Speaking events by Keeler, Dilworth-Bart, and Whelan | New research from Kirkorian and Raison | Collins, Robb, Kirkorian, Gaddis, Papp, Angus, Olive, Lepe, and Flanagan in the news
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Textile Tuesday: A Recap of 2019
Marina Moskowitz is the Lynn and Gary Mecklenburg Chair in Textiles, Material Culture, and Design, in the Design History department of the School of Human Ecology. A year ago, a unique collaboration between student researchers, …
Innovation in Teaching & Celebrating Donors: Transforming the Second Floor
Details on construction to run February through August 2020 Innovation Lab: Fostering tomorrow’s breakthroughs A successful learning environment for innovation fosters creativity and brings together groups of students and faculty to collaborate, exchange ideas, feel …
Research funding opportunities for this week
SoHE research funding opportunities have been issued. UW Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program (IARP) proposals are due January 31. Russell Sage Foundation is accepting applicants to one of four summer institutes, with due dates in February.
SoHE Design Students Learn from Local Street Wear Shop Owner Rob Bowhan
The owner of local shop August lends his expertise and experience to hopeful, budding designers.
SoHE News & Events: Dec 13–19
3D VR shopping’s impact on consumer decision-making | New research on bipolar depression treatment | O’Brien on the shortened holiday season and door-buster deals’ legality | Gaddis interviewed in Cap Times
SoHE News & Events: Dec 6–12
Gaddis op-ed in Washington Post shared by Bernie Sanders | Sarmadi discusses Pantone’s “Classic Blue” | Flanagan on youth environmental engagement | New research from Huambachano | Wright reviews Chazen show | Mace profile featured in Tone Madison | Micro-podcast on “digital parenting” | Whelan hosts a “Dinner On Wisconsin”
Research funding opps, news & info
SoHE internal funding opportunities are available. Morgridge Center for Public Service CBR grants and course development grants are due January 3rd. Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program invites proposals for artist residencies. UW’s Data Science is hosting the Data Science Research Bazaar on January 24-25.
Now Open: Nominations for SoHE’s 2020 Alumni Awards
Know a great alum who deserves some recognition? Nominate them!
Textile Tuesday: Teaching Textiles Symposium Report
Embroidery sampler (detail), Germany, early 19th century, linen on linen; overall work 14 x 17 in; detail approximately 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. Marina Moskowitz is the Lynn and Gary Mecklenburg Chair in Textiles, Material …