Hae Jin Gam

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Stanley, J., Gam, H., Bernardoni, J. (2024). Empowering Design: A Holistic 3D Visual Analysis Approach for Breastfeeding and Postpartum Fashion Development. International Textiles & Apparel Association.
• Stanley, J., Gam, H., Chen, C. (2024). Enhancing the Apparel Design Learning Experience with Virtual Reality. International Textile Apparel Association.
• 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/
• Stark, J.K., Gam, H., Trippeer, B.C. (2023). Educating Students to Become Sustainable Design Leaders: Opportunity through Material Selection Systems. 80 (1) International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/17068/
• Martin, M., Gam, H. (2023). Every Rose.
• Stanley, J., Gam, H., Chen, C. (2023). Using VR as a Conceptual Design Tool in an Apparel Design Classroom. International Textiles and Apparel Association.
• Trippeer, B.C., Stark, J.K., Gam, H., Park, J.G. (2023). A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO COLLABORATIVE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN EDUCATION. Other. Proceedings of ICERI2023 Conference 13th–15th November 2023, Seville, Spain. 16 8506-8512. Valencia, International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED). https://library.iated.org/publications/ICERI2023
• Chen, C., Stanley, J., Gam, H. (2022). Collaborative Teaching for Technology Based Fashion Design Undergraduate Courses. International Textiles & Apparel Assocation.
• Kumphai, P., Gam, H., An, S. (2022). Willingness to Wear Design-Oriented Do Fashionable Masks Still Matter Even If We Feel Vulnerable and Perceive Severity Amid the Pandemic?. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Trippeer, B.C., Gam, H. (2022). The Micro-factory Model: A Case Study in Entrepreneurship, Slow Fashion, and Sustainability. Other. 2021: Annual ITAA Conference 4. Iowa, International Textile and Apparel Association/Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/dashboard/article/13781/
• An, S., Kumphai, P., Gam, H. (2021). Willingness to Wear Design-Oriented Masks: Understanding Mask Wearing Practices through Demographic Variables for Prototype Development. International Textiles and Apparel Association.
• Gam, H., Kim, J., Trippeer, B., , p.y. (2021). Creating Cooperative Learning Environment through Cotton Capsule Wardrobe Project. Other. Conference Proceedings of the 2020 ITAA Conference: Pivoting for the Pandemic. 2020 (1) Iowa, Iowa State Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/12130/

Book Chapter

• Gam, H. (2011). No Fabric Waste Dress: Spiral Line Dress. Creativity in Fashion Design: An Inspiration Workbook (Jennings, T.). New York, NY, Fairchild Books.

Book Review

• Gam, H. (2018). Rissanen, T., & McQuillan, H. (2016). Zero waste fashion design. London; New York: Fairchild Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, Plc, [2016]. ISBN 978-1-4725-8198-3. 223 pp.. 46 (3) 314-316. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. https://libproxy.library.unt.edu:4060/doi/10.1111/fcsr.12255

