Author Archive
Federal Employee Of The Year
Defensive Line
Chasing the evolution of influenza has kept Centers for Disease Control and Prevention virologist Nancy Cox on the run for 31 years.
Career Achievement
More Than a Clock Watcher
A Nobel Prize winner in physics, William D. Phillips has done more than just improve the accuracy of clocks—he’s an ambassador for public service.
Call To Service
Legal Eagle
Heading up the legal office at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Christina Sanford helped craft a plan for replacing Iraq’s interim government.
Homeland Security
Preparing For the Worst
Despite not knowing much about bird flu at the start, Nancy Powell led a U.S. initiative to establish a worldwide protocol for response to the virus.
International Affairs
Seeing the Big Picture
Mark S. Ward was the go-to guy for allocating federal aid after the Asian tsunami and the earthquake in Pakistan.
Justice And Law Enforcement
Justice Served
Martin Harrell, a prosecutor at EPA, fights to ensure America stays green.
National Security
The Mastermind
When American service members and civilians are captured or missing in Iraq or Afghanistan, it’s the work of Ron McNeal that guides their safe return.
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Science And Environment
A Lucky Mistake
A mathematical error proved fruitful for Norden Huang—and other scientists trying to interpret data.
Citizen Services
Insider Advantage
Thomas Casadevall and quick-thinking U.S. Geological Survey regional managers launched boats and rescue teams in New Orleans in the hours following Hurricane Katrina.
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