By Susan Lampert Smith This is part of a story series highlighting the impact of investing in women-led wellbeing projects around the world. Darshana Sreedhar Mini’s research into gender and labor issues in the movie …
October Badger Talks series is all Human Ecology
Badger Talks is a virtual talk series featuring talent from the University of Wisconsin–Madison which brings exciting happenings, resources and talent to the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Fueled by the spirit of the Wisconsin …
A Bug’s Life-Professor Jennifer Angus has heard them all
Ew, bugs! Are they real? And why insects? Those colors don’t look natural, do you paint them? Ah, Professor Jennifer Angus is a model of patience, thoughtfully answering these [and many more] questions since her …
From Artist to Inventor: Fairbanks talks weaving & entrepreneurship on WI PBS
The story of Marianne Fairbanks weaves together a deep appreciation for the ancient art/technique of weaving with modern design and innovation and entrepreneurship. Marianne is a visual artist, designer, curator and Associate Professor of Design …
Tao and Jasper look at power dynamics and stakeholder effects in the legislative process of philanthropy lawmaking in China
How did the engagement of various stakeholders affect the legislative process resulting in the Charity Law of the People’s Republic of China? This article—published in China: An International Journal by PhD student Talia Ye Tao …
Litzelman examines caregivers’ experiences and finds policy opportunities
Kristin Litzelman, Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies, studied the positive and negatives of caregiving for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article published in Public Policy & Aging Report, Litzelman …
Dodge Francis identifies impacts of coping with COVID-19 on women of color in the US
This study—co-authored by Carolee Dodge Francis, Ecology of Human Well-Being Professor—was conducted to identify processes of coping with COVID-19 and determine their impact on emotional well-being for women of color in the United States. A …
Career Advisor Hannah Hatlan-Atwell speaks on Morgridge Center podcast
As a Career Advisor, Hannah Hatlan-Atwell helps students “in using this experience of being in college to launch into the future.” In this podcast with the Morgridge Center for Public Service, she talks about her …
NPR Podcast “The Takeaway” Talks School Lunch with Gaddis
– Does food take on different meanings in the school setting? – What is a “good school lunch” and how it is different than a “bad” one? – Does a good school lunch have to …
Financial Aid & Forgiveness: Cliff Robb on UW-Now
Last month, President Biden announced a plan to cancel billions of dollars of student debt for as many as 43 million people nationwide. The decision sparked some controversy and many competing claims about the student …