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Lynn Boorady, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Textile and Apparel Management
B.S., University of Pittsburgh | M.S., Cornell University |
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
email: booradyl@missouri.edu
Dr. Boorady is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the Textile and Apparel Management Department. She received her Ph.D. in Textile and Apparel Management in 2005 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Boorady has been teaching in higher education since 1994 and has taught at such institutions as University of Wisconsin-Stout , Iowa State University and Mount Mary College . She also served as the Department Chair at Stephens College in Columbia , MO and at the American University in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . In addition to her teaching experience, Dr. Boorady also worked for Gillian Group as a production assistant in New York City , in numerous retail environments and as a costume designer in the theater. She joined the TAM department in the Fall of 2005.
Research Interests:
Dr. Boorady has conducted research in the areas of patternmaking as well as sizing and fit issues. For her doctoral research, she developed a series of animations depicting the development of a skirt sloper (pattern) which was shown via a computer. This method of instruction was compared to the traditional lecture method as a means of delivering information to students in the field.
She has also conducted research in the areas of anthropometry and children's sizes, historical costume, functional clothing, and 3D body scanning.
Dr. Boorady was a 2007 Fulbright Scholar to India on the
Fabric of India Life project.
Courses Taught:
Basic Concepts of Apparel Design and Production
Principles of Apparel Manufacturing
Patternmaking
Apparel Production Management
Recent Publications and Scholarships:
Boorady, L.M. (2009) “The Fit and Sizing of Bunker gear for Firefighters” (in progress)
Boorady, L.M. (2009) "Going to War: An exploratory study on the procurement and sizing of Army uniforms", Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, (accepted with revisions) ®
Schofield, N.A and Boorady, L.M. (2009) Evaluation of SizeUSA Data Using O’Brien and Shelton’s Analytical Methods, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal (accepted with revisions)®
Boorady, L.M., Ashdown, S.P. and Rucker, M. (2008) Protective Clothing for Pesticide Applicators: A Multimethod Needs Assessment (in process)®
Boorady, L.M., Hawley, J.M. and Schofield, N.A. (2008) “Using Animated Graphics as a Teaching Tool in Patternmaking”, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, (in process) ®
Boorady, L.M. “Impact Protection Equipment for Female Ice Hockey Players”, Research Journal for Textiles and Apparel, Special issue on Protective Clothing Research, Volume 10, No. 4, 2006. ®
Boorady, L.M. and Hawley, J.M. “The Wonders of Technology: Teaching Becomes Virtual”, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, Special Focus Issue on the Future, Volume 26, No. 2, 2008. ®
Ashdown, Susan and Boorady, Lynn. “Re-Creating History for Children: An Apparel Reproduction Project”, Ars Textrina , Volume 20, December 1993, pp. 133-156
Presentations:
Boorady, L.M., Ashdown, S.P. and Rucker, M. (June, 2009) Protective Clothing for Pesticide Applicators: A Multimethod Needs Assessment. European Conference for Protective Clothing IV, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Boorady, L.M. (June, 2009) Impact Protection Equipment for Female Ice Hockey Players. European Conference for Protective Clothing IV, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Boorady, L.M. and Schofield, N.A. (November, 2008) Why don’t the clothes fit? – Part 2: Implications in women’s pants sizing from Size USA data on Hip minus Waist difference. ITAA Annual Meeting, Schaumburg, IL. (60% acceptance rate)
Schofield, N.A. and Boorady, L.M. (November, 2008) Why don’t the clothes fit? – Part 1: Implications of torso sizing for women from SizeUSA data on hip minus bust difference. ITAA Annual Meeting, Schaumburg, IL. (60% acceptance rate)
Schofield, N.A., Boorady, L.M. and Barnhart, C. (June 2008) Using the Newest Technologies: Body Scanning and 3D Modeling to Address Issues with Sizing and Fit of Clothing for Women. AAFCS 99th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI. (Educational Session offering 1.5 CPU’s)
Boorady, L.M. (November, 2007). Teaching Multicultural Awareness Through Fit And Design Practices. ITAA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
Schofield, N.A. and Boorady, L.M. (November, 2007) Preliminary Evaluation of SizeUSA (2003) Data Using O’Brien and Shelton’s (1941) Statistical Methods. ITAA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
Minard, J., Boorady, L.M. and Wilson, L. (November, 2007). Junior Sizing: It’s not about how old you are! ITAA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
Boorady, L.M. (November, 2006). Teaching Design: A Global Approach. ITAA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
Boorady, L.M. and Hawley, J.M. (November, 2006). Patternmaking: Student Characteristics That Spell Success. ITAA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
Boorady, L.M. (September, 2006) “Patterning the past: Children’s historical garments in today’s sizes”. Costume Society of America regional conference, Kansas City, MO
Boorady, L.M. ( November, 2005) “Using Animated Graphics as a Learning Tool in Patternmaking: A Comparison of Teaching Methods”. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Alexandria, VA
Boorady, L.M. (November, 2005) “Patternmaking in Cyberspace: Animation in the Design Classroom”, International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Alexandria, VA
Boorady, L.M. (2003) “Teaching Computer-Aided Design through Practical Experience”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA
Boorady, L.M. (August, 2002) “Community Outreach and Recruiting for the Textile and Fashion Department”. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, New York City, NY.
