Human Centered Design

The Department of Human Centered Design brings together experts in fashion design, the business side of fashion, fiber science, interior design and strategy, interaction and product design and environmental psychology.

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Nutritional Sciences

The Division of Nutritional Sciences is shared by the College of Human Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with multidisciplinary research focused on:

  • Nutrition for maternal and child health
  • Nutrition for metabolic health
  • Nutrition for public health and health equity
  • Nutrition for precision health
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Psychology

The Department of Psychology is shared between the College of Human Ecology and the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty conduct theoretical and translational research in the areas of development, cognition, neuroscience and social and personality psychology. 

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Design Tech

Human Ecology also contributes expertise to the multi-college Department of Design Tech, an initiative pioneering innovation, research and teaching on topics at the intersection of design and emerging technology.