School of Science

Spring 2003 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 Excerpts from Nomination Letter

Colleen Asbury Administrative Assistant, Biology
"...she has been proactive in this and there was no need for panicked last-minute negotiations..."

"...her efforts greatly eased and facilitated my participation..."

Bates Mechanical Systems Team:

David Bailin, Peter Binns, Larry Bruce, Richard Capodilupo, Steve Ciacedra, Bob Edgecomb, Dayton Fitch, Bill Nispel, Brian O'Rourke
Mechanical Group, Bates Laboratory
"...the fact that we were able to meet a very tight deadline to complete BLAST is nothing short of spectacular..."

...whenever Bates faces an unexpected emergency, the mechanical technicians rise to the occasion..."

Helen Cargill

Technical Assistant, Center for Cancer Research

"...what sets her apart is her knowledge of design and illustration in scientific imagery..."

"...she is a positive force in the lab...has flourished as an invaluable member of the lab..."

Maria Fragoso

Technical Assistant, Center for Cancer Research

"...has shown great innovation by developing a computerized database..."

"...she creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome..."

Michael Grossman Mechanical Technician, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
"...he is a superb machinist and built several pieces of complex apparatus on a very tight schedule..."

"...friendly and quiet, Mike goes the extra mile to make demanding tasks possible..."

Markos Hankin Technical Instructor, Physics
"...went out of his way to optimize and improve the quality of many demos..."

"...his dedication to the quality of undergraduate teaching at MIT is truly exceptional..."

Denise Heintze Academic Administrator, Brain & Cognitive Sciences
"...shows enormous creativity and ability to work collaboratively in her job..."

"...an exceptionally dedicated, hardworking and critical member of our administration..."

Colleen Leslie Assistant Director, Center for Cancer Research
"...her willingness to pitch in to improve the quality of life and work on campus..."

"...her job ethic is certain to inspire respect from her staff and make her a role model..."

Kristin MacCully Technical Assistant, Picower Center for Learning & Memory
"...has used her newly acquired skills to become an expert anesthesiologist..."

"her attitude is do whatever is necessary to get the job done...and do it in a friendly, cheery manner..."

Kelley Mahoney Financial Administrator, Center for Space Research
"...is dedicated and hardworking and exudes a sense of calm while applying innovative and creative means to solving problems..."

"...dedication and loyalty has significant positive impact on the community..."

Lawrence McMahon Assistant Fiscal Officer, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
"...extraordinary level of service showing initiative and creativity..."

"...his willingness to do whatever it takes to meet difficult deadlines....doing it with good humor..."

Kate Bacon Schneider Technical Instructor, Biology
"...her extreme dedication over the last two years have been critical to the course's success..."

"...Kate is an outstanding teaching colleague...shares generously of her time"

Scott Sewell Technical Instructor, Physics
"...with Scott's involvement, the laboratories have undergone a renaissance never seen before..."

"...always quick to help, deeply interested and caring about people, his joyful presence brightens the days at MIT like no one else..."

Amanda Tat
Fiscal Officer, Chemistry

"...what makes her special is her excellence and dedication...will do whatever it takes to keep everything in order..."

"...provides training and myriad explanations of procedures to AA's as well as staff and faculty..."

Jan Jakub Tatarkiewicz Computer Services Manager, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
"...one of his remarkable characteristics is his willingness to take the initiative and propose improvements..."

"...he is an individual who spares no effort to make it easier for us to function efficiently..."

Ed Udas Project Mechanic, Chemistry
"...always good humored, obliging, kind, generous and friendly..."

"no task, big or small, is beyond Ed's capabilities....his dedication to department is exemplary..."

John Ventresca Senior Administrative Assistant, Physics
"...he listens, responds, creates, integrates new designs, undertakes experiments and holds all the threads while conveying a sense of expertise..."

..."has one of the strongest ethos of teamwork that I have ever experienced..."

Marianne White Administrative Assistant, Biology
"...a one-person fountain of good spirits, warmth, support, thoughtfulness and community building in its truest sense..."

"my lab is a cheerful place in huge part from the love and caring that Marianne showers on everyone..."

