Eisenberg Award Voting
IUGAPublished May 13, 2010 at 9:58 pm No Comments* Embodies the iSchool spirit
* Exemplifies a model Informatics student
* Has positively contributed to the program
* Has actively participated in the program
Below are what was written about the outstanding individuals who have contributed to the iSchool in one way or another.
Cast your vote now at: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/iuga/103601
Nominated Graduating Informatics Seniors:
Braxton Ehle
“I believe that Braxton Ehle is an exemplary Informatics student, one worthy of the Eisenberg Award. I say this because of Braxton’s direct involvement in the iSchool as our Director of Technology, and also due to his extra-curricular (information-related) activities. As you may know, Braxton was a participant on the iSchool’s team in the Pacific Rim Regional Cyber Defense Competition (PRRCDC), and has subsequently shown his ability to lead our team in the same competition for this year. Braxton has also shown me his compassion for others and their desire to learn. Even as I write this, he is hosting an informal Linux web server workshop in the TE lounge at MGH. If his leadership abilities, passion for information security, and compassion for others does not embody the iSchool spirit, I am at a loss to say what else is required to do so. Braxton has had a profound affect on my life, and so I would urge you to consider him for this year’s Eisenberg Award.”
Peter Kamb
“Peter has shown his talents in a wide range of activities across the iSchool:
Last Summer and into the 2009/2010 school year, Peter worked in the IT Office as a web designer for the Advancement Committee. He worked with David Shepard, Daisy Fry, Ryan Ositis, and Scott Barker to conceptualize and code the new Informatics website. This work is currently being extended to redesign all of the other program websites.
Peter has also been working with Jake Wobbrock’s AIM Research Group to develop new interaction techniques for people with motor control impairments. He became part of the group by proving to be one of the top students in Jake’s “Input and Interaction” class. Their work was recently submitted to the ACM User Interface Software and Technology (UIST) 2010 conference.
He is the Informatics representative on the iSchool Research Committee. He also attended UIST 2009 in Victoria, and is part of the campus-wide DUB Human-Computer Interaction group. He will graduate with a concentration in HCI.
Peter’s team was one of the top 3 finalists in the recent Microsoft Product Planning course, and presented their findings at Microsoft to a large audience including several Microsoft executives.
Finally, Peter’s capstone project is very impressive. He developed an input technique that lets former two-hand typists type with only one hand. He’ll soon show this work at the Undergrad Research Fair and at the Informatics Capstone event, and will base a conference paper on the work.”
Andrew Morton
“Andrew was the first Informatics student I met. He made a great effort to get me and the other first-years active and involved, reaching out to us at every opportunity. I saw him at nearly every event, both social and technical. He made the effort to get out there and rally everyone together. As far as I’m concerned, he is THE face of Informatics. I am not making any further nominations because I can’t think of anyone else who even compares.”
“The president.”
“Good friend, smart person.”
“He’s been an extremely dedicated president and has been unwavering in his commitment to IUGA and the iSchool.”
Marlee Mukai
“She has worked hard to provide student feedback on program changes.”
“She arranged a lot of CSE 373 meetings.”
Sarah Wang
“Sarah is definitely a model student and has contributed a lot back to the i-School.”
“She contributes a lot to IUGA.”
Tim Wang
“Tim was one of the first people to reach out to me. He originally got me interested in the iSchool and I feel that his enthusiasm has set a positive example for others to become more active”
Mark Vitazko
“Brilliant Designer, very active in the iSchool community and all around great human being. PICK MARK PICK MARK!”
