"I hope the field of computer science never loses its sense of fun."
Alan J. Perlis
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.
2024 Staff Recognition Nominees
Amanda Hornick, CSD
Nominated by: An anonymous nominator
"...not only an excellent staff member but is always there for their colleagues and always willing to go the extra mile...always dedicated to teamwork..."
Annette Han, LTI
Nominated by: Carolyn Rose
"...exudes hard work, determination, and absolute dedication to excellence...constantly working behind the scenes...We would be lost without Annette."
Annie Kearney, SCS Computing Facilities
Nominated by: Chris Olmeda, Mike Hanley, Rebecka Leasure, Ram Konduru, Susan Cribbs, Kaleigh Mitchell, Kimberly Norris, Krista Dichiera, Heather Johnson, Roger Potersnak, Kelly Widmaier, Beth Maxwell, and Ryan Slater
"...brings a unique combination of skills, dedication and interpersonal qualities...trusted voice within and outside of our organization...she has absolutely excelled."
Ashley Kosko, HCII
Nominated by: Nicole Willis, Amelia Baisley, Haiyi Zhu, and Jenn McPherson
"...impressively detailed and laser-focused...consideration of others is a particular strength...lend expertise and calm to high-stress situations..."
Carolyn Buzzelli-Stumpf, HCII
Nominated by: Nancy Beatty
"...expertise in high level problem solving...inspired by challenges...a true team player who always fosters positive discussions..."
Feikee Summers, HCII
Nominated by: Ryan Ries, Nancy Igoe, and Nancy Beatty
"...strong contributor to the success of our Team... She brings a great deal of university experience, creativity, problem solving, and teamwork skills..."
Halim Boukaram, CSD
Nominated by: TEEL Lab: Divya Prem, Jaromir Savelka, Heather Burte, Can Kultur, and Majd Sakr
"...exceeding the usual standard in every aspect...knack for problem-solving have been instrumental... unwavering dedication to excellence is evident...
Jennifer McPherson, HCII
Nominated by: Nicole Willis, Jessica Hammer, Auldyn Matthews-McGee, and Karen Harlan
"...become a pillar of support for the HCII...skillfully provided leadership...regularly sought out for guidance...deeply impressive OPERATIONS EXPERT!"
Jessica Maguire, LTI
Nominated by: Krista McGuigan
"...excels at building relationships and supporting collaboration...takes immense pride in helping others realize their goals...so lucky to have her."
Joshua Byers, SCS Computing Facilities
Nominated by: An anonymous nominator
"...dedicated and tireless...has shown an acute sense of problem solving excellence...dedicated and self-motivated person."
Julie Nys, LTI
Nominated by: Krista McGuigan and an anonymous nominator
"...passionate and dedicated person...goes above and beyond...thinks strategically about the greater good in LTI...is a tenacious problem solver..."
Kaleem Kheshgi, CSD
Nominated by: Kathy McNiff, Bill Courtright, and an anonymous nominator
"...skilled, capable, conscientious, and congenial...presents thoughtful solutions to problems...always interested in challenges...we would be lost without his expertise."
Karen Harlan, HCII
Nominated by: Tom Schott, Amelia Baisley, and Jenn McPherson
“...always makes time to assist others...Reliable, honest, respected by peers...exemplifies the kind of person that we want working here in SCS."
Kit Needham, CSD
Nominated by: Melanie Simko
"...displayed tremendous leadership skills...truly goes above and beyond to provide excellent service...exponential reach of Kit’s impact is truly remarkable."
Leah Buffington, HCII
Nominated by: Geoff Kaufman, Queenie Kravitz, and Min Park
"...incredibly responsive to student needs...impeccable attention to detail...has consistently gone above and beyond in her role..."
Lynnetta Miller, RI
Nominated by: Nichole Merritt
"...consistently exceptional teammate and liaison for RI...wears several hats and takes on additional tasks...reliable, patient colleague who always has time to listen or to help."
Mary Kate Noonan, HCII
Nominated by: Michael Bett
"...set the standard for professionalism and dedication...determination, organization, and skill...was evident...is a rock star!"
Matt McMonagle, CSD
Nominated by: An anonymous nominator
"...dedication to teamwork, reliability, efficiency, hard work...always looking for new ways to get involved and make a bigger difference..."
Nancy Igoe, HCII
Nominated by: Ryan Ries, Feikee Summers, Geoff Kaufman, and Leah Buffington
"...an invaluable asset...consistently displaying exceptional skills and diligence...brings unmatched dedication, creativity, problem solving and teamwork skills..."
Patricia Loring, CSD
Nominated by: Colleen Everett, Diana Hyde, Sara Kuntz, Matt McMonagle, Jignesh Patel, Mor Harchol-Balter, Tuomas Sandholm and an anonymous nominator
"Naturally detail-oriented, honest to a fault, and intelligent...conscientious and consistently produces high quality work...the consummate team player."
Rebecca Klaas, RI
Nominated by: Katherine Max
"...wealth of knowledge, personable, approachable...anticipates problems and provides solutions...a joy to work with."
Ryan Ries, HCII
Nominated by: Tom Schott
"...demonstrates leadership in HCII...his insights are sought after by both our faculty and staff...dedication to CMU is a model for others..."
Ryan Slater, SCS Computing Facilities
Nominated by: Edward Walter and Beth Maxwell
"...a strong collaborator...leads from a position of positivity...important catalyst for progress...an invaluable member of our team."
Sara Kuntz, CSD
Nominated by: An anonymous nominator
"...always willing to jump in and assist...ensures that her events and projects go off without a hitch..."
Thomas Pope, S3D
Nominated by: Cole Jester
"...amazed with Tom’s ability to tackle so many tasks...trains staff, faculty and students...really takes the time to learn about everyone..."
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