Fifty-Third Annual Honor Awards Program€¦ · Fifty-Third Annual Honor Awards Program Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. November 7, 2001 Introduction

Fifty-ThirdAnnual Honor Awards

Program

Herbert C. Hoover Building14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

November 7, 2001

IntroductionHonorable Samuel W. Bodman

Deputy Secretary

Presentation of ColorsArmed Forces Color Guard

National AnthemStacy F. Hoffman

AddressHonorable Donald L. Evans

Secretary of Commerce

Announcement of AwardsHonorable Otto J. Wolff

Chief Financial Officer andAssistant Secretary for Administration

Presentation of Gold and Silver MedalsSecretary Evans assisted by Department Officials

Closing RemarksHonorable Samuel W. Bodman

Deputy Secretary

SoloistStacy F. Hoffman

Message from the Secretary

In the wake of the attacks on our country and the tragic loss of lives, includingthose of two U.S. Department of Commerce employees, public service today takeson a critical new dimension. Under President Bush’s strong leadership, our nation– indeed people around the globe – have been drawn together in a commonpurpose: to fight terrorism and promote freedom and opportunity for all.Economic security is a key element in this battle.

The Commerce Department was created nearly a century ago to advance America’seconomic security by fostering commerce and trade. The 2001 Honor AwardsCeremony celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of the dedicated men andwomen who carry out this historic mission. Their task takes on greater importancenow in a world changed by the events of September 11.

Committed to excellence, Commerce employees provide a vast arsenal of tools toU.S. businesses to help them prosper, grow and create new jobs. Among these areprograms that promote U.S. exports, sustainable development, advanced technologies,timely statistical and weather data and public safety. This is work that touches onthe life of every American and broadens economic opportunities for all.

Our Gold and Silver award recipients are based at home, abroad and on the sea.Their citations cover a diverse range of successes. Each, however, is linked by anachievement that denotes a dedication and selflessness that marks the best inpublic service. And it is with special pride that we acknowledge our most recentNobel Prize winner.

Despite the shockwaves generated on September 11, the rock of freedom anddemocracy remains stable beneath our feet. It is anchored by the talents andsacrifices of those who have chosen public service for their careers.

As we unite together in the war against terrorism, the U.S. Department of Commerceis privileged to celebrate an outstanding team working for the good of theDepartment, the nation and the world. I am honored to recognize all of ourGold and Silver medal winners.

Donald L. Evans

The Census Bureau suffered the loss of two valuedcolleagues in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Marion Britton, Assistant Regional Director, andWaleska Martinez, Automation Specialist, from our

New York Regional Office were traveling to aCensus Bureau conference and were aboard United Airlines

Flight 93 that was hijacked by terrorists andcrashed in Pennsylvania.

Marion Britton’s career with the Census Bureau spanned21 years during which she worked with dedication and

distinction on all major Regional Office field datacollection operations. Waleska Martinez’s career with the

Census Bureau spanned 13 years during which she workedwith a strong commitment to excellence and innovation on

all major Regional Office automation operations insupport of the Current Survey programs, the

Decennial Census, and census tests.

We remember Marion Britton and Waleska Martineznot only as dedicated and distinguished professionals,

but as warm and caring individuals.

Waleska MartinezMarion Britton

We Remember

CHIEF FINANCIALOFFICER AND ASSISTANTSECRETARY FORADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Debra M. TomchekDirector, Office of Human Resources

Management

Chief Financial Officer and AssistantSecretary for Administration

Ms. Tomchek is honored fortransforming the development anddelivery of Human Resources (HR)programs and operations and realigningtraditional HR functions to better meetcustomers’ needs. Under her leadership,a series of web-based initiatives weredeveloped which improved the way theDepartment hires employees, gathersand uses HR statistical information, andmeasures the timeliness of hiring actions.These actions, along with her efforts toimprove outreach efforts have made theHR Community within the Departmenta model for the rest of the Federalgovernment.

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Stewart S. RemerDeputy Chief Administrative Officer

National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration

Amy Stone (not pictured)Director, Transition

Thomas R. Kreider (not pictured)Computer Specialist


Billy L. GallupHuman Resources Specialist

Patent and Trademark Office

Kathleen M. HurrleAssistant Division Chief for Programs

Geralynn M. Nies (not pictured)Sonya Gail ReidPersonnel Management Specialists

Susan A. ReevesSupervisory Personnel Management

Specialist

Sally A. SheperdComputer Specialist

Bureau of the Census


This inter-Departmental team iscited for designing, developing, andimplementing Commerce OpportunitiesOn Line (COOL), a state-of-the-artsystem for recruiting and referring jobapplicants. COOL, an innovativeweb-based process, has substantiallyreduced recruitment hiring time,revolutionized the way applicants learnabout and apply for vacant positionswithin the Department, and eliminatedthe need for paper-intensive recordkeeping. With COOL, the Departmenthas launched an e-government initiativethat reduces paper-related costs andbetter serves the public.

BUREAU OF EXPORTADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Stephen S. LeacySenior International Advisor

Export Enforcement

Bureau of Export Administration

Mr. Leacy is recognized for negotiatingthe adoption of a standard of effectiveenforcement by the WassenaarArrangement. Adoption of this standardby the Wassenar Arrangement adds animportant measure of security to ourmultilateral export control arrangements.This standard will reduce the risk thatU.S. products will be used in programsto develop weapons of mass destructionand enable the export of sensitive itemswith greater confidence, promotingresponsible economic growth, and tradewhile protecting American security.

PERSONAL ANDPROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

Benjamin F. RobinsonSpecial Agent

Export Enforcement


Mr. Robinson is recognized for theinvestigation and prosecution of OpticalAssociates Inc., which pleaded guilty inSeptember 2000 to the illegal export ofa Mask Aligner to the Bhabha AtomicResearch Center located near Mumbai,India. The successful prosecution ofOptical Associates Inc., effectively closeddown a source for supply of and repairto critical technology used at the Centerand demonstrated the Department’sactive enforcement of the sanctionsimposed as a result of the India andPakistan nuclear tests.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

William J. DenkDirector, Defense Programs Division

Richard V. MeyersProgram Manager for Defense Priorities

and Allocations System

Export Administration


The group is recognized for improvingU.S. national security preparedness bycontributing to the development of aninternational “security of supply”protocol that provides allied nationswith priority access to U.S. defenseindustrial production and, in turn, givesthe United States reciprocal priorityaccess to our allies’ defense industrialbase. Preferential production and timelydelivery of industrial products, material,and services mean critical U.S. nationaldefense and civilian needs will be met intimes of peace, crisis, and war.

PUBLIC SERVICE OR HEROISM

Katherine A. EverhartExport Policy Specialist

Export Administration


Ms. Everhart is honored for organizingand managing the annual Bureau ofExport Administration clothing driveto provide needed garments and otherpersonal belongings to the homelessin the Washington, D.C. MetropolitanArea through Martha’s Table. For overtwelve years, Ms. Everhart has been thedriving force behind this charitableprogram which has provided Commerceemployees with the opportunity tomake a difference and give back tothe community in which they work.Thousands of Washington’sunderprivileged have directly benefittedfrom her compassion and commitment.

ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal


Joseph A. HurneyDirector, Accounting Division

Office of the Assistant Secretary

Economic Development Administration

Mr. Hurney is recognized for deployingand implementing the CommerceAdministrative Management System(CAMS) Core Financial System in EDA.He also directed the Agency through theFY 2000 financial statement audit withthe full implementation of CAMS forwhich a clean financial statement opinionwas issued by the Department’s Officeof the Inspector General. Mr. Hurney, inconjunction with Departmental offices,modified CAMS reports to support allgeneral ledger accounts and developednew reports to assist EDA regionaloffices in monitoring projects.

Silver Medal


Tyrone L. BeachSupervisory Community Planner

Edward L. HummelEnvironmental Protection Specialist

Neal E. NoyesEconomic Development Representative

Robert G. BrownLeon S. ReedPublic Works Program Specialists

Calvin O. Edghill, Jr.Robert R. MooreJerome E. WallaceCommunity Planners

Philip J. SaputoCivil Engineer

Philadelphia Regional Office

Harry P. Paradice, Jr.Supervisory Community Planner

Atlanta Regional Office

Economic Development Administration

The team is recognized for its rapidresponse in providing economicdevelopment support to thousands ofbusinesses, public facilities and city,county and State organizations thatwere adversely impacted by the 1999Hurricane Floyd disaster in Virginia,New Jersey and North Carolina.Despite coming face to face with widespread destruction, the team showedtremendous strength, integrity andleadership. Hundreds of hours werespent over several months assistingFederal, State, local and communityorganizations survey and analyzedamage, and develop recovery plansand strategies.

ECONOMICS ANDSTATISTICSADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Brent R. MoultonAssociate Director, National Income

Expenditures and Wealth

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Economics and Statistics Administration

Dr. Moulton is honored for a major rolein restoring the U.S. Gross DomesticProduct (GDP) and related estimates toa position of world leadership in nationaleconomic accounting. Innovationsinclude the use of up-to-date outputand price indexes, the capitalization ofinvestments in computer software, andthe development of quality-adjustedprice indexes for high-tech goods andservices. His improvements in theaccuracy of the GDP estimates nowserve as a model for upgrading otherstatistical series in the United States andother countries.


Dennis W. StoudtProgram Manager

George H. McLaughlinEllen B. KatzoffDan E. PhilippMichael ClarkGerard MooreComputer Specialists

Charles J. KahnSurvey Statistician



The group is cited for the CensusBureau’s highly successful processing ofCensus 2000 data. Their efforts allowedfor successful processing of criticalaspects for all phases of Census 2000.Their contributions run the entire gamutfrom preparation of the census addressfiles, enumeration definition and controldata capture interface and repository,primary selection algorithm, editing andimputation, to disclosure avoidanceprocessing. This led to the developmentand deployment of integrated microdatafiles which served as the system fortabulation and preparation ofapportionment and redistricting counts.Their effort took advantage of advancesin computer technology to increase theintegrity and quality of Census 2000data, while significantly cuttingproduction schedules.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

Alan J. BerlingerProgram Manager



Mr. Berlinger is recognized forcontributions to the successfuldevelopment and implementation ofCensus 2000 data capture. The datacapture system allowed for the design ofrespondent-friendly census forms forCensus 2000, which contributedsignificantly to higher than expectedresponse rates. His innovativemanagement skills and extensivetechnical knowledge were critical to theCensus Bureau’s ability to successfullydevelop and deploy the largest, mostcomplex data capture system inexistence.

Janet R. CummingsAssistant Division Chief for Budget,

Management, and Oversight

Jan R. McStayJohn M. OrtizLori PutmanSupervisory Survey Statisticians

Cheryl L. QuerrySurvey Statistician

Marietta Selmon-GumbelPartnership Specialist

Ralph J. LeeLos Angeles Regional Director

Betty J. HughesArea Manager, Detroit

William F. AdamsCensus Recruiter

Clifton J. Taylor, Jr.Census Recruiting Program Manager



This team is recognized for contributionsto the strategic design, development, andplanning of recruitment operations forCensus 2000. Faced with the tightestlabor market in 30 years and lowunemployment rates, the Bureau hadto develop strategic plans and design arecruitment program that would ensureit could recruit, hire, and retain the staffneeded to successfully conduct theCensus. As a result of this teams’efforts, the Bureau recruited more than3.7 million applicants exceeding thegoal by 23 percent. This was thelargest recruitment of applicants inthe history of the country andcontributed substantially to thesuccess of Census 2000.

Edison GoreSupervisory Decennial Planning

Specialist

M. Catherine MillerSupervisory Policy Analyst

Fay F. NashMiguel B. PerezProgram Managers

A. Edward Pike, IIISupervisory Decennial Planning

Specialist

Barbara M. LoPrestiChief, Technologies Management Office

Gail A. LeithauserAssistant Division Chief for Geography

and Data Collection

Brian MonaghanLead Assistant Division Chief

for Censuses



The team is recognized for contributionsto the overall management of Census2000 plans and operations. As keydecennial census managers theyovercame unique challenges in theplanning and integration of operationalrequirements. Their efforts includedassessing the decennial census design,addressing policy implications,evaluating census data and legislativechanges, and providing responsivenessto internal and external stakeholdergroups and oversight agencies. It isthrough these key decennial censusmanagers that the Bureau had in placea well organized, coordinated, and highquality program with clear objectives,attainable goals, and milestonesthat kept Census 2000 on track andwithin budget.

Mark A. HoldregeSupervisory Program Analyst

Michael L. PalenskyContract Specialist

Rosita YoungPersonnel Officer

Mark M. TaylorAssistant Division Chief for

Logistics and Pay

Martin J. RajkBudget Officer

Herman H. MarcelleManagement Analyst



The group is cited for building theadministrative foundation for theoperational successes of Census 2000.They developed and implementedintegrated administrative systems thatprovided seamless support for decennialprograms, enabling the programmanagers to focus on operational issueswithout concern for the capabilitiesof the administrative infrastructure.They designed innovative strategies,developed effective partnerships withprivate and public sector principals,and demonstrated exceptionalleadership to acquire and manage theresources essential to accomplish theBureau’s mission.

Edwin B. Wagner, Jr.Supervisory Survey Statistician



Mr. Wagner is honored for contributionsto a number of program areas duringthree decennial censuses. He managedthe planning and implementation of the1998 dress rehearsal, which providedcritical testing for major systems andoperations and sampling and estimationtechniques required for Census 2000.In addition, Mr. Wagner managedthe contract to provide telephonequestionnaire assistance for Census2000, including the conduct ofoutbound interviews to improve thecensus coverage and data quality. Theprogram succeeded in handling over6 million calls from the public whoneeded assistance to participate inthe census.

