The College of Human Sciences

Expanding Human Potential. Improving People’s Lives.

In the College of Human Sciences, we are driven by a passion to help people. We study every aspect of their daily lives, whether it’s how they learn, how they eat, or how they exercise. How they spend money. How they vacation. How they stay well. Even how they dress. We help people expand their potential. Welcome to our world.

News and Announcements
<span class='entry-title'>Roberts receives Spencer Foundation grant to improve math learning for ELL students</span><span class='entry-excerpt'>Using her grant from the Spencer Foundation,  Roberts hopes to tease out the elements of what makes teachers of English language learners and math most effective.</span>
Roberts receives Spencer Foundation grant to improve math learning for ELL studentsUsing her grant from the Spencer Foundation, Roberts hopes to tease out the elements of what makes teachers of English language learners and math most effective.
<span class='entry-title'>School of Education officially approved, seeking a director</span><span class='entry-excerpt'>The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, granted final approval to establish a School of Education in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University, effective July 1, 2012.</span>
School of Education officially approved, seeking a directorThe Board of Regents, State of Iowa, granted final approval to establish a School of Education in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University, effective July 1, 2012.
<span class='entry-title'>Patton, Skarphol honored by lodging industry</span><span class='entry-excerpt'>Iowa State University students Jordain Skarphol (right) and Talia Patton received $1500 scholarships at the Iowa Lodging Association's annual Stars of the Industry awards program, Nov. 6, in Des Moines.</span>
Patton, Skarphol honored by lodging industryIowa State University students Jordain Skarphol (right) and Talia Patton received $1500 scholarships at the Iowa Lodging Association's annual Stars of the Industry awards program, Nov. 6, in Des Moines.