Conference Proceeding

• Park, J.G., Gam, H., Stark, J.K., Trippeer, B.C. (2025). Aligning Sustainability Design Education with Professional Perspectives: Addressing Discrepancies. Other. 2024 Proceedings_International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference_Long Beach. 81 (1) Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18831
• Reed, E., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2016). Challenges and Benefits of Made in the USA Manufacturing: A Study of Small Business Owners. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• An, S., Ko, S., Gam, H. (2016). Evaluating Thermal Comfort of Sweat-Management Fabrics for Sportswear. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Gam, H., Ko, S., An, S. (2016). Using Physiological Measures for Understanding Sustainable Consumers’ Emotional Responses. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Ma, Y., Gam, H. (2016). U.S. consumers’ perceptions on socially responsible apparel labels. Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles.
• Yu, U., Gam, H., Baker, R. (2014). Identifying characteristics of the tween fashion consumer groups. International Textiles and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2013). Acceptance of a socially responsible label model for apparel products: Application of the technology acceptance model. International Textile and Apparel Association. http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll5/id/17168/rec/160
• Raj, D., Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2013). The Implementation of Lean Production and Environmental Sustainability Practices in the Indian Apparel Manufacturing Industry. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Gam, H., Ma, Y., Banning, J. (2013). Who read socially responsible apparel labels?. International Textile and Apparel Association..
• Dyar, C., Fetsco, L., Gam, H., Ma, Y. (2013). Influence of Student’s Attitude and Knowledge in On-Campus Student Housing. 2013 pages 458-459. Indianapolis, IN, Interior Design Educators Council. http://en.calameo.com/read/0004368910f57159a340f
• Ma, Y., Gam, H. (2012). Collaborative learning among students of apparel merchandising, textiles, and design. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Proceedings.
• Gam, H., Ma, Y., Kumphai, P. (2012). Consumers’ perceptions of socially responsible apparel labeling. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Gam, H., Ma, Y. (2010). Educating potential eco-apparel consumers : Development of green clothing label. ITAA Proceedings (online).. International Textile and Apparel Association.
• Ma, Y., Gam, H., Ciaccio, E. (2010). What does sustainability in apparel products mean to consumers?. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Proceedings.
• Gam, H. (2009). Employment of Fashion Orientation, Shopping Orientation and Environmental Variables to Determine Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Environmentally Friendly Clothing. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Lee, Y., Gam, H. (2009). Motivating Students to Be More Creative: Using Visual Analysis of Costumes in Film as an Inspirational Source for Apparel Design Courses. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Bennett, J., Helmkamp, C., Gam, H. (2008). Exploring a Sustainable Apparel Design Method: Case Study of Creating a Man’s Jacket for Easy Disassembly. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Gam, H. (2008). Improving Visual Presentation of Creating Garments: Applying Fabric Collage Technique to the Design Class. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Rumsey, R., Cao, H., Gam, H., Farr, C.A. (2008). The Design of Men’s Jacket for Material Recovery. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Gam, H., Farr, C.A., Cao, H. (2007). An investigation of Mother’s acceptance of children’s organic cotton clothing. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C.A., Heine, L., Hur, J. (2006). Development and implementation of C2CAD: A cradle to cradle apparel design and production model. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Peksoz, S., Quevedo, V., Branson, D., Gam, H., Ricord, D. (2006). Meeting an industry request: Developing a prototype firefighter bunker gear. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Cao, H., Gam, H., Farr, C.A., Frey, L.V. (2006). The effects of an environmental sustainability course on design and merchandising students’ environmental attitude, awareness and knowledge. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Gam, H., Chung, S., Farr, C.A. (2005). Impact of Bobos men’s lifestyle on their knitwear preference. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
• Cao, H., Vogel, L.M., Gam, H., Farr, C.A., Nam, J., Linder, R.S. (2005). Teaching environmental sustainability in design and merchandising curriculum. ITAA Proceedings. International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org

Invited Book Chapter

• Gam, H., Ma, Y., Ciaccio, E. (2011). Students collaborate to develop educational green-clothing label (Environmental education, communication and sustainability). F. Leal Filho (Ed.), World Trends on Education for Sustainable Development. 265-281. Frankfurt: Peter Lang Publishing.

