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Chanjuan Chen

University of North Texas

Design

Email: Chanjuan.Chen@unt.edu

Education

MFA, University of North Texas, 2015.

Major: Design - Fashion Design

Dissertation Title: E-Couture, Sustainability through Transformation

BE, Xiamen University of Technology, 2010.

Major: Fashion Design and Engineering

Professional Memberships

Vice Executive Secretary,, International Fashion Art Network. (October 2020 – Present).

Member, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences. (April 2017 – Present).

Committee Chair, Costume Society of American. (March 2015 – Present).

Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association. (June 2013 – Present).

Development Activities Attended

Conference Attendance,"National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Convention," National Art Education Association, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. (April 13, 2023 – April 15, 2023).

Workshop,"CLO3D Training," CLO, United States of America. (January 23, 2023 – January 25, 2023).

Tutorial,"3D Printed Fashion for Beginners Online Course Series by Danit Peleg," CVAD startup fund, United States of America. (May 30, 2022).

Continuing Education Program,"AccuMark 2D & YuniquePLM Overview Training," Gerber Technology LLC, Tolland, CT, United States of America. (January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021).

Workshop,"Mental Health Awareness Training & AID training," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (January 22, 2020).

Tutorial,"Optitex 3D program E-learning course," Optitex Fashion Design Software, United States of America. (August 2019).

Workshop,"Safe Space: LGBTQ Ally Training," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (March 15, 2019).

Workshop,"Center for Teaching and Learning: Inclusive Teaching Workshop," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (February 15, 2018).

Workshop,"Creating Story, Creating Design: The Connections between Narrative and Design Processes in Design Outcomes," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (November 14, 2017).

Workshop,"Gen Z Learning Styles," Kent State University the Center for Teaching and Learning, Kent, OH, United States of America. (August 25, 2017).

Workshop,"AAUP-KSU RTP File Workshop," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (March 22, 2017).

Workshop,"Stoll M1Plus Software workshop," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (June 6, 2016 – June 10, 2016).

Workshop,"Kleibacker Techniques workshop," Costume Society of America 42nd Annual Meeting & National Symposium, Cleveland, OH, United States of America. (May 25, 2016).

Seminar,"CLO3D training seminar II," CLO | 3D Fashion Design Software, Kent, OH, United States of America. (May 11, 2016).

Workshop,"Machine Knitting – Single Bed workshop," Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States of America. (January 11, 2016 – January 13, 2016).

Seminar,"CLO3D training seminar I," CLO | 3D Fashion Design Software, Kent, OH, United States of America. (September 18, 2015).

Other,"Stoll M1Plus Training," Stoll Knitting, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America. (June 8, 2015 – June 26, 2015).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas

ADES 2560, Fashion Design: Advanced Industrial Sewing Techniques, 1 course.

ADES 3550, Fashion: Draping, 4 courses.

ADES 3570, Computers in Fashion : Presentation, 2 courses.

ADES 3575, Computers in Fashion : Concept to Product, 4 courses.

ADES 4550, Fashion: Pre Collection, 3 courses.

ADES 4555, Fashion: Collection, 3 courses.

ADES 4580, Fashion Design: Professional Practice, 2 courses.

ADES 4700, Professional Internship, 1 course.

ADES 5900, Special Problems, 1 course.

ART 1450, Design II, 1 course.

ART 1510, Drawing II, 6 courses.

ART 5900, Special Problems, 5 courses.

ART 5910, Special Problems, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

Kent State University, Individual Investigation, FDM 65096-004, Spring 2020.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis II, FDM 40199-001, Spring 2020.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis II, FDM 40199-002, Spring 2020.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-002, Fall 2019.

Kent State University, Individual Investigation, FDM 65096-004, Fall 2019.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis I, FDM 40099-001, Fall 2019.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis I, FDM 40099-002, Fall 2019.

Kent State University, Fashion Drawing II, FDM 20122-002, Summer 2019.

Kent State University, Fashion Visuals, FDM 10023-001, Summer 2019.

Kent State University, Fashion Visuals Laboratory, FDM 10024-001, Summer 2019.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-003, Spring 2019.

Kent State University, Individual Investigation, FDM 45096-005, Spring 2019.

Kent State University, Individual Investigation, FDM 65096-015, Spring 2019.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis II, FDM 40199-003, Spring 2019.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-004, Fall 2018.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis I, FDM 40099-003, Fall 2018.

Kent State University, Individual Investigation, FDM 45096-001, Spring 2018.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis II, FDM 40199-003, Spring 2018.

Kent State University, Sustainable Studio Applications, FDM 45095-007, Spring 2018.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-003, Fall 2017.

Kent State University, Senior Fashion Design Thesis I, FDM 40099-003, Fall 2017.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-001, Summer 2017.

Kent State University, Fashion Design Studio II, FDM 30172-004, Spring 2017.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-001, Spring 2017.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-004, Spring 2017.

Kent State University, Fashion Design Studio I, FDM 30171-004, Fall 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-001, Fall 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-002, Fall 2016.

Kent State University, Introduction to Fashion Technology, FDM 10050-001, Summer 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Design Studio II, FDM 30172-002, Spring 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-001, Spring 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-003, Spring 2016.

Kent State University, Fashion Design Studio I, FDM 30171-002, Fall 2015.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-001, Fall 2015.

Kent State University, Fashion Technology Applications, FDM 20050-003, Fall 2015.

Non-Credit Instruction

Workshop, Tsinghua University, 20. (November 1, 2023 – November 22, 2023).

Guest Lecture, Shanghai Institute of Visual Art, 50. (October 18, 2023 – October 18, 2023).