School of Science

Updated 5/30/03

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpts from Nomination Letter
Colleen Asbury	Administrative Assistant, Biology	"...she has been proactive in this and there was no need for panicked last-minute negotiations..." "...her efforts greatly eased and facilitated my participation..."
Bates Mechanical Systems Team: David Bailin, Peter Binns, Larry Bruce, Richard Capodilupo, Steve Ciacedra, Bob Edgecomb, Dayton Fitch, Bill Nispel, Brian O'Rourke	Mechanical Group, Bates Laboratory	"...the fact that we were able to meet a very tight deadline to complete BLAST is nothing short of spectacular..." ...whenever Bates faces an unexpected emergency, the mechanical technicians rise to the occasion..."
Helen Cargill	Technical Assistant, Center for Cancer Research	"...what sets her apart is her knowledge of design and illustration in scientific imagery..." "...she is a positive force in the lab...has flourished as an invaluable member of the lab..."
Maria Fragoso	Technical Assistant, Center for Cancer Research	"...has shown great innovation by developing a computerized database..." "...she creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome..."
Michael Grossman	Mechanical Technician, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...he is a superb machinist and built several pieces of complex apparatus on a very tight schedule..." "...friendly and quiet, Mike goes the extra mile to make demanding tasks possible..."
Markos Hankin	Technical Instructor, Physics	"...went out of his way to optimize and improve the quality of many demos..." "...his dedication to the quality of undergraduate teaching at MIT is truly exceptional..."
Denise Heintze	Academic Administrator, Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...shows enormous creativity and ability to work collaboratively in her job..." "...an exceptionally dedicated, hardworking and critical member of our administration..."
Colleen Leslie	Assistant Director, Center for Cancer Research	"...her willingness to pitch in to improve the quality of life and work on campus..." "...her job ethic is certain to inspire respect from her staff and make her a role model..."
Kristin MacCully	Technical Assistant, Picower Center for Learning & Memory	"...has used her newly acquired skills to become an expert anesthesiologist..." "her attitude is do whatever is necessary to get the job done...and do it in a friendly, cheery manner..."
Kelley Mahoney	Financial Administrator, Center for Space Research	"...is dedicated and hardworking and exudes a sense of calm while applying innovative and creative means to solving problems..." "...dedication and loyalty has significant positive impact on the community..."
Lawrence McMahon	Assistant Fiscal Officer, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...extraordinary level of service showing initiative and creativity..." "...his willingness to do whatever it takes to meet difficult deadlines....doing it with good humor..."
Kate Bacon Schneider	Technical Instructor, Biology	"...her extreme dedication over the last two years have been critical to the course's success..." "...Kate is an outstanding teaching colleague...shares generously of her time"
Scott Sewell	Technical Instructor, Physics	"...with Scott's involvement, the laboratories have undergone a renaissance never seen before..." "...always quick to help, deeply interested and caring about people, his joyful presence brightens the days at MIT like no one else..."
Amanda Tat	Fiscal Officer, Chemistry	"...what makes her special is her excellence and dedication...will do whatever it takes to keep everything in order..." "...provides training and myriad explanations of procedures to AA's as well as staff and faculty..."
Jan Jakub Tatarkiewicz	Computer Services Manager, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...one of his remarkable characteristics is his willingness to take the initiative and propose improvements..." "...he is an individual who spares no effort to make it easier for us to function efficiently..."
Ed Udas	Project Mechanic, Chemistry	"...always good humored, obliging, kind, generous and friendly..." "no task, big or small, is beyond Ed's capabilities....his dedication to department is exemplary..."
John Ventresca	Senior Administrative Assistant, Physics	"...he listens, responds, creates, integrates new designs, undertakes experiments and holds all the threads while conveying a sense of expertise..." ..."has one of the strongest ethos of teamwork that I have ever experienced..."
Marianne White	Administrative Assistant, Biology	"...a one-person fountain of good spirits, warmth, support, thoughtfulness and community building in its truest sense..." "my lab is a cheerful place in huge part from the love and caring that Marianne showers on everyone..."