..."

Deborah Kruzel, Instructor Biology
"...she has become an extremely influential mentor to many biology undergraduates..."

"...she is an outstanding advisor...we are fortunate to have her as a member of the biology teaching staff..."

Joanne Jonsson, Academic Administrator Mathematics
"...her constantly open door means she understands whose teaching is working....picks up pieces when students have problems..."

"...shows freshman in trouble what they can do about it..."

Dr. Alan Levine, PRS Center for Space Research
"...always willing to take the time to talk about a problem until a solution has been figured out..."

"...Al's teaching extends beyond just advising research students..."

Professor Elly Nedivi Brain & Cognitive Sciences
"...Elly epitomizes our young faculty who do whatever it takes to teach their subject effectively..."

"...really relevant and clear lectures...great class..."

Professor Pawan Sinha Brain & Cognitive Sciences
"...is an excellent instructor who blends his tremendous knowledge of the material with humor and accessibility..."

"...he is very approachable and explains things very well....makes you interested..."

Professor Dave Pritchard Physics
"...he advises the Society of Physics Students...is evident from students reactions that they feel he carries out these responsibilities with warmth and good judgment..."

"...his insights on the attitudes and capabilities of the students is particularly valuable..."

Professor Michael Sipser Mathematics
"...he now advises 26 undergraduates...one reason for the large number is that he takes the responsibility seriously, finding out how things are really going for his advisees and helping them to understand problems as they arise..."

Sarah Tabacco, Instructor
Chemistry

"...Sarah's lectures were outstanding, students agreed giving her a course evaluation rating of 6.3..."

"...her teaching load was more than twice that of our faculty and she fulfilled all of her responsibilities with impressive success..."

Nathan Wilson, Graduate Student Picower Center for Learning and Memory
"...Charlene and Nathan were proactive and went well above and beyond the call of duty....organized study groups, met with students individually...put together a fantastic web page..."

"...this year's core class was the best one in years and I give Charlene and Nathan most of the credit..."

Updated 8/1/03

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpts from Nomination Letter
Professor Michael Artin	Mathematics	"...he pays close attention to each of his advisees and is particularly good at finding out when their personal lives need some attention as well..." "...he has 24 advisees which include many students who need extra attention..."
Janice Chang, Academic Administrator	Biology	"...has a very difficult job keeping things running smoothly in the face of constantly changing demands...." "....has dramatically upgraded the capabilities of the biology education office...is incredible generous with her time..."
Dr. Peter Dourmashkin, Sr. Lecturer	ESG& Physics	"...he is an excellent lecturer and is caring and dedicated...he spares no effort in providing to both his ESG and TEAL students the best physics education he possibly can..." "...Peter is a champion of the goal of creating diversity on campus....people of all backgrounds have to be participating in the community for it to be a truly great Institute..."
Charlene Ellsworth, Graduate Student	Picower Center for Learning & Memory	"...Charlene and Nathan were proactive and went well above and beyond the call of duty....organized study groups, met with students individually...put together a fantastic web page..." "...this year's core class was the best one in years and I give Charlene and Nathan most of the credit..."
Krzysztof Grabarek, Academic Administrator	Chemistry	"...he provides backup advising to our undergraduate chemistry majors which is critical to the success of our program..." "...Kris plays a pivotal role in training our graduate TAs and his many innovations during the past two years have strengthened it considerably..."
Professor Tom Greytak	Physics	"...the students find him open minded about their choices in fashioning a degree that matches their interests..." "...he is devoted to all our undergraduates and they sense it..."
Deborah Kruzel, Instructor	Biology	"...she has become an extremely influential mentor to many biology undergraduates..." "...she is an outstanding advisor...we are fortunate to have her as a member of the biology teaching staff..."
Joanne Jonsson, Academic Administrator	Mathematics	"...her constantly open door means she understands whose teaching is working....picks up pieces when students have problems..." "...shows freshman in trouble what they can do about it..."
Dr. Alan Levine, PRS	Center for Space Research	"...always willing to take the time to talk about a problem until a solution has been figured out..." "...Al's teaching extends beyond just advising research students..."
Professor Elly Nedivi	Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...Elly epitomizes our young faculty who do whatever it takes to teach their subject effectively..." "...really relevant and clear lectures...great class..."
Professor Pawan Sinha	Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...is an excellent instructor who blends his tremendous knowledge of the material with humor and accessibility..." "...he is very approachable and explains things very well....makes you interested..."
Professor Dave Pritchard	Physics	"...he advises the Society of Physics Students...is evident from students reactions that they feel he carries out these responsibilities with warmth and good judgment..." "...his insights on the attitudes and capabilities of the students is particularly valuable..."
Professor Michael Sipser	Mathematics	"...he now advises 26 undergraduates...one reason for the large number is that he takes the responsibility seriously, finding out how things are really going for his advisees and helping them to understand problems as they arise..."
Sarah Tabacco, Instructor	Chemistry	"...Sarah's lectures were outstanding, students agreed giving her a course evaluation rating of 6.3..." "...her teaching load was more than twice that of our faculty and she fulfilled all of her responsibilities with impressive success..."
Nathan Wilson, Graduate Student	Picower Center for Learning and Memory	"...Charlene and Nathan were proactive and went well above and beyond the call of duty....organized study groups, met with students individually...put together a fantastic web page..." "...this year's core class was the best one in years and I give Charlene and Nathan most of the credit..."