Workshop, Tsinghua University, 30. (January 15, 2023 – June 22, 2023).

Directed Student Learning

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"CLO Teaching and Research," Design. (January 2024 – May 2024).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Black Hair and Empowerment," Design. (August 2023 – May 2024).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Data-Driven 3D Fashion Design Development for Breastfeeding and Postpartum Women".," Design. (August 2023 – May 2024).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Kadhavastram- The Merge of Fashion Technology and Traditional India Stories.," Design. (August 2023 – December 2023).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Exploring Sustainable Crochet In Chronicle Of Black Hair," Design. (January 2023 – May 2023).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Exploring VR Sketching in Fashion Draping," Design. (August 2022 – December 2022).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"Butterfly Affect," Design. (May 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Digital Patternmaking and Fashion Collection.," Design. (January 2022 – May 2022).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"3D printing in Fashion," Design. (December 2021).

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair,"Rose Petals," Design. (August 2019 – May 2020).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Reducing waste in jacket/pants through pattern making and marker making," Design. (May 10, 2020).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Sustainable practices in the fashion industry in contemporary brands," Design. (December 10, 2019).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Transformable Jacket Project," Design. (January 2019 – May 2019).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Upcycle Guidebook: A study of production through post-consumer waste," Design. (May 8, 2019).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"The Telesuit Project," Design. (May 2018 – September 2018).

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair,"The butterfly effect: Exploring the behavior of change through transformable clothing," Design. (August 2017 – May 2018).

Directed Individual/Independent Study,"Tener Razon- A Design Collection," Design. (May 2017 – August 2017).

Awards and Honors

1st place, 2017 Rutherford Teaching Challenge, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 2017 – November 2017).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

Chen, C., Gam, H., Stanley, J. (2023). Collaborative teaching for creative possibility: The combination of technology and construction. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17427/

Chen, C., Jiang, Y., Ding, Z., Ye, X. (2023). Grow. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17453/

Wang, Y., Liu, Z., Chen, C., Jiang, Y. (2023). Plastic Reduction. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17551/

Chen, C. (2023). Refugee Camps Stories. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17426/

Mifetu, G., Chen, C. (2023). The Black Hair Empowerment at Its Core. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17446/

Mifetu, G., Chen, C. (2023). The Chronicle of Black Hair. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17442/

Thornton, C., Chen, C. (2023). The New Negro. 80(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17552/

Stanley, J., Gam, H., Chen, C. (2023). Using VR as a Conceptual Design Tool in an Apparel Design Classroom. International Textiles and Apparel Association.

Vue, J., Chen, C. (2022). Interpreting the Human Silhouette Into Art. 78(1), . Ames, IA: International Textile and Apparel AssociationAnnual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/13439/

Chen, C. (2022). Embellished Modularity. 79(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.

Chen, C. (2022). Modular Illusion. 79(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.

Chen, C., Stanley, J., Gam, H. (2022). Collaborative Teaching for Technology Based Fashion Design Undergraduate Courses. International Textiles & Apparel Assocation.

Chen, C. (2022). Teaching sustainability and modularity in textile design in a Chinese undergraduate course. Dallas, TX: 2022 international Conference on Education Social Development (ICESD'22).

Ohrn-McDaniel, L., Krissi, R., Chen, C. (2021). A Dress Form Cover for Draping. 78(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.

Kendra, L., Chen, C. (2021). Shifting Luminescence. 78(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.

Bye, E., Haar, S., Chen, C., Hahn, K., Lapolla, K. (2021). Disseminating and reviewing design research. 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA).

Chen, C., Riewe, K. (2021). Into the digital future: Reflections on fashion design studio education during a pandemic. 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (KSCT) Joint Symposium.

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2020). Growing a Baby Bump. 77(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/12236/

Chen, C. (2020). United in Love. 77(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/11745/

Chen, C. (2020). Vanishing Ice. 77(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/11743/

Chen, C., Hahn, K., Lapolla, K. (2020). Adopting real-world learning opportunities in fashion design pedagogy for undergraduate students. 1(1), . Ames, IA: Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11419

Chen, C. (2020). An exploration of production efficiency and standardization in upcycled designs. 1(1), . Ames, IA: Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11418

Chen, C., Park, M. (2020). Sustainable innovations and empowerment: Redirecting pedagogy strategies in fashion. 1(1), . Ames, IA: Sustainability in Fashion/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/susfashion.11456

Chen, C. (2019). Transformable Blossom. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8767/

Chen, C., Choi, K. (2019). Lenticular Flow. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8769/

Chen, C., Hahn, K. (2019). Oxford Lattice. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8775/

Chen, C. (2019). The Sun Shines Through. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8770/

Chen, C., McMahon, T. (2019). Transformative Bloom. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8776/

Chen, C., Carrico, M., Riewe, K., Rougeaux-Burnes, A., Dragoo, S. (2019). Denim risk: A case study by five fashion designers with nontraditional seam placement in a creative design process using denim fabric. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/8772/

Rougeaux-Burnes, A., Carrico, M., Chen, C., Dragoo, S., Riewe, K. (2019). No risk, no reward: A case study evaluating risk-taking in the design process using technology. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press.

