Dr. Dorothy Farrar Edwards

Professor

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Biography

Dorothy Farrar Edwards is a Professor in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education. With a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Washington University earned in 1980 and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Loyola University in 1972, her academic career has been marked by significant contributions to the field of kinesiology and occupational therapy. She has been involved in various interdisciplinary collaborations, holding appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Neurology within the School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Farrar Edwards is known for her research on neurocognitive function, stroke rehabilitation strategies, and cognitive assessments for individuals with various neurological conditions. Her work includes numerous publications and presentations at prestigious conferences, focusing on health disparities and intervention strategies for underserved populations. She actively engages in community-based programs aimed at reducing barriers to acute stroke treatment and enhancing the quality of life for patients suffering from neurocognitive impairments. Her influential research aims to bridge the gap in occupational therapy and neuroscience, making her a prominent figure in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences