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- Title
Remembering Everett Mendelsohn, a Kind and Generous Mentor.
- Authors
Barrow Jr., Mark V.
- Abstract
This article is a personal reflection on the author's experiences with Everett Mendelsohn, a renowned scholar and mentor in the field of history of biology. The author recalls their first encounter with Mendelsohn during a doctoral program interview at Harvard, where they were impressed by his kindness and the impressive Journal of the History of Biology that he edited. The author describes Mendelsohn's teaching style, his ability to synthesize complex ideas, and his support in securing funding and providing guidance during their graduate studies. The author also highlights Mendelsohn's impact on their own teaching career and his contributions to the field of environmental history. Overall, the article portrays Mendelsohn as a kind and influential mentor who made a significant impact on the author's academic and professional development.
- Subjects
CAREER development; MENTORS; SCIENTIFIC knowledge; HISTORY of science; MENTORING; BEHAVIORAL medicine
- Publication
Journal of the History of Biology, 2023, Vol 56, Issue 4, p595
- ISSN
0022-5010
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10739-023-09747-3