Fall
2002
Fall 2002
In a conversation with soundings contributing editor Orna Feldman, Professor Joshua Cohen discusses freedom of expression, campaign finance reform, and the trouble with political philosophy today.
Recipients of the Spring 2002 SHASS Infinite Mile Awards were announced in May.
Science Writing Program opens its doors
MIT's new graduate program in science writing hopes to influence both the discipline of science writing and the public understanding of science and technology.
The Burchard Scholars Program makes room in the MIT universe for questions without answers.
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Stepping up!
The winners of the Spring 2002 SHASS
Infinite Mile Awards were announced in May. The Infinite Mile Awards are part of MIT's Rewards and Recognition Program (R&R) and are designed to support the goals and values of the School.
The R&R Program was instituted in academic year 2001 to recognize and reward members of MIT's administrative staff, support staff, service staff, sponsored research staff, and faculty (when part of a team being recognized and rewarded).
The SHASS Infinite Mile Awards were drawn from four categories: the "Unsung Hero Award," the "Dean's Community Builder Award," the "Go-to Person Award," and a new award this year, the "Positive Energy Award."
Recipients of the awards have made exceptional contributions to the organizations within the School, as well as exceptional contributions benefiting the entire School and the Institute. The program encourages broad-based recognition for exemplary MIT employees. Award recipients are expected to represent the best of SHASS employees, and should consistently exhibit outstanding work performance.
The awards were based on an open nomination process. All members of the MIT community (internal and external) were invited to nominate those deserving of reward and recognition.
| Dean's Community Builder Award | |
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Tobie Weiner, Undergraduate Administrator, Political Science |
| Go-to Person Award | |
| Maya Jhangiani, Administrative Assistant, Writing & Humanistic Studies |  |
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Language Learning and Research Center (LLARC) Team, Foreign Languages & Literatures Jeffrey Martin, Systems Programmer Cliff Myers, Technical Assistant Ruth Trometer, Director |
| Positive Energy Award | |
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Robert J. Bain, Administrative Assistant, Comparative Media Studies |
| Maria DiMauro, Administrative Officer, History |  |
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Shannon Larkin, Administrative Assistant, Writing & Humanistic Studies |
| Unsung Hero Award | |
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Linda Malouf, Administrative Assistant, SHASS Dean's Office |
| Rinaldi Team, Music & Theater Arts Diane Brainerd, Assistant Costumer William Fregosi, Technical Coordinator Leslie Cocuzzo Held, Technical Instructor Michael Katz, Technical Instructor Karen Perlow, Technical Assistant |
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Honorable Mention: Linda Marcotte, Service Assistant, SHASS Dean's Office |
Other academic awards:
Outstanding contributions to
teaching and service to SHASS
Jane Dunphy,
Director of
English Language Studies Program,
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Margarita Groeger,
Director of
Spanish Language Studies,
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Yoshimi Nagaya,
Director of
Japanese Language Studies,
Foreign Languages & Literatures
William Cutter,
Director of
Choral Programs,
Music & Theater Arts
Frederick Harris,
Director of
Wind Ensembles,
Music & Theater Arts
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