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Shiyi’s program of research aims to identify the role of metacognition in early science education and explores ways to support young children’s emerging metacognition and self-regulated learning.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., Florida State University, 2019
M.S., Missouri State University, 2012
B.S., Shanghai Normal University, 2010

Courses

ECDE 234: Infancy and Early Childhood
ECDE 330: Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
ECDE 430/530: Cognition and Motivation in Learning

Languages other than English spoken

Chinese

Yimin Chen

Assistant Professor — Research

Office

Niccolls, Room 108C

Phone

208-885-7264

Email

yiminc@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, Idaho 83844-3183

Please contact Yimin Chen to learn about graduate student opportunities.

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Yimin is a human milk researcher with 15 years of clinical experience. She investigates the effects of human milk immunomodulatory components on the infant gastrointestinal and systemic immune response.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2017
M.S., Rush University, 2005
B.S., Loyola University of Chicago, 2001

Languages other than English spoken

Mandarin Chinese

Sarah Deming

Assistant Professor — Human Development & Family Studies

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 200

Phone

208-885-8752

Email

sdeming@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

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Sarah employs qualitative and survey methodologies to investigate the impacts of social factors and policy context on maternal health and well-being, particularly in the postpartum period.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., Washington State University, 2023
M.S., University of Idaho, 2019
B.S., Western Washington University, 2003

Courses

HDFS 445: Issues in Work and Family
HDFS 434: Adulthood and Aging
HDFS 440: Contemporary Family Relationships

Adrianne Griebel-Thompson

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 108B

Phone

Teams

Email

adriannegt@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

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The aim of my work is to ensure optimal growth and development of infants and toddlers through nutrition.

University of Idaho Extension

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center, 2022
M.S., University of Wyoming, 2019
B.S., University of Northern Colorado, 2015

Luke Erickson

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Personal Finance

Office

Caldwell Complex

Phone

208-538-9936

Email

erickson@uidaho.edu

Web

Personal and Family Finance

Mailing Address

Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E. Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605

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My interests include personal finance, with an emphasis on youth education. Areas of expertise include credit building, credit scores, investing for retirement, withdrawal strategies, financial goal setting and emergency preparedness.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., Idaho State University, 2018 (anticipated)
M.S., Utah State University, 2006
B.S., Brigham Young University, 2004

Language spoken other than English

Tagalog

Virginia (Ginny) Lane

Assistant Professor

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 103B

Phone

208-885-2538

Email

vlane@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

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Lane focuses are on community and global nutrition; food security risks among vulnerable populations, international and Indigenous contexts; determinants of chronic disease; and multidisciplinary mixed methods approaches to complex issues.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan, 2017
M.A., University of Regina, Regina, 2010
Dietetic Internship, Royal University Hospital, 1995
B.S., University of Saskatchewan, 1994

Courses

FCS 411: Global Nutrition
FCS 473: Community Nutrition
FCS 573: Applied Community Nutrition

Language other than English spoken:

Spanish

Chelsey Lewallen

Instructor

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 205

Phone

208-885-8978

Email

cbyrd@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, Idaho 83844-3183

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Chelsey is a professional sewist specializing in clothing alterations, repairs, garment construction, patternmaking and textile sustainability.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

M.S., University of Idaho, 2015
B.A., University of Wyoming, 2009

Courses

ATD 119: Intro to Fashion and the Apparel Industry
ATD 123: Textiles
ATD 124: Intro to Apparel Construction
ATD 224: Apparel Construction and the Assembly Process
ATD 324: Patternmaking
ATD 327: Textile Surface Design
ATD 328: Experimental Construction

Sara Matthews

Senior Instructor

Office

Suite 145

Phone

208-292-2533

Email

smatthews@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene
1031 N Academic Way, Ste. 145
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

M.S., University of Idaho, 2004
B.S., University of Idaho, 2000

Courses

FCS 436: Theories of Child and Family Development
FCS 340: Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community
FCS 497: Internship Preschool
FCS 333: Developmental Curriculum for Young Children

Sonya Meyer

Professor & Collections Manager

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 302A

Phone

208-885-5778

Email

sonyam@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

Please contact Sonya Meyer to learn about graduate student opportunities.

