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Welcome to the ISU Department of Human Development and Family Studies where your adventure features: First-class faculty Innovative research Hands on experience ISU Child Development Lab School ISU Financial Counseling Clinic Child Welfare Research and Training Project   From the very young to the very old, students in human development and family services help populations reach their full potential, despite life’s challenges, such as addiction, abuse, aging, chronic illness, immigration, and special needs.

Do you want to help youth, adults, families, or the aging lead a better, more fulfilling life? If so, a degree in HDFS may be your adventure! Video »

 

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HDFS News Stories from the College of Human Sciences

Beavers develops close relationship with scholarship recipients Irene Beavers, who graduated from Iowa State in 1953 with a master’s degree in home economics education and went on to teach here for 33 years, has a special relationship with her scholarship recipients. More »

Improving mental health starts with early childhood relationships Iowa State researchers want to improve effectiveness as well as access for families to prevention and intervention programs to make sure children grow up in a safe and stable environment. The work is critical to the mental and emotional development of children. More »

College of Human Sciences promotes literacy in Story County College of Human Sciences students, faculty members, and staff members are partnering with Raising Readers in Story County to promote literacy and early learning for children. More »

Iowa State to showcase research on technology at national meeting Thirty-seven ISU researchers will showcase their work at the American Educational Research Association meeting in San Francisco. One study looks at preschoolers using iPads as an early literacy learning tool. More »

CHS alumna wins ISU Distinguished Alumni Award Leola Adams, a graduate of the College of Human Sciences, is a recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes Iowa State alumni for preeminent contributions to their professions or life’s work. More »

Faculty research to enrich Financial Counseling Clinic A new Iowa State University study shows that individual financial counseling helps college students finish their degrees. With that benefit in mind, the Financial Counseling Clinic is using research to enhance its services. More »

Iowa State helps families better control their finances During economic downturns, families turn to the help that Iowa State University provides with financial management. The university educates thousands statewide with the goal of improving families' financial well-being. More »

Three CHS students among those presenting research at the Iowa Capitol Three College of Human Sciences students are among 25 Iowa State undergraduates who will present their research 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at "Research in the Capitol." More »

MacKay Hall remodel to bring better learning environment A $3.1 million remodeling of MacKay Hall begins in May and will include work to the auditorium, a new welcome center, a major upgrade to a second-floor classroom and a more functional vestibule. More »

Program teaches teens financial reality of parenthood An Iowa State University sex education curriculum is addressing an issue most teen pregnancy prevention efforts ignore – the financial reality of parenthood. More »

 

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  New graduate certificates now available The Department of Human Development and Family Studies has announced two new graduate certificates, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate and Lifespan Development Certificate. More »

  Child Development Lab teacher wins award Laurie Jeffries, Head Teacher in the Child Development Laboratory School, has been awarded the 2013 P&S Staff Distinguished Service in Research/Teaching Award.  More »

  HDFS graduate declared as Iowa STATEment Maker Axton Betz, 2012 graduate of the Human Development and Family Studies Program, was one of four College of Human Sciences alumni declared as a 2013 Iowa STATEment Maker. This recognition was made by the ISU Alumni Association. More » More »

  HDFS professor Gayle Luze wins research award Gayle Luze, HDFS Associate Professor, was awarded the 2013 College of Human Sciences Mid-Career Achievement in Research Award. More »

  Cardenas to present research at State Capitol Ruth Cardenas, child, adult, and family services undergraduate, will present her research, “Perspectives of Domestic Violence Service Providers: Serving Latinas in Iowa,” to legislators and others at the State Capitol. More »

  HDFS professors research warning signs in juvenile offenders HDFS professors Brenda Lohman and Tricia Neppl and sociology professor Matt DeLisi work to identify early warning signs in juvenile offenders before it turns into a pattern of criminal behavior. More » More »

  Meghan Gillette awarded 2013 Outstanding Emerging Professional Award The Human Development and Family Studies Outstanding Emerging Professional Award for 2013 was awarded to Meghan Gillette. More »

  Financial Counseling Clinic hopes to expand service while building student experience Financial counselors at the Iowa State University Financial Counseling Clinic help students with everything from building a budget to managing their student loan debt and other college expenses. Demand for these services continue to grow, and though the counselors meet with hundreds of clients every year, they feel they could serve even more. More »

  Spring 2013 Research and Poster Symposium The HDFS Department invites graduate and undergraduate students to submit their research in the Spring 2013 Student Research and Poster Symposium. More »

  Merna and Glenn Robinson Fellowship supports HDFS doctoral students Doctoral students in Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State have the opportunity to apply for support of their graduate studies with the Merna and Glenn Robinson Fellowship in Doctoral Studies. More »

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