Audrey Treptow x‘25 has always had a passion for public service. After her experience with Co-Create, a community-led research, evaluation and facilitation initiative, she has a clear path to a rewarding career. Treptow began her …
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News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
In the news: Human ecologists extend the reach of expertise through interviews, commentary pieces
The majority of School of Human Ecology faculty (34) were quoted or mentioned in a news media story in 2024, in addition to teaching faculty, teaching professors, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, emerit faculty and …
From IT to interior architecture: Mary Alesandrini ’18 redesigned her career
Transform a deserted mall into a patient-centered healthcare clinic. That was the challenge Mary Alesandrini ’18 was tasked with during her internship as an Interior Architecture student. She designed layouts for the clinic’s many settings, …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2024
In 2024, the School of Human Ecology welcomed over 1,000 new students, taught 335 courses, and gave students the tools to make an impact in the world. Our experts published more than 100 scholarly articles …
Textiles & Fashion Design student displays work at top industry conference
Textiles & Fashion Design student Elizabeth Song x’24 traveled to Long Beach, California to display her work at the International Textile & Apparel Association annual conference. Song’s exhibition consisted of hand-dyed indigo selvedge denim jeans …
The ecology of innovation, community and well-being: Investiture ceremony honors Human Ecology faculty members and visionary donors
An investiture ceremony is among the oldest traditions in academia. It’s also one of the most prestigious and inspiring campus events, bringing together faculty honorees and the donors who are investing in their work in …
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 students ask: What can we learn from toys?
Human ecologists look at things from multiple perspectives. Sixty students practiced this approach by examining…toys! They visited the Child Development Lab and noticed what they could learn about toddlers’ developmental milestones and needs by observing …
Ben Fisher and research team receive $1.7 million Department of Justice grant
Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Ben Fisher and a team of fellow researchers have received a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice to study the impact …