MIT School of Science

School of Science

Fall 2002 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

CCR Histology Team - Michael Brown, Alicia Caron, Denise Crowley Histology Facility, Center for Cancer Research
"...provides invaluable service to a great number of laboratories..."

"staff provide essential teaching with a collegial spirit..."

Keith Bayer Systems Administrator, Center for Space Research
"...he has had a very significant impact on how our lab works and interacts..."

"...his technical savvy, determination and good will work together to make much more than a technical difference to the lab...."

Robert Goeke Chief Engineer, Center for Space Research
"...an effective ambassador for CSR..."

"...Bob's volunteer work in TOT has resulted in a subcontract for CSR for about $2M..."

Ken Hatch Electrical Shop Supervisor, Bates Laboratory
"...Ken's personal, technical skill and expertise prevented a very serious lengthy shut down of the lab..."

"...his 27 years of longstanding service and dedication to the Bates Laboratory..."

Arlyn Hertz Assistant to the Director, Center for Space Research
"...Arlyn plays a critical role in making the Center a community of people working together...with her extraordinary spirt of warmth...selfless dedication..."

"...on her own initiative developed a set of materials...success of these large events depends on Arlyn's excellent management and people skills and her willingness to do a lot of work..."

Laura Howe Administrative Assistant, Chemistry
"...Laura stepped up and took on many new responsibilities in a extemely shorthanded headquarters..."

"...she gets the job done with creativity and diplomacy..."

Jason Jacobson Administrative Assistant, Undergraduate Office, Brain & Cognitive Sciences
"...he generates excellent ideas on new services and is happy to do the work to implement them..."

"...he always goes above and beyond the call of duty to make life easier for BCS undergrads..."

Elizabeth McGrath Administrative Assistant, Chemistry
"...Liz stepped up to the plate with polite professionalism...and is invaluable to me as a resource and guide..."

"....she jumped in and provided unrelenting support, commitment and dedication...."

Peter Morley Machine Shop Supervisor, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
"...does a superb job as shop supervisor...goes the extra mile to assist his customers..."

"...he keeps the shop operating at peak efficiency delivering services and machine parts on-time and within estimated costs..."

Mary Markel Murphy Human Resources Administrator, Biology
"...provides extraordinary service to the Biology community...she is willing and able to take that extra step..."

"...she has come up with innovative solutions...has brought about significant changes...all with diligence and grace..."

Jennifer Murphy Administrative Assistant, Education Office, Chemistry
"...made huge contributions to the effective service and support in our office..."

"...she has made important innovations...we recognize her dedication and skill in completing difficult tasks efficiently..."

Patrick Paul Systems Administrator, Biology
"...he is certainly the most talented systems engineer that I have ever met...repeatedly demonstrated his ability to fix virtually any computer..."

"...he created something entirely new and highly innovative..."

PCLM Lab Team - Isabella Maguire and Mary Reardon Laboratory Associates, Picower Center for Learning and Memory
"...they have done a remarkable job setting up the new facility..."

"...they went out of their way to help us...are very helpful on a day-to-day basis...always friendly, pleasant and helpful..."

Maria Springer Course Manager, Education Office, Physics
"...Maria was instrumental in the efficient management of subjects...was the initiator of important aspects of courses..."

"...the intensity with which she worked was unmatched...professionalism that Maria displayed is above and beyond expectations..."

Christine Waite Technical Assistant, Picower Center for Learning and Memory
"...she has become an indispensable member of the lab...her work goes well beyond the call of duty..."

"...Christine naturally steps in to do what is needed...does it all seamlessly...she is truly extraordinary and she makes MIT extraordinary..."

Richard Wilk Renovation Project Coordinator, Chemistry
"...Rich has carefully and systematically helped us all find a path through a virtual jumgle of problems...works very long hours, is intense, efficient, direct and honest..."

"...he is courteous and effective...masterful handling of difficult and complex situations..."

