Mooove In 2011: The Mooovie

The School of Human Ecology was there in the mix, helping the newest Longhorns move into their new homes-away-from-home. You can watch the mooovie here.

NSC 309: Science to Design

Now without those pesky prerequisites!

Are you an English major seeking an outlet for your inner entrepreneur?

Do you sell your work on Etsy but find a balanced chemical equation irresistible? 

Are you a spare-time stylist studying biochemistry?

Do you subscribe to Women’s Wear Daily and aspire to become a doctor?

Are you seeking ways to blend the scientific method with pure creativity?

Do you find yourself riveted to coverage of New York’s Style Week but want to be a field biologist?

NSC 309 Science to Design, a newly launched course in Textiles and Apparel, blends the very best of the disciplines of design, chemistry, business, sociology, conservation studies, and psychology. If you are interested in the world of fashion design, conservation, marketing, retailing, and advertising and wish to know more about how the world of fashion works but are not interested in changing your major (just yet), NSC 309 is perfect for you—no prerequisites, no prior approval, all majors welcomed. 

Textiles and Apparel Students at W Magazine with Iris Apfel. Goodness.

"We screamed 'Texas,'" says Liz Timmins (pictured in photo in last row over Iris Apfel's left shoulder).



While I am sure that no one literally screamed, how amazing is it to be able to see W Magazine's inner workings? How cool is it to drop a resume directly into the hands of someone like Lori Goldstein, W Magazine's newest style editor at large?

Answer: Way, way cool!

Nancy Hazen-Swann Talks with MyFoxAustin's Keri Bellacosa

Dr. Nancy Hazen-Swann talks with Keri Bellacosa

Nancy Hazen-Swann stopped by the MyFoxAustin studio to talk about a study she published with her husband William Swann and a colleage Takayuki Sasaki. The article, "The supermom trap: Do involved dads erode moms' self-competence?" reported the survey responses and video taped interviews of 78 dual-earner couples with 8-month-old infants.

While the connection to Father's Day might not seem apparent, what is apparent is that the roles of fathers are evolving. And dads are really quite good at what they do.

Dr. Su Yong Kim Receives Hogg Foundation Grant

AUSTIN, Texas — Thirteen academic researchers exploring different aspects of mental health in Texas have been awarded $226,770 by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.


The one-year grants are capped at $17,500 each. The 13 research projects were selected from a pool of 48 proposals submitted by tenure-track assistant professors at 17 Texas schools.

Dr. Charlotte Herzele: Nutritional Sciences Faculty Member & Community Activist

Charlotte Herzele, supporter of the Sustainable Food Center, featured as part of the  I Live Here, I Give Here this month to discuss Childhood Obesity in Austin.

Sustainable Food Center's mission is to cultivate a
healthy community by strengthening the
local food system and improving access to
nutritious, affordable food.
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'Garden to Table' Project Featured in UTES Video

Nutritional sciences students participating in the 'Garden to Table' project are featured in the University of Texas Elementary School promotional video.
 
Way, way too adorable.