Curiosity Unleashed

PhD at 71 : Ted’s story

Tia, Emily, Tara Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode we hear from Doctor Thaddeus J Barnas, whose educational pursuits led him to finish his doctoral program and get his PhD at 71 years old. We hear about his time in the US Air Force, the support he got from his family, and why he chose to forge ahead after he retired.

Doctor Barnas, who goes by Ted, is also the father of podcast host, Emily.

You can read his journal article here: https://jsire.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/661/2022/10/jsire-v13_2-barnas-F-10.23.22.pdf