-Magdalen Lindeberg
Congratulations to our many SIPS recipients of faculty and staff awards for 2021! They are Joss Rose, CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Research; Juliet Carroll, CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension and Outreach; Karin Jantz, Core Value Staff Award for Integrity; Chase Mayers, Core Value Staff Award for Growth, and Interfolio Team members Michele Blackmore and Tami Payne, Core Value Staff Award for Vision
Cornell CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Research
Joss Rose, Professor and Chair, SIPS Plant Biology Section
Candidates for this award will have demonstrated effectiveness in integrating research and extension and applying scientific expertise to a need that has resulted in positive impacts to many people and/or to a large geographic area; or will have been recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarly contributions through publication in disciplinary journals or awards from professional societies
Cornell CALS Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension and Outreach
Juliet Carroll, Senior Research Associate in Plant Pathology & Plant -Microbe Biology and Fruit IPM Coordinator
Candidates for this award have demonstrated leadership in developing a highly innovative and responsive extension/outreach program that addresses stakeholder needs. It is expected that the extension/outreach program will have demonstrated effectiveness in benefiting a significant segment of the population or an important area of the state.
Cornell CALS Core Value Staff Award for Integrity
Karin Jantz, Graduate Field Coordinator for the Field of Plant Biology
The award for integrity is given to a team or individual who interacts with integrity so people are respected and engaged; is honest and trustworthy; demonstrates high standards of personal conduct; is diplomatic in interactions with customers and stakeholders; admits mistakes and learns from them; and acknowledges the support and contribution of others
Cornell CALS Core Value Staff Award for Growth
Chase Mayers, SIPS Teaching Support Specialist for Plant Pathology and Mycology
The award for growth is given to the team or individual who proactively seeks growth and coaching opportunities; is self-aware; encourages others to develop themselves; seeks and acts upon performance feedback; works to continuously learn and improve; applies learning to evolving assignments; and takes measures to ensure personal well-being and balance.
Cornell CALS Core Value Staff Award in the Vision
Tami Payne, Administrative Manager for Horticulture & Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology
Michele Blackmore, Chairs’ Assistant for Horticulture & Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology
The vision award is given to the team or individual who shows commitment to unit and university goals; anticipates, embraces, promotes, and implements change; balances short-term gains with long-term vision; and is open and receptive to new information, ideas, and approaches. The Interfolio Team is honored for the hard work and dedication they have devoted to identifying and implementing a software tool that streamlines the review and assembly of academic dossiers across the college.