Human Development & Family Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Joined June 2021
The Human Development and Family Studies program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill prepares students to promote the well-being of children, youth and families, in diverse developmental and societal contexts.
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HDFS@UNC is proud to know and work with Drs. Boyd and Hume!
At a Celebration of Scholarly Excellence, @UNCSchoolofEd named FPG Executive Leadership Board Member Brian Boyd as the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor in Education and FPG Fellow Kara Hume as the Richard “Dick” Coop Faculty Scholar in Education. go.unc.edu/k3F9N
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For many young people, social media play a major part in their relationships. Faculty member @DrDotEspelage tells @WCHLChapelboro that it's more important than ever for parents to engage their children in conversations about healthy relationships. bit.ly/3dxCjif
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Hoping to make this semester a successful one? Faculty member @JeffGreeneLearn has some tips to help you learn more effectively & efficiently. 🗃️ Flashcards work. 📅 Don't cram. Space out your studying. 💡 You can get better at anything. And more ⬇️ unc.live/3QIOTtk
Earlier, we shared @HdfsUnc grad Tatiana Aguilar was off to #PropeltheWorld through an internship at @CDCgov ➡️ unc.live/3iAm56X She recently shared an update: She's presented research at 2 conferences, winning 🥇 at one, and received Project Imhotep's Bill Jenkins Award!
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HDFS_UNC retweeted
We hope your Family Science elevator pitch is coming along *swimmingly*! Our guide is always available to help: ow.ly/8T1850Kb9Wc #WeAreFamilyScience #ElevatorPitch
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When Ukrainians 🇺🇦 reached out to @UNC researchers for expertise to help families who care for autistic children dealing with the uncertainty of war, @KaraHume1 and colleagues quickly developed easy-to-use resources translated to Ukrainian and Russian ➡️ unc.live/3QaMvvI
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Excited to share that I’m hiring a full time research assistant for my K23 examining a virtual reality supplement to cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents hospitalized for suicide-reared crises. Come work with me! unc.peopleadmin.com/postings…
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HDFS_UNC retweeted
In support of the individuals, families, and communities affected by today’s school shooting, we have assembled resources to help cope in the aftermath of a school shooting. Use and Share this NCFR Resource Collection for Coping ncfr.org/resources/resource-…
Shout out to HDFS! "My favorite class at UNC has been EDUC 325: Introduction to Counseling. It made me look at mental health through a new lens and taught me how important it is to ask for help because no one can figure out everything on their own." ramsclub.com/student-athlete…
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Congrats, Abby!
Congratulations 🎉 to Abby Settlemyre, @UNCSoftball player & @HdfsUnc grad, for being named a Class of 2022 student-athlete standout! Abby was in the Top 10 of highest cumulative GPAs among graduating Carolina student-athletes. 🎓 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3l70yE5
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Congratulations, Sarah! HDFS Class of 2022
Congratulations to our Career Peer, Caroline Presley for her upcoming graduation! She completed 96 appointments and 14 drop-ins. Plans After Carolina: Working as a Student Services Manager in UNC’s Department of City and Regional Planning #UNCgrad
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Congratulations to HDFS Senior, Hannah Spitzer, on this honor! We are proud of you. Hannah Spitzer receives FPG's Barbara Davis Goldman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research fpg.unc.edu/news/hannah-spit…
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Considering HDFS as a major? Application deadline for Fall 2022 is April 12th! Click here to learn more about the application process: ed.unc.edu/.../human.../how-…
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As we finish up Black History Month, please take some time to learn about some amazing Black family scientists! These scholars’ influential work emphasize the strengths and dynamic processes in Black families, and systemic factors that influence the wellbeing of Black families.
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Maggie Robertson, a student in our @HdfsUnc program, enjoys being able to help others through her internship with the @UNC_Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and plans to use what she has learned in the program in her future career in patient care ➡️ bit.ly/3BKCIpz
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HDFS_UNC retweeted
Get insights from @DrEricaJordan about searching for a job in #FamilyScience — new webinar recording available! ow.ly/mqqi50HUFTe Free for members & @CFLE classroom licensing available. #WeAreFamilyScience
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UNC’s HEELS 2 Transition will offer 2 programs this summer, HEELS Prep and HEELS UP, for young adults between the 18-26 who have intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities with a cognitive impairment. Learn more: go.unc.edu/H2T
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