MIT School of Science

School of Science

Fall 2001 Infinite Mile Winners

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

Robert J. Silbey, Dean of Science

Name of Awardee Department Excerpt from Nomination Letter

BATES RF Team - Jonathan Byford, Richard Campbell, Alonzo Hawkins, Pat MacGibbon, Larry Solheim, Defa Wang, Abbi Zolfaghari Bates Laboratory - RF Group
"...they are the heart of the Bates accelerator since its commisioning 28 years ago..."

"...RF Group has done an outstanding job with keen judgment and tireless effort..."

Richard Benford CSR, Facility/Safety Manager
"...he was innovated and created solutions that satisfied all those who requested something..."

"...communicates and collaborates extremely well with others...."

Susan Brighton Chemistry, Administrative Assistant/Graduate Program
"...she has been the mainstay of our graduate student program..."

"...always willing to take the time to listen....she has genuine concern for the students..."

CCR Team - Jenny Crays, Susan Dorson, Joanna Iwanow, Lynne Lenker, Regina Lynch CCR - Headquarters Team
"...they are the root system of this center providing integral administrative support to the labs ..."

"... best team whom in my book are very talented individuals..."

Terry Clewley Biology, Administrative Assistant
"... plays instrumental role in providing excellent service to Biology community..."

"... willingness to assume new and challenging responsibilities...outstanding work performance"

Marybeth Costa Physics, Financial Officer
"... developed innovated financial and appointment systems...demonstrated exceptional creativity"

"... she is a paradigm for the type of staff member who works tirelessly...her generosity with her time"

ESG Team - Peter Dourmashkin, Holly Sweet ESG, Administrative Team
"...productively inventive colleagues..."

"unusual gift of understanding...these two heroic characters..."

Aiqi Fang Biology, Research Scientist
"... tireless worker who is totally devoted to the success of my laboratory..."

"...her lab technique is better than anyone I have ever had in my lab..."

Stuart Galley LNS, Unix Administrator
"...maintains cool, reserved yet friendly manner...always volunteers to undertake unpopular tasks..."

"... extremely competent, efficient, highly motivated and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to get the job done..."

Peter Goodwin LNS/Bates - Mechanical Technician
"... highly qualified technician...works professionally and flawlessly"

"... works on multiple tasks without compromising results..."

Gretchen Kappelmann Chemistry, Administrative Secretary
"...exemplifies the highest level of service...with characteristic efficiency and positive attitude"

"... technically superb...ultimate team player"

Jacob Levin CLM, Research Scientist
"... mentored over a dozen undergraduates..."

"...designed and taught a novel course in Methods of Neurophysiology..."

LNS Team - William Gigueroa, Gerry Fiumara, Ken Hewitt, Elsye Luc, Lauren Saragosa, Sandy Tenorio LNS, Headquarters Team
"...flawlessly handled....professional and efficient manner..."

"...extensive work and coordination...group was extraordinary and played a crucial role..."

Margaret Magendantz CCR, Research Scientist
"...tireless and generous scientist...her precision, high standards, attention to detail and dedication to getting things right..."

"... work habits are legendary..."

Scott Morley LNS / CTP, Sponsored Research Staff
"...good humor, crisp efficiency, dedication to our students..."

"... has great reserves of grace and patience..."

Physics Team - Marcos Hankin, William Sanford Physics, Technical Instructors Team
"...amazing good humor and a flexible cooperative attitude..."

"...more than willing to go the extra infinite mile..."

Diane Reid CLM, Administrative Assistant
"...selflessly goes out of her way for others..."

"...offered our lab a level of service that I feel was above and beyond any other..."

Emily Rossie CLM, Research Affiliate
"...is legendary for going the extra mile....would be unthinkable to have an office without her..."

"...consistently exceptional as are her loyalty and dedication..."

Nancy Savioli Physics, Administrative Assistant
"...one of the most dedicated workers...gives quality service to students..."

"...invaluable resource....she is the pivotal reason that the Society of Physics Students is successful..."

Anne Slinn EAPS, Sponsored Research Staff
"...superlative capabilities...dedication, technical innovation, independence and good judgment..."

"...always ready to help...shows innovation and creativity..."

Sylvester Szczepanowski B&CS, Project Machinist
"... true craftsman and deeply cares about the quality of his work..."

"...works extremely hard and does so well beyond what is required..."

Jan Wetzel Math, Technical Administrative Secretary
"... consistently an outstanding member.... ememplifies grace under pressure..."

