Dr. Caroline M. Kobia
Title
- Associate Professor
Contact Information
ck645@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-0829
169 Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Bldg.
Overview
Education
- Louisiana State University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising
- Louisiana State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising
- Moi University, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Home Economics and Technology
Research Interests
Consumer behavior
Experiential learning
Entrepreneurship
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Lee, J., Kobia, C. M., Son, J. 2023. Improving global competence for college students through classroom-based experiential learning activities. Journal of Global Education and Research 7(2):131-145. |
| 2022 | Kobia, C. M., Lumutenga, N., Khaitsa, M. 2022. Women Empowering Women: Re-Designing Reusable Sanitary Pads Using the Human-Centered Design and Triple Bottom Line Strategy. Journal of the African Women Studies Center 7(2):130-145. Download |
| 2022 | Khaitsa, M. L., Lumutenga, N., Kobia, C. M., Mukiibi, H., Muwazi, R. 2022. Use of poultry production to empower small holder women farmers in East Africa. Journal of the African Women Studies Center 7(1):182-206. Download |
| 2019 | Waithaka, A. G., Rupert, R. L., Kobia, C. M. 2019. Program management best-practices for faith-based food pantries. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 7(4):296-307. |
| 2019 | Waithaka, A. G., Rupert, R. L., Kobia, C. M. 2019. Does Quality Multigenerational Interconnectedness Impact Family Quality of Life Among College Students?. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 7(4). Download |
| 2019 | Waithaka, A. G., Martinelli, A., Kobia, C. M. 2019. Impacts of Family Functioning on Family Quality of Life among College Students. International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences 6(5):88-99. Download |
| 2017 | Seal, S., Peterson, D. J., Iwata, C., Kobia, C. M., Reddy, K. R. 2017. Expanding global mindedness through a 4-H international village. Journal of Extension 55(2). |
| 2017 | Kobia, C. M., Liu, C. 2017. Why Forward Viral Fashion Messages? The Moderating Roles of Consumers’ Fashion Traits and Message Orientation. Journal of Internet Commerce. |
| 2016 | Freeman, C. E., Kobia, C. M. 2016. Sewing for a cause: Implementing and evaluating service-learning in a clothing construction course. Journal of Public Scholarship in Higher Eductaion 6(2016):45-60. Download |
| 2016 | Kobia, C. M., Liu, C. 2016. Teen Girls’ Adoption of a Virtual Fashion World. Young Consumers 17(4). |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
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Graduate Students
- Karrissa Logan
Awards & Honors
- Best Track Paper in Local & Global Retailing and Entrepreneurship.
American Collegiate Retailers Association - Conference overall best paper award for 2022 by the International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management.
American Collegiate Retailers Association - Nomination for the International DAFVM Superior Faculty Award
Regions Bank - Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP)
Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), Mississippi State University, and the John C. Stennis Institute of Government - Coy Memorial Scholarship Fund
Home Economist in Home and Community - 1st Place Best Paper Award-Doctoral Level
Textile and Apparel Association - Excellence in Teaching Award-Lower Division
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Excellence in Teaching, Teacher of the Year Award
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Society Memberships
- Engagement Scholarship Consortium
- American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- American Collegiate Retailing Association
- Kenya Scholars & Studies Association
- National Retail Federation
- Research Association of Minority Professors
