Publications

Myers, L., Perritt, S., Pope, J., and Harpel, T. (2007). An Assessment of the Clothing and Textiles Curriculum in Louisiana's Secondary Education Programs. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Browne, L., Gentzler,Y., and Myers, L. (Spring/Summer, 2007). Research based evidence supporting secondary food and nutrition program effectiveness. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 25(1), 1-9.

Myers, L. A., & Pope, J. F. (2006). Rationale and Resources for Implementing the Nutrition, Food, and Wellness Standard in FCS Teacher Preparation Programs. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Browne, L., Myers, L., Gentzler,Y., & Hausafus, C. (2006, January). Effectiveness of Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Programs (1985-2004). Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(1), 26-32.

Myers, L. A. (2005). A call to action: Family and consumer sciences (FCS) program evaluation. In J. Wissman & S. Yahnke (Eds.), Exemplary Family and Consumer Sciences Programs and Practices. Yearbook 24. Alexandria, VA: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Myers, L. A. & Camp, B. (2000). Family and Consumer Sciences Software Resource Review Guide. Louisiana Tech University: Ruston, LA.

Funded Grant Proposals

Myers, L., Sivils, L., Heiden, K., and Rambin, A. (2007). CREATED: Computerized Resources and Equipment for Apparel and Textiles Education and Design. Louisiana Board of Regents, Baton Rouge, LA

Harpel, T. & Myers, L. (2007). Assessment and Prevention of Bullying in Elementary Schools. Faculty Research Mini Grant, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University.

Myers, L. (2007). Access to the Past = Student Success in the Future. Student Technology Fee Board, Louisiana Tech University.

Myers, L. (2007). Travel to American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting and Exposition. Travel Grant, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University.

Harpel, T. & Myers, L. (2006). Using Educational Games as an Instruction Tool. Innovative Instruction Mini Grant, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University.

Myers, L. (2006). Perceived Leadership Attitudes and Perceptions: A Survey of Undergraduate Students. Research Mini Grant, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University.

Westbrook, K. and Myers, L. A Profile of Louisiana Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers. Undergraduate Student Research Mini-Grant, College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University.

Presentations

Perritt, S.; Myers, L.; Pope, J.; & Harpel, T. (April, 2007). An Assessment of the Clothing and Textiles Curriculum in Louisiana's Secondary Education Programs. Research Poster Session: College of Applied and Natural Sciences.

Heiden, K. & Myers, L. (April, 2007). An Assessment of College Students' Knowledge and Use of Credit Cards. Research Poster Session: College of Applied and Natural Sciences.

Myers, L.; Fisher, E.; Henderson, A.; & Westbrook, K. (February, 2007). Using Games as an Effective Educational Tool in the FCS Classroom. Educational session: Louisiana Association for Career and Technical Education Annual Meeting, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Myers, L. (April, 2006). T-N-T: Teachers iNtegrating Technology - Dynamite Ideas for the FCS Classroom. Educational Session: Association For Career and Technical Education Region IV Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Gentzler, Y. S., Browne, L. B., & Myers, L. A. (June, 2005). Sizing up the obesity-related research of FCS professionals: What are the next steps? Educational session: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference and Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota.