Karin
@karin22.bsky.social
AAFCS Executive Director. Supporting Family and Consumer Sciences, accreditation, standardization, and science. Fan of gardening & cats.
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Due to popular demand, our Digital Literacy Agent, Rick Sellnow, is hosting his "Understanding AI" program once again. Join us next Thursday, November 6 at 10 AM to learn all about AI.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Due to popular demand, our Digital Literacy Agent, Rick Sellnow, is hosting his "Understanding AI" program once again. Join us next Thursday, November 6 at 10 AM to learn all about AI.
Registration is free: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
Registration is free: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
This sounds like a great session!
November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This sounds like a great session!
From our Family and Consumer Sciences experts - 10 Tips for Family Caregivers www.aafcs.org/blogs/ms-sop...
Wellness Wednesday: For the Caregiver
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November 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
From our Family and Consumer Sciences experts - 10 Tips for Family Caregivers www.aafcs.org/blogs/ms-sop...
FCS professionals are changing the world.
UT Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Honored with Prestigious National Award
Christopher Sneed, an associate professor and specialist in consumer economics at the University of Tennessee’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Excellence…
Christopher Sneed, an associate professor and specialist in consumer economics at the University of Tennessee’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Excellence…
UT Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Honored with Prestigious National Award
Christopher Sneed, an associate professor and specialist in consumer economics at the University of Tennessee’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Extension Award. This accolade, presented at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Conference, reflects Sneed’s profound impact on Cooperative Extension programming, highlighting his visionary leadership and substantial community contributions in financial education and consumer outreach.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
FCS professionals are changing the world.
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A new UGA Family and Consumer Sciences study suggests that electronic media use, especially among young girls, can increase family conflict as well as widen gaps in emotional sharing between parents and kids.
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
October 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A new UGA Family and Consumer Sciences study suggests that electronic media use, especially among young girls, can increase family conflict as well as widen gaps in emotional sharing between parents and kids.
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
https://t.uga.edu/4ojLBx0
Check out the new study by aafcs.org which shows that FCS professionals make 60k+ in education and other industries. In fact, FCS generates BILLIONS each year for states.
Home - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
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October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Check out the new study by aafcs.org which shows that FCS professionals make 60k+ in education and other industries. In fact, FCS generates BILLIONS each year for states.
This is so sad. We won't have educators to teach our children if this attack on education continues. Family and Consumer Sciences leads to valuable careers in 351 occupations across 215 industries. It's about time we refocused on value and results l, not enrollment numbers.
Ohio University kills 11 programs because of Jerry Cirino's SB1 fox8.com/news/ohio-un...
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This is so sad. We won't have educators to teach our children if this attack on education continues. Family and Consumer Sciences leads to valuable careers in 351 occupations across 215 industries. It's about time we refocused on value and results l, not enrollment numbers.
Kids learning life skills and a trade.
Family and Consumer Sciences builds careers. Learn more at aafcs.org
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Family and Consumer Sciences builds careers. Learn more at aafcs.org
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October 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Kids learning life skills and a trade.
Family and Consumer Sciences builds careers. Learn more at aafcs.org
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Family and Consumer Sciences builds careers. Learn more at aafcs.org
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A bit of news, on Monday the AAFCS will be making a big announcement, visit us on Monday to learn more! Also, our call for grant applications just opened, secure financial support for your research today.
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A bit of news, on Monday the AAFCS will be making a big announcement, visit us on Monday to learn more! Also, our call for grant applications just opened, secure financial support for your research today.
That sounds like an amazing idea. AAFCS offers grants to educators to test out interdisciplinary projects like you describe. Reach out to learn more.
September 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
That sounds like an amazing idea. AAFCS offers grants to educators to test out interdisciplinary projects like you describe. Reach out to learn more.
This is why AAFCS is honored to have HBA as a partner, they do such amazing work with students. Check out the new AAFCS-HBA baking credential for students, visit the aafcs.org website today.
September 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is why AAFCS is honored to have HBA as a partner, they do such amazing work with students. Check out the new AAFCS-HBA baking credential for students, visit the aafcs.org website today.
That's shockingly common. But I'm sure Jackie learned from her mistake, thats what FCS classes are for. We just need more of them and more kids to get access to them.
September 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
That's shockingly common. But I'm sure Jackie learned from her mistake, thats what FCS classes are for. We just need more of them and more kids to get access to them.
The real impact of shortsighted policy decisions, children lose out.
Support FCS.
Support FCS.
My wife is a teacher and her department is starting the year without the grant they were supposed to receive from the federal government. This is supposed to pay for the supplies they use to teach a variety of family and consumer science classes.
So that's how my Tuesday has been going so far.
So that's how my Tuesday has been going so far.
September 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The real impact of shortsighted policy decisions, children lose out.
Support FCS.
Support FCS.
That's horrible, so sorry to hear that.
September 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
That's horrible, so sorry to hear that.
Most educators have kicked off their school year and already they're feeling the pressure. Thank a teacher and pay it forward to our children.
Family and Consumer Sciences courses build real world skills for the future. Support FCS.
Family and Consumer Sciences courses build real world skills for the future. Support FCS.
September 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Most educators have kicked off their school year and already they're feeling the pressure. Thank a teacher and pay it forward to our children.
Family and Consumer Sciences courses build real world skills for the future. Support FCS.
Family and Consumer Sciences courses build real world skills for the future. Support FCS.
We still exist! Over 46,000 students graduate with a family and consumer sciences degree each year and obtain positions in over 200 sub-industries and 300+ occupations. FCS is one of the largest spanning industry sectors. Learn more, visit the Alliance for FCS.