Tracy WesslerComputer Specialist



Ms. Wessler is cited for the integrationof contract administration and programmanagement for Census 2000. As part ofthe strategic plan for Census 2000, theCensus Bureau implemented a five-foldexpansion in partnering with industryfor services and systems, with contractstotaling about $1 billion. Ms. Wesslerwas instrumental in providing theacquisition and contract management,strategic vision, and knowledge necessaryto develop the Decennial Systemsand Contracts Management Officeorganizational structure, operationalphilosophy, and management policies.

David C. WhitfordRajendra P. SinghDonna L. KostanichSupervisory Mathematical Statisticians

Maureen P. LynchSupervisory Computer Specialist

Richard F. BlassLead Assistant Division Chief for

Evaluation and Resources



The group is recognized for the designand implementation of the Census 2000Accuracy and Coverage Evaluation(A.C.E.). The A.C.E. presented unusuallydifficult design and managementchallenges. It was a complex undertakinginvolving many stages of sampling,interviewing, matching and estimation.It is one of the largest surveys everundertaken by the Federal Government.The A.C.E. was an important componentin the Census Bureau’s effort to makeCensus 2000 more accurate, to measurethe completeness of the results, and toformulate a method to adjust thoseresults to improve census tabulations.


David E. GaldiSupervisory Computer Specialist



Mr. Galdi is recognized for a centralrole in designing and implementing theMaster Address File (MAF) and itsassociated nationwide geocoding system.The MAF provides the first permanentnational inventory of living quarters andstreet addresses. For Census 2000, itprovided the mailing and delivery listfor census questionnaires, the address listagainst which completed questionnaireswere checked to determine which stillrequired a visit, and the base againstwhich the Accuracy and CoverageEvaluation (A.C.E.) measuredcompleteness. In the future, it will beused to provide the address list for the2010 Census enumeration process.

E. Enrique GomezWilliam K. StuartPauline C. HansonSupervisory Computer Specialists

Amy M. BishtonComputer Specialist



This group is recognized for makingCensus 2000 data available for the firsttime on the World Wide Web. Theydeveloped and deployed two highlyeffective and integrated computersystems. The Data Products Productionsystem, a system for tabulation andpreparation of Census 2000 dataproducts, and American FactFinder, asystem for Internet dissemination ofthose products. Their efforts tookadvantage of advances in computer andcommunications technology to increasethe reach, convenience, and usefulnessof Census 2000 data, while significantlycutting tabulation and disseminationcosts.

Emmett F. SpiersComputer Specialist



Mr. Spiers is cited as an expert indecennial computer processing. Heparticipated in the development ofmore than 50 vital and well-integratedHeadquarters processing systems. Eachsystem broke significant new groundand illustrated his technical expertise insoftware design. His decennial censusknowledge extends from policy toplanning, history to practical applicationand software design to logisticalimplementation. His contributions inthe design of complex applications haveenabled the Bureau to accomplish itsprocessing goals.

James B. TreatSupervisory Mathematical Statistician



Mr. Treat is cited for a pivotal role in thesuccess of the Census 2000, CoverageImprovement Followup. This operationserved as a safety net and the lastopportunity in the field to correctlyidentify housing units in question asoccupied, vacant, or nonexistent. As aresult of the quality assurance operationinitiated for Coverage ImprovementFollowup, 2.3 million housing unitswere added to the Census 2000 data.His efforts made it possible for severalfield operations to successfully proceedon schedule with minimized risk ofserious error.

Henry S. WulfSupervisory Social Science Analyst



Mr. Wulf is recognized for managingand promoting statistical programs tomeasure the economic activity of stateand local governments. He redirectedthe statistical programs for measuringpublic employment in the governmentsector, restoring timeliness while stayingwithin budget. His efforts have resultedin marked improvements in timelinessand data quality, while significantlyexpanding the visibility and usefulnessof these Census Bureau programsthroughout the user community.

INTERNATIONAL TRADEADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Igor Y. AbramovInternational Trade Specialist

Market Access and Compliance

International Trade Administration

Mr. Abramov is recognized for creationof an innovative rule of law for businessprogram which is helping to expandthe market for U.S. exports in Russia.By promoting better business ethics,improved commercial dispute resolution,and modern corporate governance, jointAmerican-Russian projects are loweringbarriers faced by U.S. companies inRussia and helping to build a marketeconomy. As a result of Mr. Abramov’sinitiatives, the rule of law for businessprogram is providing new direction forDepartment’s efforts to expand marketsfor U.S. exports in transition countries.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

Export.Gov


The ITA Portal Task Force Team isrecognized for creating Export.Gov,a multi-agency, web-based gateway tointernational trade information services.Prior to Export.Gov, efforts to assistU.S. small businesses to export havebeen hampered by a web presence withscattered information, gaps in assistance,lack of customer-friendliness andduplication of effort. Export.Gov solvedthis problem by making all export-relatedcontent available in a needs-basedformat, meaning that the site is designedaround the user’s reasons for accessinginformation rather than a specific officeor agency. The site has improved useraccess to the vast resources provided bythe Federal government.


Gary KonopPrincipal Commercial Officer

Kenneth B. ReidbordPrincipal Commercial Officer

Taizo OhmuraMichihiko YokoiCommercial Specialists

U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service

Nicole R. MelcherInternational Trade Specialist

Market Access and Compliance

U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service


The group is recognized for successfullyensuring compliance with the“1991 U.S.-Japan Major ProjectsArrangements”(MPA) on the CentralJapan International Airport project.Their teamwork, knowledge of Japan’spublic works market, diplomatic skills,and persistence in pressing the JapaneseGovernment and the Central JapanInternational Airport Company (CJIAC)to follow procurement procedures inthe MPA after CJIAC inappropriatelyexcluded a U.S. construction firm,Overseas Bechtel, from competition,resulted in a multi-million dollarcontract to the excluded U.S. firm.

Medical Device Exports

Trade Development


The team is recognized for creating aresource for U.S. medical device exportersto enter new markets. The medicaldevice Foreign Regulatory Profiles fornew and pre-owned equipment helpsexplain complex regulatory requirementsan exporter must comply with beforeentering a market. It meets an urgentand pressing need for exporters, byproviding access to thorough andcomprehensive regulatory requirementsand information for foreign markets.This work is expected to facilitate$1.3 billion in medical device exportsover a six year period and create anestimated 21,000 jobs in the U.S.

Pompiliu Verzariu, Jr.Supervisory International

Trade Specialist

Trade Development


Dr. Verzariu is recognized for thecreation of the Department-sponsored,Moscow- based Insurance InformationCenter Foundation (IICF). The IICFis a non-governmental non-profitorganization whose mission is to improvepublic understanding of insurance inRussia, making the consumer morereceptive to insurance products as ameans of hedging or sharing risks.Dr. Verzariu’s ability to handlecomplicated tasks in dealing withU.S. and host-country business, thediplomatic community, and top foreigngovernment officials was key to thesuccess of this effort. His pioneeringwork in this field will serve as a modelfor Insurance Information Centers inother developing markets.

NATIONAL OCEANIC ANDATMOSPHERICADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Donald ScaviaDirector and Senior Scientist

National Ocean Service


Dr. Scavia is honored for his pivotal rolein achieving passage and implementationof Public Law 105-333, the HarmfulAlgal Bloom and Hypoxia Research andControl Act of 1998. This law wasdesigned to reduce the hypoxic(oxygen-reducing) effects of nutrientpollution on the Gulf of Mexico’s aquaticresources. He translated science intoaction, and interacted with scientists ina variety of disciplines, environmentalmanagers, public policy makers, electedofficials, and the agricultural communityto implement legislation and reach avoluntary agreement to reduce thehypoxic zone by the year 2015 throughreducing nitrogen loads from theMississippi River basin by 30 percent.


Allan J. CokerCriminal Investigator

National Marine Fisheries Service

Cynthia S. FenykAttorney Advisor

Office of the Under Secretary


The group is honored for theirenforcement work in the identification,investigation, and prosecution ofextensive and complex violations withinthe red snapper fishery. The red snapperresource is identified as “severelyoverfished” despite increasingly stringentconservation and management measuresimplemented to aid its recovery. Theirefforts were instrumental in detectingand apprehending seafood dealers andfishermen who use their business as afront to cover trafficking in illegallyharvested red snapper. More than100 individuals from 26 vessels anddealerships were charged with hundredsof Federal violations.

William G. ConnerSupervisory Physical Scientist

Carol Ann ManenPhysical Scientist

David John ChapmanPacific Branch Manager

Norman F. MeadeEconomist

Lisa M. DipintoEcologist

John D. Cubit (not pictured)Oceanographer


Katherine Ann Pease (not pictured)Supervisory Attorney Advisor


Mark Helvey (not pictured)Natural Resource Specialist



The Montrose Case Team is recognizedfor the extraordinary personalcommitment needed to successfullyaddress 50 years of DDT contaminationoff the coast of California. After 10 yearsof scientific study, contentious litigation,and a trial, the NOAA case team madepossible a settlement that provides $140million to pay for the elimination ofDDT contamination and the restorationof natural resources. This settlement willallow the return of healthy eagles to theChannel Islands and clean fish to thecoast of southern California.

SCIENTIFIC/ENGINEERINGACHIEVEMENT

Robert W. EmbleyGeophysicist

Office of Oceanic and AtmosphericResearch


Dr. Embley is cited for pioneeringresearch in exploring deep oceanvolcanic ecosystems that has led to theestablishment of the world’s first deepseafloor observatory. The observatory,called NeMO (New MillenniumObservatory), is located within thecaldera of an active submarine volcanoabout 250 miles off the coast ofOregon at a depth of about one mile.The observatory’s principal mission isto gain insights into, and sample thedeep hot biosphere within the volcanowhich is populated with an abundanceof microorganisms that live attemperatures above 100 degrees Celsius.His efforts led to discoveries on howdeep ocean volcanic activity affectsthe ocean’s physical, chemical, andbiological environments.

Thomas A. FlaggSupervisory Fishery Biologist

Deborah A. FrostResearch Fishery Biologist

William C. McAuleyFishery Biologist

Michael R. WastelBiological Science Technician



The Redfish Lake Sockeye SalmonCaptive Broodstock Team is honored forthe development of captive broodstockrearing technologies that preventedextinction of the Pacific Northwest’smost endangered salmon stock, RedfishLake sockeye salmon. In the last decade,a total of 16 fish returned from theocean to Redfish Lake, and extinctionwas imminent. The team’s efforts incaptive husbandry resulted in a returnof 257 adult fish in 2000. The team’scooperative science approach is a modelfor use throughout the multi-jurisdictionalColumbia River Basin that shelters mostof the imperiled Pacific Northwestsalmon stocks.

Paul A. JendrowskiMeteorologist

National Weather Service


Mr. Jendrowski is honored for thedevelopment and implementation of theAreal Mean Basin Estimated Rainfall(AMBER) system for the detection anddiagnosis of flash flood potential. Floodingis the number one weather-related killeracross the United States with an averageof 136 lives lost annually during the last30 years. The death toll from flooding ismuch greater than either lightning,tornadoes or hurricanes. His systemusing Doppler radar and detailed mapdata will produce earlier and site specificflood warnings providing emergencymanagers and impacted people moretime to protect their lives and property.

Radar Meteorology andOceanography Division

Environmental Technology Laboratory


The Radar Meteorology andOceanography Division is recognizedfor the theoretical, experimental, andengineering advances that led to thedevelopment of a new technology – anautonomous, ground-based, remote-sensing system to unambiguously detectdangerous in-flight icing conditions inclouds. The system will be deployed nearlarge airports where icing hazards arefrequent, providing pilots and air trafficcontrollers with accurate, real-timewarnings of icing conditions. The useof this technology will save many lives,and many millions of dollars in propertydamage, each year.

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICALSUPPORT

Office of Satellite Operations

National Environmental Satellite, Data,and Information Service


The Office of Satellite Operations isrecognized for launching, validating andactivating three independent weathersatellites over one 12-month period.New and enhanced instrumentation andground systems were incorporated forthe Defense Meteorological SatelliteProgram, the Geosynchronous OrbitingEnvironmental Satellite Program, andthe Polar Orbiting EnvironmentalSatellite Program. As a result of theirdedication, all mission milestones weremet on schedule and each of the threesatellite launches were executed on time,avoiding millions of dollars in costlydelays to any of the three programs.


Scott A. DoyleSupervisory Criminal Investigator



Assistant Special Agent Scott Doyle isrecognized for investigative excellencefor a 2-year investigation into theunlawful harvest of Striped Bass fromthe Hudson River and its subsequentsale in interstate commerce. The StripedBass, tainted with toxic PCBs, was soldthrough several prominent FultonFish Market dealers to unsuspectingrestaurants, markets, and consumers.The Striped Bass fishery, once depletedthrough over fishing, has recoveredthrough aggressive fisheries managementtechniques. This case has changed theway dealers and restaurants do businessin New York City, and has halted apotentially serious public health risk.

Mark H. PickettManager, Environmental Products,

NMFS Pacific Grove

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations


Lieutenant Commander Pickett ishonored for courage and heroism insaving the lives of two U.S. GeologicalSurvey employees after the capsizing ofthe Channel Islands NMS R/V Ballena,on November 4, 2000. During routinesidescan sonar surveys near the coast, arogue wave capsized the vessel trappingthe two men inside. After deploymentand subsequent abandonment of a liferaft, Lieutenant Commander Pickettswam ashore. After becoming concernedthat his crew was having difficulty andmight not make it, he returned to the icywaters twice and helped each member ofhis crew reach the shore safely.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

Mary C. LanglaisSupervisory Policy Analyst



Ms. Langlais is cited for managementpractices in reshaping and achieving amore “Corporate” NOAA in threeLine Offices – Office of AtmosphericResearch, National Marine FisheriesService, and National Ocean Service. Ineach Office, she directed and managedfinancial, human, and informationresources, including cross-functionalactivities. In addition, she implementedinnovative and transparent budget models,refined strategic plans, set high standards,policies, and improved operations andservice delivery to the public. Heradvancement of corporate goals hashad critical impact on the integrationof science and program initiatives,funding strategies and priorities, andorganizational cohesiveness.

