Human Development and Family Sciences

  • Martha Buell’s take on best/worst states to have a baby

    Martha Buell’s take on best/worst states to have a baby

    August 28, 2017

    Wallethub analyzed the Best & Worst States to have a baby, and Dr. Martha Buell was a featured expert. Dr. Buell discussed several points for parents to consider including the financial costs of a baby and childcare, state programs and services, an …

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  • Laboratory Preschool hosts Body Mechanics camp

    Laboratory Preschool hosts Body Mechanics camp

    June 22, 2017

    UD’s Laboratory Preschool is exploring STEM topics with children through its Body Mechanics camp this summer, a collaborative effort with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The Perry Initiative. To learn more about this exciting camp and its …

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  • Father’s Day Editorial by Dr. Palkovitz

    Father’s Day Editorial by Dr. Palkovitz

    June 19, 2017

    Dr. Rob Palkovitz wrote an essay on Fatherhood for the News Journal–just in time for Father’s Day! Dr. Palkovitz is a recognized scholar in the field of fatherhood, and lends his expertise to fellow fathers in this piece filled with practical advice a …

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  • Congrats Spring 2017 Interns!

    Congrats Spring 2017 Interns!

    May 11, 2017

    Congratulations to the human services seniors in the clinical concentration who have successfully completed their final 400-hour internships! Collectively, these students provided over 8000 hours of support in local agencies where they gained professio …

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  • Valerie Earnshaw leads study on impact of bullying

    Valerie Earnshaw leads study on impact of bullying

    May 9, 2017

    Dr. Valerie Earnshaw, along with a team of co-authors from six other states, led a study on the lasting impacts of bullying. The study was published in the online journal Pediatrics. Visit UDaily to learn about Dr. Earnshaw’s work on the experiences of …

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  • Human Services majors are 2017 UD Orientation Leaders

    Human Services majors are 2017 UD Orientation Leaders

    May 8, 2017

    Congratulations to Joey Gallo and Haylee Hildalgo, who were selected as UD Orientation Leaders for NSO 2017! They will be working all summer to welcome new students and their families to campus. Learn about the leadership role, the experiences of Joey …

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  • Steele Symposium recognizes student research

    Steele Symposium recognizes student research

    April 10, 2017

    On Friday, April 21st, HDFS undergraduate and graduate students are participating in the 32nd Annual Steele Symposium. The Steele Symposium is a student research conference hosted by the College of Education and Human Development at the University of D …

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  • Dr. Bahira Trask delivers keynote at UN event

    Dr. Bahira Trask delivers keynote at UN event

    April 6, 2017

    Dr. Bahira Trask (on the left end) is joined by fellow presenters at the UN on April 4, 2017. On Tuesday, April 4, Dr. Bahira Trask delivered a keynote address at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The keynote address was part of the 50t …

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  • Greek Guest Scholars at UD April 24-28: Global Research Series and Public Forum

    Greek Guest Scholars at UD April 24-28: Global Research Series and Public Forum

    March 31, 2017

    At the end of April, HDFS is hosting two scholars from the University of Patras, Drs. Eugenia Arvanitis and Pandelis Kiprianos, who will be participating in research presentations and public forums on campus. Dr. Eugenia Arvantis, Assistant Professor o …

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  • In Memoriam: Mary Jane Strattner-Gregory

    In Memoriam: Mary Jane Strattner-Gregory

    March 21, 2017

    Campus remembers advocate for early childhood education Mary Jane Strattner-Gregory, associate professor emerita in the University of Delaware’s Department of Individual and Family Studies (now Human Development and Family Studies) passed away on Feb. …

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