Chen, C. (2019). The Exploration of geometric modular system in textile and apparel design. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8855

Rossol, E., Busche, M., Chen, C. (2019). Upcycle guidebook: A study of production through post-consumer waste. 76(1), . Ames, AI: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8855

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2019). Style studies: Optimizing student engagement through social media in the classroom. Seattle, Washington: Costume Society of America’s (CSA) 45th Annual National Symposium. http://costumesocietyamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-CSA-Annual-Meeting-and-Symposium-Registration-Brochure.pdf

Chen, C., Lapolla, K., Mehta, A. (2018). Stitched together: Community engagement for undergraduate student learning in apparel design. 76(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.8778

Lapolla, K., Chen, C., Hahn, K., Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (2018). Conference giveaway items, useful or wasteful?. 75(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2018/posters/38

Chen, C., McMahon, T. (2018). Symbiosis: fashion and art. Atlanta, Georgia: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS )109th Annual Conference & Expo.

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2018). Dressing a baby bump: Reflections of consumer attitudes with maternity wear. Indianapolis, Indiana: Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA) conference. https://pcaaca.org/content/dressing-baby-bump-reflections-consumer-attitudes-maternity-wear-0

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2018). Pregnancy chic: A co-creative approach for maternity fashion. 31, . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2017/presentations/31

Chen, C. (2017). An exploration of upcycling using Chinese cultural themes as inspiration. Portland, Maine: Costume Society of America (CSA) 43rd Annual Symposium.

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2017). Exploration of consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear for professional attire. Dallas, Texas: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS )108th Annual Conference & Expo.

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2017). Pregnancy chic: Fast fashion influences on consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear. Portland, Maine: Costume Society of America (CSA) 43rd Annual Symposium.

Chen, C. (2017). Rebirth II. 74(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1674/

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2017). Style studies: Adopting personas in fashion design pedagogy through use of social media web applications with real consumers. 74(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1580/

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2017). Style studies: Fashioning a blogger in a collaborative design challenge. 74(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1781/

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2017). The Carnation Coat. 74(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/1709/

Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (2016). Intertwined Happiness. 73(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/3230/

Chen, C. (2016). Rebirth. 73(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/3263/

Chen, C. (2016). Origami Meets Eco-Fashion & Butterflies on the Shoulder. 403-407. Beijing: IFFTI 2016 Annual Conference/China Textile & Apparel Press. https://www.iffti.com/assets/downloads/IFFTI-BIFT-2016-Paper-E-Version.pdf#page=403

Chen, C. (2015). Butterflies on the Shoulder. 72(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2578/

Chen, C. (2014). A Bride’s Gift. 71(3), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2014/design/3/

Chen, C. (2014). Dawn. 71(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2915/

Chen, C. (2014). Romantic in Different Ways. 71(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2851/

Chen, C. (2013). Origami Meets Eco-fashion. 70(1), . Ames, IA: ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2915/

Conference Proceeding

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. Upcycling advocate: Fostering engagement and empowerment through an upcycle guidebook in undergraduate courses. Leicester, England: Springer Nature Switzerland AG/State of the Art Upcycling Research and Practice: Proceedings of the International Upcycling Symposium 2020. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030726393

Chen, C., K. L. (2020). Stitched together: Community engagement for undergraduate student learning in supporting refugee women. Kent: International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Proceeding of 2020 annual conference. https://oaks.kent.edu/iffti2020/iffti-2020-between-individual-and-society-individual/stitched-together-community

Cardenas, I. S., Kim, J., Benitez, M., Vitullo, K., Park, M., Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniels, L. (2019). Telsuit: design and implementation of an immersive user-centric telepresence control suit. 261–266. New York, New York: ISWC '19: Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Wearable Computers. https://doi.org/10.1145/3341163.3346936

Cardenas, I. S., Vitullo, K., Park, M., Kim, J., Benitez, M., Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniels, L. (2019). Telesuit: An immersive user-centric telepresence control suit. 2748-2753. Daegu: 2019 14th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8673228

Chen, C. (2016). Sustainable design in fashion: Sustainability through geometric shapes in transformable garments.. 654-655. Beijing: China Textile & Apparel Press. https://www.iffti.com/assets/downloads/PapersPresented/XVIII-BIFT.pdf

Journal Article

Chen, C., Gam, H., Stanley, J. (2024). Unlocking creative potential: The synergy of technology and construction in collaborative teaching. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 12(1), . Oxfordshire: Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2024.2305974

Lapolla, K., Chen, C. (2022). Navigating maternity fashion: Reflections of consumer attitudes with maternity apparel. Fashion, Style, & Popular Culture. 9(1), 103-114. Fishponds, Bristol: Intellect Books. https://doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00108_1

Chen, C., Lapolla, K. (2020). The exploration of modular systems for textile and apparel design. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 39(1), 39-54. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1177/0887302X20937061

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Change the World with Eco-clothing, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen, China, China. (2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Ohio AFCS Annual Meeting, Research and Teaching in Fashion Sustainability at The Fashion School, Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. (2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Fashion and Art Biennial, From 1 to 100, Kookmin University, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2018).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), The Exploration of Sustainable Design Strategies, Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom. (2018).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2017 Annual Conference, The Exploration of Fashion Sustainability, International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. (2017).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), The 4th International Fashion and Art Biennial, Fashion Sustainability, Dankook University, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2017).

Oral Presentation

Chen, C. (Author), Harlow, T. (Author), International Upcycling Festival 2024, Stitched refugee stories: Using stitching and upcycling to convert children's experiences into empowerment, International Upcycling Research Network, Leicester, UK, United Kingdom. (2024).

Harlow, T. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Ge, J. (Author & Presenter), Diaczenko, D. (Author & Presenter), Texas Art Education Association 2023 Conference, Visual Culture Pedagogy, Texas Art Education Association, Allen, TX, United States of America. (2023).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Gam, H. (Author & Presenter), Stanley, J. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2023 Annual Conference, Collaborative teaching for creative possibility: the combination of technology and construction, International Textile and Apparel Association, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2023).

