Associate Professor in Interior Design
NFA 216
Tele: 688-4006
Fax: 688-4439
Email: linda.nussbaumer@sdstate.edu

Education
Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Interior Design, 1998
M.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato, Interior Design, 1992
B.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato, Interior Design, 1990

Research
Dr. Nussbaumer's research agenda revolves around interior design education and quality of life.  Various research activities include:  using learning styles to develop teaching methods for interior design education; developing an interior design curriculum for use in high schools; working on the restoration of historic buildings and interiors; conducting research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS); and conducting research on the Eden Alternative™ philosophy for the design of elderly housing.

Teaching
ID 150 Introduction to Interior Design I
ID 151 Introduction to Interior Design II
ID 215 Materials
ID 224 History of Interiors
ID 317 Professional Practices in Interior Design
ID 322 Interior Design Studio III
ID 480 Travel Studies
ID 495 Professional Practicum

Selected Organizations/Appointments
Certified Interior Designer: NCIDQ Certified No. 11160
Abstract Review Coordinator for 2000 Midwest Regional IDEC Conference
Abstract Reviewer for 2001 International IDEC Conference & 2002 Midwest IDEC Conference
University Assessment Committee
Academic Affair Committee
FCS Strategic Planning Committee: Chairperson of Faculty Development
Dean's Advisory Council
FCS Curriculum Committee
FCS ADHOC Research Committee
Advisor to ASID-Student Chapter
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Associate member of AAFCS

Publications
Nussbaumer, L. L. (in press). Indoor air quality. Creating safe healthy environments. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Nussbaumer, L. L. (2005). Deliberate Design for Safe, Healthy Environments. ASID-CEU: ASID website: http://asid.org

Debates, D., & Nussbaumer, L. L. (2005, Spring/Summer). An innovative method of teaching interior design within family and consumer science's education curriculum. Joural of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 23(1).

Nussbaumer, L. L., & DeBates, D. (In-press). An innovative method of teaching interior design within family and consumer science's education curriculum. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education, 23(1).

Nussbaumer, L. L. (2005). Multiple chemical sensitivity: The controversy and related to interior design. IDEC Academy CEU. IDEC website: http://idec.org

Nussbaumer, L. L. (2004). Multiple chemical sensitivity: The controversy and related to interior design. Jounal of Interior Design, 30(2).

Nussbaumer, L. L. (In-press). Professional ethics and sustainability. Teaching Manual on Sustainable/Green Design Materials. IDEC Website: Green Design Education Initiative.

Invited Publications
Nussbaumer, L. L. (in press). Indoor air quality. The Sustainable Design Primer.

Nussbaumer, L. L. (in press). Multiple chemical sensitivity. Womens Inc. November 2005.

Nussbaumer, L. L. (2005 April). Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). Implications 3(4). On-line. Available at http://www.Informedesign.umn.edu

Nussbaumer, L. L. (In press, notified March 2002,). Living environments for the Elderly. Universal Design.

Current Projects
Multiple chemical sensitivity
Nursing home design for a better living environment and designing senior housing for the baby boomers
Development of a functionalistic framework for studio critiques