Boorady, L.M. (June, 2001) "Consumer Attitudes and Awareness in Mass Customization". KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference, Seoul, South Korea.
Ashdown, S.P. and Boorady, L.M. (June, 1993) “Re-Creating History: Teaching Children about the Past Using Apparel Reproductions”. Eleventh Conference on Textiles, Ars Textrina, Madison, WI.
Boorady, L.M. (November, 1992) “Clothing to Provide Lower Body Protection for Women Ice Hockey Players”. United States Olympic Sports Equipment and Technology Quadrennial Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Grants:
Boorady, L. M. (Spring, 2009). Faculty International Travel Grant. “Protective Clothing for Pesticide Applicators: A Multimethod Needs Assessment.” European Conference for Protective Clothing IV, Arnhem, The Netherlands. $1,500.
Boorady, L. M. (Spring 2009). Margaret Mangel Research Catalyst Fund Award. “The Anthropometrics of Junior Sizing: So the Sizes Fit the Population?” $2,100.00
Boorady, L.M. (Spring 2008). University of Missouri Research Council Grant. “The Analysis of Firefighter Turnout Gear”. $3,030.00
Stephens College Firestone Baars Grant for Faculty Development. Attended the ITAA annual conference to attend seminar on rubrics and to present research. Savannah, GA. Fall, 2003, $650.00
Stephens College Davis Summer Study Grant. Attended graduate level courses in computer animation and qualitative research methods towards PhD requirements in Textiles and Apparel Management. Summer, 2003, $1,200.
Stephens College Firestone Baars Grant for Faculty Development. Attended the ITAA annual conference to attend Leadership in Higher Education seminar and to present research. New York , NY . Fall, 2002, $650.00
Stephens College Davis Summer Study Grant. Attended graduate level courses in statistics and research methods towards PhD requirements in Textile and Apparel Management. Summer, 2002, $1,200.00
Stephens College Firestone Baars Grant for Faculty Development. Attended the ITAA annual conference as a member of the planning committee, Kansas City , MO. Fall, 2001, $650.00
Stephens College Davis Summer Study Grant. Attended and presented a paper to the KSCT/ITAA Joint World Conference, Seoul , Korea . June, 2001, $1,000.00
Stephens College Firestone Baars Grant for Faculty Development. Presented design "Weaver's Delight” at the annual ITAA conference, Cincinnati , OH . Fall, 2000, $650.00
Design Awards and Exhibits (Juried):
Boorady, L.M. (2008) “Sealed with The Kiss”, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Art and Design Showcase ® (30% acceptance rate)“Snyder's Visions”, American Association of family and Consumer Sciences Art and Design Showcase, 2005
“Weaver's Delight, Take 2”, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Art and Design Showcase, 2004
"Artist's Vision”, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Art and Design Showcase, 2004.
"Teaching Computer-Aided Design through Practical Experience”, International Textile and Apparel Association Poster Session, 2003
“Weaver's Delight”, Stephens College Davis Art Gallery exhibit, Nov. 4 – Dec. 14, 2002
“Weaver's Delight”, International Textile and Apparel Association Runway Show, 2000.
Honors and Awards:
Langsam Family Outstanding Faculty Award. (2008/09). Department of Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Awarded $500 stipend.
Langsam Family Outstanding Faculty Award. (2006/07). Department of Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Awarded $500 stipend.
Wakonse Foundation, Faculty Fellow (2003, Summer)
Outstanding Faculty Member, The American University in Dubai (1996, Winter)
Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation Faculty Fellowship (1995, summer)
First Place, United States Olympic Sports Equipment and Technology Committee for “Clothing to Provide Lower Body Protection for Women Ice Hockey Players” (1992)
Professional Organizations:
International Textile and Apparel Association, 1993 – present
ITAA Curriculum Committee, 2002 – present
ITAA Faculty Fellowships and Awards Committee, 200
USDA Occupational Safety and Protective Clothing NC-170 Regional Research, 2005 – present
American Apparel and Footwear Association, 2005 – present
Fashion Group International, 2000 – present.
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