Stanley, J. (Author & Presenter), Gam, H. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2023 Annual Conference, Using VR as a conceptual design tool in an apparel design classroom, International Textile and Apparel Association, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2023).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Seminar on Upcycling in Americas, Refashion: Teaching the Upcycling Mindset through Community Engagement in an Undergraduate Apparel Design Course, International Upcycling Research Network, Virtual, United Kingdom. (2022 – 2022).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), 2022 international Conference on Education Social Development (ICESD'22), Teaching sustainability and modularity in textile design in a Chinese undergraduate course, Institute of Business Intelligence Innovation (IBII), Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Riewe, K. (Author & Presenter), 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (KSCT) Joint Symposium, Into the digital future: Reflections on fashion design studio education during a pandemic., 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (KSCT), Virtual, United States of America. (2021).

Bye, E. (Author & Presenter), Haar, S. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Hahn, K. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)/ 2021 ITAA Annual Conference, Disseminating and reviewing design research, 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual, United States of America. (2021).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), International Upcycling Symposium 2020: Research and Practice, Upcycling advocate: Fostering engagement and empowerment through an upcycle guidebook in undergraduate courses., De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, United Kingdom. (2020).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2019 Annual Conference, The Exploration of geometric modular system in textile and apparel design, International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Rossol, E. (Author & Presenter), Busche, M. (Author), ITAA 2019 Annual Conference, Upcycle guidebook: A study of production through post-consumer waste, International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).

Cardenas, I. (Author & Presenter), Kim, J. (Author & Presenter), Benitez, M. (Author), Vitullo, K. (Author), Park, M. (Author), Chen, C. (Author), Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (Author), 2019 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp 2019), Telesuit: design and implementation of an immersive user-centric telepresence control suit, International Symposium on Wearable Computers, London, UK, United Kingdom. (2019 – 2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Hahn, K. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author), Sustainability in Fashion, Adopting real-world learning opportunities in fashion design pedagogy for undergraduate students, International Textile and Apparel Association, London, UK, United Kingdom. (2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Sustainability in Fashion, An exploration of production efficiency and standardization in upcycled designs, International Textile and Apparel Association, London, UK, United Kingdom. (2019).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), CSA 45th Annual National Symposium, Style studies: Optimizing student engagement through social media in the classroom, Costume Society of America, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. (2019).

Cardenas, I. (Author & Presenter), Vitullo, K. (Author & Presenter), Park, M. (Author), Kim, J. (Author), Benitez, M. (Author), Chen, C. (Author), Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (Author), 14th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, Telesuit: An Immersive User-Centric Telepresence Control Suit, Daegu, Korea, Korea, South. (2019 – 2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Mehta, A. (Author), ITAA 2018 Annual Conference, Stitched together: Community engagement for undergraduate student learning in apparel design, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, OH, United States of America. (2018).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Hahn, K. (Author), Ohrn-McDaniel, L. (Author), ITAA 2018 Annual Conference, Conference giveaway items, useful or wasteful?, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, OH, United States of America. (2018).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), McMahon, T. (Author), AAFCS 109th Annual Conference & Expo, Symbiosis: fashion and art, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2018).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author), PCA/ACA 2018 conference, Dressing a baby bump: Reflections of consumer attitudes with maternity wear, Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2018).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2017 Annual Conference, Pregnancy chic: A co-creative approach for maternity fashion, International Textile and Apparel Association, Petersburg, FL, United States of America. (2017).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2017 Annual Conference, Style studies: Adopting personas in fashion design pedagogy through use of social media web applications with real consumers, International Textile and Apparel Association, Petersburg, FL, United States of America. (2017).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) 2018 annual conference, Origami meets eco-fashion & Butterflies on the shoulder, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Beijing, China, China. (2016 – 2016).

Poster

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Stanley, J. (Author & Presenter), Gam, H. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2022 Annual Conference, Collaborative teaching for technology-based fashion design undergraduate courses., International Textile and Apparel Association, Denver, CO, United States of America. (2022).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Carrico, M. (Author & Presenter), Riewe, K. (Author & Presenter), Rougeaux-Burnes, L. (Author & Presenter), Dragoo, S. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2019 Annual Conference, Denim risk: A case study by five fashion designers with nontraditional seam placement in a creative design process using denim fabric, International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).

Rougeaux-Burnes, L. (Author & Presenter), Carrico, M. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Dragoo, S. (Author & Presenter), Riewe, K. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2019 Annual Conference, No risk, no reward: A case study evaluating risk-taking in the design process using technology, International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Park, M. (Author), Sustainability in Fashion, Sustainable Innovations and Empowerment: Redirecting Pedagogy Strategies in Fashion, International Textile and Apparel Association, London, UK, United Kingdom. (2019).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), ITAA 2017 Annual Conference, Style studies: Fashioning a blogger in a collaborative design challenge, International Textile and Apparel Association, Petersburg, FL, United States of America. (2017).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Lapolla, K. (Author), AAFCS 108th Annual Conference & Expo, Exploration of consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear for professional attire, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2017).

Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), CSA 43rd Annual Symposium, An exploration of upcycling using Chinese cultural themes as inspiration, Costume Society of America, Portland, ME, United States of America. (2017).

Lapolla, K. (Author & Presenter), Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), CSA 43rd Annual Symposium, Pregnancy chic: Fast fashion influences on consumer acquisition and disposal of maternity wear, Costume Society of America, Portland, ME, United States of America. (2017).

