“I thought it was really exciting and it kind of seemed almost sort of simple, philosophically-wise,” said Jennifer McLean, one of the MIP 300 instructors, “but to put it into practice and get students to actually change their behavior, that’s a whole other story.”
A new studying method has improved Colorado State University students’ grades in Intro to General Microbiology by about a letter grade, according to CSU education Professor James Folkestad, the director of the Center for the Analytics of Learning and Teaching (C-ALT).
The Avenir Museum has the world's largest collection of garments, original pattern pieces, and memorabilia from famous designer Richard Blackwell. Now, the Avenir Museum and the Department of Design and Merchandising are using 2D and 3D digital technologies to ensure the collection is preserved for generations to come.
Colorado State University Ph.D. student Kate Schmidt wants to make fashionable, functional winter sports clothing for women. She absolutely would love to see her Girl Powder collection – a portfolio of 11 skiing looks that comprises one of three exhibits at the Avenir Museum – all over the slopes of Colorado and beyond.
Seniors studying product development in the apparel and merchandising major in the CSU Department of Design and Merchandising showcased senior projects with a reception and awards ceremony in December. The work was part of the AM 475 course and served as the senior capstone experience led by Assistant Professor Kristen Morris.
In January, the Dumb Friends League will open a new veterinary hospital on the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Center in north Denver. It is the first veterinary hospital in the nation to put medical care for pets on full display for visitors. Nearly 100 CSU veterinary students will train each year with the Dumb Friends League.
Last year, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSU Department of Design and Merchandising students brainstormed creative ways to showcase their work while unable to meet in person. The solution was a virtual show highlighting student work and the senior class of students in the Interior Architecture and Design Program.
The CSU College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to feature these exceptional graduates for Fall 2021. Read more about them in their stories!
After six years, An Le returned to CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies through CSU Online and earned her bachelor’s degree, a double concentration, and a minor.
Outstanding graduate Atalie Manning made the most of her CSU experience through teaching overseas, advocating for climate action in Washington D.C., and researching young children with developmental disabilities.