Alvin Thomas covers the effects of exposure to violence and parenting communication has on young African American males in urban areas, and how an increase in this can lead to either risk of resilience.
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Service-learning, rights to the city, and justice in community practitioner preparation (Journal of Community Practice; Zastoupil & Sarmiento)
Lead author and grad student Garrett Zastoupil and co-author, Carolina Sarmiento, study how “rights to the city” can shape different types of community-driven partnerships that prioritize social justice outcomes as part of student learning and …
Science communication during COVID-19: when theory meets practice and best practices meet reality (Jcom; Brown)
Lori DiPrete Brown emphasizes the importance of implementing theory-based communication practices to better deal with issues similar to Covid-19.
The Role of Social Psychological Factors in Vulnerability to Financial Hardship (The Journal of Consumer Affairs; Wong)
Nancy Wong studies how financial hardships can be influenced by psychosocial factors and explains an individual’s financial vulnerability over and above demographics and behaviors.
Wisconsin’s 35 Most Influential Asian American Leaders 2022 (Madison365; Shim)
Dr. Soyeon Shim is mentioned as one of the most influential Asian American leaders of 2022 for her successful campaigns, research, and more.
Kasey Keeler receives seed grant from the Wisconsin Idea Endowment (irh.wisc.edu; Keeler)
Dr. Kasey Keeler at the School of Human Ecology was selected as one of ten scholars to receive seed grants from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment.
Jennifer Angus, Lauren Papp and Alvin Thomas Awarded Named Faculty Appointments
Named chair and professorship appointments provide recognition for faculty members’ distinguished contributions while also forming an enduring bond with the donor who honors the School of Human Ecology with their gift. Faculty fellowships are equally …
Introducing: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas
Dr. Alvin Thomas, with support from UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology and UW Extension, is pleased to announce the debut of the Black Fatherhood Podcast, which aims to educate, validate and elevate Black Fatherhood to …
Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities Gain Immersive Introduction to Graduate School
UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology Hosts Inaugural Equity & Justice Summer Institute The diverse areas of study within Human Ecology have long intersected in a shared focus on improving opportunities and experiences for youth and …
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)
Anny Ortiz discusses research considering the use of naturalistic psychedelics in therapeutic treatment, and addresses possible pharmaceutical inequalities.