July 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We still exist! Over 46,000 students graduate with a family and consumer sciences degree each year and obtain positions in over 200 sub-industries and 300+ occupations. FCS is one of the largest spanning industry sectors. Learn more, visit the Alliance for FCS.
Love this! Congrats Amy Heffelfinger and Heidi Ripley! We need to support our FCS professionals as they teach life skills and support their communities. FCS is critical for all.
July 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Love this! Congrats Amy Heffelfinger and Heidi Ripley! We need to support our FCS professionals as they teach life skills and support their communities. FCS is critical for all.
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Amy Heffelfinger and Heidi Ripley, who run Rock Falls High School's Family and Consumer Sciences Department, are helping students learn practical life skills that go beyond the classroom.
From cooking to credit scores, Rock Falls duo teach students how to live the good life
Amy Heffelfinger and Heidi Ripley, who run Rock Falls High School's Family and Consumer Sciences Department, are helping students learn practical life skills that go beyond the classroom.
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May 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Amy Heffelfinger and Heidi Ripley, who run Rock Falls High School's Family and Consumer Sciences Department, are helping students learn practical life skills that go beyond the classroom.
Family and Consumer Sciences includes many of those occupations and many many more. While I agree those working as educators are underpaid, other occupations in FCS attract much higher salaries, let's work together to promote all FCS occupations within the FCS Industry.
July 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Family and Consumer Sciences includes many of those occupations and many many more. While I agree those working as educators are underpaid, other occupations in FCS attract much higher salaries, let's work together to promote all FCS occupations within the FCS Industry.
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My dept is looking for a new dept head!!! (please share)
I've appreciated my 1st year in the HDFS dept at Auburn. I love the balance between basic & applied research & the values stemming from being a land grant university.
If you're interested, apply by 8/15!
www.auemployment.com/postings/53618
I've appreciated my 1st year in the HDFS dept at Auburn. I love the balance between basic & applied research & the values stemming from being a land grant university.
If you're interested, apply by 8/15!
www.auemployment.com/postings/53618
May 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My dept is looking for a new dept head!!! (please share)
I've appreciated my 1st year in the HDFS dept at Auburn. I love the balance between basic & applied research & the values stemming from being a land grant university.
If you're interested, apply by 8/15!
www.auemployment.com/postings/53618
I've appreciated my 1st year in the HDFS dept at Auburn. I love the balance between basic & applied research & the values stemming from being a land grant university.
If you're interested, apply by 8/15!
www.auemployment.com/postings/53618
Submit your proposal by July 15! lnkd.in/erbAjKwx
Share your expertise, gain valuable visibility for your organization and programming, and meet others who research, educate, and support consumers!
Share your expertise, gain valuable visibility for your organization and programming, and meet others who research, educate, and support consumers!
July 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Submit your proposal by July 15! lnkd.in/erbAjKwx
Share your expertise, gain valuable visibility for your organization and programming, and meet others who research, educate, and support consumers!
Share your expertise, gain valuable visibility for your organization and programming, and meet others who research, educate, and support consumers!
Only one day late, see the AAFCS March Podcast today! In it we share information on Family and Consumer Sciences, food, health, and nutrition, discuss recent news and announcements and interview Diane Mora from Kids Feeding Kids!
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April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Only one day late, see the AAFCS March Podcast today! In it we share information on Family and Consumer Sciences, food, health, and nutrition, discuss recent news and announcements and interview Diane Mora from Kids Feeding Kids!
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It's a snowy day on the East Coast, the perfect time to catch up on Family and Consumer Sciences news! Don't you agree @drsusanturgeson.bsky.social ?
FCS is for everyone
FCS is for everyone
January 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's a snowy day on the East Coast, the perfect time to catch up on Family and Consumer Sciences news! Don't you agree @drsusanturgeson.bsky.social ?
FCS is for everyone
FCS is for everyone
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What motivates people to share high-quality news and how can these motives be leveraged to promote news sharing?
Check out our latest paper to find out!
Big kudos to my co-authors for making this work possible! @falklab.bsky.social @cscholz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social
Check out our latest paper to find out!
Big kudos to my co-authors for making this work possible! @falklab.bsky.social @cscholz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social
🚨 Publication alert 🚨
A new paper from the Communication Neuroscience Lab explores what motivates people to share high-quality news
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A new paper from the Communication Neuroscience Lab explores what motivates people to share high-quality news
#commsky @pnas.org
Perceived self and social relevance of content motivates news sharing across cultures and topics
Abstract. Well-informed individual and collective decision-making is aided by access to high-quality, factual information. What motivates people to share h
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January 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
What motivates people to share high-quality news and how can these motives be leveraged to promote news sharing?
Check out our latest paper to find out!
Big kudos to my co-authors for making this work possible! @falklab.bsky.social @cscholz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social
Check out our latest paper to find out!
Big kudos to my co-authors for making this work possible! @falklab.bsky.social @cscholz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social
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As air quality reaches record danger levels, resharing this easy DIY kit to make an air purifier out of inexpensive box fans that can clean up to 800 cubic feet per minute— which outperforms many consumer air purifiers at ⅓-⅕ of the cost.
engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science...
engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science...
Science in Action: How to Build a Corsi-Rosenthal Box
Learn how to build a Corsi-Rosenthal box. The device was created to provide significant reduction in the amount of virus-laden, aerosol particles that are in the air. Follow along as Dean Richard L. C...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
As air quality reaches record danger levels, resharing this easy DIY kit to make an air purifier out of inexpensive box fans that can clean up to 800 cubic feet per minute— which outperforms many consumer air purifiers at ⅓-⅕ of the cost.
engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science...
engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science...