Memories of E. R. Dodds

Rediscovering E. R. Dodds ◽

10.1093/oso/9780198777366.003.0014 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 264-286

Author(s):

Ruth Padel

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy

This concluding chapter presents the accounts of E.R. Dodds’s students. Ruth Padel was Dodds’s last Doctor of Philosophy student. At Oxford, Dodds read papers she wrote towards her thesis and made imaginative connective suggestions. Moreover, they talked about writing and poetry, discussing how Dodds wrote The Greeks and the Irrational. After the death of Dodds’s wife, Padel took upon herself the task of looking after him in his old age. Padel then encouraged her lifelong friend, Oswyn Murray, to reach out to Dodds, thinking he would appreciate being asked to meet present-day undergraduates. Thus, Murray had the honour of dining with Dodds and W.H. Auden. Meanwhile, Helen Ganly had the opportunity to draw Dodds in person. During their conversations, he spoke about his love of gardening.

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Historically Speaking— The Remarkable Bernoulli Family

Mathematics Teacher ◽

10.5951/mt.62.5.0401 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 62 (5) ◽

pp. 401-409

Author(s):

Howard Eves ◽

Dale W. Lick

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Advanced Degree ◽

News Stories ◽

Historical Investigation ◽

History Of ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy ◽

A Minor ◽

Minor Episode

This past year a young man completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree in mathematics at the ripe old age of 18. This achievement made the news stories everywhere. This was indeed an outstanding educational feat and starts one wondering about precedents of such accomplishments. With a little historical investigation, one finds a case where this advanced degree was awarded to an individual at age 16. Even more astounding is the occurrence at age 13! These two individuals coincidently have the same surname, Bernoulli. This is not, however, a mere coincidence. It is only a minor episode in the history of the remarkable Bernoulli family. What follows sketches some of the exceptional and exciting history of this famous family.

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Exploring Barriers to Doctoral Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Insights From Practicing Professionals

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2020_persp-20-00019 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 1552-1563

Author(s):

Denise A. Tucker ◽

Mary V. Compton ◽

Sarah J. Allen ◽

Robert Mayo ◽

Celia Hooper ◽

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Keyword(s):

Doctoral Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Academic Research ◽

Doctoral Degree ◽

Full Time ◽

Doctoral Study ◽

Doctoral Research ◽

Part Time ◽

Advance Research ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy

Purpose The intended purpose of this research note is to share the findings of a needs assessment online survey of speech and hearing professionals practicing in North Carolina to explore their interest in pursuing a research-focused PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and to document their perceptions of barriers to pursing a PhD in CSD. In view of the well-documented shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD) faculty to attract, retain, and mentor doctoral students to advance research and to prepare future speech and hearing professionals, CSD faculty must assess the needs, perceptions, and barriers prospective students encounter when considering pursuing a doctoral research degree in CSD. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 242 speech and hearing professionals to investigate their interest in obtaining an academic research-focused PhD in CSD and to solicit their perceived barriers to pursuing a research doctoral degree in CSD. Results Two thirds of the respondents (63.6%) reported that they had considered pursuing a PhD in CSD. Desire for knowledge, desire to teach, and work advancement were the top reasons given for pursuing a PhD in CSD. Eighty-two percent of respondents had no interest in traditional full-time study. Forty-two percent of respondents indicated that they would be interested in part-time and distance doctoral study. The barriers of time, distance, and money emerged as those most frequently identified barriers by respondents. Conclusion The implications inform higher education faculty on how they can best address the needs of an untapped pool of prospective doctoral students in CSD.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD Graduates' Perceptions of Their PhD Program

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2020_persp-19-00107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 463-478

Author(s):

Elizabeth Crais ◽

Melody Harrison Savage

Keyword(s):

Detailed Examination ◽

Career Expectations ◽

Doctoral Preparation ◽

Creative Solutions ◽

Phd Education ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy ◽

First Time ◽

Students Success ◽

Phd Program

Purpose The shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD)–level applicants to fill academic and research positions in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs calls for a detailed examination of current CSD PhD educational practices and the generation of creative solutions. The intended purposes of the article are to encourage CSD faculty to examine their own PhD program practices and consider the perspectives of recent CSD PhD graduates in determining the need for possible modifications. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 240 CSD PhD graduates and their perceptions of the challenges and facilitators to completing a PhD degree; the quality of their preparation in research, teaching, and job readiness; and ways to improve PhD education. Results Two primary themes emerged from the data highlighting the need for “matchmaking.” The first time point of needed matchmaking is prior to entry among students, mentors, and expectations as well as between aspects of the program that can lead to students' success and graduation. The second important matchmaking need is between the actual PhD preparation and the realities of the graduates' career expectations, and those placed on graduates by their employers. Conclusions Within both themes, graduate's perspectives and suggestions to help guide future doctoral preparation are highlighted. The graduates' recommendations could be used by CSD PhD program faculty to enhance the quality of their program and the likelihood of student success and completion. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.11991480

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M.663 Cardiovascular risk profiles and mortality in old age ? A longitudinal approach. The Berlin aging study (base)

Atherosclerosis ◽

10.1016/s0021-9150(04)90661-2 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 153

Author(s):

H THOMAS

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Old Age ◽

Risk Profiles ◽

Longitudinal Approach ◽

Aging Study ◽

Study Base

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Decision letter for "Old age‐associated enrichment of peripheral T regulatory cells and altered redox status in pulmonary tuberculosis patients"

10.1002/eji.201948261/v1/decision1 ◽

2019 ◽

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Old Age ◽

T Regulatory Cells ◽

Redox Status ◽

Regulatory Cells ◽

Tuberculosis Patients

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Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000068 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 81 (4) ◽

pp. 238-239 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽

Paul Walter

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Human Health ◽

Old Age ◽

Molecular Basis ◽

Health Benefit ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽

New Science ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

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On Geropsychology in the Czech Republic

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000066 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 161-166

Author(s):

Hana Stepankova ◽

Eva Jarolimova ◽

Eva Dragomirecka ◽

Irena Sobotkova ◽

Lenka Sulova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Old Age ◽

Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Rehabilitation Research

This work provides an overview of psychology of aging and old age in the Czech Republic. Historical roots as well as recent activities are listed including clinical practice, cognitive rehabilitation, research, and the teaching of geropsychology.

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Images of Aging in the Psychotherapeutic Context

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000129 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 47-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Eva-Marie Kessler ◽

Catherine E. Bowen

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Diagnostic Tests ◽

Aging Process ◽

Developmental Psychology ◽

Mental Representations ◽

Later Life ◽

Future Research ◽

Psychotherapeutic Process ◽

Images Of Aging ◽

Client Communication

Both psychotherapists and their clients have mental representations of old age and the aging process. In this conceptual review, we draw on available research from gerontology, social and developmental psychology, and communication science to consider how these “images of aging” may affect the psychotherapeutic process with older clients. On the basis of selected empirical findings we hypothesize that such images may affect the pathways to psychotherapy in later life, therapist-client communication, client performance on diagnostic tests as well as how therapists select and apply a therapeutic method. We posit that interventions to help both older clients and therapists to reflect on their own images of aging may increase the likelihood of successful treatment. We conclude by making suggestions for future research.

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