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The mission of Family and Consumer Studies is to advance, communicate, and apply knowledge regarding human development and family well-being across the lifespan and within community and societal contexts.
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Census Bureau director visits the U
From left to right: Lori Kowaleski-Jones, director of NEXUS and the WFRDC, Robert Santos, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, Michelle Camacho, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
FCS Professor, Nexus and WFRDC Director welcomed Robert Santos, director of the US Census Bureau to Utah for the annual conference of the U.S. Census National Federal Statistical Research Data Centers. Santos, the first Latino director of the U.S. Census Bureau, highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives and community engagement in transforming how data is utilized in a rapidly evolving society. The conference showcased the Wasatch Front Research Data Center (WFRDC), which has become vital for research in the Intermountain West, providing access to detailed datasets crucial for social science studies. Dean Michelle Camacho shared her personal connection to census data, illustrating how such statistics can reflect individual and community narratives. The event also marked the announcement of a $2 million grant aimed at training a skilled workforce in data science, promoting interdisciplinary research and collaborations between the University of Utah and the Census Bureau.
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