Jacques van Oene
August 13th 05, 12:10 PM
Katherine K. Martin
Media Relations Office
216-433-2406
August 12, 2005
RELEASE: 05-032
NASA Recognizes Achievements at Honor Awards Ceremony
NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Julian Earls presented the agency's highest
medals and awards to outstanding employees on Thursday, July 21, for their
exceptional contributions to achieving NASA goals through excellence in
science, engineering and administrative service. NASA Astronaut John Bennett
Herrington served as the guest speaker.
Outstanding Leadership Medal
a.. Harry A. Cikanek, Cleveland Heights, for continued and recognized
leadership in the field of rocket propulsion.
b.. Leslie A. Greenbauer-Seng, Olmsted Township, for a unique combination
of outstanding leadership skills in technical management and human
resources.
c.. Dennis L. Huff, North Olmsted, for exemplary leadership and integrity
in directing, organizing, planning and implementing NASA's acoustics and
structures research.
Exceptional Achievement Medal
a.. Paul A. Bartolotta, Medina, for exceptional achievement in fostering
effective, visible, multi-agency and multi-industry partnerships that
advanced NASA's mission and contributed to high-speed combined-cycle turbine
engine state of the art.
b.. Kelly S. Carney, Grafton, for the development of the constitutive
material models and analytical techniques used in the Columbia Accident
Investigation and the Space Shuttle Return to Flight recertification.
c.. Loretta M. Shaw, Fairview Park, for dedicated leadership in process
innovation, product excellence and responsiveness to NASA's transformational
competitive actions in exploration acquisition activities.
d.. Bryan K. Smith, Brecksville, for exceptional achievement in the
formulation and development of the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter Project.
e.. Bruce M. Steinetz, Westlake, for exceptional contributions to
innovative seals research and creating and leading a nationally recognized
NASA Seals Research Team.
Exceptional Service Medal
a.. Kurt S. Blankenship, Strongsville, for sustained excellence in
airborne icing research and flight safety educational outreach critical to
industry, airlines and general aviation, both nationally and
internationally.
b.. Thomas H. Bond, Lakewood, for significant and sustained performance
and leadership in icing research as well as exceptional ingenuity in
building successful collaborative relationships that have directly improved
the safety of the flying public.
c.. Amy L. Bower, Huron, for significant contributions to the safety,
health and environmental programs at Plum Brook Station.
d.. Roger Chamberlin, Westlake, for significant research contributions,
exceptional project management skills and the implementation of innovative
management practices in the Glenn Research Center wind tunnels.
e.. Jo Ann Charleston, Lorain, for outstanding service that has had a
pronounced effect upon the educational community as well as the technical
and administrative programs at NASA.
f.. David M. DeFelice, Medina, for outstanding leadership in public
outreach for NASA Glenn Research Center.
g.. Edmane Envia, Brunswick, for original contributions to aeroacoustics
research and noise prediction methods for turbomachinery.
h.. Joseph E. Grady, Avon, for exceptional service and commitment to NASA
Aeronautics programs and leadership in ensuring Glenn engine systems
contributions to Agency aircraft noise-reduction objectives.
i.. Julie A. Grantier, Medina, for sustained excellence in engineering and
systems engineering for major Space Science and Aeronautics programs.
j.. Glen M. Horvat, North Royalton, for exemplary technical leadership,
vision and integrity in directing, organizing and implementing the mission
analysis efforts for NASA's space and exploration activities in the Systems
Analysis Branch.
k.. Martha H. Jaskowiak, Grafton, for preeminent achievements in the
development and implementation of ceramic materials in advanced aerospace
technologies.
l.. Richard Q. Lee, Ann Arbor, Mich., for sustained performance and
outstanding leadership in the research and development of radiofrequency
antenna technology in support of NASA's Space Communications Program.
m.. Matthew E. Melis, Olmsted Falls, for exceptional leadership and
technical contributions to the NASA Glenn Ballistic Impact Team effort
supporting the Columbia Accident Investigation and NASA's Return to Flight
Program.
n.. Debashis Sadhukhan, North Olmsted, in recognition of outstanding
efforts in making significant engineering contributions to the Glenn
Research Center by improving the safety and reliability of the Central
Process Systems for aeronautical research at the Center.
o.. Ronald W. Sepesi, Strongsville, for innovation and excellence in
meeting the service and construction needs of the Glenn Research Center.
p.. Mary F. Wadel, Medina, for significant and sustained performance in
project management, leadership and advocacy towards the successful
development of aircraft icing technologies.
Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal
a.. William V. Meyer, Lakewood, for novel and innovative advances in laser
light scattering technology enabling a number of highly successful space
flight experiments.
b.. Mark P. Wernet, Broadview Heights, for sustained, exceptional and
innovative scientific advancements in optical diagnostic techniques and
supporting technologies for turbomachinery, aeroacoustics and
aeropropulsion.
Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal
a.. David L. Ellis, Strongsville, for the development of the new copper
alloy GRCop-84 for rocket engine applications.
Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
a.. Nicholas Leventis, Westlake, for groundbreaking research in the
development of polymer cross-linked aerogels
Public Service Medal
a.. Ramaswamy Balasubramaniam, Strongsville, an employee of Case Western
Reserve University and a resident at Glenn, for outstanding and
internationally recognized research contributions in the area of bubble
motion and drops in microgravity.
b.. Kevin M. Lambert, North Royalton, an employee of Analex Corporation
and a resident at Glenn, for outstanding performance on radiofrequency
antenna metrology and characterization at the NASA Glenn Research Center in
support of NASA's Space Communications Program.
Presidential Rank Awards
a.. Julian M. Earls, Beachwood, and Jose M. Vega, Strongsville, were
conferred the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service,
for sustained accomplishment in management of programs of the United States
Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in the
public service.
Distinguished Publication Award
a.. Anthony J. Strazisar, Chesterland, Michelle M. Bright, Allison Park,
Scott A. Thorp, Medina, Dennis E. Culley, Westlake, and Kenneth L. Suder,
Wadsworth, in recognition of the excellence and value of their publication
entitled "Compressor Stall Control Through Endwall Recirculation." The paper
describes the development of a new approach to extending the stall-free
range of operation for compressors in gas turbine engines.
Abe Silverstein Medal
a.. Mary Ann Meador, Strongsville, for successful development of a series
of rod-coil block copolymers that produce easy-to-fabricate, dimensionally
stable films for use as ion conducting membranes.
Steven V. Szabo Engineering Excellence Award
a.. The Parametric Inlet Team: Paul Solano, Middleburg Hts., Michael
Ernst, Bay Village, John Saunders, North Olmsted, John Slater, Westlake,
David R. Root, Olmsted Falls and employees of Techland Research Bobby
Sanders, and Lois Weir, for innovative design and fabrication of an advanced
external compression supersonic inlet for aircraft engines.
Craftsmanship Awards
a.. Assembly and Building -- John Brodkowski, Brunswick, in recognition of
the leadership and innovative approach to designing, fabricating and
installing the instrumentation sensors for the T-700 Active Stall Control
Engine Demonstration Program.
b.. Manufacturing -- Ken Guinta, Hinckley, Herb Lawrence, North
Ridgeville, and Richard Minter for creativity and excellent contributions in
the fabrication of the Revolutionary Approach to Time-Critical Long Range
Strike supersonic inlet.
Procurement Person of the Year Awards
a.. Contract Manager of the Year -- Steve Craig, Twinsburg, for dedicated
management of diverse contract activities including major aeronautics
research contracts and contracts in support of NASA's education initiatives,
possession of broad procurement knowledge and willingness to volunteer for
special assignments, including mentoring other contract specialists.
b.. Procurement Supervisor of the Year -- Karin E. Huth, Brooklyn, for
outstanding support to the Agency, Glenn Research Center, the Procurement
Division and branch employees, and for leading an Agency team to develop the
NASA Most Efficient Organization proposal for the NASA Shared Services
Center effort.
c.. Simplified Acquisition Specialist of the Year -- Jean M. Boylan,
Brunswick, for excellent technical purchasing and customer relations skills
and for willingness to take on additional assignments including "Super User"
for the SAP R/3 system.
One NASA Center Best Peer Award
a.. Eleven members of the NASA Aerospace Flight Battery Program Team, for
ensuring the quality, safety, reliability, affordability and performance of
flight battery systems for NAS missions, while establishing the foundation
that enables the infusion of validated technology into future missions.
