Associate professor Alvin Thomas gives input on the stereotypes of black fathers and steps people can take to change this narrative.
Media Mentions
News clips and media mentions featuring experts from the School of Human Ecology
Opinion | GOP: Yes it was an attempted coup, but let’s talk gas prices (The Cap Times; Robb)
Rising gas prices are concerning citizens across the country, but has been slightly overshadowed in the media. Dr. Cliff Robb discusses these financial implications to bring attention to this economical problem.
Fathers feed babies too — so why are they so scarce in media coverage of the formula shortage? (salon.com; Thomas)
Associate professor Alvin Thomas writes about the gender disparities in the media regarding the baby formula shortage in this op-ed.
What does the federal interest rate hike mean for consumers? (spectrumnews1.com; Robb)
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates by 0.75%. Associate professor and department chair at UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology Cliff Robb explains the outcomes.
Rethinking History: Golden Valley Established a Land Acknowledgment (ccxmedia.com; Keeler)
Native American land is sacred among indigenous peoples. As a land acknowledgment statement is issued in Minnesota, School of Human Ecology associate professor Kasey Keeler calls for action, not empty words.
The emerging therapeutic value of 5-MeO-DMT: a brief overview of naturalistic research and rising concerns related to future patient accessibility. (pointhistory.com; Ortiz)
Human Development & Family Studies PhD student Anny Ortiz discusses research considering the use of naturalistic psychedelics in therapeutic treatment, and addresses possible pharmaceutical inequalities.
Meet some of the notable UW–Madison graduates of spring 2022 (wisc.edu; Obeng)
Recent graduate from the School of Human Ecology, Henry Obeng, is recognized for his exceptional artistic capabilities and his academic accomplishments.
The call for Congress to codify Roe v. Wade may be more rallying cry than legal reality (theglobeandmail.com; Whelan)
Teaching faculty Christine Whelan offers perspective on the controversial proposal of the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Ford’s Electric Pickup Is Powerful Enough to Appeal Even to Republican Truck Drivers (observer.com; Wong)
Professor Nancy Wong discusses Ford’s new electric pickup truck and how this groundbreaking vehicle could attract every type of customer.
Jennifer Angus Fills a Room With Cicadas at the Staten Island Museum (hyperallergic.com; Angus)
At the Staten Island Museum in New York City, Professor Jennifer Angus reveals her ‘buzzing’ exhibit displaying cicadas.