The Latine/x/a/o population makes up 40.2% of all Texans, and Texas is home to the second largest Latine/x/a/o population in the United States. Our intersectional research focuses on the cultural protective factors that support the health, development and well-being of Latine/x/a/o populations from infancy through late adulthood and how stress manifests itself in the lives of families.
Maria Arredondo
- Assistant Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Dr. Arrendondo will not be reviewing doctoral applications for admission in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Su Yeong Kim
- Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
Dr. Kim is reviewing applications for new Ph.D. students to start in Fall 2028. Application will open in August 2027, and deadline is December 1, 2027.
Elma Lorenzo-Blanco
- Associate Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Seeking undergraduate student research assistants for course credit or on a volunteer basis. See profile for more details.
Dr. Lorenzo-Blanco is not admitting a graduate student for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle. Applications are due on Dec 1st.
Elizabeth Muñoz
- Associate Professor
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology
Dr. Muñoz is not accepting new Ph.D. students.
Gabriela Livas
- Professor
- Department Chair
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Ecology