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| Alumni and Friends, Welcome to the first issue of E-Viewpoints in 2018! We already have so much good news to share, I hope you find it informative and enjoyable. The mission of the College of Human Sciences is to improve and enhance the human condition, and after reading the stories below, it is evident that our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are doing just that.
I am proud of the awards and recognition that our departments, centers, faculty, and students have received. From the Apparel Design and Manufacturing program being named one of the top ten Fashion Design Schools in the Southwest, to a faculty member receiving the first Advocacy Leadership Award from TD Ameritrade, to our student being named Homecoming Queen; there is much to celebrate.
Thank you for taking the time to read about the accomplishments and research happening in the College of Human Sciences. I encourage you to share your news as well.
Go Tech!
Linda C. Hoover, Ph.D.
Dean
AT&T Dean’s Chair in Human Sciences
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Human Sciences Day 2018 The College of Human Sciences (COHS) welcomed in the new year with its first Human Sciences Day event to celebrate the unique aspects of the college. Students were able to meet with COHS student organizations, academic advisors, and learn about exciting opportunities in the college.
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|  | Nutritional Sciences' Faculty Awarded 2017 TTU President's Collaborative Research Initiative Drs. Andrew Shin and Shu Wang have been selected for the 2017 Texas Tech University's Presidents' Collaborative Research Initiative. The initiative aims to provide institutional support for collaborative research efforts that could go on to receive federal funding.
| |  | Apparel Design and Manufacturing Program Ranked Among Top 10 Fashion Design Schools in The Southwest
Texas Tech University's ADM program has consistently been recognized as one of the nation's best. As one of the strongest fashion design schools in the nation, the opportunities are endless for students who enroll in ADM.
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|  | Personal Financial Planning Professor Harold Evensky Awarded First Advocacy Leadership Award TD Ameritrade Institutional presented Personal Financial Planning (PFP) professor Harold Evensky with its first Advocacy Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to advancing the long-term viability and growth of financial investment advice. The award was created to recognize champions of fiduciary investment advice.
| |  | Eye Tracking and Robots: Early Interventions for Children at Risk for Autism Ann Mastergeorge, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and a team of researchers are using eye-tracking technology to monitor what children look at on video screens, considering those with autism are likely to focus on unimportant details and not faces. The Research in Early Development Studies Laboratory is conducting groundbreaking work to help children as young as 12 months old. | |
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|  | The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences (CCFCS) Celebrates 50 Years The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences (CCFCS) celebrated 50 years of service on October 20, 2017. CCFCS serves as the only curriculum center in the nation that specializes in developing curriculum materials for family and consumer sciences of various grade levels.
| |  | College of Human Sciences Faculty Members Honored at the 1st Annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
The new initiative distinguishes Texas Tech University faculty members for national and international recognitions received during the preceding year. Over 50 faculty members across Texas Tech were honored during the celebration with College of Human Sciences (COHS) well-represented by the inclusion of 8 faculty members.
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|  | 2017 Recipients of Come ‘N’ Go Grant Program
The College of Human Sciences (COHS) Research Office announced the recipients of the Come 'N' Go Domestic Research Collaboration Seed Grants on October 10, 2017. In order to promote research collaboration between the COHS and other national institutions, the program awards grants that allow co-contributors to visit each other's campuses and implement joint research projects.
| |  | Interdisciplinary Research Examines Elderly People's Disaster Resilience Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Associate Professor, Dr. Zhen Cong, and co-principal investigator Dr. Daan Liang are working to develop a model that can show with greater precision what elderly people’s strengths and weaknesses are in emergency situations. | |
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|  | Recruitment Spotlight: Meet your College of Human Sciences Recruiters
A new team is leading prospective students to the College of Human Sciences, showcasing the vast opportunities the college has to offer. The team's roles include traveling across Texas to recruit students, managing the college's merit scholarship program, and conducting on-campus tours and presentations. | |  | Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation The Child Development Research Center (CDRC) in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies was recognized among the top in the nation. NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of 10 research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive quality improvement in high-quality early learning environments.
