In memoriam: Kurt G. Hofer 1939-2015 Yasui, Linda; Lin, Xiao; Van Loon, Nanette ...
Radiation research,
03/2016, Letnik:
185, Številka:
3
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Kurt G. Hofer, a radiation biologist and preeminent educator, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on Sep 20, 2015, at the age of 76. Kurt was born in Feldkirchen in Karnten, a town in the ...Austrian state of Carinthia, on Mar 2, 1939. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Vienna in 1965. In 1966, Kurt, accompanied by his wife Maria (Ridy) came to the US to begin a postdoctoral fellowship at Tufts University Medical School. In 1970, he accepted a position as an Assistant Professor and worked as a radiation biologist in the Radiation Therapy Department at Ohio State University. A year later, Kurt moved to Tallahassee and joined the faculty of the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University, where he established himself as a Distinguished Professor and was eventually appointed as the Director of the University's Institute of Molecular Biophysics. He remained at Florida State until his retirement in 2003.
Background: Epilepsy is a common but usually stigmatized disease due to its presentation therefore; the awareness of care givers regarding epilepsy is crucial for better management and upbringing of ...child. This study aims to assess the degree of apprehension among special educators, as epilepsy is more prevalent in special children. Method: A cross-sectional study using questionnaire, based on interviews by 56 participants from numerous special schools of Karachi was conducted. Results: All special educators knew about epilepsy through their relevant courses. 85.7% of them dealt with the epileptic person directly during their practice. They explained epileptic attack as period of seizure (71.5%), period of loss of consciousness (64.3%), and memory loss (35.7%). 57.1% perceived causes of epilepsy to be inherited, as oxygen deficiency during birth46.4%, as birth defect46.4%, stroke 42.9% and 39.3% believe brain tumor can be the cause. Perceived triggers were (71.4%) emotional disturbance, (67.9%) stress, (53.6%) sleep deprivation and (60%) skipping medicine. Unfortunately, 7% of them consider epilepsy as contagious disease. 11% thinks epilepsy is some kind of spiritual possession or black magic. 30% stated that epileptics should be treated by Hakims while 25% believes quacks can cure it. Conclusion: Overall knowledge was adequate and attitude was positive toward epileptic children. Favorably, 70 to 80% of them supported the idea that people with epilepsy can get good education and take up a job and even can marry and have family life.
In the late nineteenth through the mid-twentieth century a small group of women overcame personal and professional hardships to gain national prominence as educational reformers and social activists. ...This book takes a biographical look at Lucy Craft Laney, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Charlotte Hawkins Brown. The four women knew each other through the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. The other four women founded schools for African-American children, as well as being activists, lecturers, and suffragists, and the book includes interviews with students who came from around the country to attend these groundbreaking, historic schools.
Few individuals in the history of education have had greater impact on educational policy and practice than Benjamin S. Bloom. During a career that spanned over five decades, his research and writing ...guided the development of innumerable educational programs and provided powerful insights into the untapped potential of educators to help all students learn well. Benjamin S. Bloom spent most of his professional life at the University of Chicago, where he held the Charles H. Swift Distinguished Service endowed chair. At this university, he founded and chaired the program in Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis (or MESA), authored or co-authored 17 books, and wrote numerous journal articles. He served as the president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), a member of the National Academy of Education, and a founding member of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). Also the recipient of several awards, perhaps his greatest accomplishment was the profound influence he had on his students and professional colleagues. Much of his time was spent in one-to-one interactions with them, which have become known as "Bloom Stories" and have gained legendary status. Many of the "Bloom Stories" are humorous and show his amazing quick wit. Others recall the kindness and encouragement, and subtle wisdom he showed in helping students and colleagues overcome obstacles or setbacks. No matter what the topic, Benjamin Bloom's stories are touching remembrances that offer special insight into his uniqueness as a preeminent scholar, colleague, mentor, and friend. This book is a collection of these stories, with brief reviews of some of Bloom's major professional contributions.
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