Group Achievement Awards
a.. One hundred ninety-nine members of the Community and Media Relations'
Columbia Mishap Team, for working above and beyond the call of duty during
the STS-107 disaster, a truly traumatic time for NASA.
b.. Fourteen members of the Disability Awareness Advisory Group, for
excellence in advocacy for disability awareness.
c.. Twenty-one members of the Glenn Pollution Prevention Team, for
improving the Center's safety, health and environmental performance by
reducing hazardous materials, improving recycling and using alternative
fuels.
d.. Seven members of the Glenn Shuttle Actuators Investigation Team, for
exceptional team effort in providing critical technical and experimental
support in the investigation and resolution of Space Shuttle Actuator Return
to Flight issues.
e.. Thirty-five members of the Glenn STS-107 Data Recovery Team, in
recognition of significant contributions to the STS-107 data recovery effort
and input to the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
f.. Eleven members of the Incident Reporting Information System (IRIS)
Web-Based Enhancement Team, for exceptional support in the design, build and
NASA Agency deployment of a new Web-based enhanced Incident Reporting
Information System.
g.. Sixty members of the Parametric Inlet Fabrication and Installation
Team, for the fabrication, installation and testing of a prototype mach 2.35
external compression supersonic inlet across five NASA centers to meet the
wind tunnel testing schedule.
h.. Twelve members of the Process-Based Mission Assurance (PBMA) CAIB
Support Team, for the outstanding achievement of rapidly implementing a
highly secure, Web-based capability for documentation, file exchange and
electronic communication in support of the Columbia Accident Investigation
Board (CAIB).
Sixty Year Service Award
a.. Richard H. Cavicchi, Fairview Park, Propulsion Systems Division
Fifty Year Service Award
a.. Bernhard H. Anderson, Rocky River, Propulsion Systems Division
Forty-five Year Service Awards
a.. Donald L. Chubb, Olmsted Falls, Power and Electrical Propulsion
Division
b.. William E. Ford, North Olmsted, Computing Science Division
c.. Lawrence A. McFarland, Brunswick, Information Systems Division
d.. Luis A. Povinelli, Westlake, Research and Technology Directorate
e.. Del B. Zatroch, Cleveland, Engineering Systems Division
Forty Year Service Awards
a.. Gustave C. Fralick, Middleburg Heights, Instrumentation and Controls
Division
b.. Richard P. Finn, Brunswick, Facilities Division
c.. Kenneth W. Guinta, Hinckley, Engineering Systems Division
d.. Michael D. Lee, Wellington, Research Testing Division
e.. Michael Lupton, Cleveland, Information Systems Division
f.. John E. Rohde, Brunswick, Aeronautics Division
g.. Dennis M. Thompson, North Olmsted, Research Testing Division
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info
Media Relations Office
216-433-2406
August 12, 2005
RELEASE: 05-032
NASA Recognizes Achievements at Honor Awards Ceremony
NASA Glenn Center Director Dr. Julian Earls presented the agency's highest
medals and awards to outstanding employees on Thursday, July 21, for their
exceptional contributions to achieving NASA goals through excellence in
science, engineering and administrative service. NASA Astronaut John Bennett
Herrington served as the guest speaker.
Outstanding Leadership Medal
a.. Harry A. Cikanek, Cleveland Heights, for continued and recognized
leadership in the field of rocket propulsion.
b.. Leslie A. Greenbauer-Seng, Olmsted Township, for a unique combination
of outstanding leadership skills in technical management and human
resources.
c.. Dennis L. Huff, North Olmsted, for exemplary leadership and integrity
in directing, organizing, planning and implementing NASA's acoustics and
structures research.
Exceptional Achievement Medal
a.. Paul A. Bartolotta, Medina, for exceptional achievement in fostering
effective, visible, multi-agency and multi-industry partnerships that
advanced NASA's mission and contributed to high-speed combined-cycle turbine
engine state of the art.
b.. Kelly S. Carney, Grafton, for the development of the constitutive
material models and analytical techniques used in the Columbia Accident
Investigation and the Space Shuttle Return to Flight recertification.
c.. Loretta M. Shaw, Fairview Park, for dedicated leadership in process
innovation, product excellence and responsiveness to NASA's transformational
competitive actions in exploration acquisition activities.
d.. Bryan K. Smith, Brecksville, for exceptional achievement in the
formulation and development of the Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter Project.
e.. Bruce M. Steinetz, Westlake, for exceptional contributions to
innovative seals research and creating and leading a nationally recognized
NASA Seals Research Team.
