SCS STAFF AWARDS 2005-2006
Each year the SCS recognizes a few of our many outstanding staff for a special thank-you. This year's staff awards recognize the following individuals:
Mike Knoke
Electronics Engineer Assistant in CANS-CEES, is recognized for his versatility, dedication, and attention to customer service. To quote Chuck Wallbaum, "Mike is the 'Radar O'Reilly' of the CANS-CEES group; if you need to find an obscure part or navigate the UI bureaucracy to get something accomplished, Mike is the go-to guy. He endeavors behind the scenes on the work that keeps the School and the facility functioning." Chuck adds that "It would be hard to accomplish what we do in a timely manner without his help.
Beth Myler
Staff Secretary in the combined CLS Chemistry Office (aka "Chemical Biology-Inorganic-Materials-Physical Office"), sets a gold standard for efficient administrative support. To quote Professor Jim Lisy, "Going above and beyond is not the exception, but the standard mode of operation for Beth." Professor Ben McCall adds that "when you ask Beth to take care of something, you can rest assured that it will be taken care of promptly, professionally, and with excellence. Having people like Beth to rely on takes a huge weight off the shoulders of the faculty." Professor Ken Suslick writes "We owe her a lot for her calm, patient, and diligent hard work." Beth is a mainstay in an office that has been buffeted by change brought on when the Department of Chemistry decided to pool all clerical offices in CLSL-A.
Furong Sun
Research Specialist in Chemistry in SCS's Mass Spectrometry Center (aka the MSL), is responsible for making the analysis of biological molecules routine via collaboration between the MSL and the Biotechnology Center. Vera Mainz writes "Furong has shown himself to be a unifying force for the MSL, taking the initiative in solving problems and offering solutions when appropriate and in his ability to run every instrument in the lab. Furong does an exceptional job in his willingness to assist by taking on difficult or inconvenient assignments."
