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Greetings from Human Development and Family Science at Syracuse University.
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (H.D.F.S.) has been at the forefront of training a significant number of top-notch national and international human development and family doctoral scholars in areas such as early childhood education, human sexuality, family violence, parental socialization, and child development, among others.
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Ambika Krishnakumar, Ph.D.
Professor, Outgoing Department Chair, Department of Human Development & Family Science.
From the Dean…
For nearly a century the Department of Human Development and Family Science has focused on the scientific study of individuals and families. What has remained constant and growing ever stronger is our commitment to educating students to be socially responsible global citizens. And they are up to this challenge.
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Diane Lyden Murphy, M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean, Falk College
Student News.
H.D.F.S. students in action.
Photos with captions in this section include:
- Pictured here is Noelle Rowe ’19 at the 2019 Association for Psychological Science conference where she presented research as lead author titled “The Influence of Traditional and Hegemonic Masculinity Norms on Academic Behaviors and Achievement.” This represents work that she completed as part of her Honor’s thesis. She was supported in this work by coauthors Rachel Uveges (a Ph.D. student in the H.D.F.S. Department) and Dr. Matthew Mulvaney (associate professor of Human Development and Family Science).
- Dr. Matthew Mulvaney and newly inducted Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society students after ceremony on May 1.
- Students interact and answer questions during the annual H.D.F.S. Internship Poster Presentation May 1. In the background, Aaron Druger performs as part of his presentation. pictured are Mia Kalmin, Aaron Druger, Randi Dorman and Falk College career advisor, Jessica Pitcher.
- Students prepare to present their posters during the annual Human Development and Family Science Internship Poster Presentation May 1. Pictured are Chloe Vardi, Rashell Villar, Kelvin Almonte, Elizabeth Pierre, Ethan Rousso.
- H.D.F.S. faculty, staff, Kappa Omicron Nu inductees, H.D.F.S. awardees, H.D.F.S. graduate students at the annual Human Development and Family Science End of the Year Celebration, May 1.
- Dr. Ambika Krishnakumar presents Ph.D. student Xiaoyan Zhang with the H.D.F.S. Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award.
Faculty and Staff.
H.D.F.S. faculty research and scholarship:
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Kathy Rainone, Administrative Assistant - “I enjoy working with both our undergraduate and graduate students and the rewards it brings to those by just being helpful and kind. Our office provides students with an inviting and comforting environment to visit. I thoroughly appreciate meeting and talking with both undergraduate and graduate students that are from all different cultures and backgrounds.”
H.D.F.S. News & Notes.
Chandice Haste–Jackson named associate teaching professor.
Chandice Haste–Jackson is appointed as an associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science beginning Fall 2019. In addition to working as internship coordinator in Falk College since 2016, Haste-Jackson has served as adjunct faculty in the Department of Human Development and Family Science since 2005. Congratulations, Chandice!
Happenings at the Bernice M. Wright Laboratory School.
The Bernice M. Wright Lab School (B.M.W.), accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, serves as an early education training facility and supports research in early childhood education. During the past academic year, 84 toddlers and preschoolers were enrolled. During that same time, seven graduate students worked as teaching assistants at the B.M.W. Lab School, and an eighth worked as a substitute teacher during mini sessions.
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Coordinated thanks to a parent of a child enrolled in our program, A.M.R. brought an ambulance for the children to see that it is not a scary space, but a place to receive help and care. The early introduction to the vehicle and the tools helped children know what to expect, taking away the fear if they are ever faced with a situation in the future where they need to go into an ambulance.
Child Life at Syracuse update.
In 2018, the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Syracuse University acquired the first endorsement by the Association of Child Life Professionals. This historic honor recognizes the quality of teaching and learning in our specialized courses that prepare students to enter a global healthcare field. Photo with caption in this section: Child Life track students visit the Child Life Historical Archives.
H.D.F.S. ranked fourth nationally by CollegeFactual.com.
Congratulations to Falk College’s Human Development and Family Science program ranked fourth in the nation (2019) by CollegeFactual.com. Read more on collegefactual.com.
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Congratulations, retirees!
Current Research Activities of H.D.F.S. Faculty and Students.
A graphic in this section highlights the worldwide reach of on-going research within Human Development and Family Science. Projects in the U.S. and Canada include topics such as intimate partner violence, family dynamics, child and youth development, aging, mindfulness and self-regulation, and immigrants and cross-cultural issues. In the Caribbean faculty are researching child development, early childhood education and mental health. Research in Ukraine includes dating violence, economic hardship, physical and mental health, child development, and intimate partner violence. In South Korea research encompasses child development, and early childhood education. Research in other countries include socialization behaviors and adolescent adjustment in Ghana, work and family and child play and development in India, aging and the family in Thailand, and father involvement in Saudi Arabia.