Exceptional Service Medal
a.. Kurt S. Blankenship, Strongsville, for sustained excellence in
airborne icing research and flight safety educational outreach critical to
industry, airlines and general aviation, both nationally and
internationally.
b.. Thomas H. Bond, Lakewood, for significant and sustained performance
and leadership in icing research as well as exceptional ingenuity in
building successful collaborative relationships that have directly improved
the safety of the flying public.
c.. Amy L. Bower, Huron, for significant contributions to the safety,
health and environmental programs at Plum Brook Station.
d.. Roger Chamberlin, Westlake, for significant research contributions,
exceptional project management skills and the implementation of innovative
management practices in the Glenn Research Center wind tunnels.
e.. Jo Ann Charleston, Lorain, for outstanding service that has had a
pronounced effect upon the educational community as well as the technical
and administrative programs at NASA.
f.. David M. DeFelice, Medina, for outstanding leadership in public
outreach for NASA Glenn Research Center.
g.. Edmane Envia, Brunswick, for original contributions to aeroacoustics
research and noise prediction methods for turbomachinery.
h.. Joseph E. Grady, Avon, for exceptional service and commitment to NASA
Aeronautics programs and leadership in ensuring Glenn engine systems
contributions to Agency aircraft noise-reduction objectives.
i.. Julie A. Grantier, Medina, for sustained excellence in engineering and
systems engineering for major Space Science and Aeronautics programs.
j.. Glen M. Horvat, North Royalton, for exemplary technical leadership,
vision and integrity in directing, organizing and implementing the mission
analysis efforts for NASA's space and exploration activities in the Systems
Analysis Branch.
k.. Martha H. Jaskowiak, Grafton, for preeminent achievements in the
development and implementation of ceramic materials in advanced aerospace
technologies.
l.. Richard Q. Lee, Ann Arbor, Mich., for sustained performance and
outstanding leadership in the research and development of radiofrequency
antenna technology in support of NASA's Space Communications Program.
m.. Matthew E. Melis, Olmsted Falls, for exceptional leadership and
technical contributions to the NASA Glenn Ballistic Impact Team effort
supporting the Columbia Accident Investigation and NASA's Return to Flight
Program.
n.. Debashis Sadhukhan, North Olmsted, in recognition of outstanding
efforts in making significant engineering contributions to the Glenn
Research Center by improving the safety and reliability of the Central
Process Systems for aeronautical research at the Center.
o.. Ronald W. Sepesi, Strongsville, for innovation and excellence in
meeting the service and construction needs of the Glenn Research Center.
p.. Mary F. Wadel, Medina, for significant and sustained performance in
project management, leadership and advocacy towards the successful
development of aircraft icing technologies.
Exceptional Technology Achievement Medal
a.. William V. Meyer, Lakewood, for novel and innovative advances in laser
light scattering technology enabling a number of highly successful space
flight experiments.
b.. Mark P. Wernet, Broadview Heights, for sustained, exceptional and
innovative scientific advancements in optical diagnostic techniques and
supporting technologies for turbomachinery, aeroacoustics and
aeropropulsion.
Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal
a.. David L. Ellis, Strongsville, for the development of the new copper
alloy GRCop-84 for rocket engine applications.
Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
a.. Nicholas Leventis, Westlake, for groundbreaking research in the
development of polymer cross-linked aerogels
Public Service Medal
a.. Ramaswamy Balasubramaniam, Strongsville, an employee of Case Western
Reserve University and a resident at Glenn, for outstanding and
internationally recognized research contributions in the area of bubble
motion and drops in microgravity.
b.. Kevin M. Lambert, North Royalton, an employee of Analex Corporation
and a resident at Glenn, for outstanding performance on radiofrequency
antenna metrology and characterization at the NASA Glenn Research Center in
support of NASA's Space Communications Program.
Presidential Rank Awards
a.. Julian M. Earls, Beachwood, and Jose M. Vega, Strongsville, were
conferred the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service,
for sustained accomplishment in management of programs of the United States
Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in the
public service.
Distinguished Publication Award
a.. Anthony J. Strazisar, Chesterland, Michelle M. Bright, Allison Park,
Scott A. Thorp, Medina, Dennis E. Culley, Westlake, and Kenneth L. Suder,
Wadsworth, in recognition of the excellence and value of their publication
entitled "Compressor Stall Control Through Endwall Recirculation." The paper
describes the development of a new approach to extending the stall-free
range of operation for compressors in gas turbine engines.
Abe Silverstein Medal
a.. Mary Ann Meador, Strongsville, for successful development of a series
of rod-coil block copolymers that produce easy-to-fabricate, dimensionally
stable films for use as ion conducting membranes.
Steven V. Szabo Engineering Excellence Award
a.. The Parametric Inlet Team: Paul Solano, Middleburg Hts., Michael
Ernst, Bay Village, John Saunders, North Olmsted, John Slater, Westlake,
David R. Root, Olmsted Falls and employees of Techland Research Bobby
Sanders, and Lois Weir, for innovative design and fabrication of an advanced
external compression supersonic inlet for aircraft engines.
Craftsmanship Awards
a.. Assembly and Building -- John Brodkowski, Brunswick, in recognition of
the leadership and innovative approach to designing, fabricating and
installing the instrumentation sensors for the T-700 Active Stall Control
Engine Demonstration Program.
b.. Manufacturing -- Ken Guinta, Hinckley, Herb Lawrence, North
Ridgeville, and Richard Minter for creativity and excellent contributions in
the fabrication of the Revolutionary Approach to Time-Critical Long Range
Strike supersonic inlet.
Procurement Person of the Year Awards
a.. Contract Manager of the Year -- Steve Craig, Twinsburg, for dedicated
management of diverse contract activities including major aeronautics
research contracts and contracts in support of NASA's education initiatives,
possession of broad procurement knowledge and willingness to volunteer for
special assignments, including mentoring other contract specialists.
b.. Procurement Supervisor of the Year -- Karin E. Huth, Brooklyn, for
outstanding support to the Agency, Glenn Research Center, the Procurement
Division and branch employees, and for leading an Agency team to develop the
NASA Most Efficient Organization proposal for the NASA Shared Services
Center effort.
c.. Simplified Acquisition Specialist of the Year -- Jean M. Boylan,
Brunswick, for excellent technical purchasing and customer relations skills
and for willingness to take on additional assignments including "Super User"
for the SAP R/3 system.
One NASA Center Best Peer Award
a.. Eleven members of the NASA Aerospace Flight Battery Program Team, for
ensuring the quality, safety, reliability, affordability and performance of
flight battery systems for NAS missions, while establishing the foundation
that enables the infusion of validated technology into future missions.
Group Achievement Awards
a.. One hundred ninety-nine members of the Community and Media Relations'
Columbia Mishap Team, for working above and beyond the call of duty during
the STS-107 disaster, a truly traumatic time for NASA.
b.. Fourteen members of the Disability Awareness Advisory Group, for
excellence in advocacy for disability awareness.
c.. Twenty-one members of the Glenn Pollution Prevention Team, for
improving the Center's safety, health and environmental performance by
reducing hazardous materials, improving recycling and using alternative
fuels.
d.. Seven members of the Glenn Shuttle Actuators Investigation Team, for
exceptional team effort in providing critical technical and experimental
support in the investigation and resolution of Space Shuttle Actuator Return
to Flight issues.
e.. Thirty-five members of the Glenn STS-107 Data Recovery Team, in
recognition of significant contributions to the STS-107 data recovery effort
and input to the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
f.. Eleven members of the Incident Reporting Information System (IRIS)
Web-Based Enhancement Team, for exceptional support in the design, build and
NASA Agency deployment of a new Web-based enhanced Incident Reporting
Information System.
g.. Sixty members of the Parametric Inlet Fabrication and Installation
Team, for the fabrication, installation and testing of a prototype mach 2.35
external compression supersonic inlet across five NASA centers to meet the
wind tunnel testing schedule.
h.. Twelve members of the Process-Based Mission Assurance (PBMA) CAIB
Support Team, for the outstanding achievement of rapidly implementing a
highly secure, Web-based capability for documentation, file exchange and
electronic communication in support of the Columbia Accident Investigation
Board (CAIB).
Sixty Year Service Award
a.. Richard H. Cavicchi, Fairview Park, Propulsion Systems Division
Fifty Year Service Award
a.. Bernhard H. Anderson, Rocky River, Propulsion Systems Division
Forty-five Year Service Awards
a.. Donald L. Chubb, Olmsted Falls, Power and Electrical Propulsion
Division
b.. William E. Ford, North Olmsted, Computing Science Division
c.. Lawrence A. McFarland, Brunswick, Information Systems Division
d.. Luis A. Povinelli, Westlake, Research and Technology Directorate
e.. Del B. Zatroch, Cleveland, Engineering Systems Division
Forty Year Service Awards
a.. Gustave C. Fralick, Middleburg Heights, Instrumentation and Controls
Division
b.. Richard P. Finn, Brunswick, Facilities Division
c.. Kenneth W. Guinta, Hinckley, Engineering Systems Division
d.. Michael D. Lee, Wellington, Research Testing Division
e.. Michael Lupton, Cleveland, Information Systems Division
f.. John E. Rohde, Brunswick, Aeronautics Division
g.. Dennis M. Thompson, North Olmsted, Research Testing Division
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Jacques :-)
www.spacepatches.info