The School of Human Ecology is thrilled to welcome five outstanding scholars joining our faculty this fall. They are strengthening our teaching and research in the areas of consumer science, civil society & community studies, …
Design Studies
New Faculty Focus: Erin Hamilton
Erin Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Design Studies, joined the School of Human Ecology in fall 2022. This Q&A shares a glimpse into her experiences and research. Hometown: Sugar Land, TX Educational/professional background: • Ph.D. Architecture …
Prof Hark, grad student Henry Obeng & 2 MFA alumnae together in stunning exhibition
Going beyond games-Assoc Prof Ponto on the untapped potential of VR
Grad student Henry Obeng part of exhibition blending art, data science
Angus receives Creative Arts Award
Congratulations Professor Jennifer Angus upon receiving a 2022 Edna Wiechers Arts in Wisconsin Award. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects and has exhibited her work …
Fairbanks receives 2022 Emily Mead Baldwin Award in the Creative Arts
Congratulations Associate Professor Marianne Fairbanks receiving the prestigious and highly competitive 2022 Emily Mead Baldwin Award in the Creative Arts. Professor Fairbanks is a visual artist and designer, her work spans the fields of art, …
Grad student Henry Obeng receives prestigious honor
Congratulations to MFA candidate Henry Obeng receiving the 2022 Graduate Student Creative Arts Award from the UW-Madison Division of the Arts. Henry is a Ghanaian born artist who received a BA in Fine Art from …
Angus: Patterns & tensions of what we find acceptable
Through history and across cultures, insects have inspired artists and challenged viewers to shift their perspective. In this article published in Knowable magazine Professor Jennifer Angus work is explored as part of a larger conversation …