Sara Brubacher Marcketti (MS '02, Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors) discovered her love for historic-costume research while she was a UGA undergraduate studying art history. "I was enthralled by the subject matter and Dr. (Patricia) Hunt-Hurst's passion for the topic," she recalls.
After receiving her master's degree at UGA she headed to Iowa State University, where in 2005 she earned a PhD in textiles and clothing with a minor in higher education. She served two years as a lecturer before being appointed assistant professor in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. In 2009, she became curator of Iowa State's Textiles and Clothing Museum.
Though a relatively young researcher and scholar, Marcketti has already been professionally recognized. For example, in 2009 she won two best-research-paper awards from the International Textile and Apparel Association, and she also received the ITAA Rising Star Award that same year. Marcketti's achievements reflect quantity as well as quality. She has produced 27 refereed journal articles, written or contributed to eight books, and secured nearly $550,000 in internal and external grants.
Her teaching also elicits praise, from colleagues and students alike. "Sara challenges students to learn the material and do well in her classes," says Sara Kadolph, professor emeritus in Marcketti's Iowa State department. "Her projects develop students' research, analytical, problem-solving and writing skills." In 2010, Marcketti received an Early Achievement in Teaching award from Iowa State's College of Human Sciences.
Ashley Garrin, a recent graduate, highlights Marcketti's innovativeness in the classroom. "She uses numerous items, from her own scholarly literature to historic garments to video clips from YouTube, to spark students' interest," says Garrin. "And she encourages students to further their interests by providing them with hands-on research experience. Her passion for students and their learning is not easily replicated. Were it not for Dr. Marcketti, I would not have entered graduate school or aspired to become a professor."
Make your nominations for the
2012 Family and Consumer Sciences
Alumni Association awards online.
2012 Alumni Awards Nominations Due Oct. 1, 2012
Categories include:
• Pacesetter Award (alumni fewer
than 10 years out of school)
• Outstanding Service Award
• Emily Quinn Pou Professional Achievement Award
• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Creswell Award
• Friend of FACS
Help us recognize the outstanding contributions by the graduates of our college! Nominations are accepted online at ww.fcs.uga.edu/alumni/nomination_form.html.