Webinar

Chen, C. (Panelist), ITAA Webinar Series about Design Scholarship, Using Design Process as Data, International Textile and Apparel Association, Virtual, United States of America. (2022).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Innocence disturbed/2023 Member Exhibition," National Art Education Association (NAEA), Virtual, United States of America. (December 4, 2023 – May 3, 2024).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Refugee Camps Stories/International Exhibition at the International Upcycling Festival 2024," International Upcycling Festival, Leicester, UK. (April 11, 2024 – April 12, 2024).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Refugee Camps Stories/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (November 8, 2023 – November 11, 2023).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., "Embellished Modularity/Rhythm of Media- International Fashion Art Invitational Exhibition," International Fashion Art Network, International Fashion Art Network, Puyuan, China, China. (October 20, 2023 – November 3, 2023).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Embellished Modularity/Materials: Hard+Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition," Greater Denton Arts Council Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 3, 2023 – May 6, 2023).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "United in Love/Materials: Hard+Soft International Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition," Greater Denton Arts Council Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 3, 2023 – May 6, 2023).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., "Additive Blossom/The 7th International Fashion and Art Biennial in Busan," Korean Fashion & Culture Association (FCA), Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (October 10, 2022 – October 30, 2022).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Embellished Modularity/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Denver, CO, United States of America. (October 27, 2022 – October 27, 2022).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Modular Illusion/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Denver, CO, United States of America. (October 27, 2022 – October 27, 2022).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "United in Love/CSA Design Showcase," Costume Society of America (CSA) 48th Annual National Symposium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. (May 25, 2022 – May 28, 2022).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Vanishing Ice/CSA Design Showcase," Costume Society of America (CSA) 48th Annual National Symposium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. (May 25, 2022 – May 28, 2022).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., "Vanishing Ice/Reality Beyond Reality-2021 International Fashion Art Exhibition," International Fashion Art Network, Online Exhibition, China. (November 26, 2021 – December 1, 2021).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Ohrn-McDaniel, L., Riewe, K., Chen, C., "A Dress Form Cover for Draping/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual Conference, United States of America. (November 3, 2021 – November 6, 2021).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Lapolla, K., Chen, C., "Shifting Luminescence/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual Conference, United States of America. (November 3, 2021 – November 6, 2021).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Lapolla, K., Chen, C., "Growing a Baby Bump/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual Conference, United States of America. (November 18, 2020 – November 20, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "United in Love/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual Conference, United States of America. (November 18, 2020 – November 20, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Vanishing Ice/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Virtual Conference, United States of America. (November 18, 2020 – November 20, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., "Rebirth/The 6th International Fashion and Art Biennial Virtual Fashion Show," Korean Fashion & Culture Association (FCA), Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (November 12, 2020 – November 19, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "United in Love/Wearing Justice Juried Exhibition," Kent State University Museum, Kent, Ohio, United States of America. (August 23, 2019 – November 15, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Transformable Blossom/Design Showcase," Costume Society of America (CSA) 46th Annual National Symposium, Virtual Conference, United States of America. (June 1, 2020 – June 7, 2020).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Choi, K., "Lenticular Flow/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (October 25, 2019 – October 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "The Sun Shines Through/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (October 25, 2019 – October 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Transformable Blossom/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (October 25, 2019 – October 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Blue Wave/The 2018 Fashion Meets the Body: Juried KSU Faculty Exhibition," Kent State University Museum, Kent, Ohio, United States of America. (September 28, 2018 – September 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth II/The 2018 Fashion Meets the Body: Juried KSU Faculty Exhibition," Kent State University Museum, Kent, Ohio, United States of America. (September 28, 2018 – September 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth/The 2018 Fashion Meets the Body: Juried KSU Faculty Exhibition," Kent State University Museum, Kent, Ohio, United States of America. (September 28, 2018 – September 29, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Hahn, K., "Oxford Lattice/Design Showcase & Exhibition," American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 109th Annual Conference &Expo, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. (June 25, 2019 – June 25, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "Transformative Doily/Design Showcase & Exhibition," American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 109th Annual Conference &Expo, St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. (June 25, 2019 – June 25, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Choi, K., "Lenticular Flow/Fantastic Fibers 2019 Exhibition," Fantastic Fibers 2019 Exhibition, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America. (April 20, 2019 – June 8, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "Transformative Doily/Design Showcase," Costume Society of America (CSA) 45th Annual National Symposium, Seattle, Washington, United States of America. (April 15, 2019 – April 20, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Lapolla, K., Chen, C., "Growing a Baby Bump/Non-paper Exhibition," International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Manchester, England, United Kingdom. (April 8, 2019 – April 12, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Hahn, K., "Oxford Lattice/Design Exhibit," Ohio Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (OAFCS) Pre-conference, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. (February 14, 2019 – February 14, 2019).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Hahn, K., "Oxford Lattice/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (November 6, 2018 – November 9, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., McMahon, T., "Transformative Bloom/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (November 6, 2018 – November 9, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Choi, K., Chen, C., "The Lenticular Dress/The 5th International Fashion and Art Biennial Design Exhibition," Korean Fashion & Culture Association (FCA), Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (October 19, 2018 – October 26, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "Transformative Doily/The 5th International Fashion and Art Biennial Design Exhibition," Korean Fashion & Culture Association (FCA), Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (October 19, 2018 – October 26, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Lapolla, K., Chen, C., "Blue Wave/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 109th Annual Conference & Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (June 26, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "The Carnation Coat/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 109th Annual Conference & Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (June 26, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Group. Chen, C., McMahon, T., "Transformative Bloom/Symbiosis: Fashion and Art," Funded by the Catalyst Grant from the College of the Arts at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, United States of America. (April 2, 2018 – April 7, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth II/Design Showcase," CSA 44th Annual National Symposium, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. (March 13, 2018 – March 16, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Yoder, S., "Blooming Floral/The RAGS 24th Annual Wearable Art Show," YWCA Pierce county, United States of America. (March 8, 2018 – March 11, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., Yoder, S., "Blooming Floral/The Silk Story, 2018 International Fashion Art Exhibition," International Fashion Art Network, Beijing, China, China. (January 12, 2018 – January 15, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., "Rebirth/The Silk Story, 2018 International Fashion Art Exhibition," International Fashion Art Network, Beijing, China, China. (January 12, 2018 – January 15, 2018).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth II/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. (November 16, 2017 – November 17, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "The Carnation Coat/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. (November 16, 2017 – November 17, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Lapolla, K., "The Carnation Coat/Design Exhibition," Costume Society of America (CSA) Midwestern Regional Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America. (October 19, 2017 – October 21, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "I Dream of France/ Fashion and Media: History, Style, Design & Art, Design Gallery & Discussions," Drexel University’s Urban Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (October 12, 2017 – October 14, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Versatile Lines/ Fashion and Media: History, Style, Design & Art, Design Gallery & Discussions," Drexel University’s Urban Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. (October 12, 2017 – October 14, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 108th Annual Conference & Expo, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (June 25, 2017 – June 28, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "The Black Peacock/Design Showcase," CSA 43rd Annual National Symposium, Portland, Maine, United States of America. (May 26, 2017 – June 4, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L., "Intertwined Happiness/Wearable Expressions 7th International Juried Exhibition," Palos Verdes Art Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States of America. (February 10, 2017 – April 16, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "The Black Peacock/The RAGS 23rd Annual Wearable Art Show," YWCA Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington, United States of America. (March 9, 2017 – March 12, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Adodo, S., "The Goldfinch/The RAGS 23rd Annual Wearable Art Show," YWCA Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington, United States of America. (March 9, 2017 – March 12, 2017).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L., "Intertwined Happiness/The 6th annual Fashion: Now & Then: Fashion as Art Conference," LIM College, New York City, New York, United States of America. (October 20, 2016 – December 22, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth/The 6th annual Fashion: Now & Then: Fashion as Art Conference," LIM College, New York City, New York, United States of America. (October 20, 2016 – December 22, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Two Sides of a Woman/New Fibers 2016," The Fiber Arts Network of Michigan, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States of America. (October 26, 2016 – December 7, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Invitational. Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L., "Intertwined Happiness/The 4th International Fashion and Art Biennial Design Exhibition," Korean Fashion & Culture Association (FCA), Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (November 16, 2016 – November 23, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Ohrn-McDaniel, L., "Intertwined Happiness/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (November 8, 2016 – November 12, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Rebirth/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (November 8, 2016 – November 12, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "A Colorful Day/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 107th Annual Conference & Expo, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. (June 22, 2016 – June 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "The Black Peacock/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 107th Annual Conference & Expo, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. (June 22, 2016 – June 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., Adodo, S., "The Goldfinch/Design Showcase & Exhibition," AAFCS 107th Annual Conference & Expo, Bellevue, Washington, United States of America. (June 22, 2016 – June 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Natural Flow/Design Showcase," CSA 42nd Annual National Symposium, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (May 25, 2016 – May 28, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Butterflies on the Shoulder/Oral Presentation," International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Beijing, China. (March 21, 2016 – March 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Dawn/Live Fashion Show," International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Beijing, China. (March 21, 2016 – March 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Natural Flow/Live Fashion Show," International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Beijing, China. (March 21, 2016 – March 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Origami Meets Eco-fashion/Oral Presentation," International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), Beijing, China. (March 21, 2016 – March 25, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Two Sides of a Woman/The RAGS 22nd Annual Wearable Art Show," YWCA Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington, United States of America. (March 10, 2016 – March 13, 2016).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Butterflies on the Shoulder/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America. (November 8, 2015 – November 12, 2015).

