Elizabeth Anne Weigle
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Candidate & Graduate Instructor
350 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Fashion Merchandising | University of Georgia | 2007 |
| M.S. | Textiles, Merchandising, & Interiors | University of Georgia | 2009 |
| Ph.D. | Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Science *emphasis in International Merchandising | University of Georgia | 2022 |
Research
Beth's work centers around the psychology of dressing for pregnancy, with a pointed interest in maternity swimwear. She seeks to understand how feelings of embodiment relate to comfort and well-being.
Master's thesis: "The American Trend of Female Pubic Hair Removal: Exploring a Popular Culture Body Modification"
Teaching
Courses Instructed
TXMI 2100: Textiles for Consumers
TXMI 3210: Fundamentals of Fashion Merchandising
TXMI 4230: Dress, Society, & Culture
TXMI 4290: History of Dress & Fashion
TXMI 5230: Trend Analysis & Forecasting
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award | The Center for Teaching and Learning | 2021 |
Advisory Committee
Major Professor: Dr. Laura McAndrews
Committee Member: Dr. Yoo-Kyoung Seock
Committee Member: Dr. Dee Warmath
Committee Member: Dr. Melissa Freeman
Journal Articles
Weigle, E.A. and McAndrews, L. (2021), "The Future of Maternity Wear: Generation Z’s Expectations of Dressing for Pregnancy", Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management.
Weigle, Elizabeth Anne and Medvedev, Katalin (2022), ‘Maternity swimwear: A tool of female agency’, Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, article first, https:// doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00119_1