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Cornell hosted more than 180 middle and high school students from across New York state for the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 25-27.

Heeju Park, associate professor of human centered design in Cornell Human Ecology, has received a Fulbright scholarship to conduct research and teach in South Korea for the 2023-2024 academic year. Park’s project, “Digital Fashion Forward for Planet, People and Prosperity,” will focus on teaching zero-waste digital fashion design and production and researching upcycling fashion businesses.

“I chose South Korea because Korean movies, pop music and fashion have been in the limelight,” said Park, who is

Heat stress from exposure to extreme temperatures is an occupational hazard for firefighters and may put them at risk for cardiovascular disease. In response to this health concern, Heeju Park, associate professor in the Department of Human Centered Design is designing smart fire-gear that monitors heat stroke risk and cardiovascular malfunction through textile-friendly sensors and on-skin cooling technology.

Park shared his research and teaching at the intersection of design, technology, safety, and well-being at the

The award is the highest honor bestowed on students by SUNY and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement across a range of areas, including academics, leadership and community service.