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ITL Staff Recognized at 48th Annual NIST Awards Ceremony

On January 13, 2021, 41 ITL staff members were honored for their exceptional accomplishments during the  2020 NIST Awards Ceremony.

The following ITL staff received awards:

Gold Medal

For the first demonstration of quantum gate teleportation with trapped ions, showcasing a crucial step toward large-scale quantum computation.

Scott Glancy
Physicist

Emanuel Knill
NIST Fellow

For groundbreaking measurements and standards for algorithms that have transformed face recognition technologies.

Patrick Grother
Supervisory Computer Scientist

P. Jonathon Phillips
Electronics Engineer

Mei Lee Ngan
Computer Scientist

Kayee Hanaoka
Computer Scientist

Amy N. Yates
Mathematician

Amanda Carina Hahn
Social Scientist

For developing a suite of human genome metrology tools via a NIST-led consortium to make it possible to decipher life's code with unprecedented rigor.

Daniel Samarov
Mathematical Statistician

Hariharan Iyer
Mathematical Statistician

For developing a suite of standards, including the first NIST living reference material, to strengthen the nation's response to potential biothreats.

James Filliben
Mathematical Statistician

Steven Lund
Mathematical Statistician

For development of internationally adopted cybersecurity guidelines and tools that protect critical infrastructure and critical industrial processes.

Victoria Pillitteri
Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Suzanne Lightman
IT Specialist (Security)

Bronze Medal

For automating cybersecurity assessment and authorization to dramatically increase real-time risk information for NIST leaders at reduced cost.

Kaitlin Boeckl
IT Specialist (Security)

For development and execution of complex factor screening of wireless emissions from LTE cellular devices to enable efficient use of scarce spectrum.

Jolene Splett
Mathematical Statistician

For outstanding initiative in developing and deploying a new computational capability in support of NIST initiatives in big data and AI.

Barry Schneider
Physicist

Walid Keyrouz
Supervisory Computer Scientist

Timothy Blattner
Computer Scientist

Derek Juba
Computer Scientist

Abdella Battou
Chief, Advanced Network Technologies Division

Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award

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

Michael Frey
Supervisory Mathematical Statistician

Jolene Splett
Mathematical Statistician

Eugene Casson Crittenden Award

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

Lorna Buhse
Administrative Office Assistant

Judson C. French Award

For development of a concrete rheology Standard Reference Material -- the first SRM certified through computer simulation.

William George
Computer Scientist

Steven Satterfield
Computer Scientist

Blaza Toman
Mathematical Statistician

For dramatic enhancements to law enforcement’s ability to identify child exploitation imagery through NIST’s National Software Reference Library.

Douglas White
Computer Scientist

Megan Ogata
Information Specialist

Austin Snelick
Computer Scientist

Alexander Nelson
Computer Scientist

Eric Trapnell
Computer Scientist

Michael Ogata
Computer Scientist

Robert Byers
IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Gurmindersingh (Gini) J. Khalsa
IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Craig Russell
Computer Scientist

Mary Laamanen
Computer Scientist

Colleagues’ Choice Award

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

Jim Foti
IT SPEC (INFOSEC)

Diversity, Inclusivity and Equal Employment Opportunity Award

For exemplary service as a role model, mentor and tutor in support of STEM careers for women and minorities.

Bonita Saunders
Mathematician

Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Award

For being recognized as one of the nation’s premier cybersecurity.

Donna F. Dodson

Dean of Staff Award

James Filliben
Mathematical Statistician

Released January 14, 2021, Updated February 9, 2021