Legendary designers Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams of Massive Change Network return to campus for documentary screening and Q&A Written by Nicole Etter It started as sparks flew around a campfire one evening last autumn. …
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News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
In Photos: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s immersive visit to the School of Human Ecology
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin visited the School of Human Ecology on August 24, 2023. All photos by Andy Manis. When …
The Power of Internships: Q&A with Michael Axelrod
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. Michael Axelrod ’93 started his wealth management career in 1992 as a junior majoring in consumer science. Working closely with …
Persevering through sisterhood: Meet PhD student Prudence Yokonia
Prudence Yokonia knows that her life might have unfolded in many different ways. But, she doesn’t believe in failures, only detours. Growing up in Zimbabwe, her journey to joining the School of Human Ecology as …
Internships in Vietnam become unforgettable experience
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History This summer, two Human Ecology seniors traveled to Vietnam to learn about and work on product design and marketing with …
Human Ecology welcomes new faculty and instructional staff
We are excited to welcome eight new faculty and three new instructional staff to campus this fall. Each department will add at least two faculty or instructional staff members, bringing a wealth of expertise and …
Annual Junior Scholars Intensive Training celebrates fifth year at UW–Madison
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History Earlier this summer, UW–Madison and Howard University once again brought together leading and emerging scholars to help solve problems related …
Creating moments of connection: Meet child development advocate Alex Rogers ’12
Alex Rogers is led by an unrelenting North Star with a clear mission: Improve children’s lives. A force of positive change, Alex brings her passions to the forefront in her role at Reach Out and …
Researcher Spotlights: Sigan Hartley on including people with developmental disabilities in scientific research
Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. Sigan Hartley is the 100 Women Distinguished Chair in Human Ecology and a professor of …
Researcher Spotlights: Kevin Ponto on using new technologies to solve problems and collaborating across disciplines
Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. Kevin Ponto is an Audrey Rothermel Bascom Professor and an associate professor of Design Studies. His …