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 & …
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
New book co-written by Heather Kirkorian explores ways to think about how screen time affects young children, families
How can we better understand how different types of screen time affect young children? A new book co-authored by Human Development & Family Studies Department Chair and Professor Heather Kirkorian explores the need to shift …
A matchmaker of strategic partnerships: Meet Laura Hensen
Laura Hensen at the annual UW E-Business Consortium conference. Photo by Clint Thayer of Focal Flame Photo & Video. Laura Hensen ‘12 is a proud Wisconsin Badger through and through. The Business Administration in Marketing …
Meet Human Ecology’s new Dean’s Advisory Board members: Kurt Hardy and Elise Linehan
Two outstanding industry leaders have joined the School of Human Ecology Dean’s Advisory Board. A warm welcome to Kurt Hardy ’88 and Elise Linehan ’83! Hardy graduated from UW–Madison with a BA in Economics and …
Community & Organizational Development major prepares students to change the world
The new name for our major, Community & Organizational Development, better reflects how our students, and our program are changing, including new courses and career pathways, and it emphasizes how organizations and communities are central to developing and advancing progress.
The journey to a PhD: Four graduates of the Consumer Behavior & Family Economics program reflect on their experiences
Spring 2024 commencement celebrated the largest graduating cohort to date of the PhD Human Ecology: Consumer Behavior & Family Economics (CBFE) program. Upon graduating, Somalis Chy, Vivekananda Das, Xiangchen Liu and Yiling Zhang joined a …
One-of-a-kind experience: Students revitalize iconic heritage brand through consulting project
Story by Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community & Organizational Development. Four School of Human Ecology students had an unprecedented learning opportunity: Teaming up with Lands’ End to help revitalize its heritage brand Willis …
New book co-edited by Jennifer Gaddis explores the politics of school meals
What are the ripple effects of changing how we value school food programs around the world? A new book co-edited by Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Jennifer Gaddis demonstrates, through a series of …
Eight faculty members receive promotions, named appointments
Several faculty members who recently received promotions and named appointments will return to campus this fall with added distinction. Larissa Duncan and Kevin Ponto were promoted to professor, and Margaret Kerr, David J. Pate Jr. …
Reflecting on the Indigenous EcoWell Initiative’s achievements as it concludes
The end of the spring 2024 semester brought the conclusion of the Indigenous EcoWell Initiative after three years of impactful work. The purpose of the initiative was to connect Native/Indigenous faculty members from the School of …