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Bonnie D. Belleau

Beverly Griffin Shea Professor and Division Head

Textile Science, Apparel Design, and Merchandising

School of Human Ecology

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: 225 578 1535

Fax: 225-578-2697

Email: hcbell@lsu.edu

Research Interests

Design, development, and evaluation of prototype apparel products; Fashion theory; Consumer, designer, manufacturer, and retailer knowledge of apparel products; Development and Evaluation of bio-based composite materials; Consumer preferences for fashion products; Consumer behavior of affluent females.

Recent and Notable Publications:

Published:

Belleau, B., Summers, T., Xu & Pinel, R. (2007). Theory of reasoned action: Purchase intention of young consumers. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal 25(3), 244-257.

Summers, T., Belleau, B. & Xu, Y. (2006). Predicting purchase intention of a controversial luxury apparel product. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 10(4), 405-419.

Teaching:

HUEC 4037 4 Advanced Apparel Product Design
HUEC 4045 4 Synthesis: Textile and Apparel Product Processes
HUEC 7031 3 Social-Psychological Influences of Apparel
HUEC 7049 3 Experiential Learning in Human Ecology
HUEC 7091 3 Independent Reading and Research

HUEC 7900 3 Research and Project Development in Human Ecology
HUEC 8000 Thesis Research
HUEC 9000 Dissertation Research
HUEC 9091 Doctoral level Independent Reading and Research

Professional and Notable Activities:

2005 Scientific Excellence Advisor for National Textile Center - evaluate and assess approximately 50 research proposals submitted for funding to the National Textile Center

Presentations:

McRoberts, L. & Belleau, B. An Internship Experience Inside Vera Wang: What Students Need To Know To Be Successful. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA November 7-10, 2007.

McRoberts, L. and Belleau, B. Petite Women: Fit and Body Shape Analysis. International Textiles and Apparel Assocaition Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, November 1-4, 2006.

Dixon, D. and Belleau, B. Using the World WIde Web: A Qualitative Study of African American College Students' Dress and Appearance. International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX November 1-4, 2006.

Honors and Awards:

May 2006 Selected at the recipient of the Beverly Griffin Shea Professorship in Human Ecology

2005 Recipient of Centennial Laureate Award (Florida State University) - recognition of significant sustained contributions in professional work

2004 Belleau, B. Alpha Award (first place) in Fashion Education/Training - Fashion Group International Design Competition