Craig NelsonExecutive Director, Integrated Programs

Office

Office of Marine and Aviation Operations


Captain Nelson is cited for leadership,creativity, and technical acumen duringhis stewardship of the tri-agencyNational Polar-orbiting OperationalEnvironmental Satellite System. Datafrom these new satellites will result indramatic improvements in the qualityof short-term warnings and forecasts, aswell as long-term climate assessmentsand predictions that will significantlyenhance public safety and the economicproductivity of the Nation. During thelast four years of this program, CaptainNelson has been instrumental in attainingcritical milestones and has been the drivingforce behind the success of the program.

Kenneth PutkovichSupervisory Electronic Engineer

Lawrence J. KrudwigMeteorologist

Barry L. ReichenbaughCommunications Specialist

John SokichMeteorologist


George T. WilcoxConstituent Affairs Specialist




The group is recognized for their workin expanding the NOAA Weather Radiotransmitter network. The NOAAWeather Radio (NWR) broadcastsweather warnings, watches, forecasts,and other hazard information 24 hoursa day. They effectively leveraged public/private partnerships to expand coverage,increase public awareness, and encouragedonations of NWR receivers to schools,hospitals, public facilities, communitycenters, day-care centers, and otherplaces people gather. Through theirefforts, the number of transmitters hasincreased from nearly 400 in 1994, tomore than 580 today.

Michael P. SissenwineScience and Research Director,

Northeast Region



Dr. Sissenwine is honored for negotiatinga resolution to the long-standing,adversarial relationship between manyNew England commercial fishermenand the scientific research arm of theNational Marine Fisheries Service. Thecontroversy centered on the fact that thefisherman did not believe the sciencethat identified stock assessments ofcertain fish as in jeopardy fromoverfishing. Through his leadership,scientific expertise, and negotiatingskills, an agreeable sampling strategywas forged that involved the use ofcommercial fishing vessels, governmentresearch vessels, and university researchvessels by fishermen and government andnon-government scientists.

Lucia S. TsaoussiPhysical Scientist



Dr. Tsaoussi is recognized for effecting amajor change in the National Polar-orbiting Operational EnvironmentalSatellite System (NPOESS) sensor suite.This change will reduce the largestuncertainty in the science ofunderstanding and predicting globalclimate change. As a direct result of herleadership, an instrument dedicated tomeasure aerosol size distribution andcomposition in the atmosphere willbecome part of NPOESS and will havea significant impact on future climatechange assessments, NOAA’s climateobservation/predictions mission, and theU.S. economy.


Tracy A. DunnCriminal Investigator



Special Agent Tracy Dunn is recognizedfor assuring the success of the NOAAand South Carolina Joint ProjectAgreement for cooperative enforcement.In this agreement, state officers aredeputized and agree to work with theNOAA Fisheries Office for LawEnforcement to enforce the Federalfisheries statues and regulations in theoffshore waters of South Carolina. AgentDunn was successful in convincing agroup of people who were not necessarilyreceptive to Federal involvement in theirstate duties, that such a partnership wasviable, and in fact valuable, to both theState and Federal agencies.

Patricia J. MulliganPhysical Scientist



Ms. Mulligan is recognized for defining,coordinating, and integrating theDepartment’s requirements for theNational Polar-orbiting OperationalEnvironmental Satellite System(NPOESS). NPOESS is a $6 billioninteragency program to design, build,and operate the next generation ofpolar-orbiting environmental satellites.Her leadership and tireless commitmentto this task resulted in a contemporary,comprehensive statement of NOAA’srequirements for the system includingincorporation of previouslyundocumented climate and oceanremote sensing requirements.

Erik C. ZobristRichard D. HartmanPatrick R. WilliamsFishery Biologists

Rachel W. SweeneyEcologist

John D. ForetResearch Fishery Biologist



The group is cited for conceiving,developing, obtaining funding for,and implementing nearly two dozenprojects restoring over 20,000 acres andbenefitting more than 155,000 acres ofLouisiana coastal wetlands. The Nationhas lost 40 percent of its coastal wetlandssince 1900 and 80 percent of that lossis in Louisiana. The Coastal WetlandsPlanning, Protection and Restoration Act(CWPPRA) was passed in 1990 inresponse to these concerns. Fundedthrough the CWPPRA, these projectsprovide essential habitat supporting a$1 billion fishery industry, protectcoastal communities from tropical stormand hurricane surges, and support vitaloil and natural gas infrastructures.

WFO Wichita, Kansas



The NWS Forecast Office, Wichita,Kansas is honored for life-saving effortsduring a devastating tornado thatvirtually destroyed Parsons, a smallsoutheast Kansas town on April 19,2000. The Office began issuing stormwarnings eight hours before the tornadohit. The tornado warning, whichtargeted Parsons, was issued 15 minutesbefore the tornado devastated the town.While there was no loss of life and only27 injuries, damage to this communityof 12,000 was severe. A total of 750structures were damaged, 633 homesand 117 commercial buildings. Theaccurate and timely warnings issued byWFO Wichita, provided valuable leadtime for people to seek protective shelter,minimizing the risk of more injuriesfrom this damaging tornado.

Radar Web Display Team



The Radar Web Display Project Teamis cited for designing, developing,testing, and managing the nationwideimplementation of the National WeatherService’s (NWS) Radar Web DisplaySystem. Previously, there was no NWSsystem in place to display images fromthe National Doppler Radar Network onthe Web. The system fit so well intoexisting NWS infrastructure that costsfor additional equipment were held to aminimum, while still meeting thedaunting performance requirements –adding over 3,500 new radar real-timeimages to the website every hour.


James K. FarrEnvironmental Scientist



Dr. Farr is recognized for developing afundamentally new approach forevaluating reactive hazards associatedwith chemicals spilled in the environment.The Chemical Reactivity programcontains a database of reactivityinformation for more than 4,300 of themost common hazardous chemicals.The database includes informationabout the special hazards of eachchemical and whether a chemical reactswith air, water, or other materials andprovides first responders, facilitymanagers, employees, and communitieswith the means to evaluate risks andtake appropriate actions. As a result,environmental threats due to spills ofhazardous chemicals will be reduced andpublic safety protected.

Felix KoganPhysical Scientist



Dr. Kogan is honored for developing andimplementing vegetation health productsfrom Advanced Very High ResolutionRadiometer data from NOAA polarorbiting satellites. This product is theonly global system used to provide earlydrought warnings, delineate the affectedareas, and estimate their agricultural andenvironmental impacts independent ofthe availability of ground observations.The drought monitoring and vegetationhealth products developed by Dr. Koganbecame a success worldwide because oftheir exceptional quality, real-timeavailability, and ease of use.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

WFO Missoula, Montana



The NWS Forecast Office, Missoula,Montana, is honored for their responseefforts during the historic fire season inthe summer of 2000. During the summer,over 1.1 million acres were consumed bywildfires with over 320 residences and550 total structures being lost. Nearly19,000 firefighters and fire managersparticipated in the fire suppression efforts,whose costs exceeded $300 million.Despite the widespread devastation,there was no loss of life. The weatherinformation, forecasts, warnings, andsafety alerts provided by WFO Missoulaand on-site Incident Meteorologistswere crucial to the safety record of thefire suppression effort.


