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Catherine Beecher
A prolific writer that wrote 33 textbooks in her life including 'A Treatise on Domestic Economy' which was published in 1841. Beecher and her sister Mary even went on to establish the Hartford Female Seminary. Catherine's half-sister is Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin. -
Justin Smith Morrill
A Vermont state reprehensive who was originally a businessman. As the son of a blacksmith, he was unable to attend college. When he became a state reprehensive Morrill's goal was for wider access for higher education. He is remembered the most today for his act. -
Ellen Swallow Richards
1842-1911 Was one for the first major pioneers of laying down the foundation of Home Economic and later FACS. Richards was the first female student at MIT and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Richards also help set up the female chemistry lab at MIT and she would later become a professor at MIT! -
O. W. Atwater
Graduated Yale University with a degree in chemistry, would go on to be remembered as the 'Father of Nutrition' -
Maria Mitchell
An astronomy professor at Vassar College (all girl college) that was also a mentor to Ellen Swallow Richards while she attended Vassar. Was the first female inducted into AAAS! In 1847, she even discovered a comet that was later named after her! -
Morrill Act of 1862
This act allowed states to utilize up to 30,000 acres of land to establish college universities. This is why some of the schools that where established in the wake of this act are referred to as 'Land Grant' colleges. There are two land grant colleges in Arkansas are University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. -
Martha Van Rensselaer
In 1893 Martha was elected to be the school commissioner of Cattaraugus County, New York. This position was usually given to a male. Martha developed an extension service with Cornell University. As a result of the extensions sucess, she went on to become a professor at Cornell University. -
CF Langworthy
Co-editor of the journal of home economics. Conducted metabolic test. Studied chemical compositions of food. Richards wrote nutrition bulletins for his experimental stations. -
Carolyn Hunt
Received a bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1888 from Northwestern. Connected 2 important studies of immigrant and ethnic populations in Chicago. Collected dietary histories and social and economic information; study and published by the government departments. Attended several Lake Placid Conferences. -
University Of Arkansas
Founded in 1871, the U of A was established as a land grant university. This school is iconic in own right, consisting of 10 colleges and 34 frats and sororities. WOOO PIG! -
Clara Belle Drisdale Williams
First African American to graduate from New Mexico State University. She was not allowed in the classrooms, had to take notes in the hallways. Clara was not even allowed to walk to get her diploma. She became the mom of 3 doctors. Clara taught kids by day and their parents by night. Eventually New Mexico State gave her an honorary doctorate, and apologized for her treatment during her time as a student. She passed at 108! -
Lake Placid Conference
At a conference in New York, 11 leaders met and after much deliberation they decided to call their new field of study 'Home Economics' -
Smith Lever Act of 1914
This extension service played a major role in agriculture development of the 20th century. -
Lulu Graves
Was the first president of the American Dietetics Assocation. -
Smith-Hugh Act 1917
Established federal aid to Vocational Education especially in home economic and industrial trade training. It initially broadens vocational enrollment. -
Vocational Education Acts of 1963
This act provides additional support vocational education schools in research and study programs. These programs need to be flexible and compatible in a changing economy in each state. -
Vocational Amendment of 1968 & 1973
Made necessary modifications to vocational school programs. Was meant to replace the original vocational rehabilitant act. Gave more liberties and opportunities to those who had disabilities. -
Vocational Amendment of 1976
Refined and expanded vocational and public schools. The goal of this amendment was to eliminate gender bias and offer more opportunities to those with disabilities. -
Carl Perkins Acts
An act of federal funding meant to increase the quality of technical and secondary universities. Meant to supplement educational programs with local and state resources.