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Fall 2024 Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase and Senior Celebration Fall 2024 Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase and Senior Celebration
Held at the end of each semester for over 20 years, the Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase celebrates student academic achievements.
FSOS researchers to launch and test "Empowered Generations" statewide FSOS researchers to launch and test "Empowered Generations" statewide
Chris Mehus, research associate professor, will lead the effort that aims to support parents across Minnesota.
FSOS TRIO McNair Scholars explore trauma and access to services FSOS TRIO McNair Scholars explore trauma and access to services
This past summer three FSOS undergrads collaborated with faculty on research projects as part of the TRIO McNair Scholars program.
FSOS graduate student builds new Minnesotan's financial literacy FSOS graduate student builds new Minnesotan's financial literacy
Miguel Quiñones is collaborating with two Twin Cities nonprofits to develop a culturally-responsive financial education program for immigrant and refugee families.
FSOS welcomes two new faculty members FSOS welcomes two new faculty members
Family Social Science welcomes Michael Curtis and Avelina Rivero to its faculty ranks.
FSOS assistant professor awarded $2.7+ million National Institutes of Health grant FSOS assistant professor awarded $2.7+ million National Institutes of Health grant
Xiaoran Sun, assistant professor of Family Social Science, has been awarded a 4-year award funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH, for a total amount of $2,750,433.
FSOS graduate student awarded NCFR dissertation award FSOS graduate student awarded NCFR dissertation award
Doneila McIntosh, doctoral candidate, has been awarded the John L. and Harriette P. McAdoo Dissertation Award from the National Council on Family Relations' Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Families section.
FSOS Parent and Family Ed programs win state grant FSOS Parent and Family Ed programs win state grant
The Minnesota Department of Higher Education awarded a Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant to the Family Social Science Parent and Early Childhood Education Teacher Shortage Scholarship program.
OPINION: Time to reduce the rancor, Minnesota OPINION: Time to reduce the rancor, Minnesota
Bill Doherty, professor emeritus in Family Social Science, and Jeffrey Thiemann, a retired pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, co-wrote this op/ed that appeared in the July 28 edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Three FSOS students named Wallin Building Strong Families Scholars Three FSOS students named Wallin Building Strong Families Scholars
Wallin Education Partners awarded three Family Social Science undergraduates scholarships.
FSOS associate professor awarded National Institutes of Health grant FSOS associate professor awarded National Institutes of Health grant
Timothy Piehler, Associate Professor of Family Social Science, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health grant to help adolescents improve their mental health.
Capstone Borine Awards Spring 2024 Capstone Borine Awards Spring 2024
Two students carrying minors in Family Social Science are among those who were recognized for outstanding senior research projects with Sharon Borine Top Capstone Awards from the College of Liberal Arts.
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