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. 17 (3) 369-380. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2024.2305974
• An, S., Kumphai, P., Gam, H., Lee, D.D. (2023). Fashionable Protection Gear: Understanding Mask Wearing Practices through Protection Motivation Theory. Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. 52 (2) American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Trippeer, B.C., Stark, J., Gam, H., Ellis, N., Morgan, B., Park, P. (2022). Sustainable Textiles for Health and Well-being: An Investigation of Curricular Opportunities for Fashion Design and Interior Design Student Collaboration. Other. 10 (2) 29. Oxfordshire, Taylor and Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rftd20
• Gam, H., Kim, J., Trippeer, B.C. (2021). Developing a cooperative learning project: Bridging the design, merchandising, and retail process. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. (1) 1-11.
• Gam, H., Banning, J. (2020). Teaching sustainability in fashion design courses through a zero-waste design project. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. International Textile Apparel Association.
• Gam, H., Yu, U., Yang, S. (2020). Will health conscious consumers purchase environmentally sustainable textile furnishing products? Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 62 (9) 84-100. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Lee, Y., Gam, H., Baklshian , S. (2020). Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Scholarship Practices from 2000 to 2019: Analysis of FCSRJ and CTRJ. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 48 (4) 308-320.
• Banning , J., Gam, H. (2020). Object based learning in a world dress course. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. 48 (4) 343-358. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Baker, R., Yu, U., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2019). Identifying characteristics of the tween fashion consumer groups in relation to fashion innovativeness, opinion leadership, and online apparel shopping experience. Fashion & Textiles. 6 (8) 17. Fashion and Textiles. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186%2Fs40691-018-0158-9.pdf
• Raj, D., Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2017). Implementation of lean production and environmental sustainability in the Indian apparel manufacturing industry: A way to reach the triple bottom line. 10 (3) 254-264. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.
• Ma, Y., Gam, H., Banning, J. (2017). Perceived ease of use and usefulness of socially responsible labels on apparel products: Application of the technology acceptance model. 4 (3) Fashion and Textiles. doi.org/10.1186/s40691-017-0093-1
• Vale, A., Schumacher, J., Cullen, R., Gam, H. (2014). Vegetable Puree: a Strategy to Increase the Vegetable Consumption among School Lunch Participants in U.S. Public Elementary Schools. 38 (2) Journal of Child Nutrition Management. www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_News_and_Publications/4_The_Journal_of_Child_Nutrition_and_Management/Fall_2014/Vegetable%20Pureé.pdf
• Flyer, M., Schumacher, J., Banning, J., Gam, H. (2014). Relationship among healthy eating attitudes, body image, BMI, and diet intake. 42 (4) 330-340. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal.
• Gam, H., Ma, Y., Banning, J. (2014). Socially responsible apparel labels: Effects on fashion shoppers. 43 (3) Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal.
• Banning, J., Gam, H. (2013). Redesigning a fashion history course through team-based learning. 31 (3) 182-194. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
• An, S., Gam, H., Cao, H. (2013). Evaluating performance of organic cotton, bamboo-blended, and soybean-blended fabrics. 31 (3) 157-166. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. ctrj.sagepub.com
• Gam, H., Banning, J. (2012). A collaboration to teach students to utilize historic dress as inspiration for apparel design. 41 (1) Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal.
• Gam, H. (2011). Are fashion-conscious consumers more likely to adopt eco-friendly clothing?. 15 (2) 178-193. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management.
• Gam, H., Ma, Y. (2011). Creating a green label for reducing the gap. Fiber Online Journal of the International Fashion and Apparel Industry. www.udel.edu/fiber/issue6/researchbriefs/greenlabel.html
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Bennett, J., Helmkamp, C., Farr, C.A. (2011). Design for disassembly in the apparel product: A study using the men’s jacket. 23 (2/3) 83-94. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology.
• Gam, H., Banning, J. (2011). Addressing Sustainable Apparel Design Challenges With Problem-Based Learning. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. 29 (3) 202-215. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/0887302x11414874
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C.A., Kang, M. (2010). Quest for the eco-apparel market: A study of mothers’ willingness to purchase organic cotton clothing for their children. 34 (6) 648-656. International Journal of Consumer Studies.
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Farr, C.A., Heine, L. (2009). C2CAD: a sustainable apparel design and production model. 21 (4) 166-179. International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology.
• Nam, J., Hamlin, R., Gam, H., Kang, J., Kim, J., Pimpawan, K., Starr, C., Richards, L. (2007). ). The Fashion Consciousness Behaviors of Mature Female Consumers. 31 (1) 102-108. International Journal of Consumer Studies.
• Cao, H., Frey, L.V., Farr, C.A., Gam, H. (2006). An environmental sustainability course for design and merchandising students. 98 (2) 75-80. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences.

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Pets-Mart. (107) 50-51. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Patagonia. (99) 52-53. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Container Store. (93) 46-47. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Toys ‘R’ Us. (87) 46-47. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Home Depot. (80) 60-61. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Best Buy. (73) 58-59. Biznet Times.
• Gam, H., Jin, B. (2004). Success cases of US retailing: Sonic. (68) 62-64. Biznet Times.

