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 …

Building on the Wisconsin Idea: Human Ecology teams up with UniverCity Alliance to strengthen communities

School of Human Ecology students and Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Ben Fisher (far right), shown here at Milton City Hall, worked with Milton Youth Coalition Project Manager Megge Casique (fourth from right) …

Human Ecology welcomes new faculty and instructional staff

The School of Human Ecology is excited to welcome four new faculty and three new instructional staff members to campus this fall. These scholars and lecturers bring interdisciplinary expertise in areas like sustainable design, social …