The College of Science has awarded Maria Vaughn, instructional support technician in the physics department, with the Winter Quarter 2011 Staff Recognition Award. Vaughn joined the department in April 2007.

“Maria always performs her work with enthusiasm and infectious good humor,” says physics chair Steven McCauley. “She is a skilled mentor and supervisor for our student assistants, a valuable colleague for our other staff and an invaluable and in-demand support person for all of our faculty.”