Graduate study in HDFS at Iowa State University focuses on research and practice in human sciences and services related to children, adults, and families.
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides educational programs covering a range of human sciences and services related to children, adults, and families. Graduate study in HDFS at Iowa State University is multidisciplinary and focuses on research and practice in several content areas such as:
*Adolescent/youth development
*Adult development and aging
*Family studies
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04/15/2019
Congratulations to HDFS graduate student Rotem Arieli on receiving the "Best Poster Presentation Award" for her research titled "Social Support Predicting Life Satisfaction Among Oldest Old Adults" presented at the GPSS Research Conference!
Way to go, Rotem!
03/26/2019
Dr. Lover Chancler will be coming to Iowa State University to facilitate an open discussion on microaggressions and perceived bias. Event is Friday, March 29th, 1:10pm - 3pm in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union.
02/20/2019
Congratulations to HDFS's own Dr. Heather Rouse and Ph.D. student Quentin Riser on their recent article publication!
Title: Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors: A Statewide Longitudinal Study of Childhood Obesity
"About: Examining the prevalence, incidence, and trajectory of obesity from kindergarten through grade 8 in Arkansas which was one of the first states to implement annual surveillance.
Key Findings: The prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 95th percentile) was lowest in kindergarten (14.9%), with subsequent incidence rates consistent at 4%. Prevalence and incidence peaked in eighth grade (24.5% and 4.9%, respectively), with 33.8% of children measuring obese at least once by eighth grade. Kindergarten obesity was a significant predictor of eighth-grade obesity. We found statistically significant 3-way interactions for s*x, race, and time, suggesting unique patterns for Hispanic boys and black girls."
Congratulations Dr. Rouse and Quentin!
02/18/2019
Congratulations to Leslie Dooley on being awarded HDFS's Emerging Professional Award! This award is to a student who demonstrates: outstanding research productivity, excellence in classroom teaching, and exceptional service/outreach accomplishments!
Leslie is a 5th year PhD student in HDFS. Her research interests include: breastfeeding, infant development, and early indicators of autism spectrum disorders. In addition to her graduate research, Leslie has collaborated with state agencies, created professional development trainings, and disseminated research at national and international conferences.
Well deserved, Leslie! Congratulations!
10/24/2018
Congratulations to our HDFS MIECHV research team on presenting at the Division of Early Childhood conference today in Orlando, Florida! Left to right: Dr. Kere Hughes-Belding, Rotem Arieli, Janelle Carlson, Leslie Dooley, and Dr. Carla Peterson! Great work, ladies!
10/15/2018
Meet Dr. Peter Martin, current Faculty Senate President. Martin is a full professor in HDFS. His research interests include: longevity, life-span development, personality development, mental health, and life events, stress, and coping.
Learn more about his role as Faculty Senate President below:
https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2018/08/30/martin?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hshappenings
10/11/2018
Dr. Elizabeth "Birdie" Shirtcliff was awarded $70,000 of funding from the University of California Berkeley on a National Institute of Health research grant. Shirtcliff will investigate the influence of pubertal maturation and stress exposure on biobehavioral development and mental health. Way to go, Birdie!
For more information: https://www.hs.iastate.edu/announcements/research/?archive #4458
10/08/2018
Dr. Carl Weems, professor and department chair of Human Development and Family Studies, has been named a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Fellow status in APS cites Weems for "sustained and outstanding contributions to the advancement of psychological science."
The Association for Psychological Science is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders. Congratulations, Dr. Weems!
To read more:
Human Development and Family Studies chair Carl Weems named APS fellow - College of Human Sciences An Iowa State University researcher with expertise in traumatic stress, emotional development, and the intervention and prevention of emotion-related difficulties has joined an elite group of researchers in the field of psychology. Carl Weems, professor and chair of human development and family stud...
10/04/2018
A huge congratulations to Drs. Kim Greder and Barbara Woods as they received a $140,000 installment toward a $648,750 grant over five years to promote college access and affordability! Project Juntos brings in Latino families and works with them to promote college access, affordability, and family-based learning to help youth successfully transition to higher education! To learn more:
Announcements » Research - College of Human Sciences Announcements » Research Suggest an announcementOctober 1, 2018Greder and Woods receive $140,000 installment toward $648,750 grant over five years to promote college access and affordability: HDFS associate professor Kimberly Greder and HSEO program specialist Barbara Woods received a grant for a p...
10/02/2018
Dr. Debra Sellers has been reappointed as director of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach and associate dean in the College of Human Sciences!
"Sellers leads more than 100 human sciences faculty and staff members on the Ames campus and across Iowa!" Congratulations, Dr. Sellers!!
To read more, visit https://www.hs.iastate.edu/news/2018/10/02/sellers-reappointed/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hshappenings
08/30/2018
A huge congratulations to Dr. Cassandra Dorius from our HDFS department and her two co-authors on this finding! Here is the article for more information and insight:
https://www.kcci.com/article/isu-study-shows-divorcing-parents-lower-chance-of-college-degree/22856649
Children of divorce are less likely to earn a four-year or graduate degree according to new research by a team that includes Cassandra Dorius in human development and family studies. http://bit.ly/2PaXZiy
08/27/2018
Congratulations to HDFS doctoral student Jesse Jurgenson, who, with co-authors, was recently awarded the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Board Best Financial Planning Paper Award at the American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI) Annual Conference for his project titled, "Framing Longevity Income”. Their findings offer research-based evidence which may be used to both develop and effectively communicate about innovative financial products which may improve later-life financial security for individuals and families. Awesome work, Jesse!!
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