School of Science

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpts from Nomination Letter
Ed Alvarez	Operations Support, Laboatory for Nuclear Science	"...His job title does not really reflect the importance of the work. Ed not only performs small miracles but also does them with a smile and a subtle sense of humor..." "...He is known around the LNS as the person with golden hands..."
Joyce I. Berggren	Administative Assistant, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	When running a junior faculty search- "...Joyce turns this flood of input into a very user friendly drawer full of files, and a database that allows the faculty to see at a glance what has arrived and what is missing..."
Michaela Brothers	Administrative Assistant, Center for Cancer Research	"...Michaela has demonstrated innovation, resilience and adaptability that are a testament not only to her skills but to her dedication to MIT and the CCR..." "...she repeatedly goes beyond what is necessary to merely get things done and gives that extra something that makes an ordinary event extraordinary...."
Carla Ashton-Cohen	Administrative Assistant, Brain and Congitive Sciences	"...Carla has consistently gone above and beyond the requirements of her job description..." "..She is an insprational colleague who is continually reminding me of "teamwork"..."
Aurora Burds Connor	Research Scientist, Center for Cancer Research	"...Aurora has done a remarkable job..." "...Without the services and assistance offered by Aurora, our work would not be progressing as fast..."
Biology Headquarters Team Francine Chaput, Monica Link, Lucas McNeill	Administrative Assistants, Biology	"...All three have made outstanding contributions..." "Lucas is the go to guy........" "Monica always interacts with visitors to the Headquarters Office in a professional and helpful manner...." " Francine has been called upon to propose creative solutions...."
Anna Marie Convertino	Administrative Assistant, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...Anna takes initiative, thinks ahead and does careful planning...." "...one really realizes the incredible impact that Anna has had on our group over the years..."
Shirley Entzminger	Administrative Assistant, Mathematics	"...She has an exceptional dedication and loyalty to the Institute..." "...she never says she is too busy to perform a task; she simply finds a way to do it..."
Sara Frenier	Financial Assistant, Dean's Office, SoS	During the relocation of the Dean of Science Administration offices - "..on her own initiative undertook the huge task of handling all of the details and logistics..."
Rebecca Fry	Assistant Director Biomicro Center - Center for Cancer Research/Biology	"...Rebecca has a strong committment to customer services and constantly strives to meet the demands of all the labs..." "...She brings a thoughtful approach to problem solving ..."
Shu Ying Huang	Research Technical Staff, Biology/PCLM	"...her work is extremely effective in fostering camaraderie, team spirit and collaboration..."
Claudia Labollia-James	Administrative Assistant, Physics	"...Claudia often works at home to be sure she is prepared when she arrives at MIT ..." "...She handles her extra work with charm and good humor. We are very lucky to have someone who is so devoted to MIT..."
Tivon Luker	Adminstrative Staff, Mathematics	"...he is a very bright man, who who learns very quickly and is able to absorb what the job needs ..." "...Demonstrates the ability to deal with adverse suituations..."
Robert Marini	Assistant Director, Division of Comparative Medicine	"...To say that Bob performs above and beyond the call of duty is putting it mildly..." "...not only a prodigious talent, but also a truly great individual..."
Brain and Cognitive Sciences Team Sheila McCabe & Antoinette Oliver	Financial Operation Team Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...Indivdually and as a team they continually exceed expectations..." "...They are indispensable assets to the department..."
Fred Miller	Project Technician, Center for Space Research	"...he brings a deep reservoir of talent, experience and judgement..." "...Fred always maintains the patience and forbearance necessary to ensure the best possible outcome of often near calamitous situations..."
Scott Morley	SRS Program Staff, Physics/LNS	"...shouldered the load with good humor, with skill, and in a way that takes a lot of burden off the faculty ..."
Mary Markel Murphy	Administrative Officer, Biology	"...she covered added reponsibilities with a great deal of grace, poise and competence..." "...her ability to deal with difficult circumstances was truly inspiring..."
Margaret O'Meara	Administrative Assistant, Physics	"..she has been quite generous with her time, putting in extra time ..." "...willingness to take on extra duties with a smile..."
Jean Papagianopoules	Administrative Assistant, Center for Space Research	"...demonstrates exceptional dedication to CSR and the MIT community..." "...she impressed me beyond words; she mananged to learn so much in so little time..."
Alberto Stolfi	Technical Assistant, Brain and Cognitive Sciences	"...Alberto's work ethic is simply outstanding...." "....His contributions have been crucial to the success of the projects of all the other lab members.."
Eugeni Tsentalovich	Research Scientist LNS-Bates	"...has worked very hard over many months to bring the operation of the BLAST target to a level which matches or exceeds design specifications..."
Scott Wade	Operations and Facilities Manager, Chemistry	"....he has taken an extremely proactive approach to addressing security issues..." "...is an extremely dedicated, efficient, honest member of the department...."
Anna Ward	Administrative Assistant, Mathematics	"...she's organized without being compulsive..she is instrumental in making sure that the university business is done properly..." "...has been and continues to be steady as a rock..."

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