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Awards
- 2003
 Battelle
Unveils “Distinguished Inventors” Wall
Eleven ORNL
inventors have been designated as a "Distinguished Inventor"
by Battelle Corporate for having to their credit 14 or more U.S. patents.
CSD Distinguished Inventors include M. Parans Paranthaman and J. Michael
Ramsey. A total of 29 inventors at Battelle and Battelle-managed institutions
were honored. Carl Kohrt, Battelle President unveiled the "Distinguished
Inventors" Wall Exhibit on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. Inventors
from ORNL included
CSD
Technology Recognized by Southeast Regional
Federal Laboratory Consortium
Two CSD
technologies received Honorable Mention Awards from the Southeast
Region Federal Laboratory Consortium. The Southeast Region
covers nine states and more than 40 federal laboratories.
They were:
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"Lab-On-A-Chip" - J. Michael Ramsey, Stephen C.
Jacobson, Roswitha S. Ramsey, Ashok Choudhury,
ORNL; Michael R. Knapp, Caliper
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"New Ion Exchange and Regeneration Technology for Water
Treatment“ -
Baohua Gu, Gilbert M. Brown, ORNL
CSD
Researchers win 2003 R&D 100 Award
MicroTrapMS
Mike Ramsey, Bill Whitten, Pete Reilly, and Oleg Kornienko,
Developers
MicroTrapMS has a plethora of uses, including on-line
screening for toxins in municipal watersheds and detecting
hazardous substances at airport checkpoints. With the power
of a conventional mass spectrometer at a lower cost, this
technology will enhance real-time capabilities of field engineers
as they sweep local areas for drugs, explosives and more.
2003 Oak Ridge National Laboratory, UT-Battelle Award Night
Chemical Sciences Division
- Nominees , Finalists and Winners
Outstanding
Accomplishment in Science and Technology
This award recognize staff who have provided critical leadership
or made significant scientific, engineering, or technical contributions
in support of UT-Battelle’s programmatic goals. Both individual
and team contributions are recognized in this awards category.
Awards are given for scientific research, applied science, development
of technology, engineering, or invention. Contributions worthy
of recognition include research or engineering accomplishments
that make a significant contribution to a mainstream activity;
inventions with realized or potential value to UT-Battelle, the
government, or commercial clients; or key scientific publications,
conference proceedings, or books that have had significant impact.
CSD
Nominee and Finalist – R&D Leadership, Group Level
Lee Riciputi - Chemical and Isotopic Mass Spectrometry
Group
In recognition of his exemplary record of achievement as the
Chemical and Isotopic Mass Spectrometry Group Leader.
CSD Nominee
for Science and Technology – Early Career Scientific
Accomplishment
Lætitia
Delmau
- Chemical Separations Group
In
recognition of Dr. Delmau’s exceptional research work,
initiative, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the
science of chemical separations and technology.
CSD Nominee
for Science and Technology – Distinguished Scientist
Bill Whitten - Laser Spectroscopy and Chemical Microtechology
Group
For consistently high level and significant contributions
to optical and analytical sciences.
CSD Nominees
for Science and Technology – Engineering Development
by a Team
Eli Greenbaum & Charlene Sanders, Molecular Bioscience
& Biotechnology Group, CSD
Miguel Rodriguez, Life Sciences Division
Richard Stouder, National Security Directorate
James Klett, Metals and Ceramics Division
John Harrell, Facilities and Operations Directorate
For engineering development, implementation, and technology
transfer of AquaSentinel.
Outstanding
Accomplishment in Laboratory Operations
These awards recognize leadership and contributions of exceptional
administrative or operational services in support of the primary
missions and programs of UT-Battelle. Contributions worthy of
recognition include significant efficiency improvements, major
cost-avoidance or cost-reduction activities, and innovations that
significantly enhance the attainment of programmatic goals. Important
in this awards category are contributions that significantly improve
safety and security in the workplace, promote a healthy and diverse
working environment, deliver quality services, and protect our
environment. Both extraordinary individual and team efforts recognized
in this awards category.
CSD Nominee
for Outstanding Accomplishments in Laboratory Operations –
Secretarial Support
Becky Maggard - Organic and Biological Mass Spectrometry
Group
In recognition of her outstanding support of the move of two
groups in the Chemical Sciences Division and the concurrent
production of three web sites.
Outstanding
Accomplishment in Community Service
These awards recognize outstanding and noteworthy leadership and contributions
by UT-Battelle employees engaged in community outreach activities
that provide significant benefit to our communities. Service may be
in the form of networking and participating among civic and community
groups, dedicated contributions that fulfill community needs in both
charitable and cultural initiatives, compassion and kindness in emergency
situations, or explaining the importance and benefits of our work
at ORNL to the public. Recognition is given for contributions over
a long period of time or significant initiatives during the past year.
Nominees express character and exhibit traits that reflect deeply
held values of treating colleagues and neighbors with respect, fairness,
openness, and trust; of promoting a positive spirit of teamwork when
confronting challenging assignments; and of a commitment to excellence
in our attention to quality of life for others. Winners of these awards
are an inspiration and role models to their peers and ambassadors
for the Lab.
Winner
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Outstanding Accomplishment in Community Service:
Science Communicator
Gary Van Berkel - Organic and Biological Mass Spectrometry
Group
For educating public officials about technology pertinent
to Homeland Security and advancing ORNL’s role in Homeland
Security.
2003 CSD Contribution Award
Doug
Canaan and David Denton
For their dedication and commitment to the Radiochemical
Analysis Group and the CSD in completing a difficult assignment
under trying and demanding conditions.
    
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