Art - Exhibition, One-Person. Chen, C., "E-Couture, Sustainability through Transformation," Denton, Texas, United States of America. (January 27, 2015 – January 30, 2015).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Dawn/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. (November 12, 2014 – November 15, 2014).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Dress My Way/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. (November 12, 2014 – November 15, 2014).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Romantic in Different Ways/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. (November 12, 2014 – November 15, 2014).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Origami Meets Eco-fashion/ITAA Design Exhibition," International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. (October 20, 2013 – October 23, 2013).

Art - Exhibition, Competitive. Chen, C., "Origami Meets Eco-fashion/Toulouse Graduate School Exhibition: Visual Arts Category," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (March 2013 – March 2013).

Media Contributions

Internet

"The Rise Of 3D Printable Fashion- A new wave of sustainable fashion," Local Profile website. (January 18, 2024).

"The Lab series- What if fashion could help the environment?," UNT’s The Lab series. (February 14, 2023).

"Chanjuan Chen earns two awards at the ITAA national conference," CVAD News. (November 2020).

"COVID-19 Fashion School Grads Pivot for Pandemic-Changed Future," Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). (May 15, 2020).

"Kent State Fashion School Committed to Sustainability," Kent State Today. (November 14, 2019).

"UNT fashion professor, graduate student win awards at international conference," UNT News Service. (November 1, 2013).

Magazine

"Clothing from a Cartridge: The Rise of Printable Fashion.," Local Profile magazine. (January 30, 2024).

"Future of Fashion- From plant molecular biology to fashion design and merchandising, UNT professors are researching ways to reshape the fashion industry's supply chain," The North Texan. (March 20, 2023).

"The art of innovation: Sustainable fashion," The North Texan. (September 30, 2016).

"Student Researchers," UNT Research. (2014).

