By Susan Lampert Smith This is part of a story series highlighting the impact of investing in women-led wellbeing projects around the world. The 4W (Women & Wellbeing in Wisconsin & the World) Engagement Grant …
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News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Identifying sex-trafficked patients
By Susan Lampert Smith This is part of a story series highlighting the impact of investing in women-led wellbeing projects around the world. Lara Gerassi, a co-leader of 4W-STREETS (social transformations to end exploitation for …
Latin@ moms supporting new parents
By Susan Lampert Smith Photo by Tania Rivera, provided by Roots4Change Cooperative (Cooperativa Raíces para el Cambio) This is part of a story series highlighting the impact of investing in women-led wellbeing projects around the …
#MeToo: Tracking caste, abuse and soft porn in the Malayali film industry
By Susan Lampert Smith This is part of a story series highlighting the impact of investing in women-led wellbeing projects around the world. Darshana Sreedhar Mini’s research into gender and labor issues in the movie …
October Badger Talks series is all Human Ecology
Badger Talks is a virtual talk series featuring talent from the University of Wisconsin–Madison which brings exciting happenings, resources and talent to the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Fueled by the spirit of the Wisconsin …
A Bug’s Life-Professor Jennifer Angus has heard them all
Ew, bugs! Are they real? And why insects? Those colors don’t look natural, do you paint them? Ah, Professor Jennifer Angus is a model of patience, thoughtfully answering these [and many more] questions since her …
In Photos: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin listens and learns at the School of Human Ecology
Welcome sign for Chancellor Mnookin made by the Child Development Lab. Photo by Rosie Yang. A moving truck stalled in Arizona would not stop Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin from her first day as the 30th leader …
Human Ecology welcomes new faculty members
The School of Human Ecology is thrilled to welcome five outstanding scholars joining our faculty this fall. They are strengthening our teaching and research in the areas of consumer science, civil society & community studies, …
New Faculty Focus: Erin Hamilton
Erin Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Design Studies, joined the School of Human Ecology in fall 2022. This Q&A shares a glimpse into her experiences and research. Hometown: Sugar Land, TX Educational/professional background: • Ph.D. Architecture …
New Faculty Focus: Ben Fisher
Ben Fisher, Associate Professor of Civil Society & Community Studies, joined the School of Human Ecology in fall 2022. This Q&A shares a glimpse into his experiences and research. Hometown: I grew up a lot …