Center for Design and Material Culture announces new name and celebrates new possibilities for creativity, learning and research

It’s the start of a new chapter for the School of Human Ecology’s Center for Design and Material Culture as it introduces a new name and celebrates the expanded learning opportunities made possible by a …

Faculty members receive promotions and named appointments

Human ecologists who recently received promotions and named appointments will return to campus this fall with added distinction. Marianne Fairbanks has been promoted to professor, and Megan Doherty Bea and Kasey Keeler have been promoted …

Designing a better future for all: Iconic designer Bruce Mau introduces life-centered design to UW–Madison students

The visionary creative who helped redesign Mecca, rebrand Guatemala, and create the global sustainability campaign for The Coca-Cola Company, is coming to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a yearlong teaching pursuit. Students will soon have …

Researcher Spotlights: Jennifer Angus on the power of pattern, empowering artisans across the globe and interpreting science through art

Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. Jennifer Angus is a professor of Design Studies and the Kay Vaughan Faculty Fellow of …

Building on the Wisconsin Idea: Human Ecology teams up with UniverCity Alliance to strengthen communities

School of Human Ecology students and Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Ben Fisher (far right), shown here at Milton City Hall, worked with Milton Youth Coalition Project Manager Megge Casique (fourth from right) …

Human Ecology welcomes new faculty and instructional staff

The School of Human Ecology is excited to welcome four new faculty and three new instructional staff members to campus this fall. These scholars and lecturers bring interdisciplinary expertise in areas like sustainable design, social …