John M. CoyneMeteorologist



Mr. Coyne is recognized for developing anationally recognized computer softwareprogram which formats warning andforecast information for the NOAAWeather Radio broadcasts. The program,called “SNUFFLE”, has contributed tothe nearly complete automation ofwarning information on NOAA WeatherRadio broadcasts across the SouthernRegion significantly decreasing thetime required to broadcast warninginformation. The SNUFFLE programcode developed by Mr. Coyne, will beused extensively in the final AWIPSNWR formatter and will further movethe NWS closer to full NWR broadcastautomation.

Dennis W. ThauteEnforcement Officer



Enforcement Officer Dennis Thauteis honored for transporting the seizedforeign drift net vessel ARCTIC WINDfrom Adak, Alaska to Seward, Alaska. InMay 2000, ARCTIC WIND was seizedby the United States Coast Guard forillegal fishing in the North Pacific Oceanwith large scale drift nets. During the1,200 mile transit, in the challengingAlaskan waters, he responded quickly totwo potential life-threatening situations,ensuring that the crew and vessel weredelivered safely. After nearly a month ofcareful planning and execution, OfficerThaute moored the pirate drift net vesselon June 11, 2000, in Seward, Alaskawhere it remained under private custodyuntil forfeited and sold.

WFO Birmingham, AlabamaStorm Prediction Center



The NWS Forecast Office, Birmingham,Alabama and the Storm PredictionCenter are honored for providingnumerous accurate and timely severeweather warnings during an unusualwintertime tornado outbreak onDecember 16, 2000. Despite the factthat more than 12 people lost theirlives in these storms and hundreds ofhomes were destroyed, the number offatalities could have been higher had itnot been for the effective warnings,constant communication withemergency managers, good warninglead times, and broad disseminationof warning information. Warninginformation was so well disseminated,that nearly everyone impacted by thestorms was aware of the impendingsevere weather and the actual weatherwarnings.

WFO Phoenix, Arizona



The NWS Forecast Office, Phoenix,Arizona is honored for providing criticallife-saving information up to two daysprior to the onset of devastating floodsin Wenden, Wickenburg, and Aguila,Arizona on October 22, 2000. Morethan 500 residents had to be evacuated,536 homes in the small communitywere damaged, and the area sustained$7.2 million in property and crop losses.Precipitation forecasting in the desertclimate of south-central Arizona, whereaverage annual rainfall is less than teninches, presents unique and difficultchallenges. It was the diligence of theWFO Phoenix and its interactions withlocal, state, and Federal partners thatwere responsible for the life-savingresponse carried out during this disaster.

WFO Tulsa, Oklahoma



The NWS Forecast Office, Tulsa,Oklahoma is recognized for forecastingan unprecedented ice storm that struckeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansasfrom December 25th to 27th, 2000. Theice storm was one of historic proportion,contributing to six fatalities, cuttingutilities to 150,000 people and doing$150 million dollars of damage. Becauseof the Tulsa Office’s forecasts, and directcoordination with media and emergencyofficials 72 hours in advance, the publicwas allowed to prepare, saving both livesand property.

NATIONALTELECOMMUNICATIONSAND INFORMATIONADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal


Karen A. RoseTelecommunications Policy Specialist

Office of International Affairs

National Telecommunications andInformation Administration

Ms. Rose is cited as the principal policyadvisor for Internet Domain NameSystem (DNS) matters. She developedkey elements of the transition of DNSfunctions to the Internet Corporation forAssigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).The Department negotiated a series ofagreements with the incumbent domainname registration service provider of toplevel domains and ICANN. Ms. Rose’scontributions to the negotiations setthe foundation to introduce robustcompetition in domain name registrationservices, resulting in tremendous benefitsto new entrants, consumers, and growthof the global Internet.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

Ronald L. KetchumElectronics Engineer

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences


Mr. Ketchum is recognized forexemplary leadership in technologytransfer of advanced Government-developed telecommunications technologyto U.S. industry through cooperativeresearch agreements. He leveraged hisextensive experience in the private sectorto develop partnerships for the transferof advanced telecommunicationstechnology to private sectortelecommunications companies, withsignificant mutual benefit to bothparties. Mr. Ketchum’s initiatives intechnology transfer have been highlyimportant to the Department’s effortto strengthen the U.S. industry’scompetitive position in emergingnational and internationaltelecommunications markets.


Kelly K. LevyAssociate Administrator for Policy

Analysis and Development

James W. McConnaugheySenior Economist

Sandra CastelliWendy S. LaderTelecommunications Policy Analysts

Office of Policy Analysis and Development


Patricia Ann BuckleyLaurence S. CampbellSandra D. CookeGeorge T. McKittrickSabrina L. MontesEconomists



This intra-agency group is recognizedfor drafting and producing FallingThrough the Net: Toward DigitalInclusion. The report has raised nationalawareness and increased understandingof the Department’s efforts to ensureelectronic access for all Americans. Mostimportantly, the report has provedcritical to promoting efforts in this area.Other governmental agencies, such asthe Department of Education, haverelied on the report to support theirprograms. In addition, numerous statesand localities have asked for briefingson the report to determine their ownpolicies on electronic access.

OFFICE OF THEGENERAL COUNSEL

Gold Medal


Arthur R. WatsonAttorney Advisor

Office of the General Counsel

Mr. Watson is honored for his role inthe creation of the International TradeAdministration’s Advocacy Center. TheCenter was established around a new setof rules, the USG Advocacy Guidelines,developed to allow a more flexibleapproach to situations involving effortsby foreign governments to influencepurchasing decisions in internationalprocurements. The Center is the nervecenter for developing and implementingcoordinated strategies to “level the playingfield” for U.S. exporters competing forbusiness overseas. In FY2000, theAdvocacy Center passed the $100 billionmark in successful overseas projects,resulting in over $74 billion in exportsof U.S. goods and services.

Silver Medal

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Office of the Chief Counsel forInternational Commerce

Office of the Chief Counsel forImport Administration


Office of Human Resources –Career Development Unit



The team is honored for developmentand implementation of the ITA TradeLaw Course. This course has providedintensive training in international tradelaw to nearly 700 ITA employees duringthe past twelve years. The ability ofITA to carry out its trade agreementsenforcement mission is heavilydependent upon the level of expertiseITA employees have on internationaltrade agreements such as the WorldTrade Organization, the North AmericanFree Trade Agreement and U.S.international trade law. The course hasgiven ITA employees the detailedunderstanding of U.S. trade agreementsand trade laws which is essential foreffective trade agreements compliance.

