Rising gas prices are concerning citizens across the country, but has been slightly overshadowed in the media. Dr. Cliff Robb discusses these financial implications to bring attention to this economical problem.
Jennifer Angus, Lauren Papp and Alvin Thomas Awarded Named Faculty Appointments
Named chair and professorship appointments provide recognition for faculty members’ distinguished contributions while also forming an enduring bond with the donor who honors the School of Human Ecology with their gift. Faculty fellowships are equally …
Fathers feed babies too — so why are they so scarce in media coverage of the formula shortage? (salon.com; Thomas)
Associate professor Alvin Thomas writes about the gender disparities in the media regarding the baby formula shortage in this op-ed.
What does the federal interest rate hike mean for consumers? (spectrumnews1.com; Robb)
The Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates by 0.75%. Associate professor and department chair at UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology Cliff Robb explains the outcomes.
Rethinking History: Golden Valley Established a Land Acknowledgment (ccxmedia.com; Keeler)
Native American land is sacred among indigenous peoples. As a land acknowledgment statement is issued in Minnesota, School of Human Ecology associate professor Kasey Keeler calls for action, not empty words.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Caregiver Burden and Potential Sociocultural Mediators (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; Litzelman)
Dr. Kristin Litzelman researches the effects of sociocultural factors on caregiving and the potential burdens.
Introducing: The Black Fatherhood Podcast with Dr. Alvin Thomas
Dr. Alvin Thomas, with support from UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology and UW Extension, is pleased to announce the debut of the Black Fatherhood Podcast, which aims to educate, validate and elevate Black Fatherhood to …
Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities Gain Immersive Introduction to Graduate School
UW–Madison’s School of Human Ecology Hosts Inaugural Equity & Justice Summer Institute The diverse areas of study within Human Ecology have long intersected in a shared focus on improving opportunities and experiences for youth and …
The Costs of Caring: Navigating Material Challenges When Adults Informally Host Youth Facing Homelessness (Youth & Society; VanMeeter)
Mallory VanMeeter talks about the relationships between homeless youths and their adult hosts, and the effects this has on stability.
The emerging therapeutic value of 5-MeO-DMT: a brief overview of naturalistic research and rising concerns related to future patient accessibility. (pointhistory.com; Ortiz)
Anny Ortiz discusses research considering the use of naturalistic psychedelics in therapeutic treatment, and addresses possible pharmaceutical inequalities.