School of Science

Updated 12/12/02

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpt from Nomination Letter
CCR Histology Team - Michael Brown, Alicia Caron, Denise Crowley	Histology Facility, Center for Cancer Research	"...provides invaluable service to a great number of laboratories..." "staff provide essential teaching with a collegial spirit..."
Keith Bayer	Systems Administrator, Center for Space Research	"...he has had a very significant impact on how our lab works and interacts..." "...his technical savvy, determination and good will work together to make much more than a technical difference to the lab...."
Robert Goeke	Chief Engineer, Center for Space Research	"...an effective ambassador for CSR..." "...Bob's volunteer work in TOT has resulted in a subcontract for CSR for about $2M..."
Ken Hatch	Electrical Shop Supervisor, Bates Laboratory	"...Ken's personal, technical skill and expertise prevented a very serious lengthy shut down of the lab..." "...his 27 years of longstanding service and dedication to the Bates Laboratory..."
Arlyn Hertz	Assistant to the Director, Center for Space Research	"...Arlyn plays a critical role in making the Center a community of people working together...with her extraordinary spirt of warmth...selfless dedication..." "...on her own initiative developed a set of materials...success of these large events depends on Arlyn's excellent management and people skills and her willingness to do a lot of work..."
Laura Howe	Administrative Assistant, Chemistry	"...Laura stepped up and took on many new responsibilities in a extemely shorthanded headquarters..." "...she gets the job done with creativity and diplomacy..."
Jason Jacobson	Administrative Assistant, Undergraduate Office, Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...he generates excellent ideas on new services and is happy to do the work to implement them..." "...he always goes above and beyond the call of duty to make life easier for BCS undergrads..."
Elizabeth McGrath	Administrative Assistant, Chemistry	"...Liz stepped up to the plate with polite professionalism...and is invaluable to me as a resource and guide..." "....she jumped in and provided unrelenting support, commitment and dedication...."
Peter Morley	Machine Shop Supervisor, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...does a superb job as shop supervisor...goes the extra mile to assist his customers..." "...he keeps the shop operating at peak efficiency delivering services and machine parts on-time and within estimated costs..."
Mary Markel Murphy	Human Resources Administrator, Biology	"...provides extraordinary service to the Biology community...she is willing and able to take that extra step..." "...she has come up with innovative solutions...has brought about significant changes...all with diligence and grace..."
Jennifer Murphy	Administrative Assistant, Education Office, Chemistry	"...made huge contributions to the effective service and support in our office..." "...she has made important innovations...we recognize her dedication and skill in completing difficult tasks efficiently..."
Patrick Paul	Systems Administrator, Biology	"...he is certainly the most talented systems engineer that I have ever met...repeatedly demonstrated his ability to fix virtually any computer..." "...he created something entirely new and highly innovative..."
PCLM Lab Team - Isabella Maguire and Mary Reardon	Laboratory Associates, Picower Center for Learning and Memory	"...they have done a remarkable job setting up the new facility..." "...they went out of their way to help us...are very helpful on a day-to-day basis...always friendly, pleasant and helpful..."
Maria Springer	Course Manager, Education Office, Physics	"...Maria was instrumental in the efficient management of subjects...was the initiator of important aspects of courses..." "...the intensity with which she worked was unmatched...professionalism that Maria displayed is above and beyond expectations..."
Christine Waite	Technical Assistant, Picower Center for Learning and Memory	"...she has become an indispensable member of the lab...her work goes well beyond the call of duty..." "...Christine naturally steps in to do what is needed...does it all seamlessly...she is truly extraordinary and she makes MIT extraordinary..."
Richard Wilk	Renovation Project Coordinator, Chemistry	"...Rich has carefully and systematically helped us all find a path through a virtual jumgle of problems...works very long hours, is intense, efficient, direct and honest..." "...he is courteous and effective...masterful handling of difficult and complex situations..."