Professor Majid Sarmadi, who has served on the School of Human Ecology’s Design Studies faculty since 1986, will retire July 1 and become an emeritus professor. A scientist and self-taught artist, Sarmadi received an engineering …
Design Studies
Design Studies PhD student awarded Smithsonian fellowship to study history of clothing made for disabled people
Natalie Wright, a PhD student in Design Studies, was recently awarded a Smithsonian fellowship for study of clothing made for people with disabilities in the post-war U.S. Wright’s research focuses on the history of disability …
Why Your Grandparents Might Move to Your College Campus (The Daily Beast; Shin)
Design Studies Department Chair and Professor Jung-hye Shin explains how intergenerational living, a recent trend on some college campuses, is actually not all that new. Shin also discusses the elements intergenerational housing should ideally have to accommodate all of its residents, as well as the potential outcomes of this type of housing.
How to Shop More Sustainably with Majid Sarmadi (Badger Vibes; Sarmadi)
Professor Majid Sarmadi, a textile chemist, offers tips for being more sustainability minded when shopping for clothes and other goods.
With pocket-sized Hello! Loom, weave got it made (The Cap Times; Fairbanks)
Hello! Loom, a company co-founded by Associate Professor Marianne Fairbanks, creates pocket-sized looms that she hopes will encourage people to slow down and keep their hands busy with something other than a smartphone.
Four graduate students receive teaching and mentoring scholarship awards
Each year, the School of Human Ecology recognizes graduate students with scholarship awards in outstanding teaching and mentoring. The Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award recognizes graduate students who work to be excellent and equitable educators. …
Textiles & Fashion Design student named SKIMS X Fashion Scholarship Fund award winner
Textiles & Fashion Design student, Yvett Sanchez, is one of five Class of 2023 Fashion Scholarship Fund members selected to receive the competitive scholarship. The award recognizes scholars who demonstrate talent and commitment to advancing …
Human Ecology welcomes new faculty members
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, …
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 …