Researcher Spotlights: Jennifer Angus on the power of pattern, empowering artisans across the globe and interpreting science through art

Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. Jennifer Angus is a professor of Design Studies and the Kay Vaughan Faculty Fellow of …

Putting Indigenous history on the map: Mapping Teejop shares enduring Native presence with UW–Madison community

Joslyn Salamanca views a tour stop on the Mapping Teejop digital tool. Photo by Andy Manis. Scattered across campus are markers that tell the story of Indigenous history at UW–Madison, a region long known as …

Human Ecology’s first two RISE Initiative hires will bring human-centered approach to AI research

Esther Kang (left) and Qi Yang The School of Human Ecology announces its first two hires as part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Esther Kang and Qi Yang, both incoming …

Celebrating Fall Research Competition recipients as 2024 application opens

The Fall Research Competition, offered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, is a chance for UW–Madison faculty members to receive vital funding support for research projects. Applications for the 2024 competition are …

Researcher Spotlights: David J. Pate Jr. on the importance of considering policy when examining people’s behavior

Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. David J. Pate Jr. is an associate professor of Consumer Science and Human Development & …