Stats, Physics shine in UBC Science service awards

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Achievement Awards, a roster that includes eight representatives from the departments of Statistics and Physics and Astronomy.

The accolade, awarded annually, recognizes the exceptional service contributions of UBC Science researchers, staff and students to the Faculty. Fifteen winners were announced this year.

"I extend my congratulations and sincere thanks to all these remarkable individuals for their contributions to the Faculty," said Simon Peacock, Dean of Science. "I'm particularly delighted and inspired by the quality of the science students represented among this year's awardees."

The Achievement Awards will be presented at the Faculty of Science meeting on May 11.
 

2009 Faculty of Science Achievement Award Winners

Faculty

Bruce Dunham, Statistics Michael Marin, Statistics David Ng, Michael Smith Laboratories Ellen Rosenberg, Botany Jeff Young, Physics and Astronomy

 

 

Staff

Lebby Balakshin, Botany Milan Coschizza, Chemistry Carlin Phillips, Computer Science Viena Tran, Statistics Shaun Woodruff, Physics and Astronomy
 

Undergraduate Students

Amy Kwok, Computer Science Alan Robinson, Physics and Astronomy
 

Graduate Students

Mohammad Ehsanul Karim (Ehsan), Statistics Jon Mee, Zoology Mya Warren, Physics and Astronomy

For more information on the award, or detailed citations, visit: www.science.ubc.ca/faculty/awards/achievement

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