Optimizing Swallowing & Eating for the Elderly
Our very own CARES tool was presented at the European Society for Swallowing Disorders. Dr. Shune presented on behalf of our collaborators (Drs. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald, Barb Resnick, and Steve Zarit). The presentation was designed as a poster of merit and it went over so well that Dr. Shune received the Best First Presentation Award. This was a wonderful unexpected outcome!
We are so pleased to announce that Dr. Shune has been recognized at the recipient of the 2019 A.J. Ersted Award for Distinguished Teaching, one of the highest teaching honors at the University of Oregon.
She received her crystal apple in a surprise classroom visit from Provost, Dean, Department Head, and Program Director earlier this term and had the privilege of leading the graduates’ processional while carrying the university mace during commencement.
You can read more about her award and teaching inspiration: https://provost.uoregon.edu/dta-samantha-shune
Congratulations, Dr. Shune!
Dr. Shune and curent PhD student Ting-fen Lin represented the lab at this year’s Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting in San Diego. We received wonderful feedback on our two presentations:
Oral presentation: Shune, S. & Namasivayam-MacDonald, A. Dysphagia as an independent risk factor for burden among caregivers of aging parents.
Poster presentation: Lin, T. & Shune, S. Mealtime mind-body-breath interplay in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A HUGE congratulations to Ting-fen on winning an award for third place poster presentation! Such an exciting accomplishment.
Congratulations to O-SEE Lab doctoral student Ting-fen Lin for being the recipient of this year’s Bullock Fund. Ting-fen will be using this grant for her project entitled, “Mealtimes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease via a Psychoemotional Lens”. We look forward to hearing more about the results of this work!
Dr. Shune has received a 2017 Advancing Academic-Research Career (AARC) Award. As part of this award, she will receive mentorship from Dr. Deanna Linville (Couples & Family Therapy, University of Oregon; bio) and Dr. Rik Lemoncello (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pacific University; bio) to advance her research and teaching methods. Be sure to stay tuned!
Dr. Shune was awarded the Excellence in Teaching – Early Career Award from the UO College of Education this evening. What a great honor to be recognized by both colleagues and students for making such an influential contribution to student education.
Congratulations to Tani Doherty (grad student) and Anyasha Aragon-Herbert (undergrad student) on being recognized for their outstanding academics and involvement. Tani and Anyasha have both received UO General Fund Scholarships for next year. Tani has also received scholarships from the UO College of Education and from the Sertoma organization.
Dr. Shune won the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders Award at the Dysphagia Research Society’s Annual Meeting! Learn more about the NFOSD here: http://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com