{"620510":{"#nid":"620510","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Elayne Ashley: 2019 Rising Wreck Award","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has named \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/ashley\/elayne\u0022\u003EElayne Ashley\u003C\/a\u003E as the recipient of the 2019 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/rising-wreck-award\u0022\u003ERising Wreck Award\u003C\/a\u003E. Ashley is Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s glass blower, based in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award recognizes her leadership qualities and initiative in solving problems and improving work situations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s glass blower, Ashley is available to any Tech unit to consult, design, modify, and fabricate scientific glassware. She designs and constructs each glass apparatus in close collaboration with individual researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving joined Georgia Tech only a little over two years ago, Ashley already has made a tremendous impact and impression on people who have required her unique skills. Those who have worked with her paint a picture of a dedicated craftswoman, who will go to great lengths to help solve problems,\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026ldquo;Not only does Elayne contribute her skill and knowledge as a glass blower, but she also prompts us to think critically and creatively about our designs and proposed solutions.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer efforts range from staying long after regular hours to make a piece of equipment for a Ph.D. student under deadline pressure to researching suppliers for customers with special needs. She makes informed out-of-the-box suggestions to get past stumbling blocks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Elayne never hesitates to ask how she can better meet our needs or modify what\u0026rsquo;s available to obtain the high-level results we need,\u0026rdquo; one very satisfied client says. \u0026ldquo;She is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that faculty and students get the best outcome from their research.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Not only does Elayne contribute her skill and knowledge as a glass blower, but she also prompts us to think critically and creatively about our designs and proposed solutions,\u0026rdquo; a mechanical engineering researcher says. \u0026ldquo;Elayne readily jumps into action on a project that other glass blowers have doubted was possible and she works with unrivaled passion and thoughtfulness.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Elayne\u0026rsquo;s work ethic, knowledge, creativity, and willingness to help are qualities that reflect why she is one of the resources that makes Tech the top-tier institution that it is today,\u0026rdquo; a grateful Ph.D. student says. Because Elayne worked late to repair a special flask for air-free and moisture-free experiments, this student was able to complete critical experiments in time for the Ph.D. candidacy exam.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"An inexhaustible willingness to help"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has named \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/ashley\/elayne\u0022\u003EElayne Ashley\u003C\/a\u003E as the recipient of the 2019 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/rising-wreck-award\u0022\u003ERising Wreck Award\u003C\/a\u003E. Ashley is Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s glass blower, based in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award recognizes her leadership qualities and initiative in solving problems and improving work situations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech recognizes her leadership qualities and initiative in solving problems."}],"uid":"30678","created_gmt":"2019-04-16 22:44:17","changed_gmt":"2019-04-16 22:48:48","author":"A. 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Maureen Rouhi, Ph.D.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCollege of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["maureen.rouhi@cos.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}