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  • Grant to improve firefighters and first responders’ protective gloves

    The heat-protective gloves firefighters and first responders wear are thick, bulky and limit dexterity. That's why a team of Iowa State University researchers is working to improve the safety and function of the gloves as part of the personal protective equipment system. Read More

  • USDA Grant Will Support Farm Stress Assistance Regional Project

    With a $480,000 grant from USDA, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and partners in seven north central states will provide stress assistance programs to support people engaged in farming, ranching and other agriculture-related occupations. "Our first goal is to develop a network of resources, trainings and connections to help farmers and ranchers know where to turn for help dealing with stress," said David Brown, David Brown, a behavioral health specialist in ISU Human Sciences Extension and Outreach who is working with other state principal investigators to lead this regional project. Read More

  • Kimberly Greder and colleagues receive 2019 National Extension Diversity Award

    Kimberly Greder, professor in human development and family studies and family life state extension specialist, is receiving the 2019 National Extension Diversity Award for two exceptional educational extension programs. Read More

  • ISU research explores why more women are drinking

    More women are drinking alcohol and an Iowa State University research team that includes Cassandra Dorius, an Iowa State University assistant professor of human development and family studies, is working to understand why. Read More

  • Jennifer Margrett named interim associate dean for research and graduate education

     Jennifer Margrett, a professor in human development and family studies at Iowa State University and director of the ISU interdepartmental gerontology program, has been named interim associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The appointment is effective August 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Read More

  • Family experience influences diabetes risk, management for African Americans

    A team of College of Health and Human Sciences researchers found African American families are more at risk of getting Type 2 diabetes due to misinformation about the disease and management perpetuated by familial communication and culture. Read More

  • SPIT lab continues to expand research on puberty, hair analysis

    While puberty is something that everyone experiences, there is little explanation for how those changes affect one’s physical and mental health. The Stress Physiology Investigative… Read More

  • Human Development and Family Studies chair Carl Weems named APS fellow

    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… Read More

  • Link between divorce and graduate education a concern as more jobs require advanced degree

    Children of divorce are less likely to earn a four-year or graduate degree, according to new research from Iowa State University. The study, published in the Journal of Family Issues, is one of the first to look specifically at divorce and graduate education. Researchers — including Iowa State University alumna Camron Devor, Cassandra Dorius in human development and family studies, and Susan Stewart in sociology  — say it is important to understand this relationship as more jobs require a graduate or professional degree. Read More

  • Decision to live together negatively affects wealth accumulation

    Living together is often a first step before marriage, or for a growing number of millennials, an alternative to tying the knot. Money or debt can be a common reason for this decision, but there are long-term financial implications to cohabitation, according to research from Iowa State and Kansas State universities.    Read More