Researcher Honored for Family and Consumer Contributions

Written by Cory Chandler

News Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 28, 2006
CONTACT: Cory Chandler, cory.chandler@ttu.edu
(806) 742-2136

LUBBOCK – Dr. Ginny Felstehausen has received the Outstanding Researcher Award for the Education and Technology Division of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the body of research related to family and consumer sciences.

Felstehausen, a professor and graduate advisor in Texas Tech’s College of Human Sciences, has served on 48 doctoral committees and 17 master’s committees. Much of her past and current research pertains to managing and balancing work and family roles.

She received the award during the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 97th Annual Conference & Expo, which took place from June 22-25 in Charlotte, N.C.

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CONTACT: Dr. Ginny Felstehausen, professor and graduate advisor, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, (806) 742-5050, ext. 238, or ginny.felstehausen@ttu.edu.