FEATURES

Bettye Naomi Goldstein

(Betty Friedan)
February 4, 1921 - February 4, 2006

Dr. Betty Friedan's, an Honorary Scholar, author of 1963 book, The Feminine Mystique, and the Founder of the National Organization for Women, National Women's Caucus, and National Abortion Rights Action League, work(s) has been cited in numerous dissertations, which include gender studies like, Women Executives in the Information Technology Arena. "What Betty accomplished changed the world forever" (Meyer, 2006, para. 2).
http://www.greatwomen.org/women.php?action=viewone&id=62
http://www.pbs.org/fmc/interviews/friedan.htm
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/iww/bettyFriedan.html
http://www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/us/friedan.htm
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/May06/Friedan.cover.html

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12/30/06

WILLIAM PATRICK FOSTER

"one of the world's most renowned band directors"

In an one-on-one telephone interview, Dr. William Patrick Foster stated:

Learners who are having difficulty in doctoral programs might conduct initial research and analyze the problem and subject by comparing various views in regards to one's concept.

Minority doctoral graduates might compete with well-known scholars by attending professional meetings, communicating with associates, researching, writing and analyzing papers, and investigating factual materials.

To transform minds, 21st leaders might read literature by Black scholars who have been successful to acquire an understanding of Black scholars' life and history of their careers. (B. L. Nelson-Porter, personal tele-communication, February 8, 2007)
To learn more about Foster, visit the following links:
http://www.florida-arts.org/programs/halloffame/DrWilliamPFosterHallofFame.htm
http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cas/music/html/tribute.html
http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cas/music/html/tribute2.html
http://www.florida-arts.org/news/releases/PressReleaseDrWilliamFoster.htm
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/archives/whitehouse-papers/1995/Oct/1995-10-11-President-Names-Foster-to-Council-on-the-Arts
http://www.famu.edu/oldsite/acad/colleges/cas/music/marching/html/home.html

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2/8/07

Grand Doctor of Philosophy

The Degree of Grand Doctor of Philosophy is awarded to the Doctor of Philosophy, having more than 100 scientific works, having three monographs, and taking part in preparation of 10-20 Doctors of Philosophy. To learn more about the Grand Ph.D., visit the following link:
http://widu.us/conference_2004

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3/14/07

YVONNE POURRAT

CONFÉRENCE DES DIRECTEURS D'ECOLES ET FORMATIONS D'INGÉNIEURS (CDEFI)

Paris Project Coordinator

In an one-on-one interview in Paris, France, Dr. Yvonne Pourrat, a researcher, stated:

To conduct research in France, researchers must have a PhD. The expenses due to education are not a major problem. Education, as well as healthcare, is free. The State pays for education because all citizens pay tax.

There are more women obtaining Doctoral degrees in Medical Science and less in Technology in France due to stereotyping.

Diversity is important in a research team, and women are useful in a team.

Teachers in primary education are not prepared to teach issues concerning gender. Teachers must start early teaching the youth about gender issues. Organizations must also address stereotypes in primary education.

One measure female Doctoral learners might apply to sustain their position as future scholars is selecting Science and Technology majors. Male learners usually select Science and Technology majors, and female learners usually select Literature and Biology majors. (B. L. Nelson-Porter, personal communication, 26.10. 2007)

Dr. Pourrat began her research career in 1970 as a PhD student, and in 1974 as researcher (PhD). Pourrat worked in the labs at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) and at the University of Paris XI. To learn more about Pourrat, watch: http://www.womeng.net/

MANNING MARABLE

"One of America's Most Influential and Widely Read Scholars"

In an e-interview, Dr. Manning Marable, author of the book, The Great Wells of Democracy: The Meaning of Race in American Life, wrote the following:

Some reasons why African American learners might experience difficulties in doctoral-level studies include: Historically, Blacks were excluded from many Ph.D. programs until the late 1960's. Only 6.5% of all doctoral students are Black nationally. At elite research universities, Blacks are about 4%.

The doctoral learner must master writing and the craft of teaching to compete with successful scholars. Texts on both subjects are available.

More resources must be also allocated to provide summer funding and financial support to minority students who are experiencing difficulties in doctoral level programs, which might assist minorities to sustain their position as future scholars.

Dr. Marable received his Ph.D. in 1976, which permits Marble to have a 32-year career in higher education. Marable began his research career in 1971 upon the start of his doctoral studies. Marable is currently a Professor of Public Affairs, History and African-American Studies at Columbia University. To learn more about Marable, watch:
http://www.manningmarable.net/biography/biography.html
http://www.aalbc.com/authors/manning_marable.htm
http://freepress.org/columns/display/4/2002/488
http://www.afrocubaweb.com/marable.htm

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2/28/08

Egon Gotthold Guba

March 1, 1924 - March 26, 2008

Dr. Egon Gotthold Guba earned a doctorate in statistics and measurement from the University of Chicago, where Guba also taught for 4 years. Subsequently, Guba taught at the University of Kansas City (later the University of Missouri-Kansas City), then Ohio State University, and finished the last 25 years of his career at Indiana University- Bloomington, from which Guba retired.

At the Ohio State University, Guba served as the director of the Research Bureau for 10 years, and later served as the executive associate dean of the School of Education at Indiana. Guba was a gifted teacher, adviser and mentor, and many of Guba's students now hold endowed chairs at top rank institutions. Guba thoroughly enjoyed his work with doctoral students and his various research projects and writing. (L. Bloom of Iowa State University, personal e-communication, April 6, 2008; as cited in the Bryan/College Station Eagle Obituaries).

To learn more about Dr. Guba, watch, and scholastic peers are asked to view and sign Guba's guest book:
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Egon%20G.%20Guba&page=1

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04/08/08