# @uwmadsohe on Facebook

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- **Original URL:** https://www.facebook.com/1642504237056710/posts/1603627414277726
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55047850-uwmadsohe-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-18T19:05:16.000+00:00

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Wrapping up the semester strong  💪 Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) students hosted science fair-style presentations for their capstone course. In the spacious Interactive Learning Lab, students talked with visitors about their projects geared toward their future careers. The capstone course is an opportunity for students to dive deeper into a topic of interest and develop research-based solutions.

Ronnie Porter x'26 (photo 2) created a support toolkit for kids whose siblings are receiving ongoing medical care. Along with the toolkit, Porter organized a Ronald McDonald House pizza night to help kids going through medical treatments and their families participate in a fun activity that feels normal. Porter has been volunteering with Ronald McDonald House since freshman year, while balancing practices and games as a student athlete on the Wisconsin Women's Basketball team.

Naila Ali x'26 (photo 3) surveyed fellow students and alumni regarding their worries about life after graduation. From her research, she created a  website with a toolkit to help soon-to-be graduates transition into alumnihood. Toolkit topics include: well-being, financial planning, navigating professional culture and more.

Lola Chemer '25 (photo 4) developed strategies to help individuals when they enter into an assisted living facility. By interviewing residents and staff at local assisted living facilities, Chemer learned how residents might have recently lost a spouse and face huge changes like living alone or in a new space. Her interactive poster asked "How can you make an impact?" and "Why should I care? I don't even know anyone in assisted living!"—answering these questions and providing examples of how everyone can help foster social connections and community.

Congrats to all HDFS students who created meaningful, impactful projects this semester! We are #SoHEProud 🤩

University of Wisconsin-Madison
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