• Gahring, S., Bruin, M., Martinson, B., & Hannert, A. (2008). Integrating public engagement with community development at the University. Galaxy III National Extension Conference.
• Lee, S., Johnson, K., Gahring, S., & Lee, S. (2008). Business strategies of successful rural retailers in competition with large discount retailers. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 32(6), 969-979.
• Lee, S., Johnson, K., Gahring, S. (2008). Small-town consumers’ disconfirmation of expectations and satisfaction with local independent retailers. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 36(2), 143-157.
• Gahring, S., & Pesch, R. (2007). Using evaluation to improve retail analysis and development program. National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals. Philadelphia, PA.
• Gahring, S. (2007). Sun and heat stress protective clothing for outdoor workers. Midwest Green Expo., Minneapolis Convention Center.
• LaBat, K., DeLong, M., Gahring, S., & Lee, P. (2005). A longitudinal study of sun protective attitudes and behaviors. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 33(3), 240-254.
• Gahring, S. & LaBat, K. (2004). Evaluation of sun protective practices and attributes of outdoor transportation workers. International Textile and Apparel Association, Portland, Oregon. Available through: www.itaaonline.org.
• DeLong, M., Gahring, S., Bye, E., & Johnson, K. (2002). Using the Internet to enhance business opportunities in rural areas. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 94(3), 33-38.

Resident Teaching

• ADes 1221 Fundamentals of Garment Assembly
• ADes 2214 Softlines Analysis

Outreach Teaching

• Small Store Success Strategies
• Designing the Future: Community Strategies
• Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers

• Extension Community Vitality Honors and Awards Committee, 2008-09.
• Extension Faculty Consultative Committee, 2007-08.
• College of Design Honors and Awards Committee (Chair) 2007-08.
• MN Textile Center, Education Outreach Chair, 2006-07.
• Co-Program Leader for the Retail Analysis and Development Extension Program, 2004-09.

• College of Design Outstanding Outreach Team Award, for Designing the Future: Community Strategies Project, 2008.
• Extension Dean and Director’s Double Bottom Line Award for the Retail and Analysis and Development Program, 2006.
• Extension Dean and Director’s Distinguished Team Award for the Retail and Analysis and Development Program, 2005.
• Minnesota Association for Extension Educators’ Team Award for Retail Analysis and Development Program, 2005.
• Excellence in Extension Community Vitality Programming award for the Retail Analysis and Development Extension Program, 2005.
• Outstanding Support to Minnesota 4-H, 2002.
• Outstanding Contributions to College and Community Award for the College of Human Ecology, 2000.