"...her work has been invariable exceptionally excellent..."

Photos from Awards Ceremony

School of Science

Updated 12/12/01

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpt from Nomination Letter

BATES RF Team - Jonathan Byford, Richard Campbell, Alonzo Hawkins, Pat MacGibbon, Larry Solheim, Defa Wang, Abbi Zolfaghari	Bates Laboratory - RF Group	"...they are the heart of the Bates accelerator since its commisioning 28 years ago..." "...RF Group has done an outstanding job with keen judgment and tireless effort..."
Richard Benford	CSR, Facility/Safety Manager	"...he was innovated and created solutions that satisfied all those who requested something..." "...communicates and collaborates extremely well with others...."
Susan Brighton	Chemistry, Administrative Assistant/Graduate Program	"...she has been the mainstay of our graduate student program..." "...always willing to take the time to listen....she has genuine concern for the students..."
CCR Team - Jenny Crays, Susan Dorson, Joanna Iwanow, Lynne Lenker, Regina Lynch	CCR - Headquarters Team	"...they are the root system of this center providing integral administrative support to the labs ..." "... best team whom in my book are very talented individuals..."
Terry Clewley	Biology, Administrative Assistant	"... plays instrumental role in providing excellent service to Biology community..." "... willingness to assume new and challenging responsibilities...outstanding work performance"
Marybeth Costa	Physics, Financial Officer	"... developed innovated financial and appointment systems...demonstrated exceptional creativity" "... she is a paradigm for the type of staff member who works tirelessly...her generosity with her time"
ESG Team - Peter Dourmashkin, Holly Sweet	ESG, Administrative Team	"...productively inventive colleagues..." "unusual gift of understanding...these two heroic characters..."
Aiqi Fang	Biology, Research Scientist	"... tireless worker who is totally devoted to the success of my laboratory..." "...her lab technique is better than anyone I have ever had in my lab..."
Stuart Galley	LNS, Unix Administrator	"...maintains cool, reserved yet friendly manner...always volunteers to undertake unpopular tasks..." "... extremely competent, efficient, highly motivated and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to get the job done..."
Peter Goodwin	LNS/Bates - Mechanical Technician	"... highly qualified technician...works professionally and flawlessly" "... works on multiple tasks without compromising results..."
Gretchen Kappelmann	Chemistry, Administrative Secretary	"...exemplifies the highest level of service...with characteristic efficiency and positive attitude" "... technically superb...ultimate team player"
Jacob Levin	CLM, Research Scientist	"... mentored over a dozen undergraduates..." "...designed and taught a novel course in Methods of Neurophysiology..."
LNS Team - William Gigueroa, Gerry Fiumara, Ken Hewitt, Elsye Luc, Lauren Saragosa, Sandy Tenorio	LNS, Headquarters Team	"...flawlessly handled....professional and efficient manner..." "...extensive work and coordination...group was extraordinary and played a crucial role..."
Margaret Magendantz	CCR, Research Scientist	"...tireless and generous scientist...her precision, high standards, attention to detail and dedication to getting things right..." "... work habits are legendary..."
Scott Morley	LNS / CTP, Sponsored Research Staff	"...good humor, crisp efficiency, dedication to our students..." "... has great reserves of grace and patience..."
Physics Team - Marcos Hankin, William Sanford	Physics, Technical Instructors Team	"...amazing good humor and a flexible cooperative attitude..." "...more than willing to go the extra infinite mile..."
Diane Reid	CLM, Administrative Assistant	"...selflessly goes out of her way for others..." "...offered our lab a level of service that I feel was above and beyond any other..."
Emily Rossie	CLM, Research Affiliate	"...is legendary for going the extra mile....would be unthinkable to have an office without her..." "...consistently exceptional as are her loyalty and dedication..."
Nancy Savioli	Physics, Administrative Assistant	"...one of the most dedicated workers...gives quality service to students..." "...invaluable resource....she is the pivotal reason that the Society of Physics Students is successful..."
Anne Slinn	EAPS, Sponsored Research Staff	"...superlative capabilities...dedication, technical innovation, independence and good judgment..." "...always ready to help...shows innovation and creativity..."
Sylvester Szczepanowski	B&CS, Project Machinist	"... true craftsman and deeply cares about the quality of his work..." "...works extremely hard and does so well beyond what is required..."
Jan Wetzel	Math, Technical Administrative Secretary	"... consistently an outstanding member.... ememplifies grace under pressure..." "...her work has been invariable exceptionally excellent..."