Research excellence
Joel Geske and Robyn Johnson were each recognized with the Research Excellence Award from their academic department, during the Fall 2005 Graduate College Graduation Ceremony. Geske graduated from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Johnson graduated from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. [12/19/2005]
Teaching excellence
Erin Chapman, Kristin Lowry, Sara Marcketti, and Joseph Taylor were recognized with the Teaching Excellence Award from their academic departments, during the Fall 2005 Graduate College Graduation Ceremony. Chapman graduated from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies; Lowry, the Department of Health and Human Performance; Marcketti, the Department of Textiles and Clothing; Taylor, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. [12/19/2005]
Innovative apparel design
Jean Parsons and JR Campbell, received the first place award at Palos Verdes international exhibit. The duo received the Associates Award for their wearable art piece, Transformation: Icaarus I. The digitally-printed geometric work transitions to a full circle at the hem. Parsons and Campbell are on the textiles and clothing faculty. [12/6/2005]
Best continuing education credit program
Iowa State University, Simpson College, and Des Moines Area Community College received the 2005 Distinguished Credit Program Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education. The award recognizes the George Washington Carver Teacher Education Program, which prepares people of color, and those from underrepresented groups, to become well-qualified teachers. [11/8/2005]
High achieving women
Carlie Tartakov, Barbara Woods, Ellen Fairchild, and Thyannda Mack have been designated as Women of Achievement by the Ames YWCA.
Tartakov, lecturer in curriculum and instruction, was named YWCA Woman of the Year. Tartakov works to empower women and eliminate racism as a leader of Iowa State's "Dialogues on Diversity," an activist for social justice and peace, a host to people of color who visit, and a YWCA volunteer.
Woods, special projects manager in families extension, was honored for volunteerism with the YWCA, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, NAACP, and United Way.
Fairchild, lecturer in curriculum and instruction, was recognized for supporting YWCA ideals through professional practice. Fairchild raises awareness of white priviledge and other prejudices in her multicultural and gender fair education courses.
Mack, senior majoring in child, adult and family services, was cited for embodying the spirit of the YWCA. A member of the Y Board of Directors since her freshman year, Mack has been a driving force behind the YWCA Race Against Racism. [11/8/2005]
Top 12 in international education
The ISU College of Human Sciences, is a semifinalist for the Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education, in the higher education category. Twelve semifinalists were named among a field of 100. The winner will be announced on December 8. More. [10/31/2005]
Famous work in safety and health
Janis Stone, professor emerita and retired extension specialist in textiles and clothing, has been recognized for outstanding contributions to the wellbeing of farmers, by the Iowa Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. Stone was named the 2005 inductee to the Agricultural Safety and Health Hall of Fame. Before she retired in 2003, Stone's work focused on clothing that shields farm workers from exposure to pesticides and sun damage. More. [10/31/2005]
Improving the lives of women and children
Mary Mhango, doctoral candidate in textiles and clothing from Malawi, has received an $8000 grant from the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes Mhango for academic achievement and commitment to bettering the lives of women and children in developing countries. [10/29/2005]
Stand-out promoter of learning
Kendra Naef, graduate student in family and consumer science education, has received a $25,000 Milken National Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation. Naef is a teacher at Kimberly High School in Kimberly, Wisconsin. [10/28/2005]
The choice of education critics
Jackie Blount, professor in curriculum and instruction, received the Critics Choice Award from the American Educational Studies Association for her book, "Fit to teach: Same-sex desire, gender, and school work in the twentieth century." The work was cited for outstanding scholarship in its field. [10/25/2005]
Honored by Iowa State University
Eleven members of the College of Human Sciences faculty and staff were honored for outstanding achievement by President Geoffory, at the honors and awards convocation: Ann Thompson, professor in curriculum and instruction, University Professor; Niki Davis, professor in curriculum and instruction, Margaret Ellen White Graduate Faculty Award, International Service Award; Cheryl Reitmeier, professor and associate chair, food science and human nutrition, Iowa State University Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching, Regents Award for Faculty Excellence; Dean Anderson, professor, health and human performance, Regents Award for Faculty Excellence; JaneAnn Stout, associate dean, Iowa State University Extension Distinguished Service Award; Lesia Osterreich, specialist, families extension, Iowa State University Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension/Professional Practice; Thomas Greenbowe, professor, chemistry and curriculum and instruction, ,Iowa State University Award for Excellence in Academic Advising; Karen Colbert, practicum placement coordinator, human development and family studies, Regents Award for Staff Excellence; Leslie Hawkins, office coordinator, health and human performance, Regents Award for Staff Excellence; Marva Ruther, program coordinator, Research Institute for Studies in Education, Professional and Scientific Excellence Award; Malisa Rader, program assistant, human development and family studies, Professional and Scientific Outstanding New Professional Award. [10/14/2005]
Excellence in teaching
Lisa Thom, kindergarten teacher in the Child Development Laboratory School, was named the Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Ames Community School District. She received a plaque from the Rotary Club. [9/16/2005]
Best in internet education
The Partnering with Parents academy received the Communications Award in the Internet Education Technology category from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award recognizes the web technology component of the program. Led by Kimberly Greder, assistant professor and extension specialist in human development and family studies, Partnering with Parents provides education for parents and parent educators. Besides Greder and family field specialists, Karla Embleton, online course coordinator for the College of Human Sciences, contributed to the online component. [8/1/2005]
Advanced certificate in academic advising
Patricia Walsh, lead academic advior and adjunct instructor in human development and family studies, has completed the requirements for a gaduate certificate in academic advising from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. [8/1/2005]
Distinguished work in health and human performance
Jerry Thomas, professor and chair of health and human performance, received the Distinguished Service Award for the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
