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AWARDS

2019 Gears of Government Award - Lehman, Stephens, Tomlin, Vayshenker and Yung

Gears of Government Award

Recognizing individuals and teams across the Federal workforce whose dedication supports exceptional delivery of key outcomes for the American people, specifically around mission results, customer service, and accountable stewardship.

Winner's Name

John Lehman, Michelle Stephens, Nathan Tomlin, Igor Vayshenker, Christopher Yung

Awarded

May 8, 2019

Awarding Organization

General Services Administration & the Office of Management and Budget

Established the first primary standard to measure optical fiber-based laser power by exploiting the team’s innovative coatings, which are the most light-absorbing, or blackest, material ever made. The team’s innovation will enhance telecommunications, sensing, defense, and the development of future quantum networks.

Physics