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Karin
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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
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
FCS professionals are changing the world.
October 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
Kids learning life skills and a trade.
Family and Consumer Sciences builds careers. Learn more at aafcs.org

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October 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
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
The real impact of shortsighted policy decisions, children lose out.

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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.
September 1, 2025 at 4:35 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.
September 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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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
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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
May 27, 2025 at 7:49 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!
July 9, 2025 at 1:05 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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April 1, 2025 at 7:41 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
January 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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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.
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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
Using what I've learned from my Family and Consumer Sciences friends to pick the perfect snack for watching the Golden Globes, white chocolate truffles and Sauvignon Blanc. Perfection.
January 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hoping you're all celebrating a wonderful holiday with family. #happyholidays
December 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM
This week my organization launched our YouTube and podcast series called "THINK FCS" and I'm excited to be the host on the series. Check it out at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
THINK FCS
Get ready to dive into the world of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) through the THINK FCS streaming series, brought to you by the American Association of ...
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April 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM
This week I'm in Rhode Island learning all about the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) and it is such an amazing community. If you've attended a Master Gardener class, or financial planning in high-school, you may have received it from an #FCS professional. How cool is that!?
September 13, 2023 at 8:54 PM
Having a lovely morning, I hope y'all are enjoying a little sun or nice weather.
September 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Fun fact of the day: Family and Consumer Science is a branch of science which researches, educates, and supports people in making informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve an optimal quality of life.
August 31, 2023 at 1:16 PM
Today I went to water my flowers and found a lovely bouquet on my front porch, what a wonderful surprise! Wishes you all great surprises today!
August 23, 2023 at 1:08 PM
What's a buzzing? Lol
August 12, 2023 at 10:57 AM