The speech will focus on a theoretically and empirically driven discussion of several important and relevant questions to the theme of the conference: What are the features of emerging adults in the current society? How well are they prepared for adulthood? And what are roles of families and communities in facilitating emerging adults for their successful transition to become independent and responsible adults?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Ming Cui is a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Specialist, and professor of Human Development and Family Science at Florida State University. She holds a PhD degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s degree in Statistics from Iowa State University. Dr. Cui\u2019s research interests include emerging adult development, family processes and relationships, and cultural studies. She has published over 100 articles, conducted several NIH funded projects, and received many awards, including the New Contribution Award from the International Association for Relationship Research.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30\u201312.00\u202fResearch Sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 12.00\u201313.00\u202fLunch\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 13.00\u201315.00\u202fResearch Sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.00\u201315.30\u202fCoffee break,\u202fKotex\u202f\u2013 Student Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.30\u201316.30\u202fResearch Sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u202f18.00\u201321.00 Conference dinner\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u202f\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.00\u201310.00\u202fPlenary\u202fKeynote session\u202f2, Professor Donna Pendergast<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The Transformative Capacity of Home Economics: Sustainability, Resilience, and Advocacy through HELM<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n Home Economics is increasingly recognised as an interdisciplinary field with significant transformative potential to address contemporary global challenges. This presentation interrogates the capacity of Home Economics to cultivate sustainable, resilient, and socially responsible communities through a futures\u2011oriented, critical, and human\u2011centred pedagogical lens. Central to this argument is the Home Economics Literacy Model (HELM), which provides a theoretically robust framework for building sustainability literacy, adaptive resilience, and the capacity for advocacy\u2014key competencies for shaping equitable and future\u2011focused ways of living. Home Economics emerges as a powerful catalyst for enabling people to understand complexity, act purposefully, and contribute to more sustainable and resilient futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professor Donna Pendergast AM is a leading scholar and strategic educator whose work has shaped the field of Home Economics globally. With a career spanning leadership roles across education and community sectors, she is renowned for advancing contemporary understandings of wellbeing, futures thinking, and the transformative power of Home Economics in everyday life. As Director (Engagement), she forges partnerships that strengthen impact, innovation, and professional connection. She has extensive experience as Dean of Education, and is Board member of leading education authorities in Australia. Donna\u2019s research and advocacy champion the role of Home Economics in preparing individuals and communities to thrive in a complex world. She is widely recognised for her visionary leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to empowering others. In 2024 she was invested as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) by King Charles for her contribution to education.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.15\u201311.45\u202fResearch sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 11.45\u201313.00\u202fLunch\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 13.00\u201315.00\u202fResearch sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.00\u201315.30 Coffee break\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 15.30\u201316.30\u202fResearch sessions (concurrent, workshops, symposia, poster viewing)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 17.00\u201318.00\u202fYoung Professional networking\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n 8.00\u20139.30\u202fSchool visits, Rantakyl\u00e4 Teacher <\/strong>Training School<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.30\u201316.30\u202fExcursion\u202fto\u202fNiirala\u202fBorder station\u202fand\u202fHermanni Winery in\u202fIlomantsi\u202f(Lunch in\u202fIlomantsi)\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: <\/strong>subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Programme \/ Aikataulu IFHE European Conference programme Sunday, October 4, 2026 10.00\u201314.00\u202fVisit\u202fto Koli National Park\u202f\u2013 adventure and outdoor pedagogy 15.00\u201316.30\u202fResearch group meetings, IFHE\u202fmembers meetings, Senior advisors\u2019 meetings 18.00\u201320.00 Welcome\u202freception\u202f \u202f\u202f Monday, October 5, 2026 9.00\u20139.30\u202fOpening\u202fceremony\u202f 9.05\u20139.20 Dean Ilkka Huhta opens the conference 9.30\u201310.30 Plenary\u202fKeynote\u202fSession, Professor Ming Cui “Preparing Emerging Adults for Successful Transition to Adulthood: The Role of Families and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1221,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-333","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/ifhe-europe2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/554\/2026\/01\/FSU-website-for-zoom-990x1024.jpg\")
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