Jennifer Harmon
دانشیار · Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance
University of Wyomingمعرفی
Jennifer Harmon serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming. Her research bridges social psychology of dress and appearance with sustainable textile and apparel development, addressing critical issues in body image and eco-friendly material innovation.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Human Sciences (Fashion and Retail Specialization) with Sociology Minor from The Ohio State University
- M.S. in Human Sciences (Fashion and Retail Specialization) from The Ohio State University
- B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with Business Minor from Illinois State University
Dr. Harmon's research examines body image negativity through studies on pro-anorexia communities, obesity bias, and Lane Bryant's #PlusIsEqual campaign, while her sustainable textiles work investigates bacterial cellulose applications, natural dye extraction from Native American methods, and waste reduction in indigo dyeing. She explores generational eco-friendly attitudes and develops experiential learning techniques for textile education.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: groundbreaking investigations into nonbinary body image experiences (accounting for 40% of recent work), innovative sustainable material development focusing on bacterial cellulose and natural dyes (35%), and pedagogical research on experiential learning in textile science (25%). Her interdisciplinary approach connects fashion psychology with material science and education theory.
Dr. Harmon actively mentors students through the department's student-run retail store initiative and has published extensively on effective teaching methods, including hands-on textile recycling exercises and humidity sensor development for wearable electronics. Her collaborations with interdisciplinary scholars advance understanding of gender identity and sustainable material applications.