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|  | Human Sciences Staff Profile of the Month
The College of Human Sciences is proud to continue to profile staff members who consistently showcase their dedication and work ethic. Staff are nominated and chosen by other college employess each month. We celebrate all of our hard-working team members! | |  | Kristi Gaines, Ph.D. Serves in New Role as the Graduate School’s Associate Dean for Student Affairs Congratulations to Kristi Gaines, Ph.D. for her recent appointment as Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the Graduate School at Texas Tech. In her new role, Dr. Gaines is responsible for coordinating professional and career development programs for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. | |
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|  | Study Abroad with the College of Human Sciences Did you know that the College of Human Sciences offers flexible study abroad opportunities for Summer 2018? Make a mark on the world and gain unparalleled experience that sets you above the rest with faculty-led Study Abroad opportunities. | |
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 | Alumna Turned Texas Tech Staff Member Shares Story of Marrow Transplants
Anna Thomas, Human Development and Family Studies alumna, shares her story, including how Texas Tech supported her throughout the process, and why others should consider becoming part of the bone marrow registry.
| |  | Pi2 Features College of Human Sciences Student Scholars
Pi2 was created to engage young minds so that they may know how research is conducted in their field of interest. The College of Human Sciences is proud to have ten freshmen involved in the program this year.
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Meet our undergraduate and graduate students of the month. College of Human Sciences students who demonstrate excellence in their work ethic and dedication, both inside and outside of the classroom, are nominated each month.
| |  | Human Development and Family Studies Student Helps Victims of Hurricane Harvey Casey Batten, a junior Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) student, was an unexpected hero in this crisis. Instead of attending her first week of classes, she was helping people in Port Aransas impacted by Hurricane Harvey, doing her duty as a Senior Airman in the National Guard.
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 | Hospitality and Retail Management Alumnus Credits Goal Setting and Company Visioning as His Keys to Success Restaurant, Hospitality, and Institutional Management (RHIM) alumnus, Alan Sweitzer is an entrepreneur at heart. He has found success as owner and president of Royal Catering, one of the largest catering companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
| |  | Apparel Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Program Partners with RPS Solutions and Halliburton to Re-Invent Women's Workwear Jessica Ozoude and Dr. Su-Jeong Hwang Shin have been utilizing the latest pattern development technology based on 3D body scan and 2D/3D pattern design systems to construct a coverall prototype. | |
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 | Marriage and Family Therapy's Valerie Handley Selected as 2017 SFBTA Research Award Recipient
Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral student Valerie Handley has been selected as the 2017 SFBTA Research Award recipient for her research study. The SFBTA Research Award provides funding for students and clinicians who wish to study solution-based practices and aims to foster the growth of Solutions–Focused Brief Therapy through research.
| |  | Human Sciences Students Selected as Senior Captains for 2018 Red Raider Orientation
Human Development and Family Studies' Sara Eaves and Nutritional Sciences' Abigail Jackson were the top candidates chosen for the leadership role of Senior Captains for Red Raider Orientation (RRO) for summer 2018. RRO is a two-day experience that allows first year students to learn what it means to be a Red Raider with guidance from current undergraduate Red Raider Orientation Crew members and professional staff.
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 | Hospitality and Retail Management Graduate Student Brianna Ellison Competes in International Taekwondo Championship
Hospitality and Retail Management (HRM) graduate student Brianna Ellison competed at the International Taekwondo Federation World Championship this October in Dublin, Ireland. The Odessa, Texas native has been practicing taekwondo for 17 years.
| |  | Personal Financial Planning Alumnus Uses a Combination of Statistics and Research to Help Clients Live Their Best Life
Personal Financial Planning (PFP) alumnus Jacob "Jake" Williams believes everyone should live a full life. He makes it his job to help people reach their potential by solving their complex financial situations.
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 | Human Development and Family Studies Doctoral Student Selected for Teaching Mentorship Program Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Jes Cardenas was recentley selected as a part of the 2018 SRCD Teaching Mentorship Program. The mentorship program was developed to assist novice or early-career teachers in navigating faculty life through the development of a relationship with an experienced mentor from another institution.
| |  | Alumna Julie Mumme Smith awarded 2017 Meritorious Service Award 2001 Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) alumna Julie Mumme Smith was awarded the 2017 Meritorious Service Award. Julie applied for the award through the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents and was selected as this year's recipient at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Ceremony.
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 | Senior Human Development and Family Studies Major Casey Fleming Crowned Homecoming Queen College of Human Sciences student Casey Fleming was crowned the 2017 Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Texas Tech vs. Iowa State football game in October. Casey is currently studying Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) before she plans to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist.
| |  | College of Human Sciences Alumni Profiles The College of Human Sciences (COHS) is proud to highlight how its alumni are improving and enhancing the human condition. COHS has a vast and growing network of alumni who are making lives better and being recognized for their accomplishments. Interested in seeing more alumni profiles or have an alumni story to share - click below! | |
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