OFFICE OF INSPECTORGENERAL

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

William F. Bedwell, Jr.Supervisory Auditor

Office of Audits

Office of Inspector General

Mr. Bedwell is recognized for directingOIG audits of the Department’s financialassistance programs and recipients. From1998 through 2000, Mr. Bedwellplanned and directed comprehensivereviews of 33 discretionary financialassistance programs and made numerousrecommendations for increasingcompetition. In addition, over thelast five years, he directed more than50 audits of Commerce grants andcooperative agreements, resulting inmillions of dollars in potential savingsto the government.


Charles J. TegelerSupervisory Auditor

Office of Audits


Mr. Tegeler is recognized for working toresolve outstanding issues between theOffice of Inspector General and theCensus Bureau regarding OIG reviews.These included high-profile issues thatreceived intense localized media attentionand also issues that generated significantinterest in both the Administration andthe Congress. Whether Mr. Tegeler wasdirecting work related to the CensusBureau’s operations, monitoring activitiesin one of the 25 states that OIG teamsvisited, or briefing a staffer on the HouseSubcommittee, he demonstrated a highlevel of objectivity and professionalism.


David A. SheppardAuditor

Office of Inspections and ProgramEvaluations


Mr. Sheppard is honored for an act ofunusual selflessness and civic responsibility.As Mr. Sheppard was leaving the mainCommerce building late one evening inFebruary, he was approached by anelderly man waving a stick and blurtingphrases incoherently. Instead of ignoringthe man’s abusive language and soiledclothing, Mr. Sheppard remained withhim for a few minutes listening to hisstory. Eventually, he coaxed a phonenumber from him and called his familyin Maryland. His compassionate andcourageous actions helped re-unite adistraught family with a missing lovedone suffering with Alzheimer’s disease,saving the man from more serious harmand another cold night on theWashington streets.

PATENT ANDTRADEMARK OFFICE

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

Robert L. StollAdministrator for External Affairs

Lois E. BolandAttorney Advisor

Mary CritharisAttorney Advisor

David R. NicholsonTrade Attache, USTR

Office of the Administrator forExternal Affairs

Stephen G. KuninDeputy Commissioner for Patent

Examination Policy

Jay P. LucasSenior Patent Legal Advisor

Office of the Commissioner for Patents


The group is honored for negotiationsthat led to the signing of the Patent LawTreaty. The Treaty was signed at theconclusion of the Diplomatic Conferenceon the Patent Law Treaty in Geneva, onJune 2, 2000. The Treaty will simplifythe formal obligations and reduceassociated costs for patent applicants andowners of patents in obtaining andpreserving their rights to inventions inmany countries of the world. The Treatysignificantly benefits U.S. applicantsfiling overseas through simplifiedprocedures as well as reduced cost.Their efforts in representing the U.S.will contribute significantly to thesimplification of patent practice, policyand procedure throughout the world.


Richard A. BawcombeDirector, Office of Patent Publication

Robert A. ClarkeKrista M. ZeleSpecial Program Examiners

William A. GrantSupervisory Patent Examiner

Thomas L. KoontzDirector, Office of Initial Patent

Examination

Timothy M. McMahonPrimary Patent Examiner

Robert J. SparDirector, Office of Patent Legal

Administration

Sarah M. SaiferDirector, Office of Patent Resources

Management

Karen M. YoungAdministrator, Office of Patent

Resource Administration

Laura E. Cannon-MaddixComputer Specialist



The group is recognized for implementingchanges at the USPTO as a result of thepassage of the American InventorsProtection Act (AIPA) of 1999. Asignificant feature of the AIPA wasmandating the publication of mostpatent applications, where previouslythey were kept confidential. The groupimplemented a new publication processwhich eliminated the need to removeapplications from the normal processingstream in order to effect pre-grantpublication. The implementation of theAIPA has resulted in the achievement ofadequate patent protection for innovationthrough patents, and provided effectiveaccess to the technology for which patentprotection is sought.

Diane L. LewisMary E. SmallComputer Specialists

Jenna L. DavisGregory A. MorseWilliam T. StryjewskiPrimary Patent Examiners



The group is recognized for designingand implementing the Electronic FilingSystem (EFS) for patent applicationsubmissions. On October 23, 2000,EFS was brought on-line allowing allapplicants to author and file theirapplications electronically. To dateover 440 new utility and 49 PGPubapplications have been filed using EFSand the rate of filing is increasing daily.The EFS provides intelligent electronicpatent application data that will formthe basis for the automation of patentprocessing and publication, savingprocessing time and cost in routingthe electronic application throughpreliminary examination, examination,publication, and public dissemination.

Office of the Chief Information Officer


This office is cited for designing andimplementing the Pre-Grant PublicationSystem for patent applications underintense time and budget pressures.The implementation of the Pre-GrantPublication System required a new wayof thinking about developing automatedinformation system projects. Instead oftrying to fit a major development projectfor a brand new system into the 12-month window between enactment andimplementation, the USPTO determinedthat it had the requisite resources anddiscipline to build upon a portfolio ofautomated systems to create the newpublication system. Their work will helpspur the continued advancement andprotection of intellectual property rightsfor U.S. inventors and businesses.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Thomas V. ShawManaging Attorney

Office of the Commissioner for Trademarks


Mr. Shaw is cited for contributions asthe manager of the volunteer law studentintern program at the USPTO. Since thefall of 1995, he has hired, trained, anddeveloped 10 to 12 part-time or full-timelaw students each semester to assist inthe examination of trademark applicationsat no cost to the USPTO. Through hisdedication, this program has providedlaw students with valuable work experienceand also provided the USPTO with ahighly motivated pool of job applicants.Many of the interns have been hiredupon graduation and are workingsuccessfully as examining attorneys.

ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICALSUPPORT

Ian A. NeilComputer Specialist

Office of the Chief Information Officer


Mr. Neil is recognized for technicalsupport of mission-critical USPTOdatabases. He designed and implementedingenious solutions to enhanceperformance of patent search systems.His contributions reduce costs associatedwith production outages and enhancethe ability of the patent examining corpsto satisfy public customers. Mr. Neildemonstrates an attentiveness to optimalresource utilization and dedication thatis beneficial to the entire informationtechnology infrastructure supportingbusiness operations.

TECHNOLOGYADMINISTRATION

Gold Medal

LEADERSHIP

Elaine B. BarkerMiles E. SmidSupervisory Mathematicians

Lawrence E. BasshamJuan Soto, Jr.James F. Dray, Jr.Computer Scientists

William E. BurrSupervisory Electronics Engineer

Morris J. DworkinJames G. Foti (not pictured)James R. NechvatalMathematicians

Edward A. RobackChief, Computer Security Division

National Institute of Standards andTechnology

Technology Administration

The team is recognized for conceiving,organizing and leading a worldwide, multi-year project resulting in a widely-acclaimedAdvanced Encryption Standard (AES).Strong user confidence in the security ofAES will encourage its rapid deploymentin E-Commerce and E-Governmentapplications to protect sensitive information,such as healthcare and tax records,multi-billion dollar financial transactions,and intellectual property. The team’stechnical excellence, dedication, andforesight have enhanced the reputationof the Department as a leader in promotinginformation technology security.


