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Office of the Director

Awards

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2020 - William P. Slichter Award---Jamie Almeida

For organizing a consortium to validate a DNA genotyping method, database and materials to authenticate the identity of mouse cell lines.

2020 - Samuel Wesley Stratton Award---Nicholas Butch

For pioneering research into the exotic physics and extremely high-field re-entrant superconductivity in uranium ditelluride.

2020 - Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award---Melissa Midzor, Adam Wunderlich, Duncan McGillivray, Michael Frey, Michael Souryal, John Ladbury, Azizollah Kord, Jason Coder, Jolene Splett, Daniel Kuester

For pioneering innovative measurements and access to a national network of test facilities for the U.S. communications industry and federal operators.

2020 - B. Stephen Carpenter Award---Yoshihiro Ohno

For orchestrating a network of international collaborations to establish the measurement infrastructure for a vibrant solid-state lighting industry.

2020 - Eugene Casson Crittenden Award---Ann F. Monke

For outstanding leadership, customer service, teamwork and technical expertise in delivering measurement services in microwave power.

2020 - Eugene Casson Crittenden Award---Lorna Buhse

For more than 40 years of consistent high performance as the only administrative office assistant for all ITL staff in Boulder.

2020 - Eugene Casson Crittenden Award---Christopher Gork

For exemplary performance in providing construction services that have a significant impact in support of the research mission of NIST.

2020 - Colleagues' Choice Award---Tanya Dax

For exemplary support of NCNR sample environment equipment and invaluable assistance to hundreds of facility users and staff.

2020 - Colleagues' Choice Award---Thomas C. Larason

For outstanding development of system control software, design of critical radiometric research and calibration services, and collaboration.

2020 - Colleagues' Choice Award---Tobias Herman

For outstanding leadership in thermometry and humidity calibration services and successful management of the photonic thermometry CRADA project.

2020 - Colleagues' Choice Award---Jim Foti

For expanding the awareness and reach of ITL's research and publications through modernized external communications.

2020 - Edward Uhler Condon Award---Glenn Nelson

For his exemplary historical review article commemorating the 100th anniversary of NIST radio station WWV.

2020 - Distinguished Career Award---George Baltic

For creating and sustaining a world-class construction and maintenance program at the NIST Center for Neutron Research.

2020 - Distinguished Career Award---B. Carol Johnson

For establishing an innovative 25-year partnership with U.S. space agencies to ensure their environmental satellite measurements are SI traceable.

2020 - Distinguished Mentoring Award---Amanda Forster

For unceasing and exceptional guidance and counseling of mentees to inspire scientific curiosity, cultivate technical skills and foster confidence.

2020 - Distinguished Mentoring Award---Gerald Fraser

For exemplary mentorship and tireless advocacy for a brighter future for all staff, thereby exemplifying the core value of One NIST.

2020 - George A. Uriano Award---Adelwiza Lequin, Michael Wilson, José Colucci-Rios, Gloria Solomon, Mary Ann Pacelli, Yongming Qiu, Andrew Nobleman, John Villella

For leadership in the NIST response to the CARES Act appropriations to help manufacturers prevent, prepare for, and respond to the pandemic.

2020 - George A. Uriano Award---Mary Ann Pacelli, Nadine DeJesus, Kevin McIntyre, Mark Schmit, Jannet Cancino, Gilberto Castillo

For leadership in the NIST response to the CARES Act waiver of FY2020 appropriations cost-share requirements for MEP centers.

2020 - George A. Uriano Award---Kelley Rogers, Margaret Phillips, Michael Tarlov

For increasing U.S. competitiveness in biopharmaceutical manufacturing through leadership in establishing NIIMBL, NIST’s Manufacturing USA institute.

2020 - Safety Award---Benjamin Davis, Judith Mitrani-Reiser, Kenneth Snyder

For development of an innovative approach to assess and mitigate hazards for NIST staff deploying to the field on disaster studies and investigations.

2020 - Safety Award---Dwight Barry

For detailed attention to the safe operation of the ballistic range and the discovery and subsequent elimination of dangerous safety hazards.

2020 - Safety Award---John Bloms, Jeremy Garst, Jason Murray, Kristopher Foreman, Nicholas Desch, Christopher Cowan, Nicholas Heesakker, Christopher Welther, Joseph Stroker Jr, Marvin Pavatea

For exemplary safety planning and monitoring and flawless execution of snow-removal operations under record-breaking conditions.