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Post by deb193 on May 1, 2006 12:15:33 GMT -5
Although I pretty much expected everything to go smoothly, I just came from my dissertation defense. All members gave the highest marks.
Now I can devote more serious attention to rocks!
-Daniel
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inflight22
has rocks in the head
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Post by inflight22 on May 1, 2006 12:29:33 GMT -5
Congratulations, Doc! It's been a long hard journey.
jj
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Post by akansan on May 1, 2006 13:33:20 GMT -5
Congratulations!
So, do you feel any different?
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Post by xenaswolf on May 1, 2006 13:35:42 GMT -5
WTG Doc(tor)!
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Post by hermatite on May 1, 2006 14:18:45 GMT -5
i say Doctah! is there something I can take?
Doctah!
to relieve dis belly ache?
congrats! You're no longer a gradual student. Way to go!
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Post by gaetzchamp on May 1, 2006 14:23:24 GMT -5
Dan-
Congrats, I hope you feel the hard work was well worth it.
gaetz
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Post by rockyraccoon on May 1, 2006 15:43:30 GMT -5
way to go daniel. have a glass of wine for me too!
kim
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Post by Cher on May 1, 2006 16:08:19 GMT -5
Congrats Dr. Daniel! I'm glad you're finally through with it. Now you going to become a rock doctor?
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Zoran
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by Zoran on May 1, 2006 16:37:58 GMT -5
Congrats Ph. D.aniel.
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Post by joe on May 1, 2006 23:02:18 GMT -5
Allright Dr. Dan! And to think we knew you before the fame and fortune. You got a shingle to put outside your office?
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by WyckedWyre on May 1, 2006 23:10:05 GMT -5
Um, Dan -
BTW - what was your dissertation on?
And what are you a Dr of?
Congrats! Now you get to pay for it.
;D S
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Post by deb193 on May 1, 2006 23:23:47 GMT -5
Um, Dan - BTW - what was your dissertation on? And what are you a Dr of? Congrats! Now you get to pay for it. ;D S Title: Applied Polytomous Factor Models: Specification, Invariance Testing, and Measurement Issues I'm getting the degree in Human Development from the college of Health and Human Development. I have made a study of some of the statistical issues in distinguishing true change/growth over time from measurement biases that only present the appearance of change. But, what will I pay for now? Do you mean student loans? Or, choices in life? Roads not taken? LOL. |
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Post by deb193 on May 1, 2006 23:58:38 GMT -5
Allright Dr. Dan! And to think we knew you before the fame and fortune. You got a shingle to put outside your office? Naw. No shingle. The only clients I'll see will need consultations on research methods or models of personnality change. I got one tomorrow involving a time series study of physiological signals (i.e., heart, balance) from kids with ADHD performing an attending task. I'll need to brush up on my signal processing. Fortunately there is an even deeper consultant who will program the time-series model. I just need to take delivery, run it for 25 different kids, and help my boss write up the findings. So the door will say, "402C - Daniel Bontempo". - Kinda sad, but folks around here don't use the "Dr." on the door. But hey, it is enough that the lunch delivery guy finds me. Later p.s. - when do I get the fortune? |
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by RedwoodRocks on May 2, 2006 0:10:34 GMT -5
Congratulations Dr. Dan! The title of your dissertation would scare away most folks, including me!
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Post by joe on May 2, 2006 0:12:58 GMT -5
Hmm, they usually want me as a subject for personnality change. Hope we DON'T meet professionally.  You could change your middle name to Richard. Then the sign on your door could read D.R. Bontempo! On a small shingle. |
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Post by sandsman1 on May 2, 2006 9:57:43 GMT -5
wtg dan --im sure your glad thats over haha
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Post by hermatite on May 2, 2006 10:24:31 GMT -5
okay...I know...I'm weak...I need to say this...I'm sorry...
Laissez les Bontempo roulez!!!
ahem
sorry
had to do it
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181lizard
Cave Dweller 
Still lurking :)
Member since December 2005
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Post by 181lizard on May 2, 2006 11:52:08 GMT -5
YEAH DANIEL!
Wish I could understand the explaination you wrote about your field! (Us common folk sometimes get confused) At any rate, I admire anyone who can spend such an enormous amount of time and effort to achieve a goal like yours. Too many times we try something that takes tenacity only to give up cause "it's too hard!" Be proud of your accomplishment!
Sincerely...Liz
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Post by deb193 on May 2, 2006 12:58:40 GMT -5
Hmm, they usually want me as a subject for personnality change. Hope we DON'T meet professionally. You could change your middle name to Richard. Then the sign on your door could read D.R. Bontempo! On a small shingle. Joe - LOL, what a creative use of initials. I shoul dhave done this several years ago an djust skipped the degree! |
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lithrick
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Post by lithrick on May 2, 2006 13:25:24 GMT -5
Straight and simple... CONGRATULATIONS!
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