Festschrift!

The Unprecedented Life of Elaine Mangelsdorf Hull: Hallmark of Brilliance and Compassion. Edited by Richard T. Hull with Introductions by Gabriel P. Frommer and Lynwood P. Clemens.

I quickly learned that there was much more to Elaine than her scientific reputation. I learned that she was a great teacher, an exceptional scientist, and truly a wonderful mentor. ~ Rosangel Cruz-Barrera

I guess in hindsight, those years spent with Elaine were a little about learning neuroscience, but a lot about learning how to live. ~ Terry Bazzett

In summary, Elaine is a terrific colleague for whom I have the utmost respect. ~ Rob Contreras

She is . . . a great wife and loyal friend, a wonderful human being, and a person I admire greatly. ~ Mario Gil

Each day of my current research life draws upon the experience I had in the early days at the Hull lab. ~ Dan Lorrain

I miss the group a lot, wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. ~ Vincent Markowski

[S]he married Dick, so we know that she's not a virgin Goddess (blame Dick). ~ Juan Dominguez

So here's to the best decision I ever, ever made: to marry Elaine! ~ Richard T. Hull

Elaine and Dick's house always felt like home to me. ~ Leslie Matuszewich

I started my presentation lecture with a thanks to Elaine for teaching me how to teach. ~ Jason Moses

Elaine has determination. I'd like to think that some of that rubbed off on me. ~ Betsy Pehek

In a field too often stressful and cutthroat, her compassion is unique; as a guiding light, she is unsurpassed.

~ Abigail Snyder-Keller

Seeing a student mature and surpass their teacher could be one of Elaine's greatest pleasures, filling her with pride.

~ Yuan-Feen Tsai

You gave me amazing opportunities and allowed me to explore, develop, and succeed! ~ Rob Eaton

I never doubted that Elaine would be in her office on that snowy morning . ~ Steve Spector

Elaine . . . through her commitment to excellence, stimulated me to think more deeply. ~ Mary Solanto

I learned all about sex from Elaine. ~ Satoru Sato

I can't imagine any others going to such lengths for their students. Her door is always open. ~ Lucy Lumley

Elaine taught me how to live life meaningfully. ~ Jianfang Du

As a scientist and a person, she retains . . . the indomitable wish to know and the glee in finding out. She shares these with us and we are richer for it. ~ John Muschamp

Each of us becomes a thread in another's tapestry. Thank you, Elaine, for the brilliance you brought to [ours].

~ Sue Putnam

Normal woman cannot concentrate sufficiently to achieve notable work [To be a scientist] she must be insufferably homely, else the mere man might come along and detract her attention from the abysmal profundity of her studies. ~ Wilma Winter (Hull)

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Elaine M. Hull

Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience

Florida State University

Department of Psychology

Tallahassee, Fla. 32306-1270

Office: (850) 645-2389

Fax: (850) 644-7739

Email: hull~at~psy.fsu.edu