This spring, multiple staff members from Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the world-renowned field station in East Bethel. Dan Bahauddin, information manager for Cedar Creek, and Kally Worm, research coordinator, both have extensive histories and experience working at the station and making a lasting impact. Their recognition this spring includes:
Dan Bahauddin: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Service Award recipient
This award offered by the field station goes to a long-term research staff member making an outstanding contribution to the scientific work done at Cedar Creek.
Dan Bahauddin joined the staff at Cedar Creek in the 1990s with stints conducting field work, work in faculty labs and most recently serving as the information manager for the Cedar Creek Long-Term Ecological Research project.. In this role, he manages the long-term datasets held by the station scientists, which includes more than four decades of data that provide critical insights on ecological theory and the ecosystems of Minnesota. The staff at Cedar Creek describe him as: “Whether he’s mentoring a student, supporting a faculty member, or responding to a data request from across the globe, Dan approaches every task with humor, generosity, and a strong commitment to scientific excellence. His work not only supports the research infrastructure here but also fosters a culture of openness and collaboration that defines Cedar Creek.”
Kally Worm: Outstanding Staff Service Award
The award is presented to civil service, bargaining unit, and P&A staff members in recognition of exemplary contributions to the College of Biological Sciences, its vision, and its mission.
Kally Worm is the research and administrative coordinator for the Cedar Creek Long-Term Ecological Research project and safety officer. Kally plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day operations of the reserve’s long-term experiments including hiring, training, and supervising student research technicians, managing the prescribed burn program, and more. Her nominators describe her impact this way: “Kally is the glue that holds Cedar Creek together. She is admired and respected by the entire Cedar Creek community, from co-workers to researchers, summer seasonal staff to long-time faculty scientists, and community members to campus counterparts. She works exceptionally well with the many different stakeholders who ask for her help, and works hard every day to make Cedar Creek a welcoming and positive place to do science.”