News: Human Ecology
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Twin Study Shows Why Physical Punishment Leads to Child Behavior Problems
Harsh parenting practices, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of behavior problems in children, according to a new study.
New Model Can Help Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
A new model could help public health officials in Central Texas better manage what amounts to a much larger vaccination campaign than was carried out...
The College Welcomed New Faculty in 2020
See the new faces at the College of Natural Sciences.
Elders Who Live Alone See Benefits in Interacting with Others
Older adults living alone during the pandemic saw distinct benefit from in-person visits when compared to electronic communications.
Faculty Members Named to Professorships and Endowed Chairs
Several College of Natural Sciences faculty members have been newly appointed to special professorships and endowed chairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
UT Students’ Jewelry Design Picked Up by Kendra Scott
A group of 2020 University of Texas at Austin graduates can now see the jewelry they designed on the shelves at Kendra Scott.
Iris Apfel Coloring Book Will Support Student Scholarships
The coloring book features the unstoppable fashion icon.
Snacking on Hummus Shown to Improve Diet Quality, Appetite, and Mood
Snack choice can also affect alertness, the study found.
7 Ideas from the School of Human Ecology for Responding to COVID-19
Stephen Russell talks about how we can use the pandemic to reach greater human connection.
Science Amid the Social Distance
A compilation from our previous episodes that we hope will help you find some solace right now: in rediscovering life, the people we're closest with...
