FCS Facts
Field of study focused on the science and the art of living and working well in our complex world.
What is FCS?
The only professional association representing members from both multiple FCS practice settings and content areas.
What is AAFCS?
A.A.F.C.S.
What is the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Where was Ellen Richards the first female graduate and professor at?
Personal finance, Nutrition, Parenting and childcare, Interpersonal relationships, Family systems, Career exploration and preparation, Family resource management, Design and merchandising, Interior design, The apparel industry, Environmentally responsible construction
What are areas in the field of FCS?
Betty Lamp
What is the symbol of the AAFCS?
American Home Economics Association (AHEA)
What was the original name of the AAFCS?
Dunstable, Massachusetts
Where was Ellen born?
Human Sciences, Human Ecology, Health & Human Sciences, and Home Economics
What are other terms used to refer to areas of FCS?
AAFCS elevates the profession by inspiring research, leadership, and service to empower individuals, families and communities.
What is the mission of the AAFCS?
First AAFCS president
Who is Ellen Swallow Richards?
In 1890, Ellen opened this in Boston to offer working-class families nutritious food, scientifically prepared at low cost.
What is the New England Kitchen?
Blue people
What is the symbol of FCS?
A peer-reviewed journal featuring scholarly articles, trends, issues, and practical information to help you in your career.
What is the "Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences" (JFCS)?
1909
When was AAFCS founded?
Famous quote by Ellen Richards
What is the phrase "keep thinking"?
1994
When did the term home economics change to family and consumer sciences?
Offered by the AAFCS for individuals to earn to demonstrate their comprehensive understanding of knowledge common and essential to all FCS professionals.
What are professional certifications?
Lake Placid, New York
Where was the AAFCS founded?
"The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning: A Manual for Housekeepers"
What book did Ellen publish?