By Adam Meyers, a student majoring in Political Science and Non-Profit Community Leadership. I decided to write a letter each day of Lent to someone that had changed my life… During my freshman year of …
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Wearable Technology: Where Design & Function Connect
Launched in Fall 2013 by Assistant Professor Kevin Ponto, the Wearable Technology course is the nexus of design, innovation, imagination and function. Dr. Ponto has a joint appointment with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, and his research objectives aim to …
A “cool” app tracks your carbon footprint
“This Is the App You Need to Download for Earth Day” …reads the April 21, 2015 story headline in TIME magazine digital issue. MyEarth tracks personal carbon footprints, energy use and savings, and is available for …
UW-Madison students honored with Truman Scholarships, Udall nomination
University of Wisconsin-Madison News: The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation has selected two University of Wisconsin-Madison students to receive the Truman Scholarship, an award given annually to undergraduates planning careers in public service leadership. As …
Baldwin Award: Lunch Ladies as change agents
Every day, all across the United States, more than thirty-one million children eat federally subsidized lunches, thanks to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Started just one year after the end of World War II, the NSLP has …
Assoc Prof. J Michael Collins wins Vilas Young Investigator Award
Congratulations Dr. J. Michael Collins, Associate Professor in Consumer Science and faculty director of the Center for Financial Security (CFS), for receiving the Vilas Young Investigator and Mid-Career Award. Dr. Collins studies on consumer behavior insights focus primarily …
A Consumer Advocate for the Ages
The School of Human Ecology is honored to have known Bob Richards, and is very fortunate that he shared his intelligence and energy so generously with students in Consumer Science. “This award is a wonderful …
School of Human Ecology Students win YMA Scholarships
Young Menswear Association (YMA) has announced their 2015 Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) recipients, and University of WIsconsin-Madison students are once again among the winners: Lauren Wellenstein – Retail Megan Donovan – Retail Dvorah Elster – …