Apr 23, 2009 - Claremont, Calif. - Mike Wheeler, machine shop manager at Harvey Mudd College (HMC), has been chosen to receive the 2008-09 Mary G. Binder Prize, it was announced earlier this month by the selection committee.

The Binder Prize honors a member of HMC’s support staff who combines a record of exceptional service with a truly helpful and friendly attitude toward students, faculty and fellow staff members all across the college.

Wheeler has been at HMC for 16 years, providing assistance and service to students, faculty and staff with designing and manufacturing equipment for instructional laboratories and research, providing consultation and technical assistance for engineering Clinic projects, and teaching a basic machine shop course to student proctors.

The Binder Prize includes a $500 award, the addition of Wheeler’s name to the Mary G. Binder Prize plaque in the foyer of Galileo Hall and a commemorative certificate. Wheeler will also be honored at the HMC’s annual year-end event in May.

The 2008-09 selection committee members are:

Aurora Pribram-Jones ’09, student representative
Esther Hughes, 2008 prize winner
Bill Casey, Dining Services
Theresa Potter, Facilities and Maintenance
Professor Lisa Sullivan, Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts
Professor Bill Daub, Chemistry