Other

"Ethics in the Fashion Industry,". (April 2, 2020).

Radio

"Pregnancy Chic: Interview with Chanjuan Chen & Kendra Lapolla," Unravel: A Fashion Podcast. (August 14, 2017).

TV

"UNT Researcher Explores New Perspective on Sustainable Fashion With 3D Printing," NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. (February 22, 2023).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

Chen, C. (Principal), "Cornerstone Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (April 2023 – April 2024).

Chen, C. (Principal), "CVAD Small Grant," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (July 2022 – August 2022).

Chen, C. (Principal), "2021-2022 Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," Sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (September 2021 – August 2022).

Copeland, L. (Principal), Lapolla, K. (Co-Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "Fashion School RETOLD," Sponsored by Fashion School Store (FSSTORE) Mini Grant, Other, $3500 Funded. (February 2018 – December 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. (September 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $3000 Funded. (August 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $850 Funded. (June 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. (April 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $3000 Funded. (April 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $200 Funded. (February 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $750 Funded. (November 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Professional Conference Travel Support," Sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $750 Funded. (October 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1050 Funded. (October 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "2018 Summer Research and Creative Activity Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $10000 Funded. (May 2018 – August 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "IFFTI Mobility Faculty Exchange Grant," Sponsored by International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI), International, $2000 Funded. (May 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $900 Funded. (March 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $980 Funded. (February 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $467 Funded. (November 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1000 Funded. (October 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. (October 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1120 Funded. (June 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $1120 Funded. (May 2017 – June 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. (February 2017).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Council Support Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $750 Funded. (November 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $400 Funded. (November 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $450 Funded. (November 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $800 Funded. (November 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $800 Funded. (October 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Council Support Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $490 Funded. (October 2015 – May 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $350 Funded. (February 2016).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Research Culture Fund," Sponsored by Kent State University The Fashion School, Other, $600 Funded. (November 2015).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Professional Conference Travel Support," Sponsored by Kent State University Research Council, Other, $500 Funded. (September 2015).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Graduate Student Travel Grant," Sponsored by Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. (November 2014).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Graduate Student Travel Grant," Sponsored by Toulouse Graduate School, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. (November 2013).

Grant - Teaching

Chen, C. (Principal), Gam, H. (Co-Principal), Bernardoni, J. (Co-Principal), "Cotton Materials Mini-Grants," Sponsored by Cotton Grant 2024 cotton in the curriculum grant program, National, $7500 Funded. (January 2024 – December 2024).

Thurman, J. (Principal), Chen, C. (Co-Principal), "Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy Small Grants," Sponsored by Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (September 2022 – May 2023).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $750 Funded. (September 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $1000 Funded. (May 2019).

Chen, C. (Principal), McMahon, T. (Co-Principal), "Catalyst Grant Interdisciplinary Project for the Academic Year 2017/18," Sponsored by Kent State University College of the Arts, Other, $5000 Funded. (October 2017 – May 2018).

Chen, C. (Principal), "Teaching Travel Conference Grant," Sponsored by Kent State University Teaching Council, Other, $750 Funded. (September 2017).

Awards and Honors

Vince Quevedo Award for Best of Show, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 11, 2023 – November 11, 2023).

2021 Claire Shaeffer Award for Outstanding Marketable Design – Professional, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 3, 2021 – November 3, 2021).

Sandra Hutton Award for Excellence in Fiber Arts – Professional category, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 20, 2020 – November 20, 2020).

Vince Quevedo Award for Best of Show, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 20, 2020 – November 20, 2020).

IFFTI Research Initiative Award for Best Paper - Junior Researcher Award, International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) 2020 annual conference. (March 2020 – March 2020).

2019 ATEXINC Award for Excellence in Marketable Textile Design- Professional Level, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) 2019 annual conference. (October 28, 2019 – October 28, 2019).

2019 Claire Shaeffer Award for Outstanding Marketable Design, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) 2019 annual conference. (October 28, 2019 – October 28, 2019).

Best of Show, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Design Showcase & Exhibition. (June 26, 2019 – June 26, 2019).

Individual Excellence Award, Ohio Arts Council. (March 2019 – March 2019).

1st place, Design Exhibit Professional Level, Ohio Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (OAFCS) Pre-conference. (February 14, 2019 – February 14, 2019).

Outstanding New Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, Kent State University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs. (April 2018 – April 2018).

Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices Award for Sustainable Design- Professional Level, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 2017 – November 2017).

Research Poster Award Winner, Kent State University University Teaching Council. (October 2017 – October 2017).

Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Practices Award for Sustainable Design- Professional Level, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 2016 – November 2016).

3rd Place Design Award, Costume Society of America (CSA). (June 2016 – June 2016).

Best of Show, American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). (June 2016 – June 2016).

1st Place, Innovations in Cotton Design Award, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 2014 – November 2014).

Vinci Award for Excellence in Design Emphasizing the Use of Technology, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (November 2014 – November 2014).

1st Place, Fashion Supplies Innovations Design Award, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (October 2013 – October 2013).

1st Place, Innovations in Cotton Design Award, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). (October 2013 – October 2013).

3rd Place, Toulouse Graduate School Exhibition. (March 2013 – March 2013).

Service

University Service

Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), Fashion Design Student Organization Advisor. (December 2023 – Present).

Committee Member, Design Department RPT/PAC Committee. (September 2022 – Present).

Other, Managing Program Display Cases. (January 2022 – Present).

Member, Program Strategy and Curriculum Development. (October 2020 – Present).

Program Coordinator, Fashion Design Program Graduate Coordinator. (July 2020 – Present).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for Full-time Lecturer in Fashion Design. (December 2023 – May 2024).

