Shaping Society
Empowering communities through creativity, advanced research, and technology.
Research. Education. Outreach.
We put science to work to shape ourselves and the communities around us.
From the business of fashion and consumer behavior to financial planning and human development, we explore human behavior and how it affects us every day. The Norton School of Human Ecology offers invaluable opportunities in and out of the classroom, engaging students in real-world experiences through innovative facilities and centers like the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab, Fashion Production Studio, and the Lang Laboratory for Child & Family Observation.
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Personal and Family Financial Planning students graduate with job offers after graduation
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More than 50% of Norton students complete an internship for academic credit.
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Human Development and Family Science students interned with over 50 social service agencies and non-profit companies.
Explore What We Have to Offer
Whether you aspire to lead sustainable fashion practices, help families get the care and resources they need, analyze consumer behavior to elevate brands, or secure people's financial future, we'll provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference.
Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing
From hands-on learning in our newly constructed lab to partnerships with c-suite executives, the Terry J. Lundgren Center strives to serve as a hub for professional development, research, and innovation that helps inspire the next generation of retail experts.
News, breakthroughs and profiles in science
Explore the work we're doing to put science to work to solve real-world problems.
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Learn how you can be at the forefront of tackling pressing challenges while making a meaningful impact in your community.