Manuscript

• Trippeer, B., Gam, H. (2022). Slow Fashion and Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Case Study Evaluation of the Micro-factory Model. Other. 1 (2) 19. Fishponds, Bristol, Intellect. https://www.intellectbooks.com/international-journal-of-sustainable-fashion-textiles

Position Paper

• Trippeer, B., Gam, H., Otto, A. (2022). The Micro-factory Model: a Case Study in Entrepreneurship, Slow Fashion, and Sustainability. Other. 2021 (78) 4. Iowa Digital Press, International Textile and Apparel Association. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/13781/

Textbook

• Gam, H., Ma, Y., Ciaccio, E. (2011). Development of a green-clothing label to educate potential eco-apparel consumers. World Trends in Education for Sustainable Development - Leal Filho, W. (ed.). Frankfurt, Peter Lang publishing.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Gam, H. (Principal), Park, J.G. (Principal), "CVAD Coner Stone Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
• Kim, J. (Principal), Gam, H. (Co-Principal), Xu, B. (Co-Principal), Trippeer, B.C. (Co-Principal), "Rethinking Cotton Learning: Innovation Through Collaboration," sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, Private, $46072 Funded. (2020 - 2020).
• Gam, H., "CVAD small grant," sponsored by CVAD, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Gam, H. (Principal), "Determinants of consumers’ responses to socially responsible apparel labels: A cognitive neuropsychological approach," sponsored by Illinois State University-University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (2013 - 2014).
• Gam, H. (Principal), "Evaluating Thermal Comfort of Renewable Fibers for Baby Clothes," sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
• Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. ( - 2011).
• Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $300 Funded. ( - 2011).
• Gam, H., "Honan Faculty Development fund," sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy, Other, $750 Funded. ( - 2010).
• Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. ( - 2010).
• Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $300 Funded. ( - 2010).
• Gam, H., Ma, Y., "Experimental Study of Consumer Friendly Green Label for Sustainable Apparel Products," sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $10000 Funded. (2009 - 2010).
• Gam, H., "Publication Incentives Program," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. ( - 2009).
• Gam, H., "The Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Clothing Adopters," sponsored by Illinois State Univeristy - University Research Grant, Other, $5000 Funded. (2008 - 2009).
• Gam, H., "American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Fund," sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $650 Funded. ( - 2008).
• Gam, H., "Environmental Protection Agency P3 Award Expo travel fund," sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $580 Funded. ( - 2008).
• Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. ( - 2008).
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Rumsey, R., Farr, C.A., Heine, L., "The man's jacket design for disassembly: an implementation of C2CAD framework," sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Federal, $10000 Funded. (2007 - 2008).
• Gam, H., "International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) conference travel fund," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology and Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University, Other, $650 Funded. ( - 2007).
• Gam, H., "URG Travel Fund," sponsored by College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Other, $250 Funded. ( - 2007).
• Gam, H., Cao, H., Hur, J., Farr, C.A., Heine, L., "C2CAD: A Sustainable Apparel Design and Production Conceptual Framework," sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Federal, $10000 Funded. (2005 - 2006).

Grant - Service

• Gam, H. (Principal), Jestratijevic, I. (Co-Principal), Otto, A. (Co-Principal), "UNT Mean Green Fund," sponsored by Mean Green Fund-UNT, University of North Texas, $2400 Funded. (2021 - 2021).

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. (2024 - 2024).
• Gam, H. (Principal), Trippeer, B.C. (Co-Principal), Park, J.G. (Co-Principal), Morgan, W.T. (Co-Principal), Stark, J.K. (Co-Principal), "Understanding Cotton's Sustainability Story: From Fiber to Design," sponsored by Cotton Inc, Private, $42199 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
• Xu, B. (Co-Principal), Gam, H. (Co-Principal), Kim, J. (Principal), "Rethinking Cotton Learning: Innovation Through Collaboration," sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, NFP, Funded. (2020 - 2020).

Sponsored Research

• Gam, H., "Conducting an online survey," sponsored by Department of Family & Consumer Sciences - Illinois State University, Other, $1600 Funded. ( - 2011).