Committee Member, Research Infrastructure Committee. (September 2023 – May 2024).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for Open Rank Lecturer in Fashion Design. (December 2022 – May 2023).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Fashion Design. (December 2022 – May 2023).

Committee Member, Ad-hoc Administrator Evaluation Committee. (December 2022 – March 2023).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for one year Lecturer in Fashion Design. (April 2022 – August 2022).

Committee Chair, Search Committee for Visiting Assistant Professor in Fashion Design. (November 2021 – May 2022).

Committee Member, Research roadmap task force. (August 2021 – December 2021).

Program Organizer, Leading Senior Fashion Show. (January 2021 – May 2021).

Member, 2020 Fashion Design Entry Review. (November 2020 – December 2020).

Committee Member, FDM Fashion School Store Curatorial Committee. (August 2019 – May 2020).

Committee Member, FDM Fashion School Store Steering Committee. (August 2019 – May 2020).

Committee Member, Core FDM Courses Committee. (August 2018 – May 2020).

Committee Member, FDM Curriculum Committee. (August 2018 – May 2020).

Committee Member, FDM Handbook Committee. (August 2018 – May 2020).

Committee Chair, FDM Honors and Awards Committee. (August 2017 – May 2020).

Faculty Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon. (January 2020).

Grant Proposal Reviewer, Internal, 2019-2020 Fellowships and Awards Committee. (August 2019 – October 2019).

Committee Chair, BFA Fashion Design Thesis Collection. (May 2019 – August 2019).

Committee Member, Director Search Committee. (August 2018 – May 2019).

Committee Member, FDM Search Committee for 1 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions. (August 2018 – May 2019).

Committee Member, FDM TechStyleLAB Committee. (August 2018 – May 2019).

Faculty Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon. (January 2019).

Committee Member, University Research Council Screening Committee. (August 2018 – December 2018).

Faculty Advisor, Joe's Black Book Session for Student Organization & External Competition Fair. (September 2018).

Committee Member, FDM Research Culture Fund Committee. (August 2015 – May 2018).

Grant Proposal Reviewer, Internal, Undergraduate Research Symposium. (April 2018).

Faculty Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon. (January 2018).

Committee Member, FDM Honors and Awards Committee. (August 2016 – May 2017).

Faculty Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon. (January 2017).

Committee Member, Grade Appeal Ad-Hoc Committee. (May 2016 – August 2016).

Faculty Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon. (January 2016).

Professional Service

Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)/Design Scholarship and Education Committee. (October 2023 – Present).

Board of Advisors, International Fashion Art Network (IFAN)/Board, Beijing. (October 2020 – Present).

Committee Chair, International Fashion Art Network (IFAN)/Communication Committee, Beijing. (October 2020 – Present).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Fashion and Textiles Journal. (October 2023 – December 2023).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association. (July 2023).

Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)/Design Catalog Committee. (May 2019 – January 2023).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association. (July 2022).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Fashion and Textiles Journal. (March 2022 – June 2022).

Mentor, Fashion/Tech Hackathon, Virtual. (January 29, 2021 – January 31, 2021).

Session Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association/Creative Design: Historic and Cultural Reference Session. (November 16, 2020 – November 18, 2020).

Committee Chair, Costume Society of America/Student Travel Grant Committee, Midwestern Region. (March 2018 – September 2020).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association. (July 2020).

Mentor, Capsule Hack, 2020 Global Hackathon & Conference, Virtual. (June 20, 2020 – June 21, 2020).

Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association/Design Exhibition Committee. (November 2018 – November 2019).

Member, International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI)/IFFTI 2020 Conference Planning Committee, Kent, OH. (April 2018 – April 2019).

Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association/2018 Conference Planning Committee, Cleveland, OH. (May 2018 – December 2018).

Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association/Kent State University for the Design Exhibit Committee, Cleveland, OH. (May 2018 – December 2018).

Committee Member, International Textile and Apparel Association/Conference Planning Committee. (April 2018 – November 2018).

Member, International Textile and Apparel Association/Design Exhibition Committee. (May 2015 – November 2018).

Session Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association/SSR: Sustainability and Education Session. (November 6, 2018 – November 9, 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, International Textile and Apparel Association/Pedagogy Track, Cleveland, OH. (September 2018).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association/Creative design submission- Undergraduate Level, Cleveland, OH. (July 2018).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association/Presentation submission- Pedagogy Track, Cleveland, OH. (July 2018).

Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Home Economics. (December 2017).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association/Creative design submission- Undergraduate Level, Cleveland, OH. (July 2017).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Textile and Apparel Association/Presentation submission- Pedagogy Track, Cleveland, OH. (July 2017).

Reviewer, Textbook, Pearson Prentice Hall publication. (July 2017).

Other, ITAA 2018 Annual Conference, Kent, OH. (May 2017).

Conference-Related, International Textile and Apparel Association. (November 2016).

Public Service

Other, Local Community, Kent, OH. (March 2020).

Guest Speaker, The Xiran Study Abroad WeChat Channel, Beijing. (January 14, 2019).

Workshop Organizer, Kent Creativity Festival sponsored by the College of the Arts & The City of Kent, Kent, OH. (September 2018).

Workshop Organizer, Dawn Creations, Akron, Ohio. (February 26, 2018 – May 4, 2018).

Guest Speaker, The Xiran Study Abroad WeChat Channel, Beijing. (January 5, 2018).

Workshop Organizer, Kent Creativity Festival sponsored by the College of the Arts & The City of Kent, Kent, OH. (September 2017).

Guest Speaker, The U.S. at Education USA at the Beijing American Center, Beijing. (March 2016).