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1986
M.S., Kansas State University, 1979
B.S., Emporia State University, 1973

Courses

FCS 251: Professions in Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS 477: Surface Design
FCS 432: Apparel Promotion in Merchandising
FCS 496: Internships in Apparel, Textiles and Design

Annie J. Roe

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist; Director, Eat Smart Idaho

Office

Food Research Center, Room 103C

Phone

208-885-1709

Email

aroe@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Margaret Ritchie School of Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1052
Moscow, ID 83844-1052

Please contact Annie Roe to learn about graduate student opportunities.

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ling-Ling Tsao

Associate Professor

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 302B

Phone

208-885-7321

Email

ltsao@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

Please contact Ling Ling Tsao to learn about graduate student opportunities.

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Courses

FCS 210: Intro to Early Childhood Education
FCS 480: Assessment: Early Childhood/SPED
FCS 490: Infant & Toddler SPED Internship — application (doc)
FCS 501: Sem: Family/Consumer Sciences
FCS 234: Infancy & Early Childhood
FCS 481: Early Childhood SPED Curriculum

Lori Wahl

Assistant Professor

Office

Niccolls Building, Room 200

Phone

208-885-6302

Email

lwahl@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183
Moscow, ID 83844-3183

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I teach design, apparel technology and industry-aligned courses with emphasis on applied learning through projects that simulate industry processes. I enthusiastically support undergraduate research projects and entrepreneurial endeavors.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2021
B.S., University of Idaho, 1993
B.A., University of Idaho, 1993

Courses

ATD 223: Fashion Business and Product Development
ATD 239: Digital Illustration for the Apparel Industry
ATD 325: Digital Patternmaking & Technical Design
ATD 339: Apparel Technology
ATD 413: Portfolio Development
ATD 424: Senior Experience: Apparel Design
ATD 428: Design and Development for a Client

Jantzen Bates

Temporary Faculty

Email

jantzenb@uidaho.edu

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Jantzen's focus is on the creation and processes of garment construction for the apparel, textiles and design program.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

M.F.A., University of Idaho, 2024
B.F.A., Missouri State University, 2017

Courses

ATD 124: Intro to Apparel Construction

Ann Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences

Office

PEB 104

Phone

208-885-7986

Email

Contact Ann Brown

Mailing Address

875 Perimeter Drive MS 2401
Moscow, ID 83844-2401

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College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Movement Sciences

Ph.D., Exercise Physiology, Florida State University, 2016

Ashlee Eskelsen

Temporary faculty — Dietitian

Office

Zoom meetings by appointment

Email

eskelsen@uidaho.edu

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Ashlee teaches a treatment model for future professionals and a recovery-focused mindset of healing and hope while breaking down stigmas and barriers associated with eating disorders.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

M.S., University of Idaho, 2014
B.S., Washington State University, 2011

Course

FN 451/551: Eating Disorders

Francine Hoffman

Temporary faculty — Sports Dietitian

Office

Kibbie Dome

Phone

605-216-1427

Email

fhoffman@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Athletics
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2302
Moscow ID 83844-2302

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Doctorate student, University of Idaho
M.S., South Dakota State University, 2021
B.S., South Dakota State University, 2019

Courses

FN 205: Concepts in Human Nutrition
IFIT 106: Active Living: Healthy Eating
IFIT: Active Living: Sport-Fitness Nutrition

Beth Ropski

Temporary Faculty

Office

TLC 232

Phone

208-885-1545

Email

eropski@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

School of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 2431
Moscow, Idaho 83844-2431

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Ph.D. candidate, University of Idaho, (expected 2024)
M.S., University of Idaho, 2020
B.A., University of Idaho, 2013
B.A., University of Idaho, 2013

Courses

FN 271: Scientific Principles of Food Preparation Lab

Mandy Strey

Temporary Faculty

Email

mstrey@uidaho.edu

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I predominantly teach online courses through both universities on the Palouse. I specialize in prevention and personal growth through experiential learning opportunities.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences

M.S., Washington State University, 2016
B.S., University of Idaho, 2013

Courses

FCS 484: Adulthood and Aging

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