Creating and sharing knowledge.In 1923, College of Human Ecology College of Human Ecology is the name of several colleges at various universities dealing with the study of human ecology: In the United States:
Dutch merchant who was a founder of the Dutch West India Company (1621) and established Rensselaerswyck (1635), the only successful privately held colony in America, on his estate in described the then emerging discipline of home economics as "a valuable means of applying the principles of science, of art, of psychology, and of economics to vital questions whereby men and women will be healthier and happier and the nation more prosperous." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While the college has grown and evolved in countless ways over the last century, the underlying sentiment she described still lies at the very heart of our mission today: and outreach. We do that by improving nutrition and health, advancing design and technology, enriching human development, and shaping policies that secure economic and social well-being for individuals, families, and communities. At the end of the day, we're in the business of creating and sharing knowledge, with students, researchers, policymakers, extension leaders, businesses, and a vast array of institutions. It is our intention that Human Ecology Human ecology The study of how the distributions and numbers of humans are determined by interactions with conspecific individuals, with members of other species, and with the abiotic environment. magazine plays a part in our efforts by keeping these varied constituencies informed about our work. And we are constantly looking for ways to enhance and refine this important communications channel Also called a "circuit" or "line," it is a pathway over which data are transferred between remote devices. It may refer to the entire physical medium, such as a telephone line, optical fiber, coaxial cable or twisted wire pair, or, it may refer to one of several carrier frequencies . To that end, I am happy to introduce several new features to the magazine. We added a section of briefs, called "In Short," to share a broader set of programs. And we are launching a new feature called "Afterword," a perspectives piece to be written by extension leaders, researchers, and faculty members to bring you insights directly from the people who are delivering on our three missions. The inaugural column features Human Development Professor and Department Extension Leader Valerie Reyna discussing her groundbreaking work on adolescent risky decision making. Please take a few moments to explore Human Ecology, and let us know what else we can do to keep you informed. Sincerely, Alan D. Mathios Alan D. Mathios Interim Dean College of Human Ecology |
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