Ardis Olson, a Dartmouth Medical School professor of pediatrics and community medicine, was named the 2010 N.H. pediatrician of the year by the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to a DMS press release. In its May newsletter, the New Hampshire chapter of the Academy described Olson as a "champion for pediatricians, family practitioners and their practices," citing her work coordinating the Partners in Health Parent Partnership. Olson has been involved in practice-based research, including a project based on reducing alcohol and drug use in homes to enhance domestic safety for middle school students and families, according to the newsletter. Olseon currently conducts research on adolescent health risks, parental depression and sun protection, the press release stated. Arthur Simington '64, former chair of the department of pediatrics at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, was named the retired pediatrician of the year, and DMS professor Jose Montero was named the New Hampshire public citizen of the year, according to the release.
Ed Harris '58, former chair of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, died on May 21 of adenoid cystic carcinoma at the age of 73, according to a May 26 Stanford press release. Harris's research in rheumatology focused on protein-cleaving enzymes, according to the release. He also pioneered research into possible rheumatoid arthritis treatments. Harris served as chief of the connective tissue disease section at Dartmouth Medical School in the 1970s, and was academic secretary at Stanford from 2002-2007. He was awarded the 2007 Presidential Gold Medal by the American Rheymatism Association and American College of Rheumatology, where he served as president in 1985, according to the release.
Seventy-four percent of college students surveyed last fall would still prefer to use a printed text book over digital textbooks when taking a class, according to a study conducted by OnCampus Research, a division of the National Association of College Stores. The study, which found that over half of students were "unsure about purchasing digital textbooks or would not consider buying them even if they were available," disputes some experts' predictions that all textbooks will ultimately be replaced by digital versions. Digital textbooks currently comprise 2 to 3 percent of course materials sold at college stores that are members of the association, but the number could rise to 10 or 15 percent by 2010, according to the release.
