In Memoriam of Friend

The article is dedicated to the memory of Professor Alfredo Ardila (1946-2021), Doctor of Psychology, Distinguished Professor at the Albizu University (USA, Miami), Past President of the Latin American Association of Neuropsychology, Member of the Council of the International Neuropsychological Society (USA, Miami) and the Editorial Board of the International Journal Lurian Journal, student and the successor of the glorious traditions of the Lurian neuropsychological school. The author shares her personal memories of co-education at the Faculty of Psychology of Lomonosov Moscow State University in the mid-1970s, as well as scientific cooperation and friendship, which lasted until the end of Alfredos life.

Clark Tibbitts Award and Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award Lectures

The Clark Tibbitts Award lecture will feature an address by Debra Dobbs, PhD, FGSA in memory of the 2021 award recipient, Kathryn Hyer, PhD, FGSA. AGHE's Clark Tibbitts Award was established in 1980 and named for an architect of the field of gerontological education. The award is given each year to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gerontology and geriatrics education. The Hiram J. Friedsam Award lecture will feature an address by the 2021 award recipient, Pamela Elfenbein, MSW, PhD, FAGHE, HS-BCP. Hiram J. Friedsam was the professor, co-founder, and director of the Center for Studies in Aging and dean of the School of Community Service at the University of Northern Texas. Dr. Friedsam was an outstanding teacher, researcher, colleague, and mentor to students, faculty, and administrators, as well as a past president of AGHE. The purpose of this award is to recognize those who emulate Dr. Friedsam's excellence in mentorship.

Partha Nath Mukherji (1940–2021): The Scholar and His Scholarship

This essay is a tribute to the memory of Partha Nath Mukherji (1940–2021), the past President of the Indian Sociological Society (2004–2005). After briefly tracing his scholarly career, it provides an overview of his sociological contributions spanning almost six decades. His oeuvre covered a variety of themes and issues, both empirical and theoretical, which can be categorised under the following rubrics: social movements and social change, sociology of agrarian relations, democratic decentralisation and panchayats, nationalism and nation-building, research methodology, indigenisation of the social sciences, regional (South Asian) sociology, and the question of approach and relevance in Indian sociology.

In Their Own Words: John E. Burris

In Their Own Words chronicles the stories of scientists who have made great contributions to their fields. These short histories provide our readers a way to learn from and share their experiences. We will publish the results of these conversations in the pages of BioScience and on our podcast, BioScience Talks (http://bioscienceaibs.libsyn.com). This history is with John E. Burris, emeritus president of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. He is also a past president of AIBS. Note: Both the text and audio versions have been edited for clarity and length.