James C. BergquistSteven T. CundiffScott A. Diddams (not pictured)Christopher W. OatesJun Ye (not pictured)Physicists

John L. HallSenior Scientist

Leo HollbergSupervisory Physicist



The group is honored for developmentof state-of-the-art optical-frequencystandards and the means for couplingtheir outputs to other frequencies, thusrevolutionizing the way frequency ismeasured. These advances have instantlyimproved the accuracy of optical-frequency measurements across theentire spectrum by orders-of-magnitude.The impact of their work is substantialin technologies such as optical-fibertelecommunication, length measurementsupporting manufacturing quality, andthe characterization of materials.

Christopher J. Evans (not pictured)Mechanical Engineer

Richard L. RhorerResearch Engineer

Manfred L. Osti (not pictured)Michael L. McGlauflinEric P. WhitentonEngineering Technicians

Robert A. ClaryInstrument Maker

Charles R. TilfordPhysicist



The group is honored for the design,fabrication, assembly, and testing of newencasements for the U.S. Charters ofFreedom documents (Declaration ofIndependence, Constitution, and Billof Rights). Working with the NationalArchives and Records Administration,the team designed new encasements thatmeet stringent engineering constraintsand demanding aesthetics. The teamdeveloped on-board instrumentationto provide non-invasive monitoring ofthe environment and novel methodsfor fabricating and evaluating theperformance of the encasements.

Gery R. StaffordSupervisory Research Chemist

Thomas P. MoffatMetallurgist

Daniel JosellPhysical Scientist



The group is recognized for thedevelopment of electrochemicalmeasurement and modeling techniques,and for their contributions to thefundamental understanding ofelectrochemical deposition of copperin semiconductor trenches. This workenables the semiconductor industry todeposit copper metallizations onsemiconductor chips with line widthsbelow 60 nm and at 3:1 aspect ratios.These dimensions meet the 2008target dimensions in the SemiconductorIndustry Association’s 1999 InternationalTechnology Roadmap for Semiconductors.

Silver Medal

LEADERSHIP

William E. AndersonDirector, Electronics and Electrical

Engineering Laboratory



Dr. Anderson is honored for leadershipof the Electronics and ElectricalEngineering Laboratory (EEEL) througha time of change and transition. Heintroduced significant and beneficialchanges in the operation of EEEL.Dr. Anderson improved the effectivenessof the laboratory in its mission ofproviding the fundamental electricalstandards, measurement services, testmethods, and documentary standardsthat underlie all electrical measurementsin the nation.

Belinda L. CollinsDirector, Office of Standards Services



Dr. Collins is recognized for providingleadership to international standardsand conformity assessment arenascontributing to enhanced commerce andtrade. She brought together the nation’sstandards and conformity assessmentcommunities and played a key role in thedevelopment of the National StandardsStrategy. She has also been highlysuccessful in implementing the NationalTechnology Transfer and AdvancementAct by carrying out its directives tocoordinate standards and conformityassessment activities within the FederalGovernment, the private sector, and stateand local governments.

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Kathleen M. HigginsChief, Office of Law Enforcement

Standards



Ms. Higgins is recognized for revitalizingthe Office of Law EnforcementStandards (OLES) in its role of brokeringNIST capabilities to the criminal justiceand public safety communities, ensuringthrough measurements and standardsthat the equipment they purchase andtechnologies they use are safe, dependable,and effective. The activities Ms. Higginsspearheaded have resulted in greatereffectiveness of policing throughoutthe nation and the saving of over 2500law-enforcement officers’ lives throughthe wearing of body armor that meetOLES-developed specifications.


Christopher G. SoaresPhysicist



Dr. Soares is recognized as the world’sleading authority on measurementsof beta-particle-emitting radioactivesources for use in radiation therapy.He developed primary standards andtest methods for use in clinical medicalphysics. He worked with industry andthe medical physics community on thedosimetry methods to allow uses ofthese sources for intravascular therapy toinhibit restenosis (re-closing) of arteriesafter balloon angioplasty procedures.His leadership in radiation dosimetryhas established NIST as the worldleader in the dosimetry of therapeuticbeta-particle sources.


Geraldine S. CheokHai S. LewResearch Structural Engineers

William C. StoneSupervisory Research Structural

Engineer



The team is recognized for breakthroughachievement in precast concrete designand construction to withstand extremeearthquake loads through measurementresearch and industry impact. The teamdeveloped an innovative system toconnect precast beams to columns thatpermits, for the first time, the use ofprecast concrete building systems inhigh seismic regions. The team workedin partnership with U.S. industry tointroduce new seismic design provisionsfor such systems in building codes andstandards. The system has proven toreduce costs and has rapidly gainedacceptance in industry practice.

EXTERNAL AWARD

ARTHUR S. FLEMMING AWARD

Anthony J. KearsleyMathematician


Dr. Kearsley was recognized forcontributions to the development andapplication of large-scale optimizationtechniques for the solution of partialdifferential equations arising in scienceand engineering. From problemformulation, algorithm design andanalysis, to software development,Dr. Kearsley’s work has led to advancesin such diverse areas as oil recovery,antenna design, wireless communications,climate modeling, optimal shape design,and high-temperature superconductors.He is also cited as an effective mentorand proponent of math careers, especiallyfor Hispanic students.

Glenn P. ForneyComputer Scientist

Kevin B. McGrattanMathematician



The team is honored for developmentof the companion software products:Fire Dynamic Simulator and Smokeview.This unique software package, releasedto the public in February 2000, via theWorld Wide Web has radically advancedthe state-of-the-art in fire modeling. Thesoftware allows practicing engineers andcode officials to perform computationalfluid dynamic calculations of fire effectsin high spatial and temporal resolutionand to visualize the results using personalcomputers. The technology hassignificantly raised the quality of informationused in fire safety practice and investigation,personnel training, and planning ofcostly large-scale experiments.

2001 NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS

Dr. Eric. A. Cornell

National Institute of Standards and Technology


Dr. Eric A. Cornell, the second scientist in theDepartment of Commerce to win a Nobel Prize, sharesthe 2001 Prize in Physics with university colleagues inBoulder, Colorado and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The

Royal Swedish Academy selected Dr. Cornell for creatinga new state of matter, the super-cold Bose-Einstein

condensate. This super-cold and “quantum mechanical”state of matter had been theoretically predicted for seventy

years before Eric and his co-Nobel Prize winningcolleague, University of Colorado physicist, Carl Wieman,

succeeded in creating this macroscopic quantummechanical system in their laboratory.

Many thanks to those individuals who contributed so muchto the success of today’s program

Special thanks to:

Office of Human Resources Management and Incentive Awards Staff

Priscilla Bailey

Michael R. Osver

Incentive Awards Program Officers of the DepartmentClaudia Thornburg — Census

Jennifer McDaniel — Census

Charlene Gantt — ITA

Marcia Robertson — NIST

Sandra O’Brien — NOAA

Azalea Nunnally — OIG

Jennifer Heyob — PTO

and their valuable assistants

Stacy F. Hoffman

Armed Forces Color Guard

Visual Design Branch

Office of Security

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