"I hope the field of computer science never loses its sense of fun."
Alan J. Perlis
Current Recipients
Every spring, the School of Computer Science honors outstanding faculty and staff members during the annual Founders Day ceremony in Rashid Auditorium. It is a time for sharing our collective efforts, recognizing the good work of faculty and staff, as well as looking towards the future of SCS.
Academic Award Recipients
Joel and Ruth Spira Teaching Award (sponsored by Lutron): Matthew Gormley - Associate Teaching Professor, MLD
Newell Award for Research Excellence: Guy Blelloch, Laxman Dhulipala (UMD, former CMU), and Julian Shun (MIT, former CMU)
Simon Teaching Award: Michael Taylor - Assistant Teaching Professor, CSD
Service Award Recipients
A. Nico Habermann Educational Service Award: Greg Armstrong - Senior Research Technician/AI Maker Space Manager, RI
Staff Recognition Award Recipients
Outstanding Teamwork: Allison Blair, LTI
Outstanding Staff: Ally Ricarte, CBD and Cindy Tipper, HCII
Individual Dedication: Ben Cook, CSD and Christian Olmeda, SCSCF
Sustained Excellence: Brian Staszel, RI
Rookie of the Year: Angelica Stowers, SCS Dean's Office and Amelia Baisley, HCII
Citizenship: Dabney Schlea, S3D
2023 Staff Award Winners from left to right: Dean Martial Hebert, Ally Ricarte, Angelica Stowers, Allison Blair, Amelia Baisley, Christian Olmeda, Ben Cook, and Dabney Schlea. Not Pictured: Cindy Tipper and Brian Staszel
2023 Staff Recognition Nominees
Allison Blair, LTI
Nominated by: Krista McGuigan
"...really shines as a trainer and her presentation skills are unparalleled...every area...is improved by her tireless efforts."
Allyson Ricarte, CBD
Nominated by: Jian Ma
"...gone above and beyond her responsibilities, demonstrating an unwavering commitment...willingness to take on new challenges...adapt to new situations is remarkable."
Amelia Baisley, HCII
Nominated by: Anonymous Nominator
"...really quick learner...instrumental in keeping everything running...very action-oriented and can quickly translate ideas into action..."
Angelica Stowers, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Salo Cadavid, Nichole Merritt, John Friday and Angy Malloy
"...lifeline of our team...embracing...and adapting to unforeseen issues with grace and professionalism...came in like a wrecking ball, in a very good way!"
Angy Malloy, CSD
Nominated by: Sara Golembieswki
"...always pleasant, kind and willing to go the extra mile...dedication and passion...is remarkable..."
Ashley Patton, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Salo Cadavid
"...leads...by an example of kindness, hard work, and grace...honored to be learning from her."
Ben Cook, CSD
Nominated by: Anonymous Nominator
"...steady, capable, hardworking, and versatile...met every challenge presented to him...very intelligent and creative..."
Brian Staszel, RI
Nominated by: Debra Tobin, B.J. Fecich and Red Whittaker
"...always does an extraordinary job...actions help RI achieve excellence every single day...creator and keeper of...excellence...the George Lucas of robotics video...so fortunate to have him."
Caitlin Korpus, LTI
Nominated by: Jennifer Lucas
"...dedicated colleague to our students..valued member of the LTI team...very fortunate to have her..."
Christian Olmeda, SCSCF
Nominated by: Susie Cribbs and Krista Dichiera
"...few people...exhibit his level of customer service, expertise, dedication...never been anything less than extremely helpful and kind..."
Cindy Tipper, HCII
Nominated by: Shivang Gupta
"...gone above and beyond her responsibilities...go-to-person...fostered a community of excellence at HCII."
Dabney Schlea, S3D
Nominated by: Jim Herbsleb and the entire S3D Community
"...professional skillset is impressive and far reaching...delivers nothing but excellence in every task that she undertakes...exceptional role model and resource..."
Dan Griffin, SCSCF
Nominated by: Susan Vigna, Ed Walter, and Ken Tew
"...made a positive impact in every project he's been tasked with...exceeded all expectations as a new member...of SCS Computing...very impressed by his ability..."
Deborah Cavlovich, CSD
Nominated by: Karl Crary
"...puts an enormous amount of work into the program often behind the scenes and invisible."
Dorothy Holland-Minkley, MLD
Nominated by: Kate Schaich
“...absolutely unflappable source of information and support for everyone in SCS...knows everything and is involved in every effort..."
Jennifer McPherson, HCII
Nominated by: John Zimmerman
"...consistently makes choices to do things for the benefit of SCS and the HCII...is a joy to work with."
Jessica Vogt, HCII
Nominated by: Sauvik Das
"...consistently demonstrated her outstanding abilities...excellent communication and interpersonal skills have mad her a valuable asset..."
Joe Gunyon, SCSCF
Nominated by: Anonymous Nominator
"...done great work...helped our team considerably filling in for part of the roll of our missing manager."
John Davis, HCII
Nominated by: Sauvik Das
"...helped bring back a sense of community and camaraderie...proactive, responsive, and kind..."
Kayla Papakie, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Kevin O'Connell
"...consistently brought a dedicated work ethic to her role...made herself an invaluable member of the...Communications Team.."
Linda Moreci, S3D
Nominated by: Fei Fang and Norman Sadeh
"...rose to the challenge...doing a superb job...exceptional dedication, initiative, and attention to details have consistently made a big difference..."
Malic Maat, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Salo Cadavid
"...a leader and a mentor...brought so much energy and ideas of innovation and progress..."
Natalie Hatcher, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Salo Cadavid
"...incredibly thoughtful in all her work and efforts...constantly innovating...truly impactful for our summer students."
Nicole Willis, HCII
Nominated by: Skip Shelly and John Zimmerman
"...seasoned veteran...always willing to respond...has tirelessly worked for students...tremendous institutional knowledge...makes the team..."
Sara Golembiewski, CSD
Nominated by: Justine Sherry, Margarida Ferreira, Angy Malloy, and Colleen Everett
"...good knack for identifying what is needed and making sure it happens...absolute rock star...quickly became a very valuable member of our support staff team."
Tiffany Todd, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Salo Cadavid
"...been outstanding...exceeded all expectations and is always available to help others."
Help Desk: Roger Potersnak, Mac Purvis III, Kyle Green, and Richard Butts III
Nominated by: Susie Cribbs
"The level of service was astounding...demonstrated unwavering commitment..."
Publications Team: Kevin O'Connell, Aaron Aupperlee, Kayla Papakie, and Susie Cribbs, SCS Dean's Office
Nominated by: Mark Power
"...impressed by the four-person editorial team...really pulled together to take this project on and hit it out of the ballpark..."
Was this page helpful?
Use this box to give us feedback on this webpage